The UK Youth Rocketry Challenge (UKROC) is a great way to engage the next generation of engineers with practical experience of building and executing complex missions.
This is an exciting way to learn more about maths and science, with the UK winners getting the chance to compete against teams from France, USA and Japan at the International Finals.
2025 Competition Dates:
- Friday 31 January – Registration deadline
- Tuesday 18 March – Midlands regional*
- Tuesday 18 March – Scottish regional
- Friday 21 March – Northern Ireland regional
- Friday 21 March – Wales regional*
- Tuesday 25 March – North regional
- Thursday 27 March – South East regional
- Friday 28 March – South East regional
- Saturday 29 March – South West regional
- Thursday 1 May – UK National Final, Buckminster
- 19 & 20 June – International Final at Paris Airshow 2025
*Please note that the Wales and Midlands regional events will only take place if enough teams register to attend. We aim to host both regional events, however if this doesn’t happen you will be asked to attend the next closest regional from the locations above. Please ensure you can attend a second regional as a back up.
What the teachers say…
“Our students are fired up with enthusiasm and plans for developing their rocket further”
Teacher, UTC Harbourside
“The kids get so much from it and experience team work, working together and problem solving. This is so valuable and so beneficial for them”
Teacher, National Finals
What the parents say...
“Excellent platform for kids to improve their knowledge & learn/discover more information”
Parent, South East School
“Fantastic learning boost prior to any further studies within university. Great motivation for kids"
Parent, South East School
What the young people say…
“The rocketry competition was really good because it made you problem solve along with using multiple engineering techniques as part of STEM”
“UK ROC National Finals was the most incredible and inspiring day’”
Pupil, National Finals
“Its really good and looks really great on our CV!"
Pupil, National Finals
How to Enter
Rocketry is a great opportunity for young people aged 11 – 18. Read online reasons why you should enter below.
2025 Rules
It is essential that you read both the Rules and Mission documents carefully before you enter the competition.
John Bonsor
John Jacomb
