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Cardboard Sled Derby

  • Royal Mountain Ski Area 3072 New York 10 Caroga Lake, NY, 12032 United States (map)

Derby rules

  Registration 3:00 to 4:30

                               

                                 $10 registration fee

You will compete in the age group of the oldest person riding in the sled.

You can race the same sled in more than 1 class if you meet the age requirements.  Additional class registration fee $5

Class 1: (yellow) age 1 to 11

Class 2: (green) age 12 to 20

Class 3: (blue) age 21 and older

 

Rules:

*Only cardboard, tape and glue can be used to construct your sled. Decorate it with paint, crayons, etc.

*NO wood, plastic, rope, staples or metal will be allowed. You cannot put anything in your sled to add weight. You will be disqualified if your sled is found to contain these items.

*Keep designs family friendly. No profanity. Wear costumes and have fun.

*Push starts, no running starts. 1 pusher

*Maximum of 4 participants per sled. 3 riders and one pusher. Pusher can jump in the sled and ride after pushing

*2 to 3 sleds will race at one time.

*If your sled tips over, you can push the sled over the finish line to win.

*Officials at the finish line will determine winner and will make all final decisions on each race.

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*Prizes and trophies will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place and best decorated in each class.

*Raffle tickets will be available for purchase; drawing will be after derby:    $10 per ticket

 1st $1000          2nd $500         3rd $250        4th  ski season pass

*The evening will end with fireworks*

*Follow event information on our FB page: Royal Mountain Ski Patrol. Have questions, message our FB page or email skipatrol@royalmountainskiarea.com

Earlier Event: March 1
Snow Drag Round 3
Later Event: March 29
Pond Skim