Soapbox derby (in PHOTOS)

 

 
North Shore News June 17, 2012
 
 
 
Ten, eleven and twelve-year-olds designed and built Soapbox Racers as of part of a United Way funded, Parkgate Community Centre Program sponsored by the Lions International. Participants were treated to an official race set up on Carnation Street next to Seymour Heights Elementary School in North Van to cap off the program.
 

Ten, eleven and twelve-year-olds designed and built Soapbox Racers as of part of a United Way funded, Parkgate Community Centre Program sponsored by the Lions International. Participants were treated to an official race set up on Carnation Street next to Seymour Heights Elementary School in North Van to cap off the program.

Photograph by: Cindy Goodman , North Shore News

Soapbox derby

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Ten, eleven and twelve-year-olds designed and built Soapbox Racers as of part of a United Way funded, Parkgate Community Centre Program sponsored by the Lions International. Participants were treated to an official race set up on Carnation Street next to Seymour Heights Elementary School in North Van to cap off the program.
 

Ten, eleven and twelve-year-olds designed and built Soapbox Racers as of part of a United Way funded, Parkgate Community Centre Program sponsored by the Lions International. Participants were treated to an official race set up on Carnation Street next to Seymour Heights Elementary School in North Van to cap off the program.

Photograph by: Cindy Goodman , North Shore News

 
Ten, eleven and twelve-year-olds designed and built Soapbox Racers as of part of a United Way funded, Parkgate Community Centre Program sponsored by the Lions International. Participants were treated to an official race set up on Carnation Street next to Seymour Heights Elementary School in North Van to cap off the program.
Racers paired up on ramps set up for racers to move east to west down Carnation.
A systems check was done by officials prior to each start.
The program brought students together in a creative, fun and safe environment.
Racers get ready to ride down the hill to the finish line.
Racers get ready to ride down the hill to the finish line.
The lone female participant, Emma Thornton (11) happily screams past the boys in many of her races.
Ten, eleven and twelve-year-olds designed and built Soapbox Racers as of part of a United Way funded, Parkgate Community Centre Program sponsored by the Lions International. Participants were treated to an official race set up on Carnation Street next to Seymour Heights Elementary School.
Soapbox Derby racers make their way to the finish line.
Jacob Spieker concentrates on his ride down the hill.
Callum McCredie moves ahead of Sean Moody in this race.
Braiden Gallilee age 11 powers down Carnation Srtreet to the finish line.
Thomas Brick did flag-finish duty during the event.
Families came out and watched the Soapbox Derby from the tire lined perimeter.
Ten, eleven and twelve-year-olds designed and built Soapbox Racers as of part of a United Way funded, Parkgate Community Centre Program sponsored by the Lions International. Participants were treated to an official race set up on Carnation Street next to Seymour Heights Elementary School.
Families enjoyed watching their kids compete in the race.
Ten, eleven and twelve-year-olds designed and built Soapbox Racers as of part of a United Way funded, Parkgate Community Centre Program sponsored by the Lions International. Participants were treated to an official race set up on Carnation Street next to Seymour Heights Elementary School.
Ten, eleven and twelve-year-olds designed and built Soapbox Racers as of part of a United Way funded, Parkgate Community Centre Program sponsored by the Lions International. Participants were treated to an official race set up on Carnation Street next to Seymour Heights Elementary School. Jacob Spieker concentrates on his ride.
Ten, eleven and twelve-year-olds designed and built Soapbox Racers as of part of a United Way funded, Parkgate Community Centre Program sponsored by the Lions International. Participants were treated to an official race set up on Carnation Street next to Seymour Heights Elementary School.
Ten, eleven and twelve-year-olds designed and built Soapbox Racers as of part of a United Way funded, Parkgate Community Centre Program sponsored by the Lions International. Participants were treated to an official race set up on Carnation Street next to Seymour Heights Elementary School.
Auxilliary Constable David Bachtel clocks the derby drivers as they descend the hill to the finish.
Owen Murphy takes his run down the street.
Brock Meyers (13) makes his way down the race track set up on Carnation.
12-year-old Carter Kay squeaks past Ben Lawson in their race down the street.
Spectators had great seats all the way down the track that was lined with rubber tires.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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