S.W.A.R.M. is a chartered section of the National Association of Rocketry. We hold launches once a month at one of our three fields. Our main field can accommodate flights up to G-engine power, depending on the rocket and recovery device. We support:
We are open to members of all ages. Junior memberships for those 20 and under are free. Adult memberships are $15/year, which goes to maintaining equipment and running the club. Contact us if you have any questions.
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St. Angela Merici Grade Six students: You are all invited to S.W.A.R.M.'s next launch!
S.W.A.R.M. will let your teachers know when our next launch is happenning. Also, check out our Simulated Rocket Series Contest #4 and design your own virtual rocket using OpenRocket. Record Rally plus NRC and Sport Launch
Saturday, February 24, 2024 This launch is cancelled due to cold and wind. Paperpalooza plus NRC and Sport Launch Saturday, March 23, 2024 Time TBD Club Meeting and Build Session Saturday, June 1, 2024 1:00 PM at Chris' place. Email for details. Regular meeting plus a build session. |
We are located at 7584 6th Line East, Chatham, near the Bloomfield Rd. and the 401.
Family-friendly science and engineering come to lifeS.W.A.R.M. members of all ages have enjoyed launching around Chatham-Kent. Many senior members bring their children to launches to get them interested in and excited about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).
S.W.A.R.M. members have also run demonstration launches at the Chatham-Kent Early Years Centre and the Thamesville Threshing Festival, as well as running build and fly sessions with Girl Guides, the Brigden 4H Club, and local schools. |
NATIONAL ROCKETRY COMPETITION
CONTESTS AND COMPETITIONSS.W.A.R.M. offers many fun contests and competitions for rocketeers of all levels. Work at your own pace trying to achieve S.T.A.G.E.R. goals; build and fly for fun in Saucer S.W.A.R.M., M4, or the Simulated Rocket Series; or compete NAR-style at The Harvest Classic or Legends of Rocketry meets.
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S.W.A.R.M. launches are now all NAR National Rocketry Competition certified. This means that you may fly any of the six NRC events for the year at any of our launches and have your scores count toward the national standings in your age division (under 14, 15-22, 23+, or team) and posted on the NAR's National Scoreboard. The NRC events for 2023-2024 (August 2, 2023-June 30, 2024) are:
1/2A Helicopter Duration
1/2A Parachute Duration A Rocket/Glide Duration |
B Streamer Duration
B Payload Altitude B Eggloft Altitude |
If you have never competed before, don't worry! We can provide you with a rocket kit and engines for your first NRC launch and advice you need--for free! Check out our NRC Starter Set for details.
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NRC Section Championship Update:
A new NRC season has started! Help S.W.A.R.M. climb the ranks by simply making an NRC flight in one of this year's 6 events. S.W.A.R.M. is currently in 10th place (out of 15 sections) with 69 points. We were only 1 point out of ninth place and we already have more points than last year! This year's launch window ends on June 30, 2024. Let's get building and fly some NRC events!
A new NRC season has started! Help S.W.A.R.M. climb the ranks by simply making an NRC flight in one of this year's 6 events. S.W.A.R.M. is currently in 10th place (out of 15 sections) with 69 points. We were only 1 point out of ninth place and we already have more points than last year! This year's launch window ends on June 30, 2024. Let's get building and fly some NRC events!
More exciting Rocket Projects!
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S.W.A.R.M. is recognized with a Website Excellence Award from the NAR! Members, if you would like to contribute, you could:
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