Sled Race

Sled Race: The Great Sled race will be held in the large field to the east of “Nome” by the Judges’ tower or flagpole beginning at 3:15 sharp. The sled must carry one patrol member for the race which will be a “speed” event based on the separate Novice and Advanced classes. It is recommended that the scout riding in the sled for the race wear a bicycle helmet. The fastest three speeds in the preliminary races within each class will then have a “race off” for the winner. Details and sign-ups will be available at registration and the SM/SPL meeting. 

Race sleds should be fashioned to look like an Alaskan dog sled or “arctic sledge” and should be approx. 6’ long by 2’ wide. The sled MUST be at least 5’ in length. A minimum of 4” ground clearance is recommended. The sled should be large enough to carry all required equipment plus one scout. Sled may use skis as runners. There will be NO WHEELS ALLOWED (Sorry – Think Snow !!). 

A harness for pulling the sled by the scouts should be attached to the front of the sled. Ideally, looped ropes should come off a single main/trunk rope similar to the way in which branches on a tree come off a common trunk. Due to strangulation risk and the risk of being trapped under a run-away sled if a scout slips, ROPE LOOPS MUST NOT BE LARGER THAN A HAND HOLD (approx. 6-9″ long) in order to assure that loops are not able to be placed over any scout’s neck or around a scout’s waist. Sleds should have a brake rope at the rear. 

Patrols must participate in at least 6 skill events to compete in the sled race. Patrol Passports must be handed in to the Admin Tent at 2:30 to verify the patrol’s qualification for the race.