17th ANNUAL BOOSTER CLUB JUNKYARD BOAT DERBY

PLEASE IGNORE THE RULES IN THE JULY PEACE PIPE. THEY ARE FROM LAST YEAR, AND WERE NOT SUPPOSED TO BE INCLUDED.

NOTE: SOME THINGS HAVE CHANGED

The 2019 Choctaw Junkyard Boat Derby will take place as usual, the day before Labor Day as part of Choctaw’s Community Days celebration: Sunday, September 1st at 3:30 p.m. The rules and guidelines are as follows:

• Anything that floats and meets the guidelines below is eligible, but to qualify for cash prizes in the actual race, all crew members must be on board, and the boat must be paddled, pedaled, or sailed. (No motors, and no kicking, walking, or swimming the boat in the race.)

• Boats that don’t meet the rules above are eligible to compete for the “fun awards”, and they may race, but can’t place.

• All boats will be inspected prior to the race to be sure they meet the guidelines.• JUNK means salvaged, not purchased. Paint and materials that hold the boat together such as

duct tape, rope, screws, glue, etc., are the only exceptions. Using the hull or pontoons from a real boat is not allowed.

• Any boat that threatens the safety of its passengers, other race participants, or spectators will be disqualified at the discretion of the judges.

• The name MUST be readable from shore on both sides of the boat for the benefit of spectators, judges, and emcee. The letters need to be large enough AND LEGIBLE!

• No boat will be allowed in the water if there is any exposed surface, inside or out, that could shed polluting or hazardous substances or debris into the water. Any such surfaces must be wrapped or sealed.

• Boats raced in prior years are eligible to enter. • Registration forms will be provided at the beach prior to the race, or you can request a printable

copy by email ahead of time from Sally Lane (sallylane2@mac.com). Print on 8½ x 11 paper. • Registration forms need to be filled out COMPLETELY AND LEGIBLY, including e-mail address,

phone number, age category, and name of boat. THE NAME AND AGE OF EACH PERSON ON BOARD MUST BE ON THE FORM. THE AGE OF THE OLDEST PERSON ON BOARD DETERMINES WHICH HEAT EACH BOAT ENTERS.

• The registration table will be set up at the beach at 2:30 p.m. on race day, and all boats must be PROPERLY registered and lined up at the beach, READY TO RACE by 3:30 p.m. to qualify for prizes.

• The emcee will start interviewing contestants at 3:30. The race begins after all contestants have been interviewed.

• Each heat will start when the judge determines that all boats are lined up properly behind the starting line.

• Entrants under the age of 18 must have written permission from a parent or guardian.

• Racers in the 12 & under category MUST wear a Coast Guard Approved Flotation Device. Others must have one on board (wearing it is optional).

• Awards will be given in the following overall categories: Anchor Dragger (last place) will receive a replica of an anchor as well as a certificate. Other categories are: Best Team Spirit, Best-Looking Boat, Best Costume, Best Use of Materials, Most Creative, Wackiest Boat, Most Ingenious Design, and Most Likely to Sink. Prizes will be provided by local business sponsors.

• There will be three heats: 12 and under, 13-17, and adult (18 and over). Cash prizes provided by the Booster Club will be awarded for each boat that places first ($50) or second ($25) in each of those age categories.

• HAPPY DUMPSTER DIVING!

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AT THE 2019 CHOCTAW LAKEJUNKYARD BOAT DERBY . . .

SEE YOU AT THE BEACH SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1st !!! Registration 2:30 p.m. Race starts at 3:30pm

Questions? Call Sally 740-604-0222 For registration forms, email sallylane2@mac.com, or pick up at registration table

You may build a clunk Out of any old junk . . .

And if it will float, You might call it a boat.

You can paddle, Or just sit astraddle.

You can row . . . Or you may need a tow.

You can sail . . . Or you might need to bail.

If you pedal, You could win a medal.

You can paint your boat pink, Or you just might sink . . .