THE 2016 CUB SCOUT KLONDIKE DERBY FEBRUARY 27, 2016 at WHITE SANDS NATIONAL MONUMENT

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1 THE 2016 CUB SCOUT KLONDIKE DERBY FEBRUARY 27, 2016 at WHITE SANDS NATIONAL MONUMENT Rev. Jan. 6,

2 General Information What is it? Yucca Council invites any and all Webelos, Cub and Tiger Scouts to come out to the White Sands National Monument and join us in a day of fun in the snow. Where? White Sands National Monument (19955 U.S. 70 Alamogordo, NM 88310) Cost? Check-In? Refunds? Registration fee is $6.00 per Scout and $3.00 for Adults. Forms and funding must be received NO LATER THAN Wednesday FEBRUARY 24, 2016 by NOON. Due to National Park Regulations we cannot accept payment or registration on the day of the event. The National Park Entry Fee is a completely different fee. 8:00 A.M. registration at Roadrunner and Primrose picnic area. Refunds are not available, but can be transferred to another Scout or leader for this event only. Concessions? The Gila Lodge and the Order of the Arrow will be open all day selling hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, and sodas. Meals are $5.00 please bring cash. Grills? Parking? Awards? Charcoal and gas grills can be used for lunch. Bring your own grill or use the park s grills. Please do not leave used charcoal in the grills or throw charcoal into trash containers. Take used charcoal home with you. Ample parking is available, but carpooling is advised. Families are encouraged to visit. See map on the next page. 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd place awards will be presented for each event on each of the three trails. Access? Entry into White Sands National Monument is $3.00 for each person over 16 years of age in vehicle. **Please be advised that the entry fee is separate from the Yucca Council registration fee.** Insurance? Liability as well as sickness and Accident Insurance are provided for all registered youth and adult members of the Yucca Council. 2

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4 Program Schedule 8:00 9:00 A.M. Check In/Registration (Open Sledding in designated areas) 9:00 A.M. Opening Ceremony 9:15 A.M. Water In/Water Out (Hydration and Bathroom Break) 9:30 A.M. Klondike Trails Open-Derby Events BEGINS 11:00 A.M. (No new group will start an event after 11:00 A.M.) 11:15 A.M. Klondike Trails Close-Derby Events STOPS 11:30 A.M. Lunch (Open Sledding in designated areas) 12:30 P.M. Water In/Water Out (Hydration and Bathroom Break) 12:45 P.M. Klondike Trail Open-Derby Events CONTINUES 2:30 P.M. (No new group will start an event after 2:30 P.M.) 2:30 P.M. Klondike Trail Close-Derby Events STOPS 2:45 P.M. OA Dancers 3:00 P.M. Webelos Sled Race Begins 3:30 P.M. Awards/Presentations immediately after the sled races *Open sledding available in designated area for non-participants during the day (Own Supervision Required)* All Drivers: Traffic speed limits are posted for a reason: the safety of our Scouts. The Park Rangers and Staff will be observing the ability of our leaders to maintain the posted speed. They have the authority to stop the event because of unsafe conditions speeding is an unsafe condition. The speed drops very suddenly when you leave the asphalt road onto the packed sand road. Please Be Careful! FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE DERBY: Cub Scout Klondie Chairman Eric Pfeifer ponybsa@gmail.com or

5 Trail Events Events will be similar to previous years. Events are being updated to incorporate the new rank requirements. List of events will be published in the weeks prior to the derby. 5

6 Trail Events Events will be similar to previous years. Events are being updated to incorporate the new rank requirements. List of events will be published in the weeks prior to the derby. 6

7 Prior Registration is a Must!!! Registration forms and funding must be received NO LATER THAN Wednesday February 24, 2016 by NOON. Due to National Park Regulatations we cannot accept payment or registration on the day of the event. ***Please be advised that the entry fee is separate from the Yucca Council registration fee.*** If a Pack has more Tigers/Cubs/Webelos at the time of check-in than were listed on the registration form, they will be added to the Pack s registration. This is necessary so that the council will know how many units/boys will be in attendance and have a rough count of the number of Scouts/Scouters who will be in attendance. Scouts not registered by February 24, 2016 may not receive a patch. The recommended den size is six (6) Scouts for the Cub Scout Klondike Derby. If a den has less than six Scouts, some scouts may have to compete twice at an event. If a den has more than six scouts, the Leaders should ensure that Scouts alternate sitting out on the events equally. Important Things for Everyone to Remember Scout spirit, teamwork, den flags, and den yells influence scoring significantly. The more of each the better the den score. No one is likely to have extra clothes or equipment to loan if someone s clothing gets wet. Take a few precautions before you leave home to stay warm and dry. If anyone has any questions, get answers to those questions before leaving home. Keep an extra set of clothes in the car, just in case, this is just good insurance. Bring a compass to the derby and know how to use it in a general fashion. Please pay attention to the warning signs that you will see along the yellow warning tape. These warnings were placed to protect the environment within the White Sands National Monument. Important Things for Webelos to Remember There cannot be any loops in the pull-rope for the sleds. Pulling grips can be tied, but not large enough for hands. Several Webelos have been hurt in previous Klondike Derbies when they had their hands in the pre-tied loops. Subsequently, they lost their footing and fell down. They were dragged, and when they finally released themselves, the sled ran over them (hence the reasons why there cannot be any pre-tied loops and why the runners on the sled must be made of wood). 7

8 Klondike Sled Plan This sketch is just a suggestion; use your imagination. One can add colorful decorations and make minor changes as one desires. Runners must be at least wide and MUST NOT BE CLAD WITH ANY SORT OF METAL. For safety reasons, only sleds with wooden runners will be allowed on the trail!!! 8

9 Bill of Materials 2 pieces 4 in. x ½ in. x 6 ft. Runner 6 pieces 1 in. x 1 in. x 18 in. Cross Supports 4 pieces ½ in. x 4 in. x 5 ft. Floor Cover 8 pieces 1 in. x 2 in. x 6 in. Upright Support 2 pieces 1 in. x 2 in. x 40 in. Rear Upright 2 pieces 1 in. x 2 in. x 38 in. 2 nd Rear Upright 2 pieces 1 in. x 2 in. x 26 in. 2 nd Front Upright 2 pieces 1 in. x 2 in. x 12 in. Front Upright 2 pieces ½ in. x 2 in. x 6 ft. Hand Rail 1 piece ½ in. x 2 in. x 30 in. Front Curve Guard 1 piece 2 in. x 2 in. x 18 in. Tow Bar Sled Width: Approximately 24 inches Sled Length: Approximately 72 inches Sled Height: Approximately 33 inches THESE ARE VOLUNTEERS RUNNING EACH EVENT. THEY HAVE BEEN BRIEFED AND HAVE HAD THEIR DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES GIVEN TO THEM BY MR. PFEFIER. PLEASE FOLLOW THE SCOUT OATH AND LAW. For further questions please contact: A.J. Harris OR Eric Pfeifer. 9

10 Tiger Cub Registration Turn this TIGER form in at the Registration Point upon arrival at the Cub Klondike Derby. Pack Number: Number of Tigers: Tiger Adult Leader and Phone Number: Name of Tiger Cub Name of Tiger Partner (Parent/Guardian) 10

11 Wolf/Bear/Webelos Registration Turn this WOLF/BEAR/WEBELOS form in at the Registration Point upon arrival at the Cub Klondike Derby. Pack Number: Tiger Adult Leader and Phone Number: Names of Scouts Rank Wolves Bears Webelos I Webelos II Adults Number of Scouts Names of Scouts 11

12 Cub Scout Klondike Derby Registration Pack # District Leader s Phone Den Leader s Name Leader s **Register at Yucca Council Service Center OR call to register over the phone OR completed registration form and credit card information to Debra.Squillini@scouting.org.** Registration: Patch, Trail Material, and Insurance Rank Number of Participants Cost Total $6.00 each $ $6.00 each $ $6.00 each $ Webelos $6.00 each $ Webelos each $ $3.00 each $ TOTAL $ Payment Information: **Please make all checks payable to Yucca Council.** Name on Card Credit Card Type (please circle type) Mastercard Visa American Express Credit Card Number Expiration Date Signature: ***When registering at the Yucca Council Service Center, keep the receipt to show at the check in. Please be advised that the White Sands National Park entry fee is separate from the Yucca Council registration fee.*** Refunds are not available, but can be transferred to another Scout or Leader for this event. 12