Once again, it’s Pinewood Derby Season! For many scouts this event is the highlight of the year! Once again Pack 929 is hosting Build nights this week Jan 6-8, and Race checkin will be on Jan 22nd (Thursday Night). Please see the sidebar for days and times of all important dates.
Please see the pack official rules on the 2nd page, and remember, fun is the most important ingredient in the mix. Scouts must participate in building their cars to the extent of ability. Parents are permitted to help, and should with power tools and advice, but let the kids take the lead where they can. Even Tigers and Wolves can design, paint, help polish nails, and be around to watch and learn how to use power tools. By Webelos, Scouts should be doing most work under adult supervision. Remember, Scouts get out what they put in, not what parents put in! An all-parent-built car has little meaning for a Scout.
Cars must be checked in on Thursday Jan 22nd - race day checkins are reserved for emergency use only as this delays the proceedings. At checkin the Pack will check for conformance with the rules (see next page) and then hold onto cars until race day. All cars will be given back to the Scout or family member after the race has completed.
The top three times in each Den will have the opportunity to advance to the District race.
