Klondike 2009

 Camp Oh-DA-KO-TA

(Fox River District Winter Outing)

Saturday, January 3, 2009

 

Klondike Registration will begin at 7:30 AM in the Dining Hall.

First 10 sleds leave at 9:00 AM

Shot Gun Start

Remaining sleds will leave at 6-minute intervals

 

Three divisions: Webelos, Scout, Senior Scout.

 

*Winners to be declared on the Fox River District, BSA

Web site-and February Round Table- Patches, Ribbons will be awarded*

11 stations will test your Scouting skills and fun

 

Registration

On or Before December 19, 2009- Cost $8.00 per Scout and $5.00 per Adult

(Includes lunch and a patch)

After December 19, 2007 - Cost $10.00 per Scout and $5.00 for adult

Registration Dead Line is December 23^{rd at the Council Office and 28th on Line.}

 

Registration forms and fees will be accepted at the Council Office and the December Roundtables or on-line at www.sewisbsa.com (click on “event sign-up” on home page).  Payment may be made on-line, however, a convenience fee applies or you may just send your payment direct to Southeast Wisconsin Council, BSA, 2319 Northwestern Avenue, Racine, WI  53404 (800.773.1655.

We Run Rain or Snow!!!

Plan to join us and participate in this event and encounter such stations as

The Great Race, Yukon River Crossing, and Atomic Carry

 

 

KLONDIKE 2009

Fox River District

 

1. Lumberjack Pull:  Scouts will be given a rope to tie around a log using a Timber Hitch then drag it to the designated location. Throw the rope up and over a horizontal bar 8 to 10 feet off the ground. Retie the rope to the log with a Clove Hitch accompanied by a Haft Hitch and pull it up to touch a bar. This will be a timed event         Max 10 min

 

2. Aortic Archery Hunt: Scouts shoot at different distance targets. Use 8 shooters per group. The targets at a greater distance will be scored higher.

 

3. The Yukon Trail Compass Course:  Starting with basic compass readings and pacing off distance. Boys must be able to give readings in degrees and feet. Their will be 5 legs, you must have the correct reading for each leg to move on.     Max 10 min

 

4. Kodiak bear Tomahawk Throw: 8 throws per round. Judges will score accordingly. 

 

5. Yukon River Crossing – Large footrope set up between 2 trees with a hand rope. The footrope for safety is only 12 inches off the ground.  Each Patrol has to cross the bridge one at a time transporting all of the gear from the sled, each taking at least one item. Then the patrol will set the empty sled on balance beam crossways. Each item from the sled will be put back in maintaining the balance. If the sled tips one way and touches the ground the patrol must start over.  This will be a timed event.                 Max 10 min

 

6. Trapped Skunk Carry – In the center of a circle is#10 can with radioactive material. The patrol must move the can to a different location with out getting within a set distance of the can. This is accomplished using the ropes they bring and an inner tube provided. This will be a timed even.   Max 10 min

 

7. Snowshoe Relay – Plywood snowshoes are used in a relay course. At each exchange the scouts relay the shoes. This will be a timed even    Max 10 min

 

8. The Grate Race – The patrol with a fully loaded sled and all but one boy on the harness will race from a starting point to the finishing point. This will be a timed even. 

 

9         Burn the String. Use your Fire Starter supplies (Scouts will use Flint and Steal) along with your own wood to build a fire and burn the string. Senior scouts will have to boil water instead of burning the string. Your material must be at least four inches below the string. Note all fire starting material must be native to this area. Start the fire and burn through the string. Webelos may use matches, but Scouts must use flint and steel. You cannot use any accelerants such as wax dryer lint, chard cloth, hemp and so on. This is a timed event. Reference your B.S.A. Handbook Chapter 10 (Cooking).     Max 15 min

 

10    Glacial Crossing - Four members of your patrol must strap on two 8foot 2x4s and make their way around a points indicated and return showing good teamwork. If you’re not racing with eight members in your patrol have some members go twice, but they must get out of the binders before starting the second turn. This is a timed event.       Max 10 min

 

11     Finish Line - Check in with the Station Master in the rear of the Dining Hall.

  

  

Klondike Derby Rules

Information for Patrol Leaders

Please share with your patrol

 

You are Scouts and are bound by the first point of the Scout Law to be trustworthy and not to accept help. You may not offer help to any other patrol during the day on any problem or information concerning the Klondike Derby Course. Of course, in a true emergency, you will give any help that is needed and notify staff immediately. As patrol leader you need to make sure that your sled is properly equipped; there will be deductions for missing items!

You must carry your B.S.A. handbook with you, no other reference material will be allowed.

Adults are not permitted to run with or give advice to the Scouts; the only exception will be the Webelos. Two adults or 1 Adult and a Den Chief must run with the Webelos Den.

Your patrol flag and equipment must be securely fastened to your sled.

You may only run with one patrol. Running with a second patrol will cause the disqualification of both patrols. The only exception to this rule will be Webelos dens with the approval of the judges.

You may only have a maximum of eight patrol members per sled. The minimum number to run a sled team is five. Combining Dens, Patrols and or Packs, Troops will be permitted with the chairman’s approval. Activities are based on a full patrol. At certain stations, patrol members may have to repeat an activity until the full patrol participation is fulfilled.

There are three divisions: Senior Scout, Scout and Webelos. Webelos must have two adults running with their den (this is a safety measure) you will not be allowed to run without two adults. Webelos adults will be allowed to give verbal guidance, but hands on guidance is forbidden and will result in disqualification.

The Scout Division includes all registered patrols with no more than one fourteen-year old scout running with that patrol. Webelos can run with the Scout division if the Patrol is short Boys.  If there are two fourteen- year olds or older scouts running in the same patrol they are automatically put in the Senor Scout Division.

Age violations will result in a disqualification of the patrol.

You will receive a map and a scorecard at registration. Loss of the scorecard will result in disqualification.

First to register will have first pick of time slots.

The clock starts running for your patrol at your official start time whether you are there or not. DO NOT BE LATE!!

 

 

Klondike Derby Rules

Information for Patrol Leaders

Please share with your patrol

Registration will begin at 7:30 AM in the dining hall.

First 10 sleds must be inspected and at their first station at 9:00 AM

Shot Gun Start

Remaining sleds will leave at 6- minute intervals

As Patrols sigh in sleds will be scheduled into the first available time slot. No sleds will start after 12 pm.

Any variation has to be approved with the Klondike Chairmen.

Make sure your time starts when you start working at each station, and your scorecard is initialed upon completion of that station. Make sure you take your card with you.

Upon completion of your run, lunch will be provided in the dining hall

Your complete patrol must register 20 minutes prior to your start time. You will undergo pre-race inspection for required items. Failure to have required items will cost you points and or lead to disqualification (boots, gloves, hats, water...). Be Prepared!!!

If you are sharing a sled with other patrols in your troop, stage your starting time accordingly. Figure on an average run time of 2.5 hours. Some groups may be faster and some slower.

The total event will be timed. Pace yourself, as the course covers a vast area. When at the stations work swiftly and efficiently. You will not be allowed to stay in any station longer than 10 minutes. The only exception will be Burn the String with a 15-minuts max.

CB-radios, walkie-talkies and any other type of communications are not allowed, except for the Klondike Staff.

All Troops and Packs that enter must supply 2 adult volunteers to assist in running the event and 1 can of soup for each scout. More assistants will be greatly appreciated. Please designate these individuals and their phone numbers on your registration form.

Your troop must have a tour permit in hand on the day of the Klondike Derby-for the Klondike Derby. These must be applied for at least 2 weeks in advance of the Klondike Derby. Tour permit will be checked when registering. If you have any questions about this rule see Ed at the council office.

The Required Patrol Equipment is on page 6 and must be carried on the sled as stated. There will be penalty points for items missing on your sled.

 

Required Patrol Equipment

 

1. Patrols of 5-8 Scouts MUST BE PREPARED FOR THE WEATHER. Including: hat, gloves or mittens, properly layered clothing and winter footwear. Scouts will NOT be allowed to run-in tennis shoes or street shoes.

2. You must have a Sled! There is not a sled design requirement. Sleds must be at least 4 feet in length, and wide enough to sit a passenger. It must conform to a Klondike sled look (Toboggans and store bought metal runner or inflatable sleds are not allowed). Sled designs are included.

3. You must conform to the required pulling bridle for 7 (sled dogs) Scouts. One scout controls the sled (you are allowed to switch drivers). The bridle rope must be sufficient size and length and attached to the front of the sled for towing. Loops are to be tied in a non-slip fashion to be used as handles by the Sled Team.

4. Boy Scout Handbook                                 

5. At least one COMPASS.               

6. 8 lengths of rope 8-10 feet with properly whipped ends.        

7. 1 gallon of drinking water and cups for the patrol.                    

8. Paper and pencil or pen.                       

9. Materials for starting a fire: flint & steel, matches, twigs, wood etc…All materials used to build the fire must be natural and items normally found in the forest.  Accelerants such as wax; steal wool etc…cannot be used. Fire building materials must be placed in accordance to proper fire building methods. Senior Scouts and Scout divisions will need flint and steel for fire starting. You cannot place the starter materials on top of the wood. All material must be 4 inches under the string and no taller then 8 inches.

10. Patrol Flag-Your sled must have a patrol Flag.         

11. Each Scout except Patrol Leaders will need a Neckerchief to cover their eyes for the Snowstorm Stumble.              

12. One can of non-cream soup per Scout to be handed in at registration

13. All equipment must be secured to the sled.              

14. Last, but not least, you must have your tour permit for the Klondike Derby when you register that day.

 

 

Klondike 2009 Registration Form

Fox River District

Saturday, January 3, 2009 ▪ Camp OH-DA-KO-TA

 

Date Received: ______________________________________________________________________________

 

Troop/Pack:      ______________________________________________________________________________           

 

Unit Leader:      ______________________________________________________________________________

 

Registration Fees: on or Before December 19, 2008 will be $8.00 per Scout and $5.00 for Adults.  Fees after December 19, 2008, $10.00 for Scouts and $5.00 for Adults.  There is no fee for Volunteers.  Plus one can of non-cream Soup per Scout.  Registration Dead Line is December 23^{rd at the Council Office and 28th on Line.}

 

                                  # of Participants    x            Fee            =            Total Cost

 

Webelos Den          ________________x_______________= $_______________

 

Scout Patrol            ________________x_______________= $_______________

 

Senior Patrol           ________________x_______________= $_______________

 

Adult Leaders         ________________x_______________= $_______________

 

Number of Patrols         ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­____________________

 

Total Due                    $ __________________

 

 

Adult Volunteer Names                             Phone number                                      Preferences

 

 

 

 

 

 

Registration forms and fees will be accepted at the Council Office and the December Roundtables or on-line at www.sewisbsa.com (click on “event sign-up” on home page).  Payment may be made on-line, however, a convenience fee applies or you may just send your payment direct to Southeast Wisconsin Council, BSA, 2319 Northwestern Avenue, Racine, WI  53404

 

Payment. Checks should be made out to: Southeast Wisconsin Council, BSA. 

 

Time slots start at 9:00 AM and continue every 6 minutes. If you request a specific time with a mail in or call in registration, and that time slot is filled, you will be placed at the next available time slot. 

Tour permits are required and will be checked.

All Troops and Packs that enter must supply at least two adults to assist in running the event. More assistants will be greatly appreciated. Please designate these individuals with their telephone numbers on you registration form.

 

Klondike Derby Sled Plans

 

The following plan is for a sled that has minimum and maximum dimensions as shown. There is no absolute requirement for these dimensions, but these are typical of those used in most areas.

 

The sled below is show as a guide. Your own design may be used if it conforms to the minimum and maximum dimensions. Make sure the sled is strong enough to bear the weight of your equipment and will hold together for a long trip. It is best to use screws rather than nails. Drill first to avoid splitting the wood. Varnish bottom of runners and wax before using. Wire netting or a canvas snow curtain may be added to prevent items from falling off of the sled.

 

Secure a towing rope at the front and secure a brake rope at the rear.

 

 

 

  

Southeast Wisconsin Council, Boy Scouts of America ▪ Fox River District

 

Materials:

 

 

 

 

 

SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN COUNCIL

FOX RIVER DISTRICT

Pinewood Derby Official Rules

 

CAR SPECIFICATIONS:

WIDTH:  Overall width shall not exceed 2.75 inches (69.85 mm).

Minimum width between wheels shall be no less than 1.75 inches (44.45 mm).

LENGTH:  Overall length shall not exceed 7.00 inches (177.80mm).

WHEEL BASE:  The wheelbase may not be altered from the official kit dimensions (4.406 inches: 111.9mm).

WEIGHT:  Weight shall not exceed 5 ounces (141.75 grams).

CLEARANCE:  There will be at least 1/8 inch (3.18mm) clearance between the underside of the car and the guide strip.

WHEELS:  Only the wheels and axles contained in the “Official Grand Prix Pinewood Derby Kit” No other kits are legal.  Wheels may not be sanded, shaped, polished, or modified in any way.  Wheel covers or hub caps will not be allowed.  Solid axles are not allowed.  Axles from the kit are the only allowable axles.

SPRINGING: The car shall not ride on springs of any kind.

ATTACHMENTS:  The car must be free-wheeling with no starting devices. 

LUBRICATION:  Only a dry powdered lubricant may be used.  No solvent based lubricants may be applied.  On Race Day lubrication may be done once, just prior to weighing at registration.

INSPECTION:  Each car will pass a three stage inspection process.

• STAGE 1:  Technical Inspection; the car will be examined for compliance with the length, width, and track clearance.  Additionally the car will be checked for approved axles, wheels, and lubrication.  When the car passes technical inspection a distinctive marking will be affixed to the car. 
• STAGE 2:  Weigh-in; the car will be weighed on the approved scale.  If the car is over weight, the competitor will be offered the opportunity to reduce the car’s weight.  If the car is under weight, the competitor will be offered the opportunity to increase the car’s weight.  When the car passes the weigh-in a distinctive marking will be affixed to the car.
• STAGE 3:  Cars will be registered with the Race Committee after Technical Inspection and Weigh-in is complete.  The Committee representative will verify the competitor’s number is correct and that the car has passed all required inspections.  When the car is accepted by the Race Committee, the car will be impounded until the end of the competition.  The car will be handled only by the Race Committee after impound.  Cars must have both distinctive marks to be eligible for competition.

 

DAMAGE REPAIR:  If a car becomes damaged during competition and is repairable, the competitor and or adult teammate will be allowed to handle the car to make repairs under the supervision of an Official Race Committee member.

CONSTRUCTION NOTES:  The purpose of the Pinewood Derby is to provide sportsmanship and craftsman skills for the Cub Scout.