Klondike Derby

January 29, 2005

Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Howe Meadow Area
Bath, OH

The Screaming Eagles and Predators spent a cool day competing with 12 other patrols from the Cuyahoga Valley district. Although the temperature was in the 20's there was not much wind to contend with making for a comfortable day. Each patrol went through seven stations testing their scouting skills and know how. The events included The Great Sled Race, Emergency Shelter, Find the Gold, Backcountry Lifeline, Cooking and Firebuilding, Weights and Measures, Oil Pipeline, and Blindfolded Tent Pitching. At the end of the day both patrols ended up around the middle of the pack in standings with the Predators edging the Screaming Eagles by several points. Sled dogs and Mushers attending the event were Alex D., Alex U., DJ, Eric, Mathew, Matt K., Matt S., Nate, Philip, Ryan, Steven, Mr. Dzurnak, Mr. Makowski, Mr. Mayher, Mr. Svihlik, and Mr. Thomas.

Standby for the start of The Great Sled Race.
Predators ready to guide their sled to victory.

A look at the Screaming Eagles prior to the start of the race.
The rabbit comes up through the bunny hole, around the tree, and back down the hole.

Making the Oil Pipeline flow.
Open fire cooking.

Is it soup yet?
Rope toss for the Backcountry Lifeline.

A six man pipeline with a slight leak.
Playing in the snow between events.

Trip Plan for Klondike Derby

"STRIKE GOLD!"

January 29, 2005
Date and Time of Departure: Saturday, January 29th, 7:00am - Old Church. DRESS WARM! We will leave once vehicles are packed.

Purpose: To show off our scout skills and compete against other patrols from the district.

Location: Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Howe Meadow Area

Cost: $7.00 per scout. Due at troop meeting on January 18th.

Estimated Time of Return: Saturday, January 29th, 4:30pm - Old Church

Items to Bring:

  • Scout Outdoor Essentials (see handbook)
  • One quart of water
  • Lunch Cooked by Patrol

Derby Details

SCHEDULE

8:00am-8:45am Registration (if not pre-registered) at Headquaters - Howe Meadow
8:45am Great Sledge Race
9:30am-9:45am Equipment check in
9:45am-10:15am First Event
10:15am-10:25am Move
10:25am-10:55am Second Event
10:55am-11:05am Move
11:05am-11:35am Third Event
11:35am-11:45am Move
11:45am-1:00pm Lunch
1:00pm-1:10pm Move
1:10pm-1:40pm Fifth Event
1:40pm-1:50pm Move
1:50pm-2:20pm Sixth Event
2:20pm-2:30pm Move
2:30pm-3:00pm Seventh Event
3:00pm-3:15pm Checkout
4:00pm All scorecards must be turned in to HQ

REGULATIONS

  1. Scouts must be properly clothed for cold, stormy weather; they will be inspected. If, in the opinion of the judges, a Scout is not properly clothed with proper footwear (boots or overshoes required), he will not be permitted to participate.
    1. Waterproof footwear that reaches above the ankles and is "tight" at the top so snow cannot get inside.
    2. Head gear should be able to cover the ears.
    3. Weatherproof outer garments for extreme cold and/or wet weather.
    4. Gloves are a necessity.
  2. Each patrol must present a roster of patrol members (actual participants) signed by the Scoutmaster at check in.
  3. No adult is to be with a patrol on the trail or to coach, help or otherwise assist any Scout or Patrol while that Scout or Patrol is involved with Derby competition. (This rule may be waved by the Mayor for disabled Scouts only). All leaders and spectators will remain in the areas designated for them by the mayor of that city.
  4. The ground rules for conduct and behavior at the Klondike Derby are the Scout Oath and Scout Law!

PATROL EQUIPMENT

  • At least one compass for every two boys in your Patrol
  • 8 - six foot lengths of rope
  • 2 - twelve foot lengths of rope not over 1" thick
  • 1 - 25 foot length of rope not over 1/2" thick
  • First Aid Kit
  • Hand axe, properly sheathed
  • At least one pocket knife
  • At least one TOTIN CHIP card (must have this to use knife and axe)
  • One tarp at least 6 ft x 6 ft
  • 3 poles approx. 1" - 1 1/2" diameter and approx. 6 ft long
  • Rope and/or twine for lashing
  • Firewood and tinder for Pioneering and Lunch cooking fires
  • Food for lunch, including water
  • Utensils for cooking and eating, including place setting for two judges
  • Toilet paper in a plastic bag
  • Trash bags
  • Notebook and at least one pencil, in a plastic bag
  • Roster of patrol members
  • Patrol scorecard (given at registration)
  • Patrol flag on sledge or other transport equipment. Patrol name must be on flag and sledge
  • Troop number on sledge

Axes, hatchets, and saws must be properly sheathed and remain on the sledge or in a backpack except when they are used in an event.

Please Read... Derby Competition Procedures and Events

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