Attention:
UA Guides (formerly Indian Guides) will be continuing for the 2025-2026 Season. Anyone who renews their membership after June 1st 2025 will have an expiration date of August 31st 2026 (effectively their membership will be good for one more year).

If you want to participate in UA Guide Activities, you must sign up as a member

2025-2026 UA Guides

The "Tribes" are still referred to as "Sleuths" (a term for a group of Bears). All names of "Sleuths" within UA Guides remain the same as past years (Wyandotte, Super Ninjas etc...)
The Events will remain largely the same. Similar locations, structure and season, we plan on continuing with the new events from last year (Drive-In Movies, Geocaching, Tubing, Caverns and Fishing)
Any 4th Grader Can Still Participate! Graduation occurs at end of 3rd Grade Year (during Spring Campout) but 4th Graders are allowed to continue on and enjoy the events
There is a Facebook Group (UA Guides) for all members to enjoy some additional information and photos.
Strong emphasis remains that this is a group FOR THE KIDS. Events are created to provide a SAFE, EDUCATIONAL and FUN environment for them!

Be Safe, Explore, and Learn!

IF you have ANY QUESTIONS, please reach out to Big Bear Todd Roppa at uaguidesbigbear@gmail.com

Pinewood Derby

Saturday, March 7th, 2026

UALC (Mill Run)
3500 Mill Run Dr
Hilliard, OH 43026

Times:

Kindergarten: 2:00-2:30pm

1^st Grade: 2:30-3:00pm
2^nd Grade: 3:00-3:30pm
3^rd & 4^th Grade: 3:30-4:00pm
Championship Race (1^st place winners from the four grades will race for the grand championship trophy): 4:00pm

Registration:

Cost = $15 (1 car)
$30 (2 cars)

Car Kit Pick-Up:

Pick-up your car kit here:

2366 Kensington Dr

They will be by the front door with the kits. Please make sure you have registered before you pick up your kit.

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2023 Pinewood Derby Cars

Race Day Info:

Arrive on the hour to register your vehicle and get assigned a race number.

Races will start approximately 15 minutes after the hour.

You must be checked in prior to the start of the race.

Your car will be weighed upon check-in. It must weigh no more than 5.0 ounces to be eligible to race.

Five trophies will be awarded at each grade level for best design, and 1st through 4th places.

Car Logistics

General rules are as follows:
•All cars must pass the following inspection to qualify for the race
•Width shall not exceed 2-3/4 inches.
•Length shall not exceed 7 inches.
•Weight shall not exceed 5 ounces.Axles, wheels, and body shall be from the materials provided in the kit. •Additional wheels can be purchased separately.Wheel bearings, washers, and bushings are prohibited.
•No lubricating oil may be used. Axles may be lubricated with powdered graphite or silicone.
•The car shall not ride on any kind of spring.
•The car must be free-wheeling, with no starting devices.
•No loose materials of any kind are allowed in the car.

Please contact Scott Walker with any questions.

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The Guiding Principles of UA Guides

	Listen to others
	Leave Areas Better Than You Found Them
	Be Safe, Explore and Learn

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to email me.

Todd Roppa, Big Bear

uaguidesbigbear@gmail.com