Name: UK Youth Rocketry Challenge (UKROC)
Start: 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-07-24T23:59:59.000Z
Location: United Kingdom

UK Youth Rocketry Challenge (UKROC)

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Competition Overview

Eligible ages: 11 - 18

School level: Secondary students via schools, colleges, educational institutions, or youth groups

Competition stages: Regional qualifying launches, UK National Final, then International Final at Farnborough International Airshow

Registration method: School Only

Fee: Free to enter; teams typically cover rocket build/equipment costs (~GBP 200-500) and required insurance

Online / in-person: Hybrid

Dates

Registration open: Unknown

Registration deadline: 31 Dec 2025

Registration closed

Competition date start: 25 Mar 2026

Competition date end: 24 Jul 2026

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Last checked at: 3 Apr 2026

Verification status: Verified

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Evidence Text

Official UKROC pages describe the challenge as aimed at students aged 11-18 from secondary schools, colleges, educational institutions or youth groups.
Official registration/about pages list key date: 31 December 2025 as registration deadline for the 2026 cycle.
Official pages list 2026 stages including regional events, UK National Final on 25 June 2026, and International Final on 23-24 July 2026 at Farnborough International Airshow.
Official pages state 2026 registration is closed and invite registration of interest for 2027.
Official 'Why Enter' page states free entry, with teams covering typical build/equipment costs.

Notes

2026 competition registration is closed on official pages; teams can register interest for 2027. UK winning team can progress to the International Final at Farnborough International Airshow.

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