Tampa Bay Rocketry Association


TBRA is proud to provide launch support to College and University Student Rocketry Teams. In addition to ground and launch support, we have experienced members who are able to provide advice and guidance on motor selection, building and recovery techniques, on-board electronics, and more. In addition, both of the Tripoli Advisory Panel members in Florida are also members of TBRA.

At this time we are only able to provide support to two teams per launch event. Teams wishing to launch will need to submit a request to the TBRA Prefect no later than two (2) weeks prior to the desired launch date.                                  .

​Each team must designate a Team Leader to serve as the main contact with TBRA.


The Team Leader will provide TBRA with information on the team project requirements and goals. This information must be provided to TBRA no later than 2 weeks prior to the desired launch date. 


Each team must designate a Flyer of Record who serves as a Mentor for the team. The Flyer of Record must hold membership and certification thru either Tripoli Rocketry Association (TRA) or the National Association of Rocketry (NAR). This certification must be appropriate for the motor that the team presents for flight.


The Flyer of Record is the only person that should register as a flyer for the launch and pay the flight fee for the team rocket.


Upon arrival at the field, the Team Leader and the Flyer of Record shall check in at the Registration tent. At this time the Flyer of Record will need to present a valid National membership card and proof of certification. 


Any team member(s) who will be assisting at the pad must register as participants, and be members of either TRA or NAR, other team members not actually working on the rocket or assisting at the pad must register as spectators.                                .

College / University Teams

College / University Rocket Information Form


Download the form below, email the completed form to the TBRA Prefect no later than 2 weeks prior to the desired launch date.

In order to fly a project rocket at a TBRA launch event, we do require the following.