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Serpentine Launch - 6th September 2025
Sep
06
2025 Past Event
Serpentine Launch - 6th September 2025
Serpentine Launch Site
10:00 – 16:00
The launch window will be open between 10am and 4pm. The flyers briefing will begin at 10am and the range will open immediately after the briefing. If you are planning on launching, it is mandatory to attend the briefing. IMPORTANT: This event is subject to weather and may be postponed. Confirmation will be made on the Thursday evening before the event with updates on social media and this event page.   Launch Site Location: At our Serpentine Launch Site! For more information visit our Serpentine Launch Site page. Keep your eyes open for the club sign identifying the usual access to the range off the highway.    Registration Everyone that attends this event MUST register in advance using the registration button. Registration is free for members of the Victorian Rocketry Association and Interstate Tripoli Prefecture (TRA) Members. All other attendees 18 years or older must purchase a visitor pass on the day. The cost for the pass is $5.00 cash. This visitor’s fee contributes to on-site facilities such as the purchase and upkeep of our portable toilets. All attendees must go to the registration tent on arrival at the event to have your registration confirmed. You will be issued either a member’s wristband or a visitor’s wristband. Visitors under 18 will also be issued a visitor's wristband, although no fee will be charged. Please have a cash payment of $5.00 at the event (please have a $5 note with you) for registration payment as we do not have EFTPOS on-site. Please note if you are not wearing a wristband at the event, we will ask you to register. If you have any questions, please contact us via email membership.vra@mail.tidyhq.com   Certification Flights Please let us know if you will be attempting to Certify. Members attempting Level 2 are requested to advise the President, Isaac Sims in advance via email president.vra@mail.tidyhq.com. There may be options to complete the written exam PRIOR to the launch weekend.   Altitude The interim altitude restriction of 15,000ft still remains in place.    Pad Operations Key update: Recent global Tripoli Prefecture decision, only paid-up current members of TRA (US) are permitted past the flight line to the launch pads for insurance reasons. All spectators need to stay behind the flight line. This applies to university rocketry teams where all members must be paid-up Tripoli members (not 5 to 1 as previously) to be on range.
Serpentine Launch - 24th August 2025
Aug
24
2025 Past Event
Serpentine Launch - 24th August 2025
Serpentine Launch Site
10:00 – 16:00
POSTPONED: This launch will now be held on Sunday August 24th. The launch window will be open between 10am and 4pm. The flyers briefing will begin at 10am and the range will open immediately after the briefing. If you are planning on launching, it is mandatory to attend the briefing. IMPORTANT: This event is subject to weather and may be postponed. Confirmation will be made on the Thursday evening before the event with updates on social media and this event page.   Launch Site Location: At our Serpentine Launch Site! For more information visit our Serpentine Launch Site page. Keep your eyes open for the club sign identifying the usual access to the range off the highway.    Registration Everyone that attends this event MUST register in advance using the registration button. Registration is free for members of the Victorian Rocketry Association and Interstate Tripoli Prefecture (TRA) Members. All other attendees 18 years or older must purchase a visitor pass on the day. The cost for the pass is $5.00 cash. This visitor’s fee contributes to on-site facilities such as the purchase and upkeep of our portable toilets. All attendees must go to the registration tent on arrival at the event to have your registration confirmed. You will be issued either a member’s wristband or a visitor’s wristband. Visitors under 18 will also be issued a visitor's wristband, although no fee will be charged. Please have a cash payment of $5.00 at the event (please have a $5 note with you) for registration payment as we do not have EFTPOS on-site. Please note if you are not wearing a wristband at the event, we will ask you to register. If you have any questions, please contact us via email membership.vra@mail.tidyhq.com   Certification Flights Please let us know if you will be attempting to Certify. Members attempting Level 2 are requested to advise the President, Isaac Sims in advance via email president.vra@mail.tidyhq.com. There may be options to complete the written exam PRIOR to the launch weekend.   Altitude The interim altitude restriction of 15,000ft still remains in place.    Pad Operations Key update: Recent global Tripoli Prefecture decision, only paid-up current members of TRA (US) are permitted past the flight line to the launch pads for insurance reasons. All spectators need to stay behind the flight line. This applies to university rocketry teams where all members must be paid-up Tripoli members (not 5 to 1 as previously) to be on range.
Club Social & Presentation Night - 29th July 2025
Jul
29
2025 Past Event
Club Social & Presentation Night - 29th July 2025
Golden Gate Hotel
18:30 – 21:30
Join us for a social get together and presentations at The Golden Gate Hotel in South Melbourne.   Join us for dinner from and presentations from our members. Presentations TBA, more info to come
CANCELLED - Serpentine Launch - 26th July 2025
Jul
26
2025 Past Event
CANCELLED - Serpentine Launch - 26th July 2025
Serpentine Launch Site
10:00 – 16:00
Launch cancelled due to weather
Serpentine Launch - 14th June 2025 - CANCELLED
Jun
14
2025 Past Event
Serpentine Launch - 14th June 2025 - CANCELLED
Serpentine Launch Site
10:00 – 16:00
The launch window will be open between 10am and 4pm. The flyers briefing will begin at 10am and the range will open immediately after the briefing. If you are planning on launching, it is mandatory to attend the briefing. IMPORTANT: This event is subject to weather and may be postponed. Confirmation will be made on the Thursday evening before the event with updates on social media and this event page.   Launch Site Location: At our Serpentine Launch Site! For more information visit our Serpentine Launch Site page. Keep your eyes open for the club sign identifying the usual access to the range off the highway.    Registration Everyone that attends this event MUST register in advance using the registration button. Registration is free for members of the Victorian Rocketry Association and Interstate Tripoli Prefecture (TRA) Members. All other attendees 18 years or older must purchase a visitor pass on the day. The cost for the pass is $5.00 cash. This visitor’s fee contributes to on-site facilities such as the purchase and upkeep of our portable toilets. All attendees must go to the registration tent on arrival at the event to have your registration confirmed. You will be issued either a member’s wristband or a visitor’s wristband. Visitors under 18 will also be issued a visitor's wristband, although no fee will be charged. Please have a cash payment of $5.00 at the event (please have a $5 note with you) for registration payment as we do not have EFTPOS on-site. Please note if you are not wearing a wristband at the event, we will ask you to register. If you have any questions, please contact us via email membership.vra@mail.tidyhq.com   Certification Flights Please let us know if you will be attempting to Certify. Members attempting Level 2 are requested to advise the President, Isaac Sims in advance via email president.vra@mail.tidyhq.com. There may be options to complete the written exam PRIOR to the launch weekend.   Altitude The interim altitude restriction of 15,000ft still remains in place.    Pad Operations Key update: Recent global Tripoli Prefecture decision, only paid-up current members of TRA (US) are permitted past the flight line to the launch pads for insurance reasons. All spectators need to stay behind the flight line. This applies to university rocketry teams where all members must be paid-up Tripoli members (not 5 to 1 as previously) to be on range.
Serpentine Launch - June 1st 2025
Jun
01
2025 Past Event
Serpentine Launch - June 1st 2025
Serpentine Launch Site
10:00 – 16:00
The launch window will be open between 10am and 4pm. The flyers briefing will begin at 10am and the range will open immediately after the briefing. If you are planning on launching, it is mandatory to attend the briefing. IMPORTANT: This event is subject to weather and may be postponed. Confirmation will be made on the Thursday evening before the event with updates on social media and this event page.   Launch Site Location: At our Serpentine Launch Site! For more information visit our Serpentine Launch Site page. Keep your eyes open for the club sign identifying the usual access to the range off the highway.    Registration Everyone that attends this event MUST register in advance using the registration button. Registration is free for members of the Victorian Rocketry Association and Interstate Tripoli Prefecture (TRA) Members. All other attendees 18 years or older must purchase a visitor pass on the day. The cost for the pass is $5.00 cash. This visitor’s fee contributes to on-site facilities such as the purchase and upkeep of our portable toilets. All attendees must go to the registration tent on arrival at the event to have your registration confirmed. You will be issued either a member’s wristband or a visitor’s wristband. Visitors under 18 will also be issued a visitor's wristband, although no fee will be charged. Please have a cash payment of $5.00 at the event (please have a $5 note with you) for registration payment as we do not have EFTPOS on-site. Please note if you are not wearing a wristband at the event, we will ask you to register. If you have any questions, please contact us via email membership.vra@mail.tidyhq.com   Certification Flights Please let us know if you will be attempting to Certify. Members attempting Level 2 are requested to advise the President, Isaac Sims in advance via email president.vra@mail.tidyhq.com. There may be options to complete the written exam PRIOR to the launch weekend.   Altitude The interim altitude restriction of 15,000ft still remains in place.    Pad Operations Key update: Recent global Tripoli Prefecture decision, only paid-up current members of TRA (US) are permitted past the flight line to the launch pads for insurance reasons. All spectators need to stay behind the flight line. This applies to university rocketry teams where all members must be paid-up Tripoli members (not 5 to 1 as previously) to be on range.
Club Social & Presentation Night - 6th May 2025
May
06
2025 Past Event
Club Social & Presentation Night - 6th May 2025
Golden Gate Hotel
18:30 – 21:30
Join us for a social get together and presentations at The Golden Gate Hotel in South Melbourne.   Join us for dinner, a drink, and presentations from our members. We'll hear from David Boyd about his upcoming high-altitude launch plans, Professor Jennifer Palmer about aerospace PhD opportunities at RMIT and Neel Pawar about his trip to Starbase.  
Serpentine Launch - 4th May 2025
May
04
2025 Past Event
Serpentine Launch - 4th May 2025
Serpentine Launch Site
10:00 – 16:00
The launch window will be open between 10am and 4pm. The flyers briefing will begin at 10am and the range will open immediately after the briefing. If you are planning on launching, it is mandatory to attend the briefing. IMPORTANT: This event is subject to weather and may be postponed. Confirmation will be made on the Thursday evening before the event with updates on social media and this event page.   Launch Site Location: At our Serpentine Launch Site! For more information visit our Serpentine Launch Site page. Keep your eyes open for the club sign identifying the usual access to the range off the highway.    Registration Everyone that attends this event MUST register in advance using the registration button. Registration is free for members of the Victorian Rocketry Association and Interstate Tripoli Prefecture (TRA) Members. All other attendees 18 years or older must purchase a visitor pass on the day. The cost for the pass is $5.00 cash. This visitor’s fee contributes to on-site facilities such as the purchase and upkeep of our portable toilets. All attendees must go to the registration tent on arrival at the event to have your registration confirmed. You will be issued either a member’s wristband or a visitor’s wristband. Visitors under 18 will also be issued a visitor's wristband, although no fee will be charged. Please have a cash payment of $5.00 at the event (please have a $5 note with you) for registration payment as we do not have EFTPOS on-site. Please note if you are not wearing a wristband at the event, we will ask you to register. If you have any questions, please contact us via email membership.vra@mail.tidyhq.com   Certification Flights Please let us know if you will be attempting to Certify. Members attempting Level 2 are requested to advise the President, Isaac Sims in advance via email president.vra@mail.tidyhq.com. There may be options to complete the written exam PRIOR to the launch weekend.   Altitude The interim altitude restriction of 15,000ft still remains in place.    Pad Operations Key update: Recent global Tripoli Prefecture decision, only paid-up current members of TRA (US) are permitted past the flight line to the launch pads for insurance reasons. All spectators need to stay behind the flight line. This applies to university rocketry teams where all members must be paid-up Tripoli members (not 5 to 1 as previously) to be on range.
Pub Social - Saturday 3rd May
May
03
2025 Past Event
Pub Social - Saturday 3rd May
Empire State Hotel, Inglewood
18:00 – 20:00
PLEASE NOTE THE NEW LOCATION   Join us for an informal pub social night at the Empire State Hotel in Inglewood after our launch event. We request that you register for this event so we know how many people to book for.  
Serpentine Launch - 3rd May 2025
May
03
2025 Past Event
Serpentine Launch - 3rd May 2025
Serpentine Launch Site
10:00 – 16:00
The launch window will be open between 10am and 4pm. The flyers briefing will begin at 10am and the range will open immediately after the briefing. If you are planning on launching, it is mandatory to attend the briefing. IMPORTANT: This event is subject to weather and may be postponed. Confirmation will be made on the Thursday evening before the event with updates on social media and this event page.   Launch Site Location: At our Serpentine Launch Site! For more information visit our Serpentine Launch Site page. Keep your eyes open for the club sign identifying the usual access to the range off the highway.    Registration Everyone that attends this event MUST register in advance using the registration button. Registration is free for members of the Victorian Rocketry Association and Interstate Tripoli Prefecture (TRA) Members. All other attendees 18 years or older must purchase a visitor pass on the day. The cost for the pass is $5.00 cash. This visitor’s fee contributes to on-site facilities such as the purchase and upkeep of our portable toilets. All attendees must go to the registration tent on arrival at the event to have your registration confirmed. You will be issued either a member’s wristband or a visitor’s wristband. Visitors under 18 will also be issued a visitor's wristband, although no fee will be charged. Please have a cash payment of $5.00 at the event (please have a $5 note with you) for registration payment as we do not have EFTPOS on-site. Please note if you are not wearing a wristband at the event, we will ask you to register. If you have any questions, please contact us via email membership.vra@mail.tidyhq.com   Certification Flights Please let us know if you will be attempting to Certify. Members attempting Level 2 are requested to advise the President, Isaac Sims in advance via email president.vra@mail.tidyhq.com. There may be options to complete the written exam PRIOR to the launch weekend.   Altitude The interim altitude restriction of 15,000ft still remains in place.    Pad Operations Key update: Recent global Tripoli Prefecture decision, only paid-up current members of TRA (US) are permitted past the flight line to the launch pads for insurance reasons. All spectators need to stay behind the flight line. This applies to university rocketry teams where all members must be paid-up Tripoli members (not 5 to 1 as previously) to be on range.
Serpentine Launch - 13th April 2025
Apr
13
2025 Past Event
Serpentine Launch - 13th April 2025
Serpentine Launch Site
10:00 – 16:00
The launch window will be open between 10am and 4pm. The flyers briefing will begin at 10am and the range will open immediately after the briefing. If you are planning on launching, it is mandatory to attend the briefing. IMPORTANT: This event is subject to weather and may be postponed. Confirmation will be made on the Thursday evening before the event with updates on social media and this event page.   Launch Site Location: At our Serpentine Launch Site! For more information visit our Serpentine Launch Site page. Keep your eyes open for the club sign identifying the usual access to the range off the highway.    Registration Everyone that attends this event MUST register in advance using the registration button. Registration is free for members of the Victorian Rocketry Association and Interstate Tripoli Prefecture (TRA) Members. All other attendees 18 years or older must purchase a visitor pass on the day. The cost for the pass is $5.00 cash. This visitor’s fee contributes to on-site facilities such as the purchase and upkeep of our portable toilets. All attendees must go to the registration tent on arrival at the event to have your registration confirmed. You will be issued either a member’s wristband or a visitor’s wristband. Visitors under 18 will also be issued a visitor's wristband, although no fee will be charged. Please have a cash payment of $5.00 at the event (please have a $5 note with you) for registration payment as we do not have EFTPOS on-site. Please note if you are not wearing a wristband at the event, we will ask you to register. If you have any questions, please contact us via email membership.vra@mail.tidyhq.com   Certification Flights Please let us know if you will be attempting to Certify. Members attempting Level 2 are requested to advise the President, Isaac Sims in advance via email president.vra@mail.tidyhq.com. There may be options to complete the written exam PRIOR to the launch weekend.   Altitude The interim altitude restriction of 15,000ft still remains in place.    Pad Operations Key update: Recent global Tripoli Prefecture decision, only paid-up current members of TRA (US) are permitted past the flight line to the launch pads for insurance reasons. All spectators need to stay behind the flight line. This applies to university rocketry teams where all members must be paid-up Tripoli members (not 5 to 1 as previously) to be on range.
Pub Social - Saturday 12th April
Apr
12
2025 Past Event
Pub Social - Saturday 12th April
Empire State Hotel, Inglewood
18:00 – 20:00
PLEASE NOTE THE NEW LOCATION   Join us for an informal pub social night at the Empire State Hotel in Inglewood after our launch event. We request that you register for this event so we know how many people to book for.