Southern Arizona Rocketry Association

SARA's events require pre-registration to permit us to better manage staffing and other resources to help ensure launches and meetings run efficiently. Here is a list of upcoming events you can register for, and, where needed, pay fees online ahead of time.

Event Calendar

  • December Friday & Saturday Launch @ TIMPA

    • 27 Dec 2024
    • 15:00
    • 28 Dec 2024
    • 12:00
    • 3580 N Reservation Rd Marana, AZ 85653
    • 13
    • 37 registrants
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    SARA's December 2024 launch is scheduled for Friday December 27th starting at 3:00pm, through Saturday December 28th until 12 noon at the SARA launch site near Picture Rocks. 

    Friday = range work and night launch for volunteers only!

    Saturday = launch until 12 noon. 

    More details to follow...

    • Pre-registration is required.
    • ALL FLYERS Must be individually registered!
    • ALL High Power FLYERS Must show proof of Currently Paid NAR or Tripoli membership and certification level!
    • Attendance will be granted on a first come, first served basis, so sign up as soon as you can.
    • There is a waitlist available, so if you make a reservation and can't attend, please cancel your reservation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund so someone else can use your spot.
    • Please consider volunteering to work for an hour during the launch to help keep our launch running smoothly.
    • You must be qualified to serve as LCO or RSO, but the other positions are available to anyone.
    • Launch operations will cease, if there are not sufficient volunteers!
    • Public Health precautions in currently effect include:
      • If you or anyone in your family are sick or may have been exposed to someone who's sick, stay home.
      • Consider staying home if you or any family member is at an increased risk of COVID-19 complications.

    As always, while a specific waiver altitude and motor limit is expected, field and sky conditions at flight time may dictate restricted operations. Be sure to wear sunscreen, a hat, long pants and long sleeves, closed toe shoes, plenty of water, and always recover rockets with a partner. Watch out for gopher holes, snakes, and other desert hazards when recovering rockets.

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  • Science Fair Rocketry Presentation & Demo Flights

    • 15 Jan 2025
    • 08:00 - 14:30
    • Sunrise Drive Elementary, 5301 E Sunrise Drive, Tucson AZ 85718
    • 5 registrants
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    WHAT: Sunrise Drive Elementary is holding its annual Science Day. Assistance is needed from SARA Club Membership (like YOU!) in order to successfully carry out this event! 

    WHEN: January 15, 2025. 8:00am - 3:00pm

    WHERE: Sunrise Drive Elementary, 5301 E Sunrise Drive, Tucson

    WHY? To help usher in the next generation of rocketeers with your vast knowledge of our wonderful hobby. 

    DETAILS: 

    Short presentations to students will be made periodically during the event by members of the club.

    Students range from kindergarten to 5th grade.

    Demo flights will be conducted as well on school grounds! Which of course is the most fun part of the event...

    HOW: Please register for this event and be prepared thrill some elementary kids! Plan to arrive at the school by 8:00am on January 15th.



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  • Science Night Booth Volunteer

    • 23 Jan 2025
    • 16:30 - 19:00
    • Mesa Verde Elementary, 1661 W. Sage Street, Tucson
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    WHAT: Mesa Verde Elementary (home of the "Mountain Lions"!) is holding its annual Science Night. Assistance is needed from SARA Club Membership (like YOU!) in order to successfully carry out this event! 

    WHEN: January 23, 2025. 4:30 - 7:00 pm

    WHERE: Mesa Verde Elementary, 1661 W. Sage Street, Tucson

    WHY? To help usher in the next generation of rocketeers with your vast knowledge of our magnificent hobby. 

    DETAILS: 

    A SARA interactive booth will be set up to showcase how science plays a role in model rocketry. Volunteers will staff the booth and interact with event attendees.

    On this night, you are a real rocket scientist...

    Students range from kindergarten to 5th grade.

    HOW: Please register for this event and be prepared thrill some elementary kids! Plan to arrive at the school by 4:30 pm to help set up the booth. 




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