THE CANADIAN SUPER KIDS PROGRAM

  CREATED IN 2008

Super Kids Race Dates
1) May 22nd ....... Peterborough
2) July 10th ......... Peterborough
 3)  Aug 8th .........  Peterborough 
4) Sept. 18th ......... Peterborough
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   Under the guidance and supervision of  the Peterborough Soap Box Derby Association

The Canadian Super Kids Program is an all volunteer organization providing the opportunity in soap box derby racing for Special needs children and youth 8-18 years.   

Now your super kid can be part of Canada’s true family sport - Soap Box Derby

Frequently Asked Questions About the

Canadian Super Kids Program

1. What age does a competitor have to be to take part in the program?

They must be between 8 & 18 years.

2. How do I get my child involved in racing?

          Contact: Sherry Lassard - Hayes: shrynin@hotmail.com  Super Kids Program Co-ordinator

 Bernie Daynes 705-740-2160 or     daynes1@cogeco.ca

3. Do we need a car?

No,  the cars are provided for all racers, cars are shared between competitors.

4. Who stages the races?

Races are staged by volunteers and members of the Peterborough Soap Box Derby Assoc.

5. How is the Super Kids Program Funded?

The program is funded through the generous support of local and area businesses and organizations, plus the generous support of private individuals.

6. How can I help?

By volunteering or helping with fund raising. Please send a message to the contacts above to get involved.

7. Can my child attend other races?

The winner of the Canadian Super Kids Championship can gain an invitation to the National Classic in Akron Ohio as part of the All American Soap Box Derby Race Week.

8. Does my child drive the car?

Super Kids are paired with experienced derby racers who act as their drivers (co-pilots) in a special 2 seater car designed for the program and hill.

HISTORY OF THE PROGRAM

The program is modeled after the National Super Kids Program in the United States, with the purpose of providing special needs children an opportunity to participate in the sport of Soap Box Derby Racing.

Using a dual seat derby car created exclusively for the program, special needs children are paired with experienced SBD racers as co-pilots. Racing as a team they compete with other CSK teams in events specifically hosted for the program or as part of regular soap box derby events. Co-pilots are required to demonstrate their skills driving the two seat car, before being allowed to participate.

In 2009, the Canadian Super Kids Program hosted its first event, as part of the 2009 All American Canadian Local Qualifier. Although the number of participants in the first event was low, the spirit and energy of the racers was huge.

As a result of the event, the Canadian Super Kids Program qualified and sent the first international entry to the National Super Kids Classic in Akron Ohio. This National Super Kids Classic is part of the All American Soap Box Derby Championship Race Week, and features 3 days of events focused squarely on the Super Kid racers, with a banquet and awards ceremony, tours, and of course racing on the track of at Derby Downs.

Currently Peterborough Ontario is the only location for a Super Kids Qualifier, families with special needs children are invited to come to the track in Peterborough, located on the grounds of Kawartha Downs and Speedway to take part in a Super Kids event or just to give their child an opportunity to feel the thrill of the hill in a Super Kids car as they take a test run down the track with a certified CSK driver. 

THE GOAL OF THE CANADIAN SUPER KIDS PROGAM

• To provide special need children the opportunity to participate in soap box derby racing.
  Ultimately the goal is to grow the program to other communities through out Ontario. Allowing other communities an opportunity to send their own Champions to the National Super Kids Classic.
• This process will take time, and dedication to accomplish but it can be done, with the support of willing sponsors and enthusiastic families.
• To develop a Canadian National Super Kids Championship, where special needs kids from across the Province and eventually Canada, will gather in Peterborough Ontario in a celebration of achievement and competition focused on the special needs racers.

• THE CANADIAN SUPER KIDS CAR
  A two seater car, with lift forward body for ease of entry, the car was designed by Bernie Daynes, and is manufactured with the assistance of Bill Turney of Way Cool Kits Peterborough.
• The cost of a Canadian Super Kids car is approx. $800.00, so sponsorship support for a car is a must. The $800.00 cost provides a complete car kit including axles, and easy to follow instructions. All you need is to add a set of wheels and your car is ready to race.
• Car sponsors get to have their name on the cars, and are recognized as integral contributors to the Super Kids Program in your community.
• Event organizers can run a Super Kids race with only two cars to start, as the cars are shared by the participants in the event.

 QUALIFICATION OF A SUPER KID

• Participants in the Canadian Super Kids Program, must be a special needs child between the ages of 8 and 18 years of age.
• A doctors or specialist letter indicating proof of a developmental or physical challenge must be provided.
• A Hold Harmless Waiver, must be completed and signed by the parents or guardian of the child prior to their participation in any Canadian Super Kids event.
• Racer must have the desire to have fun!!

PARTICIPATION IN THE NATIONAL SUPER KIDS CLASSIC IN AKRON

• Racer must participate in a Qualifying Championship and win the event.
• Family must be willing to commit to travelling to Akron Ohio for the National Super Kids Classic as representatives of the Canadian Super Kids program and the host community.

CANADIAN SUPER KIDS PROGRAM EVENTS

• Families are not required to have their own cars, as all cars are provided by the event organizers and program.
• Super Kids events will be stand alone events or can be part of a regular soap box derby event.
• Events will be DOUBLE ELIMINATION races, meaning racers will make a minimum of 4 trips down the hill.
• All participants will receive an participation award and the top 4 races will receive trophies.
• All co-pilots will be certified to be drivers for the program races.  Drivers may be randomly paired with Super Kids, and could drive for more then one Super Kid entry.
• A nominal entry fee will be required along with signed waiver and racer documentation.
• Super Kid entries are not limited by residency in or around the community of the event location.

SAFETLY IS FORMOST AT ALL EVENTS, IN ADDITION TO A TON OF FUN!!

CONTACT INFO:
Sherry Lessard-Hayes
Canadian Super Kids Co-ordinator
shrynin@hotmail.com

Bernie Daynes
Canadian Super Kids
524 Barnes Crescent
Peterborough Ontario K9J 7Z3
dayne1@cogeco.ca