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.