2024 Kensington Derby Team Registration

Every year, the streets of Kensington and Fishtown transform into an urban obstacle course where dozens of teams parade through the neighborhood on fantastical human-powered kinetic sculptures!  Thousands of enthusiastic spectators gather every year to experience and cheer on this annual spectacle (see video links below), and this year, they could be cheering for YOU!

     2019:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=Hr6l2Kj_1OM
     2017:  https://vimeo.com/220373767

If you and/or your team are up for the challenge to create the ULTIMATE Derby sculpture, then join us on Saturday, May 11th, 2024 for the most wacky and wondrous ride you'll have all year!  Registration for the Derby will close end of day Sunday, May 5th, 2024, so register TODAY!  Thanks to generous support from Penn Treaty Special Services District, registration for teams is free!

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Contact First Name *
Contact Last Name *
Contact Email *
Contact Phone # *
# Team Participants *
Prior Participation *
Have you and/or team participated in the Derby before?
Social Media Content *
We would love to showcase your Derby building journey on our social media channels!  Would you be interested in providing us with content for social media posts, stories, etc?
Social Handles
If willing to share social media content, what's the best handle to reach you at?
News Coverage *
In addition to social media content, we would love to potentially showcase your Derby building journey with the news!  Would you be interested in participating in any media coverage in the week leading up to the event?

Please note that news media opportunities are typically last minute and very amorphous in nature.  While we will try to give you as much notice as we can, flexibility is key here.
Minority Status
Do any of the following minority statuses apply to you and/or team (select all that apply)?  There are several niche news outlets (e.g. Sunday Sun, Philadelphia Gay News, Al Dia) that have requested interviews from minority participants in this past, and we would love to forward your information!
Additional Comments
Is there anything else you would like us to know?
Terms and Conditions
All Derby teams must abide by the following rules.  Otherwise, the team will not be allowed to participate in and/or be disqualified from the competition.

SAFETY GUIDELINES
  • All sculptures must be able to brake quickly and safely.
  • All pilots must be able to escape from the sculpture quickly and safely, if necessary.
  • All sculptures must not pose any direct threat to anyone or anything around it (e.g. no open flame, no pointy appendages/edges, etc).
  • All participants must be sober while operating their sculpture.
  • All pilots must bring and wear their own approved helmets.
SCULPTURE REQUIREMENTS
  • All sculptures must have wheels and/or movable legs and be human-powered.
  • Pilots are not allowed to push and/or pull any component of their structure.
  • Towing is only allowed IF the vehicle is pulling something sculpture related.
  • Using stored energy from motors or electricity is prohibited unless the power source is human-generated.
  • All sculptures must adhere to size limits.
  • Sculptures must be no larger than 8' 6" (102”) wide, 12' high, and 18' long.
  • Sculptures must be able to be operated legally according to Pennsylvania motor vehicle code.
TEAM EXPECTATIONS
  • All team members must be able to keep up with a 3 mph minimum speed.
  • All team members must stay on the course with the escorts.  Those that detour for any reason other than break down will be disqualified.
  • All pilots that begin the event with a sculpture must stay with the sculpture.  No rotating!
  • All team members must be prepared for obstacles.

Terms and Conditions *
By registering to participate in the 2024 Kensington Derby, you and your team agree to the terms and conditions listed above.
Almost There!
Click submit below to complete your Derby team registration!

We will be in touch with logistics to the Derby.  However, if you have any questions at any time though, please contact the Festival Organizer at fishtownco@gmail.com.

Thanks you for your registration, and we very much look forward to seeing you and your Derby sculptures on Saturday, May 11th, 2024!

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