Soapbox Derby 2014
The Cyclone Derby
Rain Date 23rd March 2014
Our 2014 Finals page now has our RESULTS
The West Auckland 11th Annual Soapbox Derby will be held on Sunday 16th March 2014.
4 Rotary Clubs run All American Soapbox Derby races followed by a NZ Final race. The New Zealand Champion then gets to race again in July - in the World Championship in Akron, Ohio.
New schools and sponsors are always welcome.
For details contact: info@soapboxderby.co.nz
SHOPPERS COMPETITION
Shop at the Westgate Outlet Stores on Derby Day and WIN!
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INFORMATION
- 2014 Soapbox Derby Brochure
- AASBD website: www.aasbd.org
- New School/teacher Information
RULES
- AASBD Rules
- New Zealand Additional Rules (revised)
- Superstock Plans
- Master car Plans
FORMS
- Driver Declaration Form
- Team Member Declaration Form
- Superkid Declaration Form
- Corporate Driver Declaration Form
- Super Stock Car Inspection Sheet
- Masters Car Inspection Sheet
Sam Wallace on Breakfast TV 2013
NEWSLETTERS
Newsletter #7: 1st April 2014
Contents include:
- Results and photos from both the Waitakere and NZ Finals Derbies
Newsletter #6: 10th March 2014
Contents include:
- Possible Rain date (it hasn’t been confirmed yet that the Typhoon will reach our shores... but contingency planning is underway “Just In Case”). Currently we are assuming the event will go ahead as scheduled on Sunday 16th March.
- Drivers registration forms – needed urgently so the race draw and schedule can be completed
- Race Draw and Schedule – coming soon
- Food Stalls – we have two. Anyone else want to do one as a fundraiser?
- Practice – reminder about safety
- Derby Day Parking
- Race Day Timeline – when to arrive etc
- Personal check list
- Map for team and food locations
Newsletter #5: 4th March 2014
Contents include:
- Safety Check Day - Thursday 6th March
- Request for drivers forms
- Do you need number stickers?
- Draft race format
- Food stalls
- 27/2/14 Western Leader - SBD Hobsonville School and accompanying video
Newsletter #4: 24th February 2014
Contents include:
- A great practice site!
Newsletter #3: 21st February 2014
Contents include:
- Auckland East will be joining us for a joint race
- New rain date of Sunday 23rd March at Westgate
- Driver and Team Member forms are on our website
- Schools who are racing
- NZRPG are offering a Derby Day Shopper’s prize
- In2it Street Games will be at the Derby
- Find sponsors, get Rotary dictionaries...
- Food stalls needed
- Video Award reminder
Newsletter #2: 10th February 2014
Contents include:
- Practice sites
- Practice checklist
Newsletter #1: 4th February 2014
Contents include:
- Key Dates
- First Steps
- Practice request (!!)
- Carnival ideas
Every year we make a short video of the Derby to upload to You Tube and our website. A Rotary Only video is... boring. We therefore seek input from the children involved to really make it interesting. And we offer PRIZES to all entrants!
LENGTH: 3 minutes
FORMAT: Suitable for upload to You Tube
CONTENT: Can contain video, slideshows of photos, logos, art work, interviews, voiceovers, music...
Let your imagination run wild!
LOCATIONS: School, Practice Days, Scruitineering and drivers safety briefing day
... Where your car goes take a camera/video camera
SPONSORS: Sponsors are important - without them we can't have a Derby.
The Trusts and your own sponsor(s) provide the money to allow you to race - include their logos and help us promote them.
DEADLINE: Finish it by the end of Term 1, put it on YouTuve and send me the link.
If you would prefer to post a copy contact info@soapboxderby.co.nz for address details and post it so we get it by Friday 25th April 2014
PRIZES: These will be awarded at our Thank You Night in Term 2.
Resources:
We have two types of logos for you to use. Pick which set you want to use:
Logo on a black 720 x 576 screen
Logos
Our NZ team went to Akron, Ohio in July - and came home with an award for our NZ Derby Director. Congratulations Terry - you do amazing work.
Soapbox Derby Dates 2014
Waitakere Rotary
Safety Briefing and Car check
JOINT Race: Waitakere Rotary & Auckland East Rotary
Westgate Drive, Massey
Waitakere Rotary Rain Date
Westgate Drive, Massey
Whangaparaoa Rotary
Brightside Road, Stanmore Bay
NZ Soapbox Derby Finals
Brightside Road, Stanmore Bay
Waitakere Rotary
Thank You Night
