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Check out the details of S.W.A.R.M.'s 500th Flight Celebration! You could win a great prize!
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Next Launch: To be determined; tomatoes and beans are currently too large to manage.
Per current Ontario provincial requirements, we are limited to gatherings of no more than 10 people. To ensure compliance with these requirements, anyone interested in participating as a flyer or a spectator is required to contact us and receive a flying/spectating time and instructions before attending.
The following procedures will also be followed:
The following procedures will also be followed:
- 1 person will act as LCO for the day
- Visual safety checks only
- No common work areas; bring all your own supplies
- Maintain physical distancing of 6’
- Register online to attend—current limit of 10 people
- Self-check including temperature before arrival
- Cold or flu—stay home
- Bring your own sanitizer, gloves, masks if you wish
- No bathroom
EXPERIENCE THE THRILL OF MODEL ROCKETRY WITH S.W.A.R.M.
Father, son, and grandson recover an Estes Shuttle.
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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. |
A Grade Six class awaits the launch of their Marvin the Martian rockets.
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Four Girl Guides show off their rockets, ready to launch.
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Girl Guides preparing their rockets for flight.
ADD MORE SPICE TO YOUR FLYING WITH S.W.A.R.M.
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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NATIONAL ROCKETRY COMPETITION
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. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year's NRC events have been extended through June, 2021. The NRC events for 2019-2021 (August 4, 2019-June 30, 2021) are:
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1/2A Parachute Duration
1/2A Helicopter Duration 1/2A Boost Glider Duration |
1/2A Streamer Duration
B Payload Altitude (with altimeter) 1/2A Altitude (with altimeter) |
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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:
S.W.A.R.M. is in 10th place (out of 28 sections) with 167 points. We are 23 points out of 9th place.
S.W.A.R.M. is in 10th place (out of 28 sections) with 167 points. We are 23 points out of 9th place.
More exciting Rocket Projects!
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Why Not Join The NAR, Too?
S.W.A.R.M. member Mark Halinaty pictured on the NAR website with his Mars Snooper from NARAM-60.
National Association of Rocketry Annual Events
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Postponed until 2021:
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Postponed until 2021:
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