Welcome to UKAYRoC

The United Kingdom Aerospace Youth Rocketry Challenge (UKAYRoC)

“Encouraging school children to enter the world of aerospace, engineering and science”

UKAYRoC is the largest model rocket showcase in the UK with the top prize of competing in the International Fly-Off against the American, French and Japanese winning teams at the Paris International Air show 2013 and an all expenses paid aerospace trip.

Think you’re up for the challenge?

The Royal Liberty School Crowned Winner of the 2013 UKAYRoC.

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The Royal Liberty School beat 19 other teams to become national Youth Rocketry Champions on Wednesday 5th May 2013 at Queen’s Parade, Farnborough.

With a height of 732 feet and a duration of 44.78 seconds, The Royal Liberty School rocket had a winning score of 30.88 points and the team will now face the US and French champions at the International fly-off event on the 21st June at the Paris Airshow.

2nd Prize went to 1114 (Gosforth) ATC Squadron
3rd Prize went to Whitley Bay High School
4th Prize went to Abbeyfield School (Team 2)
5th Prize went to Airedale Academy

Whitley Bay High School won the Best Rocketry Innovation prize by designing a ducted fin internal parachute drag system, and Victoria College Belfast (Team 2) won the Best Display Stand prize.

The Final Positions at the UK Rocketry Challenge 2013 Final

The Final Positions at the UK Rocketry Challenge 2013 Final:

Team Name Height Average Duration Height Score Duration Score Total Score Place
The Royal Liberty School 732 44.78 18 12.88 30.88 1
1114 (Gosforth) ATC Squadron 763 42.94 13 20.26 33.26 2
Whitley Bay High School 720 51.03 30 4.12 34.12 3
Abbeyfield School (Team 2) 732 43.64 18 17.44 35.44 4
Airedale Academy (Team 1) 732 42.03 18 23.88 41.88 5
North Halifax Grammar School (Team 1) 703 50.52 47 2.06 49.06 6
Victoria College Belfast(Team 2) 697 43.51 53 17.98 70.98 7
Ashville College (Team 1) 696 42.30 54 22.82 76.82 8
Worksop College (Team 1) 800 36.55 50 45.8 95.80 9
Abbeyfield School (Team 3) 690 39.01 60 35.98 95.98 10
Egglescliffe School (Team 2) 855 49.49 105 0 105 11
Lostock Hall Academy (Team 3) 643 40.13 107 31.5 138.5 12
Lostock Hall Academy (Team 2) 639 38.97 111 36.12 147.12 13
Ashville College (Team 2) 639 35.93 111 48.3 159.30 14
Lostock Hall Academy (Team 1) 626 38.63 124 37.5 161.5 15
Abbeyfield School (Team 1) 633 34.20 117 55.2 172.20 16
Perse School (Team 1) 728 44.47 22 14.12 DQ DQ
10th Chippenham Air Scouts 901 23.80 151 96.8 DQ DQ
Longstone  School (Team 2) 607 27.80 143 83.68 DQ DQ
Boston Spa School 0 0.00 DQ DQ DQ DQ

Finalists Announced!

The UKAYRoC 2013 finalists have been announced.  To check if your team has been successful or not please check the teams entries page.

The UKAYRoC organisers would like to thank and congratulate all those who have competed this year. It has been a very close challenge with the standard being very high.

For the teams who have not qualified, it has been very tough to qualify this year. The difference between scores in the top 20 teams is very close.  We are sorry that we will not be seeing you at the Finals, but we hope to see you back next year for the UKAYRoC 2014.

Qualification Flight Deadline Has Now Closed

The Qualification Flight Deadline has now closed.  The scores are currently being calculated and teams will be notified with their results soon.

Qualification Deadline Extension *Important Message*

Due to the inclement weather many of the teams are experiencing, the deadline for the Qualification Closure has been extended until midday on April 03 2013.  If you have any questions regarding this please contact the helpdesk.

Elvington Airfield Launch Days 2013

We have organised three launch days at Elvington airfield.  These are on the 5, 14 and 19 March 2013 from 10:00 till 16:00 each day.  These days are a great opportunity to test your designs in a safe environment and also attempt your qualification flights if you feel brave enough.  If you are interested please let the Helpdesk know.