CARDBOARD CANOE RACE Application and Rules
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JEFF BAUMANN ANNUAL CARDBOARD CANOE RACE FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2015 6 – 7:30 p.m. Registration Form Team Name □ on‐site build □ off‐site build Captain: First Name Last Name DOB ___/___/___ Address City State Zip Phone Crew Members: First Name Last Name DOB ___/___/___ First Name Last Name DOB ___/___/___ First Name Last Name DOB ___/___/___ (If you have more team members, please list them on the reverse side.) Race Rules (see Cardboard Canoe Race Rules for building rules): 1. Each team must have at least one team member who is 18 years or older. Individuals paddling the boat must be at least 12 years of age (with a signed parental waiver if under 18). 2. A personal flotation device (PFD) and a paddle will be provided for each team. PFDs must be worn by each paddler. The canoe paddle does not have to be used, but must be carried by the paddler for the duration of the race. 3. All paddlers must begin the race and remain in the team canoe, making an effort to paddle the canoe either with the provided paddle or by hand. (Propelling the boat with the feet through holes cut in the bottom of the boat is not acceptable.) If and when the canoe becomes submerged, the paddler may use other methods to cross the finish line. Paddlers may not swim with their canoe until the boat is submerged in water and no longer able to be ridden in and paddled. 4. The race will be conducted in timed heats, with the overall winner of both on‐site and off‐site build categories determined by the best time. (All boats that sink will receive a two‐minute time penalty.) 5. Heats will be organized by boat number, and start from a designated launching area on shore. 6. Any team member who is not paddling the boat may assist with launching. 7. The course will be clearly marked on the Granger Meadows Park Koi Pond. All boats must cross the designated finish line, although they may be waterlogged and/or submerged. 8. In the event that an entrant is judged to have intentionally interfered with another competitor, his or her team will be disqualified. 9. In the event of a question concerning the rules, the judges’ interpretation will be final. Participants are encouraged to seek interpretation in advance to avoid misunderstandings. 10. Appropriate attire is required at all times, whether in or out of the water. 11. Each team must be checked in by 6 p.m. in the East Park Parking Lot. Note: Please keep in mind that this event is intended to be fun in addition to being competitive. No hindering of other teams will be tolerated and offenders will be disqualified. (Splashing will not be considered hindering.)
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Transcript of CARDBOARD CANOE RACE Application and Rules
JEFF BAUMANN ANNUAL CARDBOARD CANOE RACE
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2015
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Registration Form
Team Name □ on‐site build □ off‐site build Captain: First Name Last Name DOB ___/___/___ Address City State Zip Phone Crew Members: First Name Last Name DOB ___/___/___ First Name Last Name DOB ___/___/___ First Name Last Name DOB ___/___/___ (If you have more team members, please list them on the reverse side.) Race Rules (see Cardboard Canoe Race Rules for building rules):
1. Each team must have at least one team member who is 18 years or older. Individuals paddling the boat must be at least 12 years of age (with a signed parental waiver if under 18).
2. A personal flotation device (PFD) and a paddle will be provided for each team. PFDs must be worn by each paddler. The canoe paddle does not have to be used, but must be carried by the paddler for the duration of the race.
3. All paddlers must begin the race and remain in the team canoe, making an effort to paddle the canoe either with the provided paddle or by hand. (Propelling the boat with the feet through holes cut in the bottom of the boat is not acceptable.) If and when the canoe becomes submerged, the paddler may use other methods to cross the finish line. Paddlers may not swim with their canoe until the boat is submerged in water and no longer able to be ridden in and paddled.
4. The race will be conducted in timed heats, with the overall winner of both on‐site and off‐site build categories determined by the best time. (All boats that sink will receive a two‐minute time penalty.)
5. Heats will be organized by boat number, and start from a designated launching area on shore. 6. Any team member who is not paddling the boat may assist with launching. 7. The course will be clearly marked on the Granger Meadows Park Koi Pond. All boats must cross
the designated finish line, although they may be waterlogged and/or submerged. 8. In the event that an entrant is judged to have intentionally interfered with another competitor,
his or her team will be disqualified. 9. In the event of a question concerning the rules, the judges’ interpretation will be final.
Participants are encouraged to seek interpretation in advance to avoid misunderstandings. 10. Appropriate attire is required at all times, whether in or out of the water. 11. Each team must be checked in by 6 p.m. in the East Park Parking Lot.
Note: Please keep in mind that this event is intended to be fun in addition to being competitive. No hindering of other teams will be tolerated and offenders will be disqualified. (Splashing will not be considered hindering.)
JEFF BAUMANN ANNUAL CARDBOARD CANOE RACE RULES FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2015 • 6 – 7:30 p.m.
How it Works: Participants can choose to build their craft ahead of time or on-site at the event. Teams should register by filling out a registration form and mailing it or dropping it off at DeWitt Township (see address below). It is strongly recommended that teams register by Thursday, July 2, 2015. Registration is limited to the first 20 teams. Both on-site and off-site build teams must check in by 6 p.m. in the East Parking Lot of Granger Meadows Park. Off-site build canoes will be on display while on-site building takes place. After on-site building is finished, all teams will transport their canoes to the Koi Pond for the races. All races will be conducted in timed heats, with the winners determined by the best time. (Please note boats that sink will receive a two minute time penalty.) The most creative boat in the off-site build category will also receive a prize. The event includes basic supplies and a prize for each member of the championship teams. The winning on-site build team’s name will also be displayed on a plaque at the DeWitt Township Hall. On-Site Build Rules:
• Each team will consist of two to four people. At least one person on the team must be 18 years or older. Individuals paddling the boat must be at least 12 years of age (with a signed parental waiver if under 18).
• Each team will be provided with two sheets of cardboard, one 55-yd, 2" roll of packing tape and one razor knife.
• A personal flotation device and a paddle will be provided on-site for use in the race. • Each team will have 30 minutes to construct a canoe using the materials provided.
Off-Site Build Rules:
• There are no limits to the number of people who can construct the boat. However, at least one person on the team must be 18 years or older. Individuals paddling the boat must be at least 12 years of age (with a signed parental waiver if under 18).
• Each team can pick up two sheets of cardboard and one 55-yd, 2" roll of packing tape at the Township Hall. (Please call ahead before picking up supplies so they will be ready.) Unlimited cardboard and tape may be used, but additional cardboard and tape used must be supplied by the team. (All tape used must be packing tape—no other types are allowed.) Decorating is encouraged, but only cardboard and tape may be used for actual building of the boat.
• A personal flotation device and a paddle will be provided on-site for use in the race. Mail completed form to: DeWitt Township Hall Attn: Meadows Celebration 1401 W. Herbison Road DeWitt, MI 48820
For More Information
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