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

  • September 2025 TIMPA Launch

    • 20 Sep 2025
    • 08:00 - 11:00
    • 3580 N Reservation Rd Marana, AZ 85653
    • 40
    Register

    SARA's SEPTEMBER 2025 Tucson International Modelplex Park Association (TIMPA) launch is scheduled for Saturday, September 20th from 8 am - 11 am 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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  • October 2025 TIMPA Launch

    • 18 Oct 2025
    • 09:00 - 12:00
    • 3580 N Reservation Rd Marana, AZ 85653
    • 45
    Register

    SARA's OCTOBER 2025 Tucson International Modelplex Park Association (TIMPA) launch is scheduled for Saturday, October 18th 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.


    Show details

  • November 2025 TIMPA SUNDAY Launch

    • 16 Nov 2025
    • 09:00 - 12:00
    • 3580 N Reservation Rd Marana, AZ 85653
    • 46
    Register

    SARA's NOVEMBER 2025 Tucson International Modelplex Park Association (TIMPA) launch is scheduled for SUNDAY, November 16th 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.


    Show details

  • December 2025 TIMPA Launch

    • 20 Dec 2025
    • 09:00 - 12:00
    • 3580 N Reservation Rd Marana, AZ 85653
    • 46
    Register

    SARA's DECEMBER 2025 Tucson International Modelplex Park Association (TIMPA) launch is scheduled for Saturday, DECEMBER 20th 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.


    Show details

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