KLONDIKE DERBY January 27 & 28, Page 1 of 11 Last Updated: 1/26/17. North Lakes District Chief Seattle Council, BSA

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1 KLONDIKE DERBY 2017 North Lakes District Chief Seattle Council, BSA January 27 & 28, 2017 Page 1 of 11 Last Updated: 1/26/17

2 The North Lakes District Klondike Derby will take place at: Ensign Ranch 3551 Hundley Road Cle Elum, WA Phone: For General Information contact: Rob Rydberg Klondike Derby Chairman (mobile) (home) Page 2 of 11 Last Updated: 1/26/17

3 Registration We have currently reserved all the cabins for Klondike 2017 and we have ordered SNOW!! Approved by the North Lakes District Committee, we have simplified the fee schedule and combined all the fees into a single price per scout and adult. The charges will be as follows: Scout or Adult: $12 Webelos (and one parent): $12 OA or Event Coordinators: $0 The single price will cover the Klondike Registration, Ranch Use Fee and Cabin Fee (if you get one). The units or individuals will be responsible for other purchased items such as fire wood, etc. Fees will be collected when your troop pays a deposit through the Seattle BSA website and when you check-in at Klondike. You will pay the balance of the money owed at check-in based on the amount of scouts and adults that are attending. Hopefully, this will simplify the collection process. Instructions for reserving a cabin and registering your troop to attend Klondike 2017: Scout units may reserve a cabin by going into the events registration portion of the Seattle BSA website: Scroll down to North Lakes District and click the register link. Your deposit to reserve a cabin is $72. After making the deposit, contact Dave Criss (docriss@gmail.com) and he will inform you of the cabins available at that time. It is first come first serve so register early! Attached is the Ensign Ranch Standards & Policies Form that all units MUST follow. Units will not be allowed to stay overnight on Saturday under the current registration. Refer all registration questions to: Rick B Powell North Lakes District Chairman rickbpowell@comcast.net Page 3 of 11 Last Updated: 1/26/17

4 Klondike Derby Events for 2017 are: Sled Inspection River Crossing Fire Building Team Snowshoes Bungee Run Raft Rescue First Aid Blind Obstacle Course Ice Rescue Bear Bag Sled Balance Lemming Toss Nugget Toss Jacob s Ladder Dash to Dawson WEBELOS Each patrol that invites and mentors a Webelos Den or Webelos scout at Klondike will receive an additional 10 points per Webelos to a maximum of 50 points. This is a onetime point award. SOUP FOR MCGEE S KITCHEN This year we are doing things a bit differently. You will not be awarded points for bringing soup for everyone s lunch. Instead each patrol will have 10 points deducted for each scout that does not bring a can of soup. PLEASE DO NOT BRING SEAFOOD DUE TO ALLERGY AND FLAVOR ISSUES. ENSURE THAT THE SOUP YOU BRING HAS NOT REACHED THE EXPIRATION DATE PRINTED ON THE LABEL. IT WILL BE DISCARDED IF IT IS EXPIRED. CAMPFIRE Each patrol is expected to have a song, skit, or story prepared to share for the Friday night campfire. Each patrol will be awarded 50 points for performing their song, skit, or story at the campfire. This is a onetime point award. Page 4 of 11 Last Updated: 1/26/17

5 Coordinating unit/chair Crew 215 Rob Rydberg Klondike Staff 2017 Back-up unit, Co-chair 2017, Coordinating unit/chair 2018 Troop 655 Lyle Borders Admin Support District Staff Campfire Program for Friday night Order of the Arrow Check-in District Staff SOUP KITCHEN Jeff Keyes First Aid station District Staff Inventory/Quartermaster/Event Supplies District Staff Cleanup and Checkout support Troop 655 Page 5 of 11 Last Updated: 1/26/17

6 Klondike Derby Schedule Estimated schedule (subject to change without notice) FRIDAY NIGHT 6:00PM Arrival, start setting up camp 6:00 7:30 Check in and pick up Patrol score sheets and schedules 7:30 9:00 Campfire organized by the OA 9:45 Senior Patrol Leader Meeting Room at East end of the main Lodge. 10:00 Event Organizer s Meeting Room at East end of the main Lodge 10:30 Lights out SATURDAY 7:00 8:30 Patrol Breakfasts & Sled Inspections Soup will be collected from scouts at the Sled Inspection. Clean up and move out of cabin. Inspection done by 1pm. Call (Ensign Ranch) to schedule an inspection. 8:45 Opening Flag Ceremony On the field at the west end of the lake. 9:00 Events start and rotations begin! 12:00 LUNCH Hot soup at McGee s Kitchen Cabins should be clean and equipment loaded into vehicles 1:00 Events resume Cabin inspection must be complete and approved 4:00 TURN IN SCORECARDS -Line up for DASH TO DAWSON 4:30 Awards Ceremony 5:00 Have a safe trip home! No Saturday night camping at Ensign Ranch Page 6 of 11 Last Updated: 1/26/17

7 Events, Locations, and Coordinating Units SEATTLE Sled Inspection Crew 909 YUKON RIVER River Crossing Troop 573 MCGEE S KITCHEN Fire Building Team 585 DYEA Team Snow Shoes Troop 574 WHITE PASS Bungee Run Troop 622 DEAD HORSE GULCH First Aid Troop 745 SHEEP CAMP Jacob s Ladder Troop 909 CHILKOOT PASS Blind Obstacle Course Troop 411 LAKE LABARGE (western shore) Ice Rescue Troop 4070 LAKE LABARGE (eastern shore) Raft Rescue Troop 655 ELDORADO CAMP Bear Bag Troop 420 SKAGWAY Tipping Point Troop 4070 XXX Lemming Toss Troop 582 SEATTLE Nugget Toss Troop 525 DAWSON CITY Dash to Dawson OA Page 7 of 11 Last Updated: 1/26/17

8 Event Descriptions SLED INSPECTION Sleds will be inspected for approved construction dimensions. Specifically, the Height, Width, & Length. Sleds must be made from wood with skis as runners or wood runners. Please see the attached sled construction sheet. RIVER CROSSING When your patrol arrives at the Yukon River you will find a single rope spanning a 30-foot gap at a very narrow point of our imaginary Yukon River. The patrols task is to move all their gear, their sled, and at least 4 scouts across the river. The patrol that can demonstrate the best team work, show the most scout spirit with a patrol yell and a flag will do well in this event. The fastest time crossing wouldn t hurt either. FIRE BUILDING Patrols will be provided a bundle of dry fire wood. They will use this to prepare to light a fire and burn through two strings suspended at different heights above their fire pan. This is a timed event and time begins when the spark is struck. Further instruction will be provided at the event. TEAM SNOW SHOES All patrol members will navigate a short course that begins and ends at the same point. The catch is all patrol members will be wearing the same pair of snow shows at the same time. The snow shows are made from two wooden planks and have room for up all patrol members to step in and start walking. It is all about Team Work. BUNGEE RUN Each patrol member will take one measured run to place a gallon jug of water as far as possible from the starting point. The catch is there will be two extra-long bungee cords attached to the scout making difficult to get away. FIRST AID We do not know what has been cooked up for us this year, but we all know it will involve some moulage. You can expect open wounds, hidden wounds, maybe even a compound fracture, maybe a burn, an animal bite, frost bite, hypothermia, gun shot, etc. Use your imagination, but make sure you know your first aid A, B, C s (and D s and E s). BLIND OBSTACLE COURSE All but one of the patrol members are suffering from SNOW BLINDNESS. On top of that, the patrol member that isn t blind has been injured and must remain in the sled. While riding in the sled the injured scout must provide directions to all the blind scouts to move the sled through an obstacle course. Page 8 of 11 Last Updated: 1/26/17

9 RAFT RESCUE The patrol is crossing an ice-cold river on your raft (a small tarp), when you strike a rock and take damage. Without any scout touching the ice-cold water, flip the raft over so you can do repairs. Then flip the raft back over so you can continue to the other side. JACOB S LADDER All A Jacob s ladder was used along the Chilkoot Pass trail for the gold miners to climb up and over steep sections. The Klondike stampeders built these ladders quickly to move their sleds along the trail as the rushed to reach the Klondike gold fields. The ladder is constructed of two 12-foot poles and has five 3-foot-long rungs. The poles and rungs are about 2 inches in diameter. The competition is a timed event to construct the ladder as quickly as possible with 5 rungs. The patrol climbs a steep bank with the ladder and then pulls up their sled to finish. All materials are provided, but scouts can use their own lashing ropes if desired for extra credit. Besides using the traditional square lashing in the scout handbook for the rungs on a ladder. If you ve mastered those, some faster lashings are provided in the links below. Ladder Lashing - Japanese Square Lashing, Mark II - All Japanese Square Lashings - ICE RESCUE Each patrol will demonstrate at least three different techniques for rescuing someone who has fallen through the ice of a lake or river. Patrols must bring their own materials to perform a rescue; however, there may be a few things at hand that could be used. Do some research. BEAR BAG Each patrol will place all the food items they have with them into a bag and suspend the bag from a tree so the local bears cannot steal it during the night. For maximum points the bag must be12 feet off the ground, 9 feet from the tree trunk, and 6 feet below the branches of the tree. In addition, the rope muse tied off at least 6 feet above the ground. TIPPING POINT Each patrol is required to place their sled on a platform that is lying across a log. It is a good idea to make sure the platform is centered on the log because once your sled is on it you will load all your gear into the sled and then, working together, each patrol member will get onto the platform. The idea is to balance the platform with all patrol members, gear, and sled so both ends of the platform are off the ground. Page 9 of 11 Last Updated: 1/26/17

10 LEMMING TOSS Each patrol will have a few minutes to assemble as many snowballs as possible. Then, the patrol will try to hit as many snowmen as possible down range. NUGGET TOSS Each patrol will toss a tennis ball over an obstacle 10 to 14 feet in the air without using their hands. The patrol will use a blanket to accomplish the nugget toss. All members of the patrol will hold the edges of the blanket with both hands and the event judge will place the ball into the blanket. The patrol members will need to coordinate their movements and toss the ball up and over the obstacle. There may be extra points if they can catch the ball in the blanket after making it over. The patrol that can accomplish this task in the fastest time along with showing the most patrol spirit, the best patrol flag, and the best patrol yell will take first place in this event. DASH TO DAWSON All patrols line up on one side of the field and then when the signal is given all patrols take off running with their sled and gear to the finish line on the other side of the field. The first three patrols that finish the run will be awarded points. This is the final event of the Klondike Derby REMEMBER >>>> SCOUT SPIRIT SHOWN THROUGH TEAMWORK, PATROL FLAGS, PATROL YELLS, AND DOING GOOD TURNS WILL BE CONSIDERED WHEN SCORING EACH EVENT. Page 10 of 11 Last Updated: 1/26/17

11 Unit Check List Permission Slips; should include a medical release, or the unit may bring their Class 1 medical record. (1 for every Scout). The medical release forms will not be collected by the Camporee Staff. The unit leaders need to have them available and will be asked to verify them at check in. Complete roster of all participating Scouts and Adults Guide to Safe Scouting - can be found at (For Volunteers & Scouts Forms) Please be familiar with Guide to Safe Scouting Patrol Flag Every patrol needs to have a patrol flag. Bring your designs for next year s Camporee patch. The Camporee Committee Chairman will pick the design for the 2018 patch from all those designs submitted at Camporee check in Friday evening. See the design form at the back of this packet. Patrols will be camping in tents, and cooking breakfast at their campsites. Bring everything you will need for an overnight camp. It will need to be carried in from the parking area, so plan on backpacking. Every participant must have their Outdoor Essentials (10 minimum) Don t forget your compasses. Sack lunch for Saturday. Materials and supplies needed for station competitions. TROOPS/DENS MUST BRING THEIR OWN SUPPLIES FOR MEALS. PLAN ON A SACK LUNCH FOR SATURDAY LUNCH TO SUPPLEMENT SOUP FROM MCGEE S KITCHEN. Page 11 of 11 Last Updated: 1/26/17

12 North Lakes District Klondike Derby Patch Design Patch Design Form for the 2018 North Lakes Klondike Derby Draw your design inside the circle below and return to Mr. Rydberg during the Awards Ceremony at the end of the 2017 Klondike Derby. If your design is selected for the 2017 Northlakes District Klondike Derby (decision made in the fall of 2017), you will receive a framed copy of your design that will be presented to you (or your unit in absentia) during the 2018 Northlakes District Klondike Derby. Scout Name: Unit:

13 Ensign Ranch Standards and Policies Rules for Ensign Ranch In order to maintain Ensign Ranch s safe, wholesome family atmosphere, each guest using the property will be expected to uphold the following standards and rules: 1. NO PETS are allowed, not even if kept in cars. 2. Absolutely NO ALCOHOL is allowed. (Those who bring alcohol will be asked to leave.) 3. NO SMOKING, TOBACCO, TEA OR COFFEE. They are not permitted to be used while on the property. 4. Males and females must SLEEP in SEPARATE rooms or areas UNLESS MARRIED. 5. MODEST DRESS Women and girls must wear one piece swimsuits or modest tankinis. NO Haltertops, bikinis, or short shorts are allowed. Men and boys must wear modest swimming trunks that are not tight fitting. 6. NO FIREARMS. The only exception is if it is to be used on the rifle range with advance approval from the manager. 7. NO HUNTING of any kind is allowed. 8. NO FIREWORKS or EXPLOSIVE DEVICES of any kind are permitted; not even on the 4th of July. 9. Lake FISHING is by Ensign Ranch PERMIT ONLY. Permits are issued at either the ranch office or the Hitchin Post. Both Big Creek and the Yakima River are governed by Washington State Fishing Regulations. 10. CAMPFIRES must be CONTAINED in existing, designated fire-pits and FULLY EXTINGUISHED whenever the campsite is unoccupied or vacated. Keep at least one five-gallon bucket of water and a shovel beside each fire-pit. During the dry season, please pay special attention to the posted fire warnings and regulations. 11. Notify the management of any ACCIDENT or INJURY. 12. DRIVE SLOWLY and CAUTIOUSLY and obey speed limits. Riding on the outside of a vehicle, or operating a vehicle without a license is strictly forbidden. 13. DO NOT PARK ON ROADWAYS. Keep roads clear for emergency vehicle and hay wagon access. 14. Yield the RIGHT-OF-WAY TO PEOPLE AND HORSES. If, while driving, you encounter an oncoming trail ride, pull off the road immediately if possible and / or stop your engine until the horses have passed you at least 100ft. If you happen to come up behind a trail ride, do not approach the horses with your vehicle! Stay back at least 100ft, and follow the signals given by the wranglers who ride the first and last horses in the line. NEVER honk your horn or attempt to get close to a horse from your vehicle window. 15. NO OFF-ROAD VEHICLES: 4-wheelers, motorcycles or snowmobiles are NOT allowed. 16. Always treat others with RESPECT (language, music, voices, noise, etc.). QUIET TIME is from 11 PM to 7 AM.

14 17. LEAVE THE AREA YOU HAVE USED AS CLEAN, OR CLEANER, THAN YOU FOUND IT. Upon arrival, if any room or area is not in satisfactory condition, PLEASE notify the management immediately. 18. DO NOT ATTRACT OR FEED WILDLIFE. Campers should take precautions against attracting wildlife by properly preparing, storing, and disposing of food. Keep food and bait in tightly covered containers and store them inside your vehicle, especially at night. NEVER store food in an area where you sleep. 19. Always treat the ranch PROPERTY and ENVIRONMENT with CARE AND RESPECT. 20. Keep the SABBATH DAY holy. All facilities are closed on the Sabbath, and recreational activities are prohibited. Sunday meetings are available at Cle Elum Branch, Columbia Ave. at 4th Street 10:00 a.m.

18 Klondike Derby Sled Parts List #1 1" x 2" x 70 1/4" Top Rail 2 req. #2 1" x 2" x 20" Hand Rail 1 req. #3 1" x 2" x 40 3/8" Rear Upright 2 req. #4 1" x 2" x 32" 2nd Upright 2 req. #5 1" x 2" x 23 7/8" 3rd Upright 2 req. #6 1" x 2" x 16" Front Upright 2 req. #7 1" x 2" x 20" Floor Support 3 req. #8 1" x 2" x 4" Floor Spacer 6 req. #9 3/8" x 20" x 60 3/4" Plywood Floor 1 req. #10 2" x 2" x 17" Front Support 1 req. #11 1 1/2" thick Lamin2015ated Plywood Front Runner 2 req. #12 1" x 2" x 60" Hardwood Runners 2 req. #13 1" x 2" x 20" Stiffener 2 req. #6 x 1 1/4" Flat head Wood Screws 100 req. Wood Glue Rope for Pulling Sled Screen, net, or plastic sheet (to form walls for sled) Old skis may be screwed to bottom of runners if desired Important: Glue and Screw all joints.

William Henry Harrison District KLONDIKE DERBY Leader s Guide January 22-24, 2016 Camp Friedlander 581 Ibold Rd, Loveland, OH 45140

William Henry Harrison District KLONDIKE DERBY Leader s Guide January 22-24, 2016 Camp Friedlander 581 Ibold Rd, Loveland, OH 45140 What is a Klondike Derby? Many years ago, men raced across the Alaskan