Mission & District Soapbox Derby Association

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...a soapbox car (also variously known as a soapbox cart, and especially in Australia, billy cart) is a motorless vehicle capable of holding a driver (usually a child) built for the purpose of racing or recreation. Propelled by gravity, soapbox cars can reach upwards of 50 km/h (30 miles per hour). Originally, soapbox cars were built from wooden soap (or orange) crates and rollerskate wheels, but have grown more sophisticated over time, with materials like aluminum and fiberglass being utilized.

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Our 2013 Race Day will be on Saturday August 24, 2013 with a rain out date of Saturday September 14, 2013.

Pre-race and registration dates:
1. June 9, 2013 at the Mission Leisure Centre parking lot from 9:00am-2:00pm.
2. August 11, 2013 at the Mission Leisure Centre parking lot from 9:00am-2:00pm.

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How to get to the Leisure Centre:

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A BIG THANK YOU to our sponsors, volunteers & supporters for making the 2012 14th Annual Derby a success!!!

Please consider making a donation. With your help and for the price of a "latte" you can keep the race going & it will help bring back the Mission Soapbox Derby Mural to down town. Donate now!!!

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The Mission & District Soapbox Derby Association was incorporated in October of 2000 as a non-profit association for the historical Mission Soapbox Derby. Our executive and members live and work in Mission and the surrounding communities. We rely upon local businesses for corporate sponsorship, including the District of Mission.

Over 150 volunteers are needed to help organize and participate in this event. This is a community event and without the support of community groups, businesses and private citizens, this event would not be possible.

The next Mission Soapbox Derby will be held on SATURDAY AUGUST 24, 2013

Preliminary Program (subject to change)
7:30am - Racers' check-ins and car inspections
9:00am - Opening ceremony with Mission's Mayor and dignitaries
9:15am - Start of the races, Heat #1 (approx. 30 races)
12:00pm- 1:00pm Lunch break, with
* Martial Arts Demonstrations
* Pudding Eating Contest
* Hot Dog Eating Contest
1:00pm - Start of races, Heat #2 (approx. 30 races)
4:00pm - Awards Ceremony

We encourage everyone to come to Mission to watch the races and participate in other fun events:

Races boys and girls 8-14 yrs

Hot Dog & Pudding Eating Contest

Martial Arts Demonstrations

Vendors

...and more

To register for the 2013 Soapbox Derby, contact Remco Bergman. Registration forms are available in the Vancity Mission Branch, located at: 150-32555 London Ave., Mission, V2V 6M7 or visit the resources page and follow the link.

The registration cost is $25.00 for participants ages 8 through 14 years, both girls and boys (subject to change).

Corporate sponsors and volunteers are needed!

Visit the resources page for a map of road closures on race day.