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

    • 22 Mar 2024
    • 15:00
    • 23 Mar 2024
    • 13:00
    • 3580 N Reservation Rd Marana, AZ
    • 8
    Register

    SARA's March 22-23 2024 "Birds of a Feather"  Themed launch is scheduled for the SARA launch site near Picture Rocks. TENTATIVE LAUNCH PLAN:

    FRIDAY:

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

    4 - 4:30pm = All Models

    4:40 - 5pm = US Army Patriot

    5 - 5:30pm = Scale models

    5:30 - 6pm = Fantasy Models (Star Wars/Star Trek, etc...)

    6 - 8pm = Break

    8 - 10pm = Night Launch

    SATURDAY:

    7 - 7:30am = Squat

    7:30 - 8am = All Models

    8 - 8:30am = Big Bertha

    8:30 - 9am = Green Eggs/Egg lofters 

    9 - 9:30am = Big Daddy

    9:30 - 10am = Alpha

    10 - 10:30am = V2

    10:30 - 11am = Red Maxx

    11 - 11:30am = Goblin

    11:30am - 12pm = Human Carrying Models (Saturn 5, Blue Origin, etc...)

    Time and models subject to change depending on the flow of flights.


    • 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.
    • 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 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.
      • 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.

    We look forward to seeing you at the launch!

    • 4 Apr 2024
    • 19:30 - 21:00
    • Zoom
    Register

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

    Meetings held via Zoom, 1st Thursday 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



    • 13 Apr 2024
    • 09:00 - 12:00
    • Udall Park's Southern Undeveloped Area (See Description for Details)
    • 23
    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. 

    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 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.
    • Consider staying home if you or any family member is at an increased risk of COVID-19 complications

    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.



    • 27 Apr 2024
    • 08:00 - 11:00
    • 3580 N Reservation Rd Marana, AZ
    • 37
    Register

    SARA's April 2024 launch is scheduled for Saturday April 27 from 8 am - 11am at the SARA launch site near Picture Rocks. 

    • 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.
    • 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 stop 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.
      • 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.

    • 2 May 2024
    • 19:30 - 21:00
    • Zoom
    Register

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

    Meetings held via Zoom, 1st Thursday 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



    • 11 May 2024
    • 08:00 - 11:00
    • Udall Park's Southern Undeveloped Area (See Description for Details)
    • 27
    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. 

    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 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.
    • Consider staying home if you or any family member is at an increased risk of COVID-19 complications

    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.



    • 19 May 2024
    • 08:00 - 11:00
    • 3580 N Reservation Rd Marana, AZ
    • 49
    Register

    SARA's May 2024 launch is scheduled for Sunday May 19 from 8 am - 11 am at the SARA launch site near Picture Rocks. 

    • 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.
    • 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 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.
      • 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.

    • 6 Jun 2024
    • 19:30 - 21:00
    • Zoom
    Register

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

    Meetings held via Zoom, 1st Thursday 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



    • 15 Jun 2024
    • 08:00 - 11:00
    • 3580 N Reservation Rd Marana, AZ
    • 49
    Register

    SARA's June 2024 launch is scheduled for Saturday June 15 from 8 am - 11 am at the SARA launch site near Picture Rocks. 

    • 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.
    • 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 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.
      • 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.

    • 4 Jul 2024
    • 19:30 - 21:00
    • Zoom
    Register

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

    Meetings held via Zoom, 1st Thursday 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



    • 14 Jul 2024
    • 08:00 - 11:00
    • 3580 N Reservation Rd Marana, AZ
    • 49
    Register

    SARA's July 2024 launch is scheduled for Sunday July 14 from 8 am - 11 am at the SARA launch site near Picture Rocks. 

    • 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.
    • 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 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.
      • 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.

    • 1 Aug 2024
    • 19:30 - 21:00
    • Zoom
    Register

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

    Meetings held via Zoom, 1st Thursday 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



    • 17 Aug 2024
    • 08:00 - 11:00
    • 3580 N Reservation Rd Marana, AZ
    • 49
    Register

    SARA's August 2024 launch is scheduled for Saturday August 17 from 8 am - 11 am at the SARA launch site near Picture Rocks. 

    • 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.
    • 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 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.
      • 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.

    • 5 Sep 2024
    • 19:30 - 21:00
    • Zoom
    Register

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

    Meetings held via Zoom, 1st Thursday 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



    • 14 Sep 2024
    • 08:00 - 11:00
    • Udall Park's Southern Undeveloped Area (See Description for Details)
    • 29
    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. 

    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 permission for 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.
    • Consider staying home if you or any family member is at an increased risk of COVID-19 complications

    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.



    • 22 Sep 2024
    • 08:00 - 11:00
    • 3580 N Reservation Rd Marana, AZ
    • 49
    Register

    SARA's September 2024 launch is scheduled for Sunday September 22 from 8 am - 11 am at the SARA launch site near Picture Rocks. 

    • 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.
    • 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 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.
      • 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.

    • 3 Oct 2024
    • 19:30 - 21:00
    • Zoom
    Register

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

    Meetings held via Zoom, 1st Thursday 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



    • 12 Oct 2024
    • 08:00 - 11:00
    • Udall Park's Southern Undeveloped Area (See Description for Details)
    • 29
    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. 

    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 permission for 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.
    • Consider staying home if you or any family member is at an increased risk of COVID-19 complications

    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.



    • 19 Oct 2024
    • 09:00 - 12:00
    • 3580 N Reservation Rd Marana, AZ
    • 49
    Register

    SARA's October 2024 launch is scheduled for Saturday October 19 from 9 am - Noon at the SARA launch site near Picture Rocks. 

    • 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.
    • 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 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.
      • 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.

    • 7 Nov 2024
    • 19:30 - 21:00
    • Zoom
    Register

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

    Meetings held via Zoom, 1st Thursday 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



    • 9 Nov 2024
    • 09:00 - 12:00
    • Udall Park's Southern Undeveloped Area (See Description for Details)
    • 29
    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. 

    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 permission for 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.
    • Consider staying home if you or any family member is at an increased risk of COVID-19 complications

    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.



    • 17 Nov 2024
    • 09:00 - 12:00
    • 3580 N Reservation Rd Marana, AZ
    • 49
    Register

    SARA's November 2024 launch is scheduled for Sunday November 17 from 9 am - Noon at the SARA launch site near Picture Rocks.

    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.
    • 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 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.
      • 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.

    • 5 Dec 2024
    • 19:30 - 21:00
    • Zoom
    Register

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

    Meetings held via Zoom, 1st Thursday 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



    • 14 Dec 2024
    • 09:00 - 12:00
    • Udall Park's Southern Undeveloped Area (See Description for Details)
    • 29
    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. 

    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 permission for 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.
    • Consider staying home if you or any family member is at an increased risk of COVID-19 complications

    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.



    • 28 Dec 2024
    • 09:00 - 12:00
    • 3580 N Reservation Rd Marana, AZ
    • 49
    Register

    SARA's December 2024 launch is scheduled for Sunday December 28 from 9 am - Noon at the SARA launch site near Picture Rocks. 

    • 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.
    • 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 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.
      • 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.

Past events

9 Mar 2024 March Launch at Udall Park
7 Mar 2024 March 2024 SARA Board Meeting
23 Feb 2024 Inaugural SARA Agua Blanca High Power Launch
22 Feb 2024 "Birds of a Feather" Themed launch Planning Meeting
18 Feb 2024 February Sunday Launch @ TIMPA
10 Feb 2024 February Launch at Udall Park
1 Feb 2024 February 2024 SARA Board Meeting
25 Jan 2024 "Birds of a Feather" Themed launch Planning Meeting
20 Jan 2024 January Launch @ TIMPA
13 Jan 2024 January Launch at Udall Park
4 Jan 2024 January 2024 SARA Board Meeting
16 Dec 2023 December Launch @ TIMPA
9 Dec 2023 December Launch at Udall Park
7 Dec 2023 December 2023 SARA Board Meeting
19 Nov 2023 SARA Launch @ TIMPA
11 Nov 2023 SARA Launch at Udall Park
4 Nov 2023 2023 Annual Meeting and Swap Meet
2 Nov 2023 November 2023 SARA Board Meeting
21 Oct 2023 SARA Launch @ TIMPA
14 Oct 2023 SARA Launch at Udall Park
5 Oct 2023 October 2023 SARA Board Meeting
17 Sep 2023 SARA Launch @ TIMPA
9 Sep 2023 SARA Launch at Udall Park
7 Sep 2023 September 2023 SARA Board Meeting
19 Aug 2023 SARA Launch @ TIMPA
3 Aug 2023 August 2023 SARA Board Meeting
16 Jul 2023 SARA Launch @ TIMPA
6 Jul 2023 July 2023 SARA Board Meeting
17 Jun 2023 SARA Launch @ TIMPA
1 Jun 2023 June 2023 SARA Board Meeting
21 May 2023 SARA Launch @ TIMPA
13 May 2023 SARA Launch at Udall Park
11 May 2023 SARA Member Meeting: President Election
4 May 2023 May 2023 SARA Board Meeting
22 Apr 2023 SARA Launch @ TIMPA
14 Apr 2023 Boxer Expo
8 Apr 2023 SARA Launch at Udall Park
6 Apr 2023 April 2023 SARA Board Meeting
31 Mar 2023 Desert Heat 2023
11 Mar 2023 SARA Launch at Udall Park
9 Mar 2023 Leman Academy of Excellence (East Tucson) Outreach
3 Mar 2023 Ironwood Elementary Launch
2 Mar 2023 March 2023 SARA Board Meeting
2 Mar 2023 Ironwood Elementary Build
19 Feb 2023 SARA Launch @ TIMPA
15 Feb 2023 Harelson Elementary School Outreach
11 Feb 2023 SARA Launch at Udall Park
8 Feb 2023 Benson Primary School Outreach
2 Feb 2023 February 2023 SARA Board Meeting
21 Jan 2023 SARA Launch @ TIMPA
14 Jan 2023 SARA Launch at Udall Park
5 Jan 2023 January 2023 SARA Board Meeting
17 Dec 2022 SARA Launch @ TIMPA
10 Dec 2022 SARA Launch at Udall Park
1 Dec 2022 December 2022 SARA Board Meeting
20 Nov 2022 SARA Launch @ TIMPA
12 Nov 2022 SARA Launch at Udall Park
5 Nov 2022 2022 Annual Meeting and Swap Meet
3 Nov 2022 November 2022 SARA Board Meeting
21 Oct 2022 SARA Launch @ TIMPA
8 Oct 2022 SARA Launch at Udall Park
6 Oct 2022 October 2022 SARA Board Meeting
16 Sep 2022 SARA Launch @ TIMPA
10 Sep 2022 SARA Launch at Udall Park
1 Sep 2022 September 2022 SARA Board Meeting
14 Aug 2022 SARA Launch @ TIMPA
4 Aug 2022 August 2022 SARA Board Meeting
15 Jul 2022 SARA Launch @ TIMPA
7 Jul 2022 July 2022 SARA Board Meeting
12 Jun 2022 SARA Launch @ TIMPA
2 Jun 2022 June 2022 SARA Board Meeting
21 May 2022 SARA Launch @ TIMPA
6 May 2022 SARA Launch @ Agua Blanca
5 May 2022 May 2022 SARA Board Meeting
24 Apr 2022 SARA Launch @ TIMPA
9 Apr 2022 SARA Launch at Udall Park
7 Apr 2022 April 2022 SARA Board Meeting
1 Apr 2022 Desert Heat 2022
30 Mar 2022 Desert Heat Planning Meeting
23 Mar 2022 Desert Heat Planning Meeting
16 Mar 2022 Desert Heat Planning Meeting
14 Mar 2022 March 2022 SARA Board Meeting
12 Mar 2022 SARA Launch at Udall Park
9 Mar 2022 Desert Heat Planning Meeting
2 Mar 2022 Desert Heat Planning Meeting
24 Feb 2022 SARA Membership Committee Meeting
23 Feb 2022 Desert Heat Planning Meeting
20 Feb 2022 SARA Launch @ TIMPA
16 Feb 2022 Desert Heat Planning Meeting
12 Feb 2022 SARA Launch at Udall Park
9 Feb 2022 Desert Heat Planning Meeting
3 Feb 2022 February 2022 SARA Board Meeting
2 Feb 2022 Desert Heat Planning Meeting
28 Jan 2022 vNARCON 2022
26 Jan 2022 Desert Heat Planning Meeting
15 Jan 2022 SARA Launch @ TIMPA
8 Jan 2022 SARA Launch at Udall Park
6 Jan 2022 January 2022 SARA Board Meeting
19 Dec 2021 SARA Launch @ TIMPA
12 Dec 2021 SARA Launch at Udall Park
4 Dec 2021 Work Day @ TIMPA
2 Dec 2021 December 2021 SARA Board Meeting
18 Nov 2021 November 18 SARA Board Meeting
14 Nov 2021 SARA Launch at Udall Park
13 Nov 2021 CANCELLED: SARA Launch at TIMPA
6 Nov 2021 SARA Member Meeting
4 Nov 2021 November 2021 SARA Board Meeting
17 Oct 2021 CANCELLED: SARA Launch @ TIMPA
10 Oct 2021 SARA Launch @ Udall Park
7 Oct 2021 October 2021 SARA Board Meeting
18 Sep 2021 CANCELED: SARA Launch @ TIMPA
18 Sep 2021 Range Maintenance @ TIMPA -- Please Help!
12 Sep 2021 SARA Launch @ Udall Park
2 Sep 2021 September 2021 SARA Board Meeting
15 Aug 2021 SARA Launch @ TIMPA
8 Aug 2021 SARA Launch @ Udall Park
5 Aug 2021 August 2021 SARA Board Meeting
17 Jul 2021 SARA Launch @ TIMPA
11 Jul 2021 SARA Launch @ Udall Park
10 Jul 2021 SARA Membership Meeting
1 Jul 2021 July 2021 SARA Board Meeting
13 Jun 2021 SARA Launch @ TIMPA
6 Jun 2021 June 6 Udall Park SARA Launch
3 Jun 2021 June 2021 SARA Board Meeting
15 May 2021 SARA May 15 2021 Launch - Late Session
15 May 2021 SARA May 15 2021 Launch - Early Session
1 May 2021 Udall Park Low Power Launch
27 Mar 2021 March 27 2021 Launch

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