The National Association of Rocketry invites you to the NAR Annual Meet (NARAM-67). This year’s event will feature the NARAM Cup, and an FAI sanctioned international cup meet, and the US Team Flyoffs for the 2027 US Team that will compete in Poland. The meet kicks off on Sunday June 28 with registration, and flying is Monday, June 29 through Thursday, July 2.
The meet will take place at the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) International Aeromodeling Center in Muncie, IN. Contest flying will be on AMA Flying Site 4 all four days, and sport flights will be on Site 1 Monday and Tuesday only. No FAA waiver will be in place for this event.
Come fly with the best and take a shot at coming NAR National Champion!
Latest Updates:
As of April 16, 2026
NARAM-67 Flight Card • NARAM-67 Range Duty Signup • NARAM Vendor Signup
Sport Flying
Model/Low Power sport flights will be hosted by ROCI (NAR section 625) and AMOREA (NAR section 540) at Site 1 Monday and Tuesday only. No FAA waiver will be in place for this event. Limited sport flying will be available at the competition range on a non-interference basis July 1st and 2nd. Sport flyers are strongly encouraged to complete sport flights at Site 1 on June 29th and 30th. Sport flying will require significant volunteer participation, see the sign-up link for available slots.
Contest Information
Sanctioned by:
National Association of Rocketry (NAR) and Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI).
Organizer:
Matt Steele, Contest Director
63 E 11400 S #203
Sandy, UT 84070
Matt@northcoastrocketry.com
(661) 609-6661
Assistant Contest Director:
Dr. Mike Nowak
FAI World Cup Events
S4A (A Rocket Glide), S6A (1/2A Streamer Duration, S7 (Scale), S8P (D Precision Radio Control Rocket Glide), S9A (1/2A Helicopter Duration)
Additional FAI Open International Events/ US Team Flyoffs Events
S1B (FAI B Altitude), S2/P (Precision Eggloft Altitude), S3A (1/2A Parachute Duration), S5B (Juniors only), S5C (Seniors only) and S8D (D Radio Control Rocket Glide – Juniors only). Record attempts for S1C, S1D, S1E and S1F are also permitted.
Additional NAR National Championships Events
A Altitude, C Eggloft Altitude, and Concept Scale. See the Schedule matrix below for a description of what is being flown in each event.
Contest Rules
A current FAI license (from any NAC) is required to fly the World Cup. NAR/CAR members may participate as unofficial contestants in the World Cup. A current NAR membership is required to fly in the NAR contest events.
Entry Fees:
Senior Contestants: $124.99 each
Junior Contestants: (under 18 years old as of date of contest): $99.99
Sport Flyers: $69.99 each
First Member of a Team to Register: $124.99 each
Additional Team Contestants (per member attending the meet): $69.99 each
Please note that Entry Fees include motors for use in S1B, S3A, S4A, S5B, S6A, S7 (Juniors only), S9A, and reloads for S8P and S8D. Motors used for the remaining events are the contestant’s responsibility.
Special Events
Manufacturer’s Forum – Monday evening
Bob Cannon Charity Auction – Tuesday evening
Manufacturer’s Demostration Flights: Thursday morning
Awards Banquet – Thursday evening
Merchandise
One NARAM-67 patch will be provided as part of the Contestant’s Fee. Additional patches may be ordered at time of registration. T-Shirts are available on a pre-order basis; no on-site sales.
Contest Notes
Motors, igniters and plugs will be provided to contestants at the meet for S1B, S3A, S4A, S5B, S6A, S7 (Juniors), S8D, S8P and S9A. Registration fee for this event will include the cost of the motors provided.
The only motors provided will be:
S1B: Estes A10-0 Booster, 1/2A3-4T Sustainer
S3A: Estes 1/2A3-2T, 1/2A3-4T (choice of either)
S4A: Estes A3-2T, A3-4T (choice of either)
S5B: Estes B6-4, B6-6 (choice of either)
S6A: Estes 1/2A3-2T, 1/2A3-4T (choice of either)
S7 (Juniors): Estes D12-3
S8D & S8P: Aerotech D2.3 reloads; Note: D2.3 reloads will be provided; it is the contestant’s responsibility to bring their own cases with a plugged forward closure
S9A: Estes 1/2A3-2T, 1/2A3-4T (choice of either)
Contestants must provide motors for the remaining events; they must be NAR safety certified and contain 30 grams or less of propellant.
Adrel altimeters only can be used for S1B, S2P, S5B and S5C. Adrel altimeters will be available for rental for a $100 refundable deposit, or competitor can supply their own.
Every flyer is expected to bring at least one support person who can help time during the contest. We rely on volunteer timers to make sure the meet flows smoothly and that everyone gets to fly when they would like. Volunteer timers also eliminates the need for range shifts, letting contestants concentrate on flying.
FAI Jury
Jury President: Taras Tataryn (CAN)
Jury: Dr. John Langford (USA)
Jury: Cassidy Steele Stewart (USA)
Jury Alternate: Dr. Steve Kristal (USA)
Jury Alternate: Dr. Mike Nowak (USA)
Range Safety Officers
Dr. John Hochheimer (USA)
Brian Muzek (USA)
Jim Filler (USA)
Dr. Chris Kidwell (USA)
Matt Steele (USA)
S7 Judges
John Brohm (CAN)
Pat McCarthy (USA)
Jim Filler (USA)
Chris Flanigan (USA)
Alternates:
Dr. Bob Kreutz (USA)
Jay Marsh (USA)
Spectator Information
Situational Awareness. Objects often fall from the sky, sometimes at a very high speed. We have rules and procedures to make this activity as safe for everyone as possible, but things can happen if the rules are not followed. Everyone attending must understand and follow these rules to ensure safety.
- Pay attention. Every flight is potentially dangerous to you and your family. If the Launch Control Officer (LCO) yells “Heads up!” he means it.
- If you hear “Heads Up” and/or an air hornblasting, it means that a rocket, or parts of it, is falling into the spectator/parking area. GET UP, SCAN THE SKY, and make sure that you or the people near you are not under the falling object!
- Parents please keep your children under control and are sure they understand these rules.
- Pets; can we bring our dog? Rockets are often very loud; many dogs are very frightened of these loud, fast-moving objects. If Fido is accustomed to rockets then you may bring him LEASHED, and be prepared to clean up after him.
- Use of Radio Control—R/C rocket-boosted glider flights originating from the either the main range or S8 flying area should leave the area directly over the range or spectator areas following the boost phase of flight so that other models may be launched. R/C model flights that are not part of NARAM competition or sport rocket activities shall not be made near the ranges or spectators. All R/C flyers shall be familiar with and in compliance of all FAA UAV regulations including TRUST certificate and registration markings if required on aircraft.
- Please stay behind the flagged flight line barrier, and do not set up your chairs, etc. at the barrier.
- If the LCO announces a flight as a “Heads Up” flight, that means get on your feet and pay attention until the rocket’s recovery device deploys, or until the rocket is on the ground.
- Do not attempt to catch any rocket as it lands.
- Do not pick up or move any rocket that is not yours, unless you have the owner’s permission.
- Park your vehicle in the designated parking area.
- Please keep control of your trash and help us to keep the property clean.
NARAM is a Carry In, Carry Out Event
Schedule of Events
We have sport flying available at its own range (separate from the contest range) for two days of our on-field schedule. This has been made possible with the help of several sport flyers who have volunteered for sport range duties. But they can use your help - if you plan to sport fly please sign up for sport range duties. No sparky motors, and no motors greater than G impulse, are permitted to be flown. Permitted motors must be NAR-certified with an average thrust not greater than 80 Newtons, and maximum total impulse not greater than 160 Ns.
Sunday June 28, 2026
| 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
Event Registration (At Hotel) |
| 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
Competitors Briefing |
| 8:00 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. |
Model Check-In (Monday Events) |
| 8:30 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. |
S5 Scale Altitude/S7 Scale/Concept Scale Model Turn-In |
Monday June 29
| 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Model Check-In (Monday Events) |
| 7:45 a.m. - 7:55 a.m. |
Fliers On-Field Briefing |
| 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
A RG Duration Multi-Round (S4A) - Round 1 |
| 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
A RG Duration Multi-Round (S4A) - Round 2 |
| 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
A RG Duration Multi-Round (S4A) - Round 3 |
| 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon |
1/2A Helicopter Duration Multi-Round (S9A) - Round 1 |
| 12:00 Noon - 12:30 p.m. |
Lunch Break |
| 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
1/2A Helicopter Duration Multi-Round (S9A) - Round 2 |
| 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
1/2A Helicopter Duration Multi-Round (S9A) - Round 3 |
| 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
C Egg Lofting Altitude |
| 5:00 p.m. - 5:20 p.m. |
A RG and A HD - Flyoffs (If Needed) |
| 9:00 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. |
Model Check-In (Tuesday Events) |
Tuesday June 30
| 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Model Check-In (Tuesday Events) |
| 7:45 a.m. - 7:55 a.m. |
Fliers On-Field Briefing |
| 8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. |
1/2A Parachute Duration Multi-Round (S3A) - Round 1 |
| 9:15 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. |
1/2A Parachute Duration Multi-Round (S3A) - Round 2 |
| 10:30 a.m. - 12 Noon |
1/2A Parachute Duration Multi-Round (S3A) - Round 3 |
| 12 Noon - 12:30 p.m. |
Lunch Break |
| 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
1/2A Streamer Duration Multi-Round (S6A) - Round 1 |
| 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
1/2A Streamer Duration Multi-Round (S6A) - Round 2 |
| 2:30 p.m. - 3: 30 p.m. |
1/2A Streamer Duration Multi-Round (S6A) - Round 3 |
| 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
A Altitude |
| 5:00 p.m. - 5:20 p.m. |
1/2A PD and 1/2A SD - Flyoffs (if needed) |
| 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Cannon Auction |
| 9:00 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. |
Model Check-in (S1B only) |
| 9:00 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. |
Scale Model Viewing |
9:15 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
|
S5B/S5C Scale Altitude Model Pick-up |
Wednesday July 1
| 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Model Check-in (S1B only) |
| 7:45 a.m. - 7:55 a.m. |
Fliers On-Field Briefing |
| 8:00 a.m. -9:00 a.m. |
Precision Fragile Payload (S2/P) - Round 1 |
| 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
Precision Fragile Payload (S2/P) - Round 2 |
| 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
Precision Fragile Payload (S2/P) - Round 3 |
| 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon |
S5B/S5C Scale Altitude - Round 1 |
| 12 Noon - 12:30 p.m. |
Lunch Break |
| 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
S5B/S5C Scale Altitude - Round 2 |
| 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
S1B Altitude - Round 1 |
| 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
S1B Altitude - Round 2 |
| 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
S1B Altitude - Round 3 |
Thursday July 2
| 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Model Check-In (S8D & S8P only) |
| 7:45 a.m. - 7:55 a.m. |
| 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon |
NAR Concept Scale |
| 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
Scale (S7) - Round 1 |
At A Glance Event Schedule
| Monday |
S4A |
S4A |
S4A |
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C Eggloft Altitude |
Directions
Google Map to the Flying Field
Flying Field Coordinates
Launch site GPS coordinates: 40.15915, -85.32463
Directions to the Hotel from Indianapolis
From I-69N use exit 234 for IN-67N towards Anderson/Muncie, turn right onto IN-67 N/W Commerce Rd/W County Rd 550 A. Take exit toward Hoyt Ave, left onto S Hoyt Ave then left onto S Liberty St. Turn right onto W Charles St. then right onto S High St.
The Courtyard Muncie at Horizon Convention Center is at 601 S High St.
Directions from the Hotel to the Flying Field
Head East on S. High St. toward W Seymour St. At the traffic circle, take the first exit onto South Walnut St. Turn left onto 100 S/E 12 St/E Memorial Dr. In 3.2 miles turn right at the National Model Aviation Museum drive. At 0.6 miles turn right. Flying site #4 will be one mile from this turn.
NARAM Vendor Signup
Tahoma Photography
Jim Wilkersonjim@jmw29221.com
Photos of people and rockets. Photo sales proceeds will be donated to the NAR.
Starlight Model Rockets
Robert Jablonski
countylinehobbies@yahoo.com
Model rocket kit manufacturer
Host Hotel
Courtyard Muncie at Horizon Convention Center is the official hotel.
Courtyard Muncie at Horizon Convention Center
601 South High Street
Muncie IN 47305
The Courtyard Muncie at Horizon Convention Center is Muncie's most recently renovated and only full service hotel. Conveniently located in downtown Muncie the hotel is within walking distance to many shops and restaurants.
Use this link to make your reservation at the NARAM rate: Book your group rate for Rocketry AMA Event
You can also call them at: 765-287-8550
Most of the evening events will be happening here, so we recommend you make your reservations here. The Courtyard is less than 4 miles drive to the launch site. Other Muncie hotels are about 8 miles drive to the launch site.
Hotel on-site amenities include:
• Indoor Pool
• Free Wi-Fi
• Restaurant
• Meeting Space
• Convenience Store
• Gift Shop
• Fitness Center
• Room Service
• Laundry Facilities
• Dry Cleaning Service
• Wake Up Calls
• Mobile Key
• Digital Check in
Hotel Map
Nearby Lodging Options
Other Muncie hotels are about 8 miles drive to the launch site. Click here to see other Muncie, IN lodging options.
Camping
Camping is allowed at the AMA site.
All camping reservations (primitive & RV) can be made thru our online portal.
Off Site Camping
Prairie Creek Reservoir—This beautiful park is located approximately five miles just southeast of Muncie. The reservoir and park area boasts 3.3 miles of aquatic recreation and more than 750 land acres of natural landscape.It offers numerous activities for you, friends and family to enjoy! Some of the wide array of activities we offer include boating, swimming, fishing, camping, hiking/biking trails, ATV trails, and horseback riding trails. We have rentable shelters and overnight cabins, also! Website is available here.
Contact Us
Who is in Charge?
Each year the responsibility of organizing the NAR Annual Meet is taken up by volunteers from various NAR sections.
Matt Steele, Contest Director
63 E 11400 S #203
Sandy, UT 84070
Matt@northcoastrocketry.com
(661) 609-6661
Assistant Contest Director:
Dr. Mike Nowak