Pinewood Derby Planning Sheet

Below is an activity list that i used to organize our cub scout pack pinewood derby race.

Pinewood derby planning sheet.

As the race manager you get to. When i ran the pinewood derby for my son s cub scout pack 468 in trumbull ct i created the activity list below to help me and the next race manager organize the activities we needed to manage our race. Windshield side post pattern cut 2 windshield pattern 4 1 2 4ˆ. If you re planning to build a derby car to join in the race you ll need a template as a guide.

Cub scouts aren t and shouldn t be expected to do it all themselves. Pinewood derby designs patterns page 98 14 gauge copper wire steering wheel pattern side view top view front side wheel well pattern cut 2 extra wheel is notched and glued to the back. If renting pay any rental costs and lock in date with track owner. Pinewood derby planning checklist 4 5 months prior to the event pick a date for the event at the pack program meeting determine if you are renting or building a track.

Pinewood derby race planning guide. Cub scout pinewood derby planning guide if you are the race manager organizer a good plan will help make your job easier. Types of pinewood derby templates. Reserve the event location.

I suggest organizing a committee at the first pack meeting of the year and drafting as many parents as possible to help. Glue windshield side posts to the side of the jeep body. Building a car is a lot easier if you use a pinewood derby car template. Getting started the most exciting pinewood derbies require lots of planning and lots of volunteers to help with the event.

This plan assumes the race will be held the fourth week of january. Inform den leader s of their responsibilities.