Klondike!

Down at Macedonia,

We arrived at eight thirty

Longwood Park, not so far gonia,*

In the end happy yet, dirty.

January twentieth, a Saturday,

The Eagles Assemble, as did Penguins,

Snow was high, coats kept cold at bay,

Penguins by half a point, did wins.

One event involved trees and leaves

Matching both, along with mammal and food,

Screaming Eagles and Penguins did grieve

When faced by a rope bridge crude.

Mystery Event did baffle us,

As to who should shout “lift foot!”

But none of us would never cuss

To lift foot on a plank, the other, to move forward.

Stuck in the Tundra, we built shelter and fire,

To protect comfortably, two scouts, no more

Thereafter was lunch, build a fire, I am no liar,

We fed two judges and ourselves, it was no bore.

Stranded on a sledge, we “saved” a scout,

By tying knots, and throwing and pulling

Pulled across, treat for first aid, we didn’t pout,

At this time, our patrols excelling.

Fire-building was fun, splitting wood for fuel,

Pulling a tarpaulin, blocked the wind and lo!

Ignition! Heat! And our goal was cool,

We burned the elevated sting and thus we go!

Last was the race, the big race,

Pull the sledge, patrol against patrol,

Running, dashing, shouting, cheering and yelling,

We both finished, our day done, and it was compelling!

-MKO

*away

Dashing through the snow were Alex, Chris, David, John, Kevin, Kurtis, Matthew M., Matthew O., Nick, Steven, Mr. Makowski, Mr. Mayher, and Mrs. Verhovnik.

Cuyahoga Valley District Klondike Derby Photo Album

REGULATIONS

1. Scouts must be properly clothed for cold, stormy weather; they will be inspected. If, in the opinion of the judges, a Scout is not properly clothed with proper footwear (boots or overshoes required), he will not be permitted to participate.
   1. Waterproof footwear that reaches above the ankles and is "tight" at the top so snow cannot get inside.
   2. Head gear should be able to cover the ears.
   3. Weatherproof outer garments for extreme cold and/or wet weather.
   4. Gloves are a necessity.
2. Each patrol must present a roster of patrol members (actual participants) signed by the Scoutmaster at check in.
3. No adult is to be with a patrol on the trail or to coach, help or otherwise assist any Scout or Patrol while that Scout or Patrol is involved with Derby competition. (This rule may be waved by the Mayor for disabled Scouts only). All leaders and spectators will remain in the areas designated for them by the mayor of that city.
4. The ground rules for conduct and behavior at the Klondike Derby are the Scout Oath and Scout Law!

PATROL EQUIPMENT

• At least one compass for every two boys in your Patrol
• 8 - six foot lengths of 1/4" rope
• 2 - twelve foot lengths of rope not over 1" thick
• 1 - 25 foot length of rope not over 1/2" thick
• First Aid Kit
• Hand axe, properly sheathed
• At least one pocket knife
• At least one TOTIN CHIP card (must have this to use knife and axe)
• One tarp at least 6 ft x 6 ft
• 3 poles approx. 1" - 1 1/2" diameter and approx. 6 ft long
• Rope and/or twine for lashing
• Firewood and tinder for Pioneering and Lunch cooking fires
• Food for lunch, including water
• Utensils for cooking and eating, including place setting for two judges
• Toilet paper in a plastic bag
• Trash bags
• Notebook and at least one pencil, in a plastic bag
• Roster of patrol members
• Patrol scorecard (given at registration)
• Patrol flag on sledge or other transport equipment. Patrol name must be on flag and sledge
• Troop number on sledge

Axes, hatchets, and saws must be properly sheathed and remain on the sledge or in a backpack except when they are used in an event.

Please Read... Derby Competition Procedures and Events