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.

TIMPA Launches

  • Rescheduled October 30th FRIDAY Launch @ TIMPA

    • 6 Nov 2026
    • 15:00 - 22:00
    • 3580 N Reservation Rd Marana, AZ
    • 36
    • 24 registrants
    Register

    RAIN, RAIN WON'T MAKE US GO AWAY!

    You Are Invited... To SARA's Rescheduled October launch at the SARA TIMPA launch site near Picture Rocks! Rain cancelled the Friday October 30th launch, so we are conducting it a week later, on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6th.

    THIS IS A 2-DAY LAUNCH! 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.)

    IF YOU REGISTERED FOR THE OCTOBER 30TH LAUNCH, YOU REMAIN REGISTERED FOR THIS 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 potluck style with fellow rocketeers.

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

    CAMPING (tent and RV) OVER NIGHT AT NO ADD'L CHARGE!

    SATURDAY:

    7 - 12pm = Model, mid-power and high power launches.  

    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!


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  • Rescheduled October 31st SATURDAY Launch @ TIMPA

    • 7 Nov 2026
    • 07:00 - 13:00
    • 3580 N Reservation Rd Marana, AZ
    • 59 registrants
    Register

    RAIN, RAIN WON'T MAKE US GO AWAY!

    You Are Invited... To SARA's Rescheduled October Saturday launch at  the SARA TIMPA launch site near Picture Rocks! Rain cancelled the Saturday October 31st launch, so we are conducting it a week later, on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7th.

    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.)

    IF YOU REGISTERED FOR THE OCTOBER 31ST LAUNCH, YOU REMAIN REGISTERED FOR THIS LAUNCH. 

    LAUNCH PLAN:

    SATURDAY:

    7 - 12pm = Regular model, mid-power and high power launches.  

    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!


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  • November 2026 TIMPA Launch SUNDAY

    • 22 Nov 2026
    • 09:00 - 12:00
    • 3580 N Reservation Rd Marana, AZ 85653
    • 45
    Register

    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.


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  • December 2026 TIMPA Launch

    • 19 Dec 2026
    • 09:00 - 12:00
    • 3580 N Reservation Rd Marana, AZ 85653
    • 49
    Register

    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.


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