Choctaw Lake

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Junkyard boat Derby Rules! Community Days Event

JUNKYARD BOAT DERBY ( COMMUNITY DAY )
The Choctaw Lake Junkyard Boat Derby will take place, as usual, the day before Labor Day as part of Choctaw’s Community Days celebration: Sunday, Sept 5th at 4:00 PM. This year the event will be put on by the Choctaw Booster club and led by Patrol Chief Jake Rosales. The Rules and guidelines are as follows:

  • Anything that floats and meets the guidelines below is eligible to enter.
  • Must be human or wind powered ( Paddles, Pedaled, sailed ect ) NO MOTORS
  • All boats will be inspected prior to the race. All construction materials must be JUNK that did not come from an actual boat, raft, personal watercraft, inflatable, or any other type of floating vessel.
  • Junk means salvaged and not purchased. Paint and materials that hold the boat together such as duct tape, rope, screws, glue, ect are the ONLY exceptions.
  • Any boat that threatens the safety of its passengers or other race participants, or spectators will be disqualified at the discretion of the judges or Chief Rosales. 
  • The name of the boat MUST be readable by spectators and the judges. It can be painted on both sides or attached. If placed on the boat it needs to be placed securely so it does not fall off. Wind conditions may dictate the direction of the race so please have the vessel’s name on both sides.
  • Boats that raced in prior years will be eligible to enter this year.

Each group will start when the judges determine that all boats are lined up correctly and behind the starting line. Entrants under the age of 18 must have written permission from a parent or legal guardian to participate in the race. Racers in the 12 and under group MUST wear a Coast Guard Approved Flotation Device while in the water. 

Awards will be given out in the following categories: Best Looking, Best Costume, Most Creative, and Patrol Chief Pick.

There will be FOUR groups. 12 and under, 13-17, and adult (18 and older) Cash prizes provided by the Booster Club will be awarded for each boat that places first ( $50 ) and second place ( $25) for each of those age categories. The last Group will be East Side vs West Side residents ( Winners get bragging rights ONLY) 

Registration:  You have a few options this year. You can email Chief Rosales at sheriffpatrol@choctawlake.com with your information or you can fill out the registration form and return it to the Lake Office. Forms will be in the Lodge office. Information that will be needed is Email Address, Phone Number, Name and Age of participants, name of boat as well as category ( Each person that’s on the boat must be listed on the form/email) Age of the oldest person on board will need to be listed this determines which group each boat enters.

Have fun and Be Safe! 

Chief Rosales

COMMUNITY DAYS SEPTEMBER 2 &3

Don’t forget to put our Community Days events on your calendar for Sept. 2 &3!

SEPTEMBER 2

Junkyard Boat Derby ( Registration 2:30, race at 3:30)  Sponsored by Booster Club.

Rudy’s Barbeque 5-7 served at Arrowhead.  Pork or chicken, sides. $8 adult, $6 under 10. Drinks available. Enjoy in our picnic areas!

Cornhole Tournament at Basketball Court. (Registration 5:30, begins 6:00) $5/ entry, pay on day of tournament. Get your own team of 2! Pre-register at office or PM Ken Petry or Angela Watson on Nextdoor. 50% entries to winners!  Info available on website. Cancelled if bad weather.

Summer Concert 6-8. Mo Pitney, well-known country-western singer, will entertain!

Twisted Treats will provide free ice cream ( up to 315). Sponsored by Wilderman Realty.

50-50 Raffle all day long. Drawing at 7 PM. Benefits Musician’s Club.

SEPTEMBER 3

Pancake Breakfast 9-11 AM at Lodge. Sponsored by Booster’s Club. Cost is $5, children under 4 free.

COME JOIN YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS FOR FUN, FOOD AND GREAT CONVERSATION!

2018 Junkyard Boat Derby

16th ANNUAL JUNKYARD BOAT DERBY

You might seem rather brash
Digging through your neighbor’s trash,
But if you want to make a splash,
And maybe also win some cash…
COME AND JOIN THE JUNKYARD DASH!

The 2018 Booster Club Junkyard Boat Derby will take place as usual, the day before Labor Day as part of Choctaw’s Community Days celebration: Sunday, September 2nd at 3:30 p.m. The rules and guidelines are as follows: 

Taxi crosses the finish line. Photo courtesy of Phil Chin.

Rules and Guidelines

Anything that floats and meets the guidelines below is eligible to enter.

  • Must be human or wind-powered (paddled, pedaled, sailed, etc. – no motors).
  • All boats will be inspected prior to the race. All construction materials must be JUNK that did NOT come from an actual boat, raft, personal watercraft, inflatable, or any other type of floating vessel.
  • 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.
  • 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 of the boat MUST be readable by spectators, judges, and emcee from shore. It can be painted on both sides or movable to either side AS LONG AS IT IS FASTENED SECURELY. Wind conditions may dictate the direction of the race.
  • 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.

Never give up! Intrepid Anchor Draggers, Charlie Neely & Benji Lutz. Photo courtesy of Phil Chin.

All registration forms need to be filled out COMPLETELY AND LEGIBLY, including e-mail address, phone number, and 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 registered and lined up at the beach, READY TO RACE by 3:30 p.m. at which time the emcee will start interviewing the contestants. 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. The announcer will give the signal.

Entrants under the age of 18 must have written permission from a parent or guardian and be accompanied by a designated adult during the race.

Racers in the 12 & under category MUST wear a Coast Guard Approved Flotation Device.

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!

Entry forms will be at the beach on race day from 2:30 pm until the start of the race. Alternatively, download yours now and beat the rush!

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