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Schedule

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Details

08:30

Scrutineering

Click to enlarge All drivers and trolleys in the Zoomers, Sprinters, Rockets and the Bunnings Monarchs report to the starting grid at the top of the course, just below the Brougham Street intersection

There will be a photographer at 'the starting grid' to get photos of ALL trolleys that pass scrutineering

Trolleys that are entered only in the Nippers do not need to turn up until 12:55

Get Stickered, Go Racing

In order to enter the derby, each trolley MUST display an official sticker, which will only be issued when:

1. your trolley and driver combination has been checked by the team from the Hot Rod Club as 'fit to race'
2. your trolley has clearly visible numbersNumbers that are as big as a 2-litre ice-cream container lid are recommended on, at least, the left and rear sides - as stipulated in the Rules & Regulations
3. a photo of your trolleyfor those without a camera, a photographer will be at 'the starting grid' has been uploaded to the registered trolleys page

Don't be late

There has always been a 'waiting list' for places in the heats - so... if you're not stickered by 09:00, your place might be given to someone else

10:15

Drivers Meeting

All drivers (and a parent/guardian of ANY driver under 16) must attend

Location

Just down from 'the starting grid'

Agenda

• Safety first
• How to help
• Where to get help
• Zoomers to get their run(s) in early and Rockets last
• Other stuff - TBA

10:30

Grudge Racing

An opportunity to really test your trolley - and your confidence - before the racing starts

Find a friend (or a foe!) and line up for a head-to-head run down the hill

If everyone does their best to keep things in some sort of order, each trolley should get at least two runs

11:00

Heats

The best 12 times in each grade in the heats go through to semis

Plan A

As the the aim is for each trolley race to race in four heats in 90 minutes and the width of the street limits each race to a maximum of six trolleys, each of the three grades has a maximum of 24 trolleys and we aim to have 48 heats in 90 minutes

	Heat 1	Heat 2	Heat 3	Heat 4
Six trolleys per heat	11:00	11:20	11:40	12:00
Zoomers	(Z1a)	(Z2a)	(Z3a)	(Z4a)
	(Z1b)	(Z2b)	(Z3b)	(Z4b)
	(Z1c)	(Z2c)	(Z3c)	(Z4c)
	(Z1d)	(Z2d)	(Z3d)	(Z4d)
Sprinters	(S1a)	(S2a)	(S3a)	(S4a)
	(S1b)	(S2b)	(S3b)	(S4b)
	(S1c)	(S2c)	(S3c)	(S4c)
	(S1d)	(S2d)	(S3d)	(S4d)
Rockets	(R1a)	(R2a)	(R3a)	(R4a)
	(R1b)	(R2b)	(R3b)	(R4b)
	(R1c)	(R2c)	(R3c)	(R4c)
	(R1d)	(R2d)	(R3d)	(R4d)

Meanwhile, back in the real world...

As the track (including the run-off zone after the finish line) must be clear for each race, aiming to run 48 heats in 90 minutes is rather optimistic... it can be done... at least in theory...

However, it is highly probable that, especially in the first few heats, there will be quite a few crashes and clearing the track can (will?) take a l o n g  t i m e 

Plan B

If we get behind, the number of heats will be reduced from four to three per trolley.

The first to suffer will be the Rockets, then the Sprinters and lastly the Zoomers, so there is an incentive for those most able to help the marshalls, the shuttle drivers, the pit-crew and any of the volunteers who help make the day go as smoothly as possible

12:30

Lunch

Click to enlarge We have half an hour set aside in the middle of the derby, just in case we're running a bit late

This will be a good time to return to your trolley and make sure you're all set for the semis

Working Towards Zero Waste

There will be food and drink vendors and Zero Waste lounges with compost bins in both Bronte and Manuka streets

Seeding the Semis

Semi 1: 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th and 11th fastest trolleys in each grade from the heats
Semi 2: 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, 10th and 12th fastest trolleys in each grade from the heats

12:55

Nippers Meeting - 202 Collingwood Street

To make what will probably be a long, hot day a bit easier for the really young drivers,a Nippers Meeting (including scrutineeering) will be held at 12:55pm (instead of 08:30am) on the forecourt area in front of 202 Collingwood Street - on the left hand side when heading downhill, a few doors down from the Bronte Street intersection


Click to enlarge

Bring your trolley and your Nipper along and meet the other parents/guardians/etc and decide for yourselves how the Nippers section will run

If your Nippers trolley is in the Zoomers, Sprinters or Rockets Semis

Come to the meeting, tell us and we'll organise getting the trolley to the Nippers start line.

Common Sense Rules

We know that there's a huge difference between a two-year-old and a six-year-old, yet they're all in the same grade...
So... if some of you want your kids to start from just a few metres above the finish line and others want to start higher up - then fine!
Fingers crossed!
Have fun!

13:00

SCF Corporate Challenge - Heats

With 5 teams in each heat there will be plenty of competitive spirit as the teams battle for a top-three placing and automatic entry into the South Canterbury Finance Trolley Derby Corporate Trophy Final
Heat 1

1. SCF-Tasman
2. SCF-Canterbury
3. WHK
4. Child Cancer Foundation
5. Hamish Fletcher Lawyers

Heat 2

1. Bunnings
2. Tasman Bay Food Group
3. Port Nelson
4. Radio Nelson
5. Tasman Bay Motors

 

Semi Finals

The 12 trolleys with the fastest times in the Zoomers, Sprinters and Rockets race in two six-trolley semis with the first three places in each semi advancing to the finals

13:15

Semi Final 1

Zoomers, Sprinters & Rockets

13:20

Semi Final 2

Zoomers, Sprinters & Rockets

13:30

The South Canterbury Finance Trolley Derby Corporate Challenge Finals

SCF Corporate Challenge Consolation Final
The slowest two trolleys from both heats SCF Corporate Challenge Grand Final
The fastest three trolleys from both heats

13:45

Nippers Racing

We have 45 minutes to pack in as much fun into as many races as possible

 

Finals: Zoomers, Sprinters and Rockets

Six trolleys per grade - 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the two semi-finals race race for gold, silver and bronze

14:30

Zoomers

14:35

Sprinters

14:40

Rockets

14:45

Crazy Runs

All remaining trolleys (other than those entered in the Bunnings Monarchs) get one last run down the hill

15:00

Bunnings Monarch of the Hill

Two trolleys at a time race head-to-head following a 15-metre push start

The driver with the fastest speed (as recorded by the Nelson Police radar) being crowned Monarch and assigned number 01 for next year

15:30

Running of the Balls

To raise funds for Child Cancer in the Nelson region, two thousand numbered balls will be released simultaneously down the Derby track

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15:35

Prepare Trolley Exhibition

All trolleys will be left at the bottom of the hill after the Crazy Runs and The Monarch of the Hill

Concours d'Elegance

As many trolleys as possible lined up below the finish line for spectators to inspect and meet the drivers in a Concours d'Elegance-style setting for the Prize Giving

16:00

Prizegiving

On the grass, by the Finish Line

16:30

Pack Down

If you're willing and able to help, please email us now: volunteers@derby.co.nz
All offers will be very, very welcome!