• Only basic materials supplied in BSA kits may be used.
• Rocket body may be no longer than 7 inches, not including propeller and fins.
• There are no restrictions on weight or design of rocket.
• All scouts shall no more then three rubber bands in their rocket.
• Scout shall use rocket built for this year, no previous year rockets will be allowed.

Space Derby Procedure

1. Every boy brings his rocket to the inspection table to have his entry checked and numbered.
2. Then the scout goes to the registration table where his name and rocket's number are entered on a heat sheet.
3. Contestants report to gatekeeper, who lines them up in the order in which they will compete. As the cub time approaches he will begin to wind his rocket.
4. When the cub scouts name is called, he will hook his rocket on the guideline assigned to him.
5. The gatekeeper releases the rockets.
6. The winner takes his rocket to the registration table for recording. He then returns to the spectator area to wait until his name is called again.
7. As ships are eliminated, make sure the contestants are applauded for their efforts.

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