2015 Rideau Area

Klondike Derby

Klondike Derby Contacts

Contact Email : scoutleaders@2ndrussellscouting.ca

Klondike Derby Schedule

* Schedule subject to change based on registered sleds

.Event Overview

General Information:

Scouters are to ensure their youth are properly instructed prior to the Derby Day.  Any Scout not dressed appropriately or prepared for the day will not be allowed to participate.  

Scout Patrols are to be independent and self-sufficient during the Klondike Derby.  Scouters shadow their Patrol for safety purposes only.  Please no helping, problem solving, coaching, etc.

Scouters should incorporate Klondike Derby prep. activities in their upcoming program agenda to ensure the Scouts have ample opportunity to prepare (ie. how to dress; build a sled & a hobo stove, what to bring for lunch, practice basic knots and first aid techniques, what to bring for the banquet, etc).

Sled Categories:

At registration, each youth’s year of birth must be provided. The senior and junior sled designation will be done on the basis of the average of the birth years.  Half of the sleds in the Derby will be placed in the junior category and half in the senior category based on the sled's average age.  If there are multiple sleds at the median, they will be randomly and evenly distributed to junior and senior categories.

Scoring:

Game scoring for all activities is based on a 10-point scale as follows:

• Teamwork = maximum 3 points

• Results = maximum 3 points

• Knowledge = maximum 3 points

• Bonus = 1 point to be awarded for patrol spirit or extra effort

Sled scoring is based on the following criteria (12 points in total):

• Proper equipment

• Neatly & securly packed

• Innovative design

• Sled team dressed properly for the conditions

Patrol Readiness Inspection:

After registration, each Patrol will have their sled and gear inspected before the Opening Ceremony.  They will be assessed for: proper winter dress, having the required personal gear & equipment, and their sled’s innovative design & secure packing.

Leader Lunch:

2nd Russell scouting group will provide a leader lunch.

Soup Kitchen:

There will be two soup kitchen stations, one in both event areas. There will be no designated soup kitchen slots in the schedule. Instead all youth should bring a thermos to fill or refill as required. Soup kitchens will have soup and hot chocolate available throughout the planned activities.

Activity Station Leaders:

Volunteers will be required and responsible for the planning, organizing, and running of an activity.  Each activity is to be supervised by 2 screened adults for ratio and breaks.

Outline of Activities:

The Arctic Trail Begins!  There will be  8 challenging activities (4 in the am; followed by lunch; then 4 more, followed by an “all-Patrol” Sled Race in the pm).   Four activities will take place in the fairgrounds with another four activities in the neighbouring Tweed Conservation area

Each activity is 30 minutes long plus a 5 minutes for explanation and an extra 5 minutes for travel time.    

a map outlining where registration will take place, the two soup kitchens, bathroom locations, first aid location activity station locations and banquet location will be provided in advance of the activity.

Please Note:  Each activity may need to accommodate up to 3 patrols

proposed conservation area station activities:

1. Creek/Ravine Crossing – (Teams will will require several spars to complete the challange)

2. Tempoary Shelter  –  (Will require spars/tarp) Caught in a sudden winter storm the patrol must construct a temporary shelter to wait out the storm

3. Travois  – (Will require spars) - patrol must find and rescue a fallen member and after constructing a travois delver them to safety

4. Orienteering – (Compass required) Patrol will be directed through the conservation area and must find and answer puzzles along the way.

proposed fairground station activities:

5. Fire Challenge - Using the materials provided your patrol must construct and light a fire, and then erect a tripod and boil down some snow.

6. Snowshoe Biathlon - The patrol will be led through an obstacle course on snow shoes and will have to hit  targets with snowballs along the way.

7. Catapult & Target shoot - The patrol must construct and use their catapult to launch snowballs and attempt to hit targets

8. Lake Rescue - Someone in your patrol decides to test the ice thickness the hard way and falls in, you must rescue your fallen party member and give them appropriate first aid treatment

fairground activity:

9. All Patrol Sled Race - All sleds will be sent out on a race course. starts times will be staggered. All members of the patrol along with the sled must cross the finish line.

At the end of the Sled Race, please return to the Fairgrounds for closing ceremony and then prepare for the Klondike Derby Banquet and Award Ceremony.