Powder Puff Derby
Saturday, February 6th, 2021
9AM - Until Complete
Virtual - Race will be broadcast
The Troop 1422 is hosting the 2021 Powder Puff Derby for Girl Scouts of Service Unit 140. The object of the competition is for the girl, with the help of an adult, to turn a block of pine wood into a fast gravity propelled race car.
PLEASE NOTE – due to the current state of the pandemic, we are trying to minimize large groups from congregating. At all interaction of picking up of kits and dropping off of cars, MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED.
Cost: $6 per girl/adult team fee collected at the time of registration. Fee includes the official BSA car kit needed to create the derby car and a participation patch.
Dates:
December 10th – December 20th reserve racing spot for members of SU140.
Registration Link
Once the cars are delivered, a pickup will be announced. ETA first week of the New Year. We ask that a representative of each troop pick up the cars in order to minimize contact and adhere to social distancing protocols.
February 5, 2021* car inspection and impounding 6-8pm at the Enmeier Center @ Camp Skimino. PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO modifying cars this evening as we are trying to reduce congregation and adhere to social distancing at check in.
February 6th* race day will begin at 9:00 AM at the Emenier Center@ Camp Skimino. It will be a “virtual race” so there will be no spectators in the building.
Registration: Participants will be able to put a temporary hold on their racing spot using the Registration Link beginning on 12/10. The official registration along with payment and permission slip will be made when you pick up your car kit.
***No refunds will be issued for any reason***
Rules: Car construction and racing rules will be posted at http://www.williamsburggirlscouts.com
Non-compliance with rules will make you ineligible for awards.
Important Information:
Racing sessions are divided by Girl Scout level (Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, Ambassador).
Girls will receive a participation patch.
Due to the popularity of this event and current COVID restrictions, we can not have the girls and guests attend. Current plan is to be able to stream the event. More information to be provided.
Official spare parts or a new car kit can be purchased at the BSA store in Newport News.
Rule Sheet
For more information or help e-mail powederpuff140@gmail.com
9AM - Until Complete
Virtual - Race will be broadcast
The Troop 1422 is hosting the 2021 Powder Puff Derby for Girl Scouts of Service Unit 140. The object of the competition is for the girl, with the help of an adult, to turn a block of pine wood into a fast gravity propelled race car.
PLEASE NOTE – due to the current state of the pandemic, we are trying to minimize large groups from congregating. At all interaction of picking up of kits and dropping off of cars, MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED.
Cost: $6 per girl/adult team fee collected at the time of registration. Fee includes the official BSA car kit needed to create the derby car and a participation patch.
Dates:
December 10th – December 20th reserve racing spot for members of SU140.
Registration Link
Once the cars are delivered, a pickup will be announced. ETA first week of the New Year. We ask that a representative of each troop pick up the cars in order to minimize contact and adhere to social distancing protocols.
February 5, 2021* car inspection and impounding 6-8pm at the Enmeier Center @ Camp Skimino. PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO modifying cars this evening as we are trying to reduce congregation and adhere to social distancing at check in.
February 6th* race day will begin at 9:00 AM at the Emenier Center@ Camp Skimino. It will be a “virtual race” so there will be no spectators in the building.
Registration: Participants will be able to put a temporary hold on their racing spot using the Registration Link beginning on 12/10. The official registration along with payment and permission slip will be made when you pick up your car kit.
***No refunds will be issued for any reason***
Rules: Car construction and racing rules will be posted at http://www.williamsburggirlscouts.com
Non-compliance with rules will make you ineligible for awards.
Important Information:
Racing sessions are divided by Girl Scout level (Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, Ambassador).
Girls will receive a participation patch.
Due to the popularity of this event and current COVID restrictions, we can not have the girls and guests attend. Current plan is to be able to stream the event. More information to be provided.
Official spare parts or a new car kit can be purchased at the BSA store in Newport News.
Rule Sheet
For more information or help e-mail powederpuff140@gmail.com