Rivers District Fall Camporee November 16-18, 2018 3rd Annual Pumpkin Chunkin Camp Locus Grove
Check-in and Registration Troop and Pack units may arrive Friday evening, November 16th to set up campsites. Upon entering, units will proceed to the registration area to sign in. Campsite areas will be assigned at that time or if you have been here before and you know where to go. Vehicles will be permitted in campsites to unload then immediately proceed to designated parking area.. For the safety of participants, your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Cost Cost for Camporee to include patch will be $10.00. Parking and transportation The following parking procedure has been implemented for the Camporee. We all want to have a safe event. Concerns about vehicle congestion and safety have necessitated these parking procedures: Vehicles are required to park in the designated parking lot only. Beside the field and not on the Sod(grass). All roads must remain open at all times. Units may park a trailer at their campsite. Please ensure the trailer wheels are chocked. Camping Campers are responsible for the following: Water for drinking, washing, cooking, & cleaning up (water is not available at Locus Grove) All meals are your responsibility. Be prepared for your own trash removal. Bring plenty of trash bags. Campsite cleanup to include firewood removal from fire stands and campsites. Camp safety adherence to BSA policy. Campfires Depending on local fire conditions, additional restrictions may be imposed. Firewood should be brought in from an outside source; also, on site deadfall may be used. A campfire has to be monitored at all times!!! Don t forget fire bucket! General Concerns Vehicle Speed Drivers must exercise EXTREME caution when operating motor vehicles. Passengers are not allowed to ride in back of pickup trucks without seats equipped with seat belts. Please, no sheath knives (this includes adults). Tent trenching is not allowed. Tents must be in designated area of the campsite only. Open flames in tents are prohibited. Liquid fuels, such as charcoal starter, or white gas are not permitted in camp, nor is propane allowed in tents. However, Coleman type cook stove fuel is allowed when used by adults and stored with caution. Firearms and fireworks are not allowed in camp. Radios and electronic devices are strongly discouraged. Alcoholic beverages and illegal substances are never permitted at BSA activities. Offenders will be asked to leave.
Secure and store foods to prevent attracting little furry friends. All campers are to stay within the boundaries set forth by the District Leadership. We do not want scouts wandering away from camp! No swimming allowed. Please enforce the Buddy System with your scouts Each unit must have two-deep adult leadership if not see Tim Pleasants troop 303 and we will camp you near another troop (not a problem). Please respect others during Lights out (10:30 pm-7am). Scouts are not allowed out of their site after lights out with the exception of to and from the port-a-lets. GENERAL RULES FOR PUNKIN CHUNKIN 1. The Locus Grove Pumpkin Chunkin Committee (LCPCC) to be made up of adult volunteers on or before the camporee. Reserves the right to combine any classes if there is a lack of participation, any class that is subject to cutting will be contacted to see where they want to be moved. 2. The main structure must be made of wood. All machines will have a foot print no larger than 15 feet wide (including guy wires) and 16 feet tall to the highest fixed point. 3. All Machines must be able to fire within five (5) minutes. (Keep in mind that every attempt is made to give you (20) minutes by informing you 4 machines or more down the firing line.) Any machine not able to fire when the pit boss decides your five (5) minutes are up will forfeit that round. NO EXCEPTIONS! Any special needs or concessions about time needed for your machine should be brought up at the leader's meeting. The LCPCC and Pit Boss will try to work with you to ensure you receive the notice you need. Again, Team Captains are responsible for making sure you're ready when it's your turn to chunk. 4. Pumpkins are not to be altered in any way, excluding paint or markings. All pumpkins must be in their natural state 6. Any machine that shoots out of the field of play will be allowed 15 minutes to have spotters locate Pumpkin. The field of play is defined as not being in the woods. If your pumpkin is not found after the 15 minutes it is considered "pie." The searching decision must be made within 15 minutes after you fire. If it is spotted up to the wood line it is considered in the field. If in the field of play you will not need the 15 minute location time. 7. When using an 8-10 lb. Pumpkin the longest distance of the event is the LOCUS GROVE CHAMPION PUMPKIN CHUNKER and wins the overall chunk regardless of class. All others first place winners are Champion s of class entered.
8. If you are disqualified for any round in competition for breaking, SAFETY OR REGULAR rules you will forfeit your longest distance not the distance of the shot you are being disqualified on. 9. Each team must supply three (3) "official launch pumpkins". These pumpkins must weigh between 8 and 10 pounds. Each "official Launch pumpkin" must be presented to the LGPCC for weighing prior to launch. If possible, practice & free throw pumpkins will be supplied by the LGPCC. PUT bring as many as you think you will need just in case. Catapult Class 1. Pumpkins must weigh between 8 and 10 pounds. 2. Pumpkin must leave the machine intact. 3. No part of the machine shall cross the firing line 4. No "wadding" (including bean chaff, straw, foam, metal, or any other object, or foreign matter) 5. Machine shall consist of springs, cords, rubber, dead weights, or other mechanical means of creating a stored energy 6.. No motorized winches and/ or other cranking devices may be used to cock the machine. 7. Machines may have adult assistance on the design and building. 8. Machines must be loaded, and chunked by youth under full adult supervision. 9. These machines need a back stop Trebuchet Class 1. Pumpkins must weigh between8 and 10 pounds 2. Pumpkin must leave the machine intact. 3. No part of the machine shall cross the firing line. 4. No "wadding" (including bean chaff, straw, foam, metal, or any other object, or foreign matter). 5. Machine shall consist of swinging, or fixed counterweights. 6. Machines may have adult assistance on the design and building. 7. Machines must be loaded, and fired by the youth under full adult supervision. 8. No motorized winches and/ or other cranking devices may be used to cock the machine. 9. These Machines require Back Stops Human Power Class 1. Pumpkins must weigh between 8 and 10 pounds. 2. Pumpkin must leave the machine intact. 3. No part of the machine shall cross the firing line. 4. No "wadding" (including bean chaff, straw, foam, metal, or any other object, or foreign matter) 5. Machines will have no counter balance but will be launched by the power of the team using whatever mechanism possible.
6. Contestants shall be given a maximum of (2) two minutes from the start of cocking their machine until fully cocked and locked for safety. (This does not include the three (3) minute rule for being ready to fire) 7. Machines may have adult assistance on the design and building. 8. Machines must be loaded, and fired by the youth under full adult supervision. 9. Some may require Backstops due to the type of machine. Pioneering Class 1. Pumpkins must weigh between 8 and 10 pounds. 2. Pumpkin must leave the machine intact. 3. No part of the machine shall cross the firing line. 4. No "wadding" (including bean chaff, straw, foam, metal, or any other object, or foreign matter) 5. All machines will be built on sight the morning of the event. 6. All machines will be latched together with rope. The use of mechanical fasteners is forbidden. 7. Contestants shall be given a maximum of (2) two minutes from the start of cocking their machine until fully cocked and locked for safety. (This does not include the three (3) minute rule for being ready to fire) 8. Machines may have adult assistance on the design and building. 9. Machines must be assembled, loaded, and fired by the youth under full adult supervision. 10. Some may require Backstops due to the type of machine. Theatrical Class 1. Pumpkins can weigh anything you want them to weigh. 2. Pumpkin must leave the machine intact. (To stay with the theme) 3. No part of the machine shall cross the firing line. Wadding sounds like fun for this class must look great... (You are responsible for cleanup) 4. Machines limited to chunkin 100' or less. (Distance is not the goal; ability to ham it up is the goal). 5. Teams will be judged on the show, each team can hold as many shows per day that they wish to perform. 6. Machines may have adult assistance on the design and building. 7. Machines must be assembled, loaded, and chunked by youth under full adult supervision. Safety Rules 1. All catapult and trebuchet machines must have a safety strap or mechanism to hold the throwing arm or boom in case of early fire when loading. You are responsible for making sure everyone stays clear behind your machine, in case of a misfire. Personnel handling ropes or cable should wear gloves such as a sailing or repelling type to prevent burns
2. Backstops will be required for any machine that can fire backwards (even if it never has done so). Any machine inspected on the field or approved in advance, as "not able to fire backwards" will be exempt from this requirement. Machines marked for backstops that fire without one will be disqualified from the chunk. This includes anytime they fire while on the field. 3. Machines may not chunk until the safety committee (LCPCC) inspects and approves them to be safe. Any alterations after being inspected will require another inspection to be able to fire 4. Hard Hats, bicycle or catchers helmet (have fun with this and be creative), and Eye Protection to be worn by all fire line personnel in pit when firing 5. Each Machine must have a First Aid Kit in plain view and clearly marked for all people to see, but not on machine. A Fire Extinguisher is required for machines that can create sparks.
SCHEDULE FRIDAY, November 16th, 2018 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Unit check in 9:00p.m.Organizational Meeting/Staff Headquarters Scoutmasters and SPL to attend 10:30 p.m. Taps SATURDAY, November 17th, 2018 7:00 a.m. Rise and Shine/ Reveille 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast 9:05 a.m. Opening Ceremonies 9:15 a.m.-12:00 Set up and Test Pumpkin Chunkers 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Lunch 1:15 p.m. 4:15 p.m. The Chunk 4:15 p.m. Take down Clean Up free time 5:15p.m Retreat Senior Patrol Leader Council Meeting after Retreat 5:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Dinner and free time. 8:00 p.m. Campfire After Campfire O.A. social ware your sash to campfire. Taps 10:30 Quite time Lights out. SUNDAY, November 18th, 2018 7:00 a.m. Reveille 7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Breakfast pack up. 9:00 a.m. Scouts Own Service 9:30 a.m. Final Campsite Inspection / Checkouts There may be a service project for the farm we will let you know in enough time for boys to be picked up after the event 12:00 or 12:30 Notice Jerry and Ceki the Land owners like to walk around and talk to the troops and patrols so have fun with them.
He loves to see what you can cook with an open fire, so for Dinner you may want to get creative with an open fire. They also have a large fury dog that may sneak over Loving her is fine but please don t feed her! Location Locus Grove Walkerton Va. King and Queen County From 360 turn on Rt. 30 east toward West Point about six miles turn left on Walkerton Rd. 629 across from Hamilton Holmes middle school. From West Point Rt. 30 west about 15 miles left on 629 Walkerton Rd. As soon as you pass through Walkerton Locus grove is on the left look for BSA sign. If you make it to 634 Mount Elba Rd turn around and come back to the end of the field. Register on line at www.dubbleknot.org or contact event chairmen Tim Pleasants 540-578-3790. timpleasants1@gmail.com Leaders Your help is greatly appreciated, as a District event the more help we have the bigger, better and more fun it is. Please try to attend and if you would like to help contact, Tim Pleasants. Thanks!