UKROC Webinar: Ready to Launch – Rocketry Tips & Live Q&A

Ready to launch your UKROC journey?

Whether you’re completely new to rocketry or already have some experience under your belt, this webinar is designed to inspire, inform and get you excited about taking part in the UK Youth Rocketry Challenge (UKROC).

We’ll kick things off with a quick introduction to the competition, followed by practical rocket-building tips to help you get started or take your designs to the next level. There’ll also be time for a live Q&A, so you can ask questions, get advice and troubleshoot any challenges you’re facing.

UKROC is a unique opportunity for students aged 11–18 to explore science, technology, engineering and maths in a hands-on, creative way. Whether you’re entering for the first time or returning for another go, you’ll be joining a community of enthusiastic teams from across the UK.

This session is the perfect chance to:

  • Learn what UKROC is all about
  • Meet the organisers and ask your questions
  • Get inspired to start building your best rocket yet

The webinar will take place on Thursday 6 November, 12:30 – 13:30. To register your place to join, please email ukroc@adsgroup.org.uk. If you can’t attend, please register your place and let us know and we will send you the recording of the webinar. We can’t wait to see you there!

WATCH BACK ON DEMAND – UKROC 2025 – Webinar – What’s it all about?

We’re thrilled to launch the UKROC 2025 ‘What’s it all about’ webinar to help explain all about the competition and what’s involved.

UKROC offers an exciting and unique opportunity for students aged between 11-18 to further learn about science, technology and maths in an interactive and engaging way. You’re in good company, with many teams participating in the challenge for the very first time.

This webinar offers the perfect chance to find out more about the competition. You can also ask questions to our 2024 UKROC international winners and our rocketeers.

The webinar will take place on Tuesday 26 November, 12:30 – 13:30. To register your place to join, please email ukroc@adsgroup.org.uk. If you can’t attend, please register your place and let us know and we will send you the recording of the webinar

Watch back on demand HERE.

WATCH BACK ON DEMAND – UKROC 2025 – Webinar – Building A Model Rocket: Your Step-by-Step Guide

Are you ready to blast off into the world of rocketry but don’t know where to start? Do you already have a prototype and want to improve it? It is a competition after all, and with a chance to compete in an International Final in Paris, the challenge is hotting up.

In this webinar our Rocketeer experts, David Tranter and John Jacomb were on hand to offer guidance and support for building your rocket. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced enthusiast, this webinar will provide valuable insights and practical tips to help you take your rocketry skills to new heights. It will motivate you to get that project started and with time for a Q&A, there’s an opportunity to ask for help with your specific concerns or issues.

The Step-by-Step Guide introduces the key components of the rockets, where to purchase materials from, other resources to consider, such as flying clubs, and goes through the rules to ensure a successful flight.

The webinar will take place on Monday 14 October, 12:30 – 13:30. To register your place to join, please email ukroc@adsgroup.org.uk. If you can’t attend, please register your place and let us know and we will send you the recording of the webinar.

Watch back on demand HERE.