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Derbies Galore!
A Presentation for Scouters with
Pack Program Responsibility.
Copyright 2007, 2009 by Stan Pope
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You Said “Yes!”
So, your Pack Committee wants to hold “A
Derby”, and they want you to be chairman!
What do you do now?
What do you need to know?
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Session Goal
Provide organizers with ideas and resources to
add excitement to the Pack Program within
the context of Cub Scout Objectives.
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Competition
Scouting: A Game with a Purpose
Leverage the natural competitiveness of boys!
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Why
Competition for competition's sake???
Clearly identify the “Scouting Purpose”
Balance the program.
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Some Kinds of Derbies
Pinewood Derby
Space Derby
Raingutter Regatta
Cubmobile Derby (gravity powered)
Fishing Derby
Kite Derby
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Pinewood Derby
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Space Derby
Pack 36
St. Marks UMC
Northport, AL
(no current URL)
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Raingutter Regatta
http://www.lastufka.net/lab/boats
/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raingutter_regatt
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Cubmobile Derby (gravity
powered)
http://hamptonpack96.org/content/sussex-district-cubmobile-derby
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Fishing Derby
http://pack567.smugmug.com/Activities
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Kite Derby
http://www.cdly.org/Cubs/KiteDerby/index.html
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You can make up your own
Cubmobiles (push-mobiles)
Balloon-powered cars
Rubber-band powered cars
Pop-bottle rockets (competing for height,
distance, flight time, or accuracy)
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Pop-bottle Rocket Derby
BYOR ... Compete for height,
distance, flight time, or accuracy
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Your #1 Resource!
Chapter 6 includes an
outline for planning a
Derby!
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Things to think about
1. When during the year should such a
competition be held?
Outdoors? Weather/temperature considerations.
e.g. Avoid "wet" events during cold weather!
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Things to think about
2. How much lead time is needed between
announcement and event?
Might depend on ...
 how complicated is the building activity?
 what materials are allowed?
 rules to be met?
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Things to think about
3. What equipment is needed?
What are sources?
Make: cost, storage
 Borrow: ask for sources at Cub Roundtable,
check "Resources" section of district website
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Things to think about
4a. How should the competition be conducted?
Everyone at once
Activities like fishing and kite flying can have
everyone competing at one time. Criteria like
“first” or “highest” or “biggest” work easily if
you can keep track of who is who!
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Things to think about
4b. How should the competition be conducted?
A few at a time
Events like Pinewood Derby and Raingutter
Regatta have predefined courses over which
entrants compete. A carefully constructed
combination of “heat scoring” is applicable.
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Things to think about
5. What rules are required?
"Inherit" rules from a related district event?
Should you require Official kits?
Or allow Alternative sources?
Add-ons?
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Things to think about
6. Rules ... KISMIF. Clear, concise, precise.
And publicize early!!!
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Suggested Resources
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The “How To” Book (Chapter 6)
The Prior Chairman
Pack Parents
The Internet, especially Google and YouTube
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From How-To Book
Objective
Leadership
Facility
Physical Arrangements
Schedule
Alternatives
Public Relations
Rules
Judging and Awards
Health and Safety
Materials and Equipment
Finances
Registration
Check-In Procedure
Transportation
Countdown
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From How-To Book
Use the “Back-Dated Planning Calendar” to
help set important interim target dates!
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Use of This Presentation
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