Southern Arizona Rocketry Association upcoming events

July 2026 TIMPA Launch (18 Jul 2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT

SARA's July 2026 Tucson International Modelplex Park Association (TIMPA) launch is scheduled for Saturday, July 18th 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.

August 2026 TIMPA Launch (15 Aug 2026)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

SARA's August 2026 Tucson International Modelplex Park Association (TIMPA) launch is scheduled for Saturday, August 15th 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.

September 2026 TIMPA Launch (19 Sep 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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

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.)

In order to keep our launch in order, PLEASE CHECK IN AT OUR CHECK IN DESK!

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 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.)

In order to keep our launch in order, PLEASE CHECK IN AT OUR CHECK IN DESK!

LAUNCH PLAN:

SATURDAY:

7 - 12pm = CONTESTS AND HALLOWEEN THEMED rocket launches (See Saturday registration page for details). 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 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 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.