Brantford & District Labour Council
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Annual Labour Day Soap Box Derby 2011
The end of summer vacation classic is back again this year on ICOMM Drive . Parents and their children will line the hill to watch their creations race off our ramp and hurl down Icomm drive Hill at up to 40 klms per hour. The race is a double knock out with all racers guaranteed a minimum of 2 races. All participants will receive a BDLC Soapbox Derby T shirt and goody bag . For over 50 YEARS the BRANTFORD LABOUR Council has kept the tradition alive . The Mayor , MP and MPP will award winners their trophies. Piston Pushers Car Club will award trophies on appearance and originality and some of their members Hot Rods and classic cars will be on display.
Rules
REGISTRATION IS AT 8AM
RACE STARTS AT 9 AM WEATHER PERMITTING
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT WHO MUST SIGN WAIVER TO ALLOW CHILD TO RACE
ONE PARTICIPANT PER CAR PER HEAT ( CARS MAY SHARE DRIVERS PROVIDED THE CAR ADVANCES )
BRANTFORD LABOUR COUNCIL RACE STEWARDS HAVE FINAL SAY ON ALL RACE ISSUES
DRIVER MUST NOT REACH THE AGE OF 13 PRIOR TO THE RACE DATE
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST WEAR A HELMET THAT CAN BE SECURED UNDER THE CHIN
NO ADDED WEIGHTS OR BALAST ALLOWED
PROFESSIONAL Z GLASS SOAP BOX DERBY WHEELS ARE NOT ALLOWED
CARS DISQUALIFIED BEFORE THE RACE WILL BE PERMITED ONE RUN EACH BUT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO WIN DISPITE RESULTS AT FINISH LINE
CARS THAT CROSS THE CENTRE LINE AND INTERFERE OR MAKE CONTACT WITH OTHER CAR WILL BE DISQUALIFIED
RACE STARTS AT 9 AM WEATHER PERMITTING
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT WHO MUST SIGN WAIVER TO ALLOW CHILD TO RACE
ONE PARTICIPANT PER CAR PER HEAT ( CARS MAY SHARE DRIVERS PROVIDED THE CAR ADVANCES )
BRANTFORD LABOUR COUNCIL RACE STEWARDS HAVE FINAL SAY ON ALL RACE ISSUES
DRIVER MUST NOT REACH THE AGE OF 13 PRIOR TO THE RACE DATE
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST WEAR A HELMET THAT CAN BE SECURED UNDER THE CHIN
NO ADDED WEIGHTS OR BALAST ALLOWED
PROFESSIONAL Z GLASS SOAP BOX DERBY WHEELS ARE NOT ALLOWED
CARS DISQUALIFIED BEFORE THE RACE WILL BE PERMITED ONE RUN EACH BUT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO WIN DISPITE RESULTS AT FINISH LINE
CARS THAT CROSS THE CENTRE LINE AND INTERFERE OR MAKE CONTACT WITH OTHER CAR WILL BE DISQUALIFIED
SOLIDARITY MARCH 2011
Please join us for annual Solidarity March that will depart the BDLC parking lot at 1pm we embark on a short march with stops at the Civic Centre and former CAW 458/397 union hall for some comments from Guest Speakers and then return to the Labour Centre for Our Family Fun Fest. Free Golf Shirts for all affiliates and Family members who participate in the walk.
