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2026 National Event
National Sport Launch West
Friday-Monday, October 23-26, 2026
Playas Training Center, New Mexico
13,500' Waiver

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Registration

Large/High Performance Rocket Guidelines/Application
Flyer and Spectator Info
Media/Photographers
Directions

Schedule
Volunteer Schedule
Volunteer Job Descriptions

Participating Vendors
NSLW Vendor Signup

Schedule of Events

Time	Description
2:00 p.m.	Range Setup
Evening	Onsite cookout for those who worked setup

Time	Description
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	On Field Registration Open
8:30 a.m.	Flier's meeting and first shift check-in
9:00 a.m.	Range Opens
11:00 a.m.	Food Service Begins
5:00 p.m.	Range Closes
6:30 p.m.	Playas Training Center Tour (Capacity 50 people)

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Time	Description
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	On Field Registration Open
8:30 a.m.	Flier's meeting and first shift check-in
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	National Rocket Competition (NRC) Flights Allowed
9:00 a.m.	Range Opens
11:00 a.m.	Food Service Begins
1:00 p.m.	Mass MicroMax Launch
5:00 p.m.	Range Closes
6:00 p.m.	BYO Hamburger/Hot Dog Cookout

Sunday, October 25, 2026

Time	Description
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	On Field Registration Open
8:30 a.m.	Flier's meeting and first shift check-in
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	National Rocket Competition (NRC) Flights Allowed
9:00 a.m.	Range Opens
11:00 a.m.	Food Service Begins
5:00 p.m.	Range Closes

Time	Description
8:00 a.m.	On Field Registration Open
8:30 a.m.	Flier's meeting and first shift check-in
9:00 a.m.	Range Opens
12:00 Noon	Range Closes, Awards/Prizes
12:30 Noon	Range Dismantling Begins