Boy Scout Troop 39 Klondike Derby Rules and Sled Design

Klondike Sledge Design
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Klondike Derby Pioneering Sled Rules

6 Foot x 2 Foot Sled

I.  Sled must be made entirely from small trees, brush, sticks and /or twigs. No lumber of any kind will be accepted, including machined dowels! Patrols should make arrangements to obtain their wood materials from the owner of the wooded area. The cutting of trees without permission of the owner is forbidden by the Scout Law.

II. Sleds may be of any design that meets requirements of this sheet. If in doubt about design, contact your Scoutmaster.

III. All materials must be lashed, doweled (handmade), or dovetailed. No nails, screws, wire or glue should be used as a binder.

IV. Adults are encouraged to supervise the building of these sleds, but the sled must be built entirely by members of the patrol or troop. A Scouter, as well as a Scout is honest. Please give all the boys a chance to compete honestly. Any sled proven to be constructed by adults will be disqualified.

V. Sleds should be constructed annually by the members of the patrols planning to compete. Note: a sled may be used by the same patrol for more than one year under the following conditions;

1. The sled has been dismantled and reconstructed, making improvements.

2. The sled in question has never been judged a winner of any trophy in a previous Klondike. Troops are encouraged to use winning sleds for display purposed only.

VI. The use of drilled holes is accepted. Details fitted into these holes must be done by hand, such as handmade dowels.

VII. Sleds that are being used in sled judging or sled race must compete in the field day competition. Sleds that fail to make it to all stations of the field day will be eliminated from other events.

VIII. Troops and patrols are encouraged to make their sleds well in advance of the event, as time does not allow for construction of sled during the event. Note: Repairs or improvements may be made by members of the patrol at any time, provided these items do not interfere with rule number seven stated above.

IX. The Scout riding on sled during the sled race MUST be of average size to the Scouts pulling the sled. Judges running the sled race may pick the member of patrol who will ride on sled where they feel competition would be unfair to other patrols.

X. The decisions of the judges on any event are final. Note: If members of a patrol feel they have been unfairly treated or if an honest mistake has been made, they should contact the chairman of the event immediately. All corrections must be made at the time they occur.

Some ideas on how to attach sled to runners.
Carve miter into runner and key into brace to lock together.	Drill hole through runner into upright brace, then run dowel through hole.	Drill holes through brace and runner, then run lashing through holes.	Drill holes through brace and runners, insert homemade dowels and lash around dowels.

Patrol Sled Equipment

Pens, pencils and note paper -- for each patrol member

Notebook and clipboard for patrol leader
Scout compass
Two old blankets -- (not Mom's best, please)
Four arm size splints
Eight triangle bandages
First aid kit
Canteen filled -- (one or two quart variety)
Eight pieces 1/4" rope, 15' long for lashing
Approximately 100' binders twine
Dry, "natural" firewood and tinder -- (Approximately 1/2 bushel)
Scout hand axe -- sheathed
Bow saw or folding saw
Tarp -- 9x9 or larger
Foul weather gear for each patrol member

NOTE: You should bring a lunch for your patrol as most likely you will be eating at whatever station you are near at 12:00 noon.