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The Greater Albion Chamber of Commerce proudly presents
The 2008 Cardboard Classic Sled Race
Sponsored by World Corrugated Container
Sunday, January 27th, 2008
Victory Park, Albion Michigan
  • Check-in begins at 12:30 pm
  • Design Judging begins at 1:30 pm
  • Race following
No Entry Fee
 
     
 
About the Cardboard Classic
Albion is blessed with 17 parks, several of which are along the Kalamazoo River. One of them, Victory Park, has a wonderful hill which has provided delightful sledding to generations of Albionites. Albion's first Cardboard Classic Sled Race was held in 1991 with fifteen participants. Last year's Classic featured over 100 entries from the Albion area and across the State of Michigan. Entries are as elaborate as a Cinderella's coach complete with horses made of corrugated materials and as simple as a cardboard box. Spectators come from as far away as New Jersey! The Cardboard Classic is open to children and adults (age 3 and up) and is great fun for the entire family, as a participant or a spectator. And there are no entry or admission fees.
Categories
Individual - 1 person to a sled
  • A - 3-5 years (bunny hill)
  • B - 6-8 years
  • C - 9-10 years
  • D - 11-15 years
  • E - 16 years and older
  • F - Powder Puff (16 and over)

Groups/Businesses/Organizations

  • G - 6-16 years
  • H - 17 years and older
  • Maximum - 3 riders per sled
  • Business/Organization name and/or logo must be on sled. (Each sled must have a different name. Each rider must sign a waiver.)
Prizes
  • Best Designs in each category
  • 1st, 2nd, and 3rd timed in each category
  • Chamber Corporate Challenge - traveling trophy to business winner
Rules
  1. Sleds must be made entirely of cardboard. Glue and tape may be used to hold the sleds together but no wood, hardware, string or staples. String and paint may be used for decorative purposes only.
  2. Everyone competing 17 years and under must have a parent or guardian with them at the race site.
  3. Everyone competing 16 years and older must have a picture ID which verifies their age.
  4. Absolutely no dogs or other animals allowed on sleds or on hill.
  5. Everyone competing must pre-register for the races before 5:00 pm on Friday, January 25, 2008 and check-in at the race site at 12:30 pm on Sunday January 27, 2008. Check-in closes promptly at 1:30 pm.

No late entries will be accepted the day of the race. Racers and/or their parents are responsible for providing warm clothing. Safety helmets are strongly advised.

Concessions (hot dogs, hot chocolate, hot coffee) will be provided by Albion Community Band with proceeds going towards summer band concerts.

Corrugated material, donated by World Corrugated Container, Inc. will be available at the Chamber, 416 S. Superior. Quantities available for each sled will be limited. Additional materials available for a modest fee.

For further information, contact the Greater Albion Chamber of Commerce at 517-629-5533 or email us.

Directions to Albion and Victory Park
Albion is located on I-94 beween Jackson and Battle Creek. Take exit 121, follow the I-94 business loop to Michigan Avenue. Turn left on Michigan Avenue, proceed to Hannah Street. Turn right on Hannah, continue past Albion College, over the railroad tracks and river to Victory Park, which will be on the right hand side.
  
Click here to fill out the Individual Entry Form online
Click here to fill out the Group Entry Form online
Click here to download a PDF Entry Form