Other Possibilities

The list of committee members above is the minimum to organize a race.  Each Pinewood Derby race event must have an organizer (chairperson), one or more people to inspect the cars (Inspectors) and one or more persons to register (Registration Team) each car on the Derby Race Log.  The following is a list of possibilities that I have seen at various Pack races.  Ultimately, the Committee Chair or Cubmaster needs to encourage as much participation as possible.  Who knows, your Pack’s future may be in the hands of that certain volunteer who for the first time took on a little responsibility; but had a great experience.

Sponsors Team

The Sponsors Team is responsible to locate local businesses and organizations that will contribute decoration items, 'giveaways,' and raffle goodies. It is amazingly simple to get community support for your event. Remember though... if you are a BSA unit, and you plan to make a profit from your race, a Unit Money-earning Application form (BSA A-136) must be filled our by the Unit, and approved by the Council prior to accepting donations of 'goods' from local businesses.

Finishers

Two to three persons per track are responsible for working the finish-line during the races. This job involves judging car finish order (as a backup for the electronic timers) and ferrying cars to the start-line. Check out our "Finish Line Team."

Refreshments Team

This Team of two or three persons are responsible for the purchase, set-up, and sale of snacks during the event. Typically, the Pack should take in slightly more funds than their refreshments outlay.

Crowd Control / Cub Escorts

Our Den Leaders are each responsible for helping their Cubs with race day logistics (and behavior.) They also help with some of the more difficult lessons that Cubs learn about 'sportsmanship' during the races!

Results Chart Team

This year our "Results Chart Team" developed elimination charts based on the "Perfect-N" method with each car racing the same number of times in each lane, and each car racing the same number of times against each other car. This method was used at three levels: the 'Den,' the 'semi-finals,' and the 'finals.' To report current race statistics to all participants and families, our "Results Chart Team" developed a large felt-velcro chart that included a personalized velcro car symbol for each racer and special areas for each Den and race category. As race data comes in from the Finish-line Teams, they are reflected on the Results Chart. This allows participant to see what is coming up next and illustrates each Cub's current status.