Southern Arizona Rocketry Association upcoming events

Rocket Build Session (3 Oct 2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT

YOU ARE INVITED... To a Rocket Build Session!

WHEN: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 1-3pm

WHERE: Morris K. Udall Park Recreation Center, 7200 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85715

TIME:

Bring your own project
Learn from each other’s techniques
Bull with the best Southern AZ Rocketeers!
Got Egg timer electronic kits? Quark EZ kit? EZ Dual Deploy? Bring your own and we can help build!
Kids working on their first kit?
Working on your certification model?
Working on rocket electronics?

Experienced rocketeers will be on hand to assist. OR, as an experienced model rocket builder and flier, come and share your tips, techniques and wisdom.

Bring as many of your own tools as possible. Some tools will be provided.

Please register for this event and we'll see you on October 3rd!

October 2026 Launch at Udall Park (10 Oct 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

SARA has received permission from the City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Department to host low power launches at Udall Park on the 2nd Saturday of the month, from 9:00 am - 12:00 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 precautions in effect include:

If you or anyone in your family are sick or may have been exposed to someone who's sick, stay home.

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.

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

October 2026 SARA Board Meeting (13 Oct 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 02:30:00 GMT

YOU ARE INVITED!

To the monthly gathering of the SARA Board to discuss the business of the club so we can keep on flying!

Meetings held via Zoom, 2nd Tuesday of each month, 7:30 - 9:00pm MOUNTAIN TIME (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
Range Ops
Safety/Training
Themed launches
Membership
Comms/Public Relations/Outreach

Join Zoom Meeting (NOTE: THIS IS A NEW LINK FOR 2026 MEETINGS!)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88906370435

Dial in number: 1-669-444-9171

Meeting ID: 889 0637 0435

October FRIDAY "Halloween" Themed Launch @ TIMPA (30 Oct 2026)

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

ARE YOUR ROCKET FLIGHTS TRICKS OR TREATS?

You Are Invited... To SARA's October 30-31 2026 "Halloween" themed launch at the SARA TIMPA launch site near Picture Rocks!

REGISTER FOR THE FRIDAY PORTION OF THE LAUNCH HERE! (If you are attending Saturday as well, please register for the Saturday portion of the launch.)

LAUNCH PLAN:

FRIDAY:

3 - 4:00pm = SET UP! (Please plan to arrive in time help set up the range)

4 - 6pm = VOLUNTEER LAUNCH! If you help set up, you get to launch. If you don't help, you get to watch.

6 - 8pm = Dinner Break: Share your food with fellow rocketeers for a Halloween pot luck.

8 - 10pm = Night Launch. All are invited to participate in this launch

SATURDAY:

7 - 12pm = CONTEST AND HALLOWEEN THEMED rocket launches (See Saturday registration page for details). Regular model and high power launches as well.

12 - 1pm = Tear down! (Please plan to remain at the launch to help tear down the range)

The usual high power waiver will be in place: 4,500' AGL

Pre-registration is required.
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.
Sign up for a volunteer task (task list on the registration page) 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 is 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.

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.

We look forward to seeing you at the launch!

October SATURDAY "Halloween" Themed Launch @ TIMPA (31 Oct 2026)

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

ARE YOUR ROCKET FLIGHTS TRICKS OR TREATS?

You Are Invited... To SARA's October 30-31 2026 "Halloween" themed launch at the SARA TIMPA launch site near Picture Rocks!

REGISTER FOR THE SATURDAY PORTION OF THE LAUNCH HERE! (If you are attending Friday as well, please register for the Friday portion of the launch.)

LAUNCH PLAN:

SATURDAY:

7 - 12pm = CONTESTS AND HALLOWEEN THEMED rocket launches. Regular model and high power launches as well. Contests List:

People’s choice Halloween decorated rocket contest
Duration event w/specific kit
Punkin chunkin duration contest (small pumpkins!)
Big Bertha altitude
Predicted altitude contest
Fun Fly comp: Cluster rockets or odd rockets designs judged by the spectators

DO YOU HAVE AN IDEA FOR A CONTEST? REACH OUT TO board@sararocketry.org to share your ideas!

12 - 1pm = Tear down! (Please plan to remain at the launch to help tear down the range)

The usual high power waiver will be in place: 4,500' AGL

Pre-registration is required.
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.
Sign up for a volunteer task (task list on the registration page) 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 is 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.

We look forward to seeing you at the launch!

November 2026 SARA Board Meeting (10 Nov 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 02:30:00 GMT

YOU ARE INVITED!

To the monthly gathering of the SARA Board to discuss the business of the club so we can keep on flying!

Meetings held via Zoom, 2nd Tuesday of each month, 7:30 - 9:00pm MOUNTAIN TIME (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
Range Ops
Safety/Training
Themed launches
Membership
Comms/Public Relations/Outreach

Join Zoom Meeting (NOTE: THIS IS A NEW LINK FOR 2026 MEETINGS!)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88906370435

Dial in number: 1-669-444-9171

Meeting ID: 889 0637 0435

Senita Valley Elementary FAMILY STEM NIGHT (12 Nov 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 00:30:00 GMT

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!

WHAT: Senita Valley Elementary will conduct its FAMILY STEM NIGHT on November 12, 2026. SARA will set up a rocketry booth at this event.

Assistance is needed from SARA Club Membership (like YOU!) in order to successfully carry out this event...

WHEN:Thursday, November 12th, 2026, 5:30 - 7:30pm

WHERE: 10750 E Bilby Rd. Tucson, 85747

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

DETAILS:

Please contact Seve Lubliner if you have questions: 520-664-6898

HOW: Please register for this event and be prepared to thrill some young future rocketeers!

Plan to arrive at the school by 5:00 pm to help set up.

November 2026 Launch at Udall Park (14 Nov 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

SARA has received permission from the City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Department to host low power launches at Udall Park on the 2nd Saturday of the month, from 9:00 am - 12:00 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.

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 precautions in effect include:

If you or anyone in your family are sick or may have been exposed to someone who's sick, stay home.

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

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

November 2026 TIMPA Launch SUNDAY (22 Nov 2026)

Sun, 22 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

SARA's November 2026 Tucson International Modelplex Park Association (TIMPA) launch is scheduled for SUNDAY, November 22nd 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.

December 2026 SARA Board Meeting (8 Dec 2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 02:30:00 GMT

YOU ARE INVITED!

To the monthly gathering of the SARA Board to discuss the business of the club so we can keep on flying!

Meetings held via Zoom, 2nd Tuesday of each month, 7:30 - 9:00pm MOUNTAIN TIME (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
Range Ops
Safety/Training
Themed launches
Membership
Comms/Public Relations/Outreach

Join Zoom Meeting (NOTE: THIS IS A NEW LINK FOR 2026 MEETINGS!)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88906370435

Dial in number: 1-669-444-9171

Meeting ID: 889 0637 0435

December 2026 Launch at Udall Park (12 Dec 2026)

Sat, 12 Dec 2026 16:00:00 GMT

SARA has received permission from the City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Department to host low power launches at Udall Park on the 2nd Saturday of the month, from 9:00 am - 12:00 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.

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 precautions in effect include:

If you or anyone in your family are sick or may have been exposed to someone who's sick, stay home.

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

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

SARA 2026 Annual Member Meeting (12 Dec 2026)

Sat, 12 Dec 2026 20:00:00 GMT

YOU ARE INVITED... To the SARA 2026 Annual Member Meeting!

Saturday, December 12, 2026, 1-3pm at a Udall Park meeting room (not on the launch field).

This meeting will follow the December 12th Udall Park launch and will feature:

A review of 2026 club activity
A general discussion about the direction of the club
2027 Launch Schedule
Nominations and confirmations of the 2027 Board of Directors
Your ideas and feedback
LUNCH WILL BE SERVED to all attendees!

Our always popular Club Garage Sale will take place during the Udall Park launch from 10-12 noon in the parking area. Please consider making a donation to the sale and/or making a purchase. All proceeds go to SARA as this is a fundraising event!

Please register for this meeting and we'll see you on December 12th!

December 2026 TIMPA Launch (19 Dec 2026)

Sat, 19 Dec 2026 16:00:00 GMT

SARA's DECEMBER 2026 Tucson International Modelplex Park Association (TIMPA) launch is scheduled for Saturday, DECEMBER 19th 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.