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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. |
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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
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Business/Organization name and/or logo must be
on sled. (Each sled must have a different name.
Each rider must sign a waiver.)
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Prizes |
- Best Designs in
each category
- 1st, 2nd, and
3rd timed in each category
- Chamber
Corporate Challenge - traveling trophy to
business winner
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Rules |
- 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.
- Everyone
competing 17 years and under must have a parent
or guardian with them at the race site.
- Everyone
competing 16 years and older must have a picture
ID which verifies their age.
- Absolutely
no dogs or other animals allowed on sleds or on
hill.
- 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. |
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Directions to Albion and Victory Park |
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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. |
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Click
here to fill out the Individual Entry Form online |
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Click here to
fill out the Group Entry Form online |
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Click here to download a PDF Entry Form |
