Pinewood Derby Checklist

Date: ___________ Time: __________ Location: __________________________

Purpose:

To introduce boys and their parents to Scouting.

Bring:

Activity	Timeframe	Responsible
Reserve race location	September	________________________
Order car kits	October	________________________
Finalize/reproduce rules	November	________________________
Distribute rules/ proxy forms/cars	December	________________________
Order awards	December	________________________
Assign jobs	December	________________________
Assemble/test track	Two weeks prior	________________________
Host workshop	One week prior	________________________
Print labels/set up spreadsheet	One week prior	________________________
Train car qualification team	One week prior	________________________
Obtain accurate scale	One week prior	________________________
Set up track	The night before	________________________

Do:

1. Set up a minimum of 5 tables around the starting end of the track.
2. Set up scales and qualification gauges.
3. Set up the computer/announcer at the finish line.
4. Qualify/impound cars.
5. Conduct race according to the rules. Ask them to use the Introduction Sheet to interview each other.
6. When all the parents have arrived, pass out the registration forms and introduce yourself.
7. Circulate the sign-in sheet.
8. Go around the room and ask the parents to introduce each other.
9. Go through the Roundup Package and answer questions.
10. Collect checks, forms, and sign-up sheets.
11. Thank parents for coming.
12. Give date, place and time of next meeting.
13. Reset room and clean up gym.