Recreation Department
818 First NH Turnpike
Northwood, NH 03261
About
Northwood Parks & Recreation
presents
“Great Pumpkin Race 2021"
Friday, Oct 15th @ 6pm (Town Hall)
Free & open to all ages!
Register in advance at https://.Northwood.recdesk.com
or email Scott Blewitt, Recreation Director sblewitt@town.northwood.nh.us with any questions
The Official Pumpkin Race Rules have been established to promote fair play and inspire good old-fashioned American Ingenuity.
All Pumpkin Racers must design and race their Pumpkin Races according to these few important rules to ensure that the Pumpkin Race is fun and fair for everyone.
• RULE #1 Craft your Pumpkin RaceCar using a single pumpkin.
• RULE #2 Insert two independent axels through your pumpkin and attach wheels to the axels. Spice up your racer with style.
• RULE #3 You may not attach your pumpkin onto a pre-fabricated chassis of any kind (skateboard, stroller, Tonka truck, etc., etc...) A.K.A. The "Anti-Stealth" Rule.
• RULE #4 NO EXPLOSIVES or PYROTECHNICS.
• RULE #5 No pushing or "helping" your Pumpkin Racer on the starting line. Our Race Officials have seen it all - the last minute shove, the hidden thumb flick, the early release, the remote control chassis, etc. etc. See Rule #6.
• RULE #6 NO CHEATING. Feel great about being honest and fair. Don't be tempted to be a Cheater Pumpkin. Use the honor system and obey the spirit of these rules. Our Race Officials have a keen eye and the Mallet-O-Justice ready to bring a Cheater Pumpkin down
WITH YOUR RIGHT HAND ON YOUR MOUSE,
REPEAT THE SOLEMN PUMPKIN RACER PLEDGE:
"I pledge to always do my very best and play by the rules
because Cheater Pumpkins never prosper."
This is the Pumpkin Racer Pledge
Congratulations, Pumpkin Racer.
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Most programs have a minimum number of participants needed in order for the program to run. Please register early to help avoid program cancellations.
How to Register
Download the registration form from the Files&Document tab above, print, complete, and return to the Recreation Department with a check payable to “Town of Northwood”.
Three ways to return forms:
- Mail forms to Recreation Department, 818 First NH Turnpike, Northwood, NH 03261
- Drop forms off at the Town Hall in the main office, Monday - Thursday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
- Drop forms in the drop box in front of the Town Hall before or after work hours.
Photo Policy
We may take photographs and/or video of program participants for our marketing purposes only. If you do not want your child to be photographed please note this on you Registration Form.
Returned Check Policy
A $30.00 processing charge will be assessed for any checks returned by your bank as not payable.
Recreation Scholarships
The Northwood Recreation Department tries to keep it’s program fees at an affordable level. If you have an unusual family financial situation that limits participation due to the fee, please fill out the Scholarship Form. Scholarships are available for many (but not all) youth programs. Scholarships are not available to non-residents or for adult programs.
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