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

  • Science Night Booth Volunteer

    • 23 Jan 2025
    • 16:30 - 19:00
    • Mesa Verde Elementary, 1661 W. Sage Street, Tucson
    • 3 registrants
    Register

    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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  • February Launch at Udall Park

    • 8 Feb 2025
    • 09:00 - 12:00
    • Udall Park's Southern Undeveloped Area (See Description for Details)
    • 7 registrants
    Register

    SARA has received permission from the City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Department to host low power launches at Udall Park on specific dates. 

    SARA's January 2024 Udall Park launch is scheduled for Saturday, January 11 from 9 am - Noon. 

    These launches are generally limited to flights up to D motors, up to 1000 feet above ground level, and excluding clustered or staged rockets.

    This is not a blanket authorization for anyone to launch rockets in Udall Park or any other City of Tucson Park, and these activities are prohibited without written permission from the City of Tucson Parks and Recreation.

    The site is open desert, with some cactus and debris throughout the recovery area. But it's a good area for rocket flights, with few tall trees and generally walkable terrain.

    Public health precaution: If you or anyone in your family are sick or may have been exposed to someone who's sick, please do not attend the launch.

    Parking for the launch site is off of Sabino Canyon Road, South of Tanque Verde Road.

    For driving directions, refer to this Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/CQtzYgrvHiyU5BDT7. From the overflow parking across from Ramada # 9 and southern baseball fields, follow the dirt trail 250 yards to the southeast. You can park near the softball fields or in the overflow parking lot during SARA launches at Udall Park. Park staff usually open the gates to the black gravel overflow parking area, and if it is open, you are welcome to drive directly to the launch site; the route and range head area are shown below in yellow, and is marked by SARA signs during launches.Udall Park Launch Area


    SARA will provide launch equipment, including 1/8, 3/16, and 1/4 inch launch rods and a 1010 launch rail.



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  • February 2025 SARA Board Meeting

    • 11 Feb 2025
    • 19:30 - 21:00
    • Zoom
    • 5 registrants
    Register

    Monthly gathering of the SARA Board to discuss the business of the club. 

    Meetings held via Zoom, 2nd Tuesday of each month, 7:30 - 9:00pm (19:30 - 21:00).

    Typical Agenda (email agenda items to board@sararocketry.org):

    • Treasurer's report
    • Old business
    • Follow up on action items from previous month's meeting minutes
    • New business: TBD, typically the week before meeting
    • Committee Updates
    • Bylaws/Incorporation: (Matt)
    • Range Ops
    • Safety/Training
    • Themed launches
    • Membership
    • Comms/Public Relations/Outreach

    Join Zoom Meeting

    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84860572874

    Dial in number:

    1-669-900-9128

    Meeting ID: 848 6057 2874




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  • February Launch at TIMPA

    • 15 Feb 2025
    • 09:00 - 12:00
    • 3580 N Reservation Rd Marana, AZ 85653
    • 22 registrants
    Register

    SARA's February 2025 Tucson International Modelplex Park Association (TIMPA) launch is scheduled for Saturday, February 15th from 9 am - 12 noon at the SARA launch site near Picture Rocks.

    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!
      • Weather conditions (such as sustained high wind speeds, fire danger) prohibit safe launching.
      • Red flag fire warnings cancel the launch.
    • Public Health precaution: If you or anyone in your family are sick or may have been exposed to someone who's sick, please do not attend the launch.
    • 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, bring plenty of water, and always recover rockets with a partner. 
    • Watch out for animal burrows, snakes, and other desert hazards when recovering rockets.


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  • STEAM Family Night at Benson Schools

    • 26 Feb 2025
    • 16:30 - 19:30
    • Benson Primary School, 360 S Patagonia St, Benson, AZ
    Registration is closed

    WHAT: Benson Primary School is holding its annual STEAM Family Night. Assistance is needed from SARA Club Membership (like YOU!) in order to successfully carry out this event! 

    WHEN: February 26, 2025. 5:00pm - 7:00pm (Set up = 4:30pm)

    WHERE: Benson Primary School, 360 S Patagonia St, Benson, AZ

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

    DETAILS: 

    SARA will set up a static display in the gymnasium and conduct a flight demonstration on one of their outdoors athletic fields.

    HOW: Please register for this event and be prepared thrill some elementary kids! Plan to arrive at the school by 4:30pm on February 26th.

    Contact Steve Lubliner to coordinate! 520-664-6898



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  • March Launch at Udall Park

    • 8 Mar 2025
    • 09:00 - 12:00
    • Udall Park's Southern Undeveloped Area (See Description for Details)
    • 3 registrants
    Register

    SARA has received permission from the City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Department to host low power launches at Udall Park on specific dates. 

    SARA's January 2024 Udall Park launch is scheduled for Saturday, January 11 from 9 am - Noon. 

    These launches are generally limited to flights up to D motors, up to 1000 feet above ground level, and excluding clustered or staged rockets.

    This is not a blanket authorization for anyone to launch rockets in Udall Park or any other City of Tucson Park, and these activities are prohibited without written permission from the City of Tucson Parks and Recreation.

    The site is open desert, with some cactus and debris throughout the recovery area. But it's a good area for rocket flights, with few tall trees and generally walkable terrain.

    Public health precaution: If you or anyone in your family are sick or may have been exposed to someone who's sick, please do not attend the launch.

    Parking for the launch site is off of Sabino Canyon Road, South of Tanque Verde Road.

    For driving directions, refer to this Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/CQtzYgrvHiyU5BDT7. From the overflow parking across from Ramada # 9 and southern baseball fields, follow the dirt trail 250 yards to the southeast. You can park near the softball fields or in the overflow parking lot during SARA launches at Udall Park. Park staff usually open the gates to the black gravel overflow parking area, and if it is open, you are welcome to drive directly to the launch site; the route and range head area are shown below in yellow, and is marked by SARA signs during launches.Udall Park Launch Area


    SARA will provide launch equipment, including 1/8, 3/16, and 1/4 inch launch rods and a 1010 launch rail.



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  • March 2025 SARA Board Meeting

    • 11 Mar 2025
    • 19:30 - 21:00
    • Zoom
    • 1 registrant
    Register

    Monthly gathering of the SARA Board to discuss the business of the club. 

    Meetings held via Zoom, 2nd Tuesday of each month, 7:30 - 9:00pm (19:30 - 21:00).

    Typical Agenda (email agenda items to board@sararocketry.org):

    • Treasurer's report
    • Old business
    • Follow up on action items from previous month's meeting minutes
    • New business: TBD, typically the week before meeting
    • Committee Updates
    • Bylaws/Incorporation: (Matt)
    • Range Ops
    • Safety/Training
    • Themed launches
    • Membership
    • Comms/Public Relations/Outreach

    Join Zoom Meeting

    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84860572874

    Dial in number:

    1-669-900-9128

    Meeting ID: 848 6057 2874




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  • March Launch at TIMPA

    • 14 Mar 2025
    • 03:00
    • 15 Mar 2025
    • 12:00
    • 3580 N Reservation Rd Marana, AZ 85653
    • 2 registrants
    Register

    SARA's March 2025 Tucson International Modelplex Park Association (TIMPA) launch is our 2-day BIRDS OF A FEATHER event! FRIDAY, MARCH 14th and SATURDAY MARCH 15th at the SARA launch site near Picture Rocks.

    Friday = set up, late afternoon launch, dinner break, night launch, camping overnight if desired.

    Saturday = 7:00am - 12:00 noon launch. All models may be launched, along with scheduled "Birds of a Feather" launches, ie: All Berthas, all Nike Smokes, etc.

    More info forthcoming regarding the list of birds and launch schedule! 

    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!
      • Weather conditions (such as sustained high wind speeds, fire danger) prohibit safe launching.
      • Red flag fire warnings cancel the launch.
    • Public Health precaution: If you or anyone in your family are sick or may have been exposed to someone who's sick, please do not attend the launch.
    • 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, bring plenty of water, and always recover rockets with a partner. 
    • Watch out for animal burrows, snakes, and other desert hazards when recovering rockets.


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  • April 2025 SARA Board Meeting

    • 8 Apr 2025
    • 19:30 - 21:00
    • Zoom
    • 1 registrant
    Register

    Monthly gathering of the SARA Board to discuss the business of the club. 

    Meetings held via Zoom, 2nd Tuesday of each month, 7:30 - 9:00pm (19:30 - 21:00).

    Typical Agenda (email agenda items to board@sararocketry.org):

    • Treasurer's report
    • Old business
    • Follow up on action items from previous month's meeting minutes
    • New business: TBD, typically the week before meeting
    • Committee Updates
    • Bylaws/Incorporation: (Matt)
    • Range Ops
    • Safety/Training
    • Themed launches
    • Membership
    • Comms/Public Relations/Outreach

    Join Zoom Meeting

    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84860572874

    Dial in number:

    1-669-900-9128

    Meeting ID: 848 6057 2874




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  • April Launch at Udall Park

    • 12 Apr 2025
    • 09:00 - 12:00
    • Udall Park's Southern Undeveloped Area (See Description for Details)
    • 1 registrant
    Register

    SARA has received permission from the City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Department to host low power launches at Udall Park on specific dates. 

    SARA's January 2024 Udall Park launch is scheduled for Saturday, January 11 from 9 am - Noon. 

    These launches are generally limited to flights up to D motors, up to 1000 feet above ground level, and excluding clustered or staged rockets.

    This is not a blanket authorization for anyone to launch rockets in Udall Park or any other City of Tucson Park, and these activities are prohibited without written permission from the City of Tucson Parks and Recreation.

    The site is open desert, with some cactus and debris throughout the recovery area. But it's a good area for rocket flights, with few tall trees and generally walkable terrain.

    Public health precaution: If you or anyone in your family are sick or may have been exposed to someone who's sick, please do not attend the launch.

    Parking for the launch site is off of Sabino Canyon Road, South of Tanque Verde Road.

    For driving directions, refer to this Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/CQtzYgrvHiyU5BDT7. From the overflow parking across from Ramada # 9 and southern baseball fields, follow the dirt trail 250 yards to the southeast. You can park near the softball fields or in the overflow parking lot during SARA launches at Udall Park. Park staff usually open the gates to the black gravel overflow parking area, and if it is open, you are welcome to drive directly to the launch site; the route and range head area are shown below in yellow, and is marked by SARA signs during launches.Udall Park Launch Area


    SARA will provide launch equipment, including 1/8, 3/16, and 1/4 inch launch rods and a 1010 launch rail.



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  • May Launch at Udall Park

    • 10 May 2025
    • 09:00 - 12:00
    • Udall Park's Southern Undeveloped Area (See Description for Details)
    • 1 registrant
    Register

    SARA has received permission from the City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Department to host low power launches at Udall Park on specific dates. 

    SARA's January 2024 Udall Park launch is scheduled for Saturday, January 11 from 9 am - Noon. 

    These launches are generally limited to flights up to D motors, up to 1000 feet above ground level, and excluding clustered or staged rockets.

    This is not a blanket authorization for anyone to launch rockets in Udall Park or any other City of Tucson Park, and these activities are prohibited without written permission from the City of Tucson Parks and Recreation.

    The site is open desert, with some cactus and debris throughout the recovery area. But it's a good area for rocket flights, with few tall trees and generally walkable terrain.

    Public health precaution: If you or anyone in your family are sick or may have been exposed to someone who's sick, please do not attend the launch.

    Parking for the launch site is off of Sabino Canyon Road, South of Tanque Verde Road.

    For driving directions, refer to this Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/CQtzYgrvHiyU5BDT7. From the overflow parking across from Ramada # 9 and southern baseball fields, follow the dirt trail 250 yards to the southeast. You can park near the softball fields or in the overflow parking lot during SARA launches at Udall Park. Park staff usually open the gates to the black gravel overflow parking area, and if it is open, you are welcome to drive directly to the launch site; the route and range head area are shown below in yellow, and is marked by SARA signs during launches.Udall Park Launch Area


    SARA will provide launch equipment, including 1/8, 3/16, and 1/4 inch launch rods and a 1010 launch rail.



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  • May 2025 SARA Board Meeting

    • 13 May 2025
    • 19:30 - 21:00
    • Zoom
    • 1 registrant
    Register

    Monthly gathering of the SARA Board to discuss the business of the club. 

    Meetings held via Zoom, 2nd Tuesday of each month, 7:30 - 9:00pm (19:30 - 21:00).

    Typical Agenda (email agenda items to board@sararocketry.org):

    • Treasurer's report
    • Old business
    • Follow up on action items from previous month's meeting minutes
    • New business: TBD, typically the week before meeting
    • Committee Updates
    • Bylaws/Incorporation: (Matt)
    • Range Ops
    • Safety/Training
    • Themed launches
    • Membership
    • Comms/Public Relations/Outreach

    Join Zoom Meeting

    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84860572874

    Dial in number:

    1-669-900-9128

    Meeting ID: 848 6057 2874




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  • June 2025 SARA Board Meeting

    • 10 Jun 2025
    • 19:30 - 21:00
    • Zoom
    • 1 registrant
    Register

    Monthly gathering of the SARA Board to discuss the business of the club. 

    Meetings held via Zoom, 2nd Tuesday of each month, 7:30 - 9:00pm (19:30 - 21:00).

    Typical Agenda (email agenda items to board@sararocketry.org):

    • Treasurer's report
    • Old business
    • Follow up on action items from previous month's meeting minutes
    • New business: TBD, typically the week before meeting
    • Committee Updates
    • Bylaws/Incorporation: (Matt)
    • Range Ops
    • Safety/Training
    • Themed launches
    • Membership
    • Comms/Public Relations/Outreach

    Join Zoom Meeting

    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84860572874

    Dial in number:

    1-669-900-9128

    Meeting ID: 848 6057 2874




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  • July 2025 SARA Board Meeting

    • 8 Jul 2025
    • 19:30 - 21:00
    • Zoom
    • 1 registrant
    Register

    Monthly gathering of the SARA Board to discuss the business of the club. 

    Meetings held via Zoom, 2nd Tuesday of each month, 7:30 - 9:00pm (19:30 - 21:00).

    Typical Agenda (email agenda items to board@sararocketry.org):

    • Treasurer's report
    • Old business
    • Follow up on action items from previous month's meeting minutes
    • New business: TBD, typically the week before meeting
    • Committee Updates
    • Bylaws/Incorporation: (Matt)
    • Range Ops
    • Safety/Training
    • Themed launches
    • Membership
    • Comms/Public Relations/Outreach

    Join Zoom Meeting

    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84860572874

    Dial in number:

    1-669-900-9128

    Meeting ID: 848 6057 2874




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  • August 2025 SARA Board Meeting

    • 12 Aug 2025
    • 19:30 - 21:00
    • Zoom
    • 1 registrant
    Register

    Monthly gathering of the SARA Board to discuss the business of the club. 

    Meetings held via Zoom, 2nd Tuesday of each month, 7:30 - 9:00pm (19:30 - 21:00).

    Typical Agenda (email agenda items to board@sararocketry.org):

    • Treasurer's report
    • Old business
    • Follow up on action items from previous month's meeting minutes
    • New business: TBD, typically the week before meeting
    • Committee Updates
    • Bylaws/Incorporation: (Matt)
    • Range Ops
    • Safety/Training
    • Themed launches
    • Membership
    • Comms/Public Relations/Outreach

    Join Zoom Meeting

    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84860572874

    Dial in number:

    1-669-900-9128

    Meeting ID: 848 6057 2874




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  • September 2025 SARA Board Meeting

    • 9 Sep 2025
    • 19:30 - 21:00
    • Zoom
    • 1 registrant
    Register

    Monthly gathering of the SARA Board to discuss the business of the club. 

    Meetings held via Zoom, 2nd Tuesday of each month, 7:30 - 9:00pm (19:30 - 21:00).

    Typical Agenda (email agenda items to board@sararocketry.org):

    • Treasurer's report
    • Old business
    • Follow up on action items from previous month's meeting minutes
    • New business: TBD, typically the week before meeting
    • Committee Updates
    • Bylaws/Incorporation: (Matt)
    • Range Ops
    • Safety/Training
    • Themed launches
    • Membership
    • Comms/Public Relations/Outreach

    Join Zoom Meeting

    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84860572874

    Dial in number:

    1-669-900-9128

    Meeting ID: 848 6057 2874




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  • September Launch at Udall Park

    • 13 Sep 2025
    • 09:00 - 12:00
    • Udall Park's Southern Undeveloped Area (See Description for Details)
    • 1 registrant
    Register

    SARA has received permission from the City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Department to host low power launches at Udall Park on specific dates. 

    SARA's January 2024 Udall Park launch is scheduled for Saturday, January 11 from 9 am - Noon. 

    These launches are generally limited to flights up to D motors, up to 1000 feet above ground level, and excluding clustered or staged rockets.

    This is not a blanket authorization for anyone to launch rockets in Udall Park or any other City of Tucson Park, and these activities are prohibited without written permission from the City of Tucson Parks and Recreation.

    The site is open desert, with some cactus and debris throughout the recovery area. But it's a good area for rocket flights, with few tall trees and generally walkable terrain.

    Public health precaution: If you or anyone in your family are sick or may have been exposed to someone who's sick, please do not attend the launch.

    Parking for the launch site is off of Sabino Canyon Road, South of Tanque Verde Road.

    For driving directions, refer to this Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/CQtzYgrvHiyU5BDT7. From the overflow parking across from Ramada # 9 and southern baseball fields, follow the dirt trail 250 yards to the southeast. You can park near the softball fields or in the overflow parking lot during SARA launches at Udall Park. Park staff usually open the gates to the black gravel overflow parking area, and if it is open, you are welcome to drive directly to the launch site; the route and range head area are shown below in yellow, and is marked by SARA signs during launches.Udall Park Launch Area


    SARA will provide launch equipment, including 1/8, 3/16, and 1/4 inch launch rods and a 1010 launch rail.



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  • October Launch at Udall Park

    • 11 Oct 2025
    • 09:00 - 12:00
    • Udall Park's Southern Undeveloped Area (See Description for Details)
    • 1 registrant
    Register

    SARA has received permission from the City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Department to host low power launches at Udall Park on specific dates. 

    SARA's January 2024 Udall Park launch is scheduled for Saturday, January 11 from 9 am - Noon. 

    These launches are generally limited to flights up to D motors, up to 1000 feet above ground level, and excluding clustered or staged rockets.

    This is not a blanket authorization for anyone to launch rockets in Udall Park or any other City of Tucson Park, and these activities are prohibited without written permission from the City of Tucson Parks and Recreation.

    The site is open desert, with some cactus and debris throughout the recovery area. But it's a good area for rocket flights, with few tall trees and generally walkable terrain.

    Public health precaution: If you or anyone in your family are sick or may have been exposed to someone who's sick, please do not attend the launch.

    Parking for the launch site is off of Sabino Canyon Road, South of Tanque Verde Road.

    For driving directions, refer to this Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/CQtzYgrvHiyU5BDT7. From the overflow parking across from Ramada # 9 and southern baseball fields, follow the dirt trail 250 yards to the southeast. You can park near the softball fields or in the overflow parking lot during SARA launches at Udall Park. Park staff usually open the gates to the black gravel overflow parking area, and if it is open, you are welcome to drive directly to the launch site; the route and range head area are shown below in yellow, and is marked by SARA signs during launches.Udall Park Launch Area


    SARA will provide launch equipment, including 1/8, 3/16, and 1/4 inch launch rods and a 1010 launch rail.



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  • October 2025 SARA Board Meeting

    • 14 Oct 2025
    • 19:30 - 21:00
    • Zoom
    • 1 registrant
    Register

    Monthly gathering of the SARA Board to discuss the business of the club. 

    Meetings held via Zoom, 2nd Tuesday of each month, 7:30 - 9:00pm (19:30 - 21:00).

    Typical Agenda (email agenda items to board@sararocketry.org):

    • Treasurer's report
    • Old business
    • Follow up on action items from previous month's meeting minutes
    • New business: TBD, typically the week before meeting
    • Committee Updates
    • Bylaws/Incorporation: (Matt)
    • Range Ops
    • Safety/Training
    • Themed launches
    • Membership
    • Comms/Public Relations/Outreach

    Join Zoom Meeting

    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84860572874

    Dial in number:

    1-669-900-9128

    Meeting ID: 848 6057 2874




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  • November Launch at Udall Park

    • 8 Nov 2025
    • 09:00 - 12:00
    • Udall Park's Southern Undeveloped Area (See Description for Details)
    • 1 registrant
    Register

    SARA has received permission from the City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Department to host low power launches at Udall Park on specific dates. 

    SARA's January 2024 Udall Park launch is scheduled for Saturday, January 11 from 9 am - Noon. 

    These launches are generally limited to flights up to D motors, up to 1000 feet above ground level, and excluding clustered or staged rockets.

    This is not a blanket authorization for anyone to launch rockets in Udall Park or any other City of Tucson Park, and these activities are prohibited without written permission from the City of Tucson Parks and Recreation.

    The site is open desert, with some cactus and debris throughout the recovery area. But it's a good area for rocket flights, with few tall trees and generally walkable terrain.

    Public health precaution: If you or anyone in your family are sick or may have been exposed to someone who's sick, please do not attend the launch.

    Parking for the launch site is off of Sabino Canyon Road, South of Tanque Verde Road.

    For driving directions, refer to this Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/CQtzYgrvHiyU5BDT7. From the overflow parking across from Ramada # 9 and southern baseball fields, follow the dirt trail 250 yards to the southeast. You can park near the softball fields or in the overflow parking lot during SARA launches at Udall Park. Park staff usually open the gates to the black gravel overflow parking area, and if it is open, you are welcome to drive directly to the launch site; the route and range head area are shown below in yellow, and is marked by SARA signs during launches.Udall Park Launch Area


    SARA will provide launch equipment, including 1/8, 3/16, and 1/4 inch launch rods and a 1010 launch rail.



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  • November 2025 SARA Board Meeting

    • 11 Nov 2025
    • 19:30 - 21:00
    • Zoom
    • Be the first
    Register

    Monthly gathering of the SARA Board to discuss the business of the club. 

    Meetings held via Zoom, 2nd Tuesday of each month, 7:30 - 9:00pm (19:30 - 21:00).

    Typical Agenda (email agenda items to board@sararocketry.org):

    • Treasurer's report
    • Old business
    • Follow up on action items from previous month's meeting minutes
    • New business: TBD, typically the week before meeting
    • Committee Updates
    • Bylaws/Incorporation: (Matt)
    • Range Ops
    • Safety/Training
    • Themed launches
    • Membership
    • Comms/Public Relations/Outreach

    Join Zoom Meeting

    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84860572874

    Dial in number:

    1-669-900-9128

    Meeting ID: 848 6057 2874




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  • December 2025 SARA Board Meeting

    • 9 Dec 2025
    • 19:30 - 21:00
    • Zoom
    • 1 registrant
    Register

    Monthly gathering of the SARA Board to discuss the business of the club. 

    Meetings held via Zoom, 2nd Tuesday of each month, 7:30 - 9:00pm (19:30 - 21:00).

    Typical Agenda (email agenda items to board@sararocketry.org):

    • Treasurer's report
    • Old business
    • Follow up on action items from previous month's meeting minutes
    • New business: TBD, typically the week before meeting
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  • December Launch at Udall Park

    • 13 Dec 2025
    • 09:00 - 12:00
    • Udall Park's Southern Undeveloped Area (See Description for Details)
    • 1 registrant
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    SARA has received permission from the City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Department to host low power launches at Udall Park on specific dates. 

    SARA's January 2024 Udall Park launch is scheduled for Saturday, January 11 from 9 am - Noon. 

    These launches are generally limited to flights up to D motors, up to 1000 feet above ground level, and excluding clustered or staged rockets.

    This is not a blanket authorization for anyone to launch rockets in Udall Park or any other City of Tucson Park, and these activities are prohibited without written permission from the City of Tucson Parks and Recreation.

    The site is open desert, with some cactus and debris throughout the recovery area. But it's a good area for rocket flights, with few tall trees and generally walkable terrain.

    Public health precaution: If you or anyone in your family are sick or may have been exposed to someone who's sick, please do not attend the launch.

    Parking for the launch site is off of Sabino Canyon Road, South of Tanque Verde Road.

    For driving directions, refer to this Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/CQtzYgrvHiyU5BDT7. From the overflow parking across from Ramada # 9 and southern baseball fields, follow the dirt trail 250 yards to the southeast. You can park near the softball fields or in the overflow parking lot during SARA launches at Udall Park. Park staff usually open the gates to the black gravel overflow parking area, and if it is open, you are welcome to drive directly to the launch site; the route and range head area are shown below in yellow, and is marked by SARA signs during launches.Udall Park Launch Area


    SARA will provide launch equipment, including 1/8, 3/16, and 1/4 inch launch rods and a 1010 launch rail.



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