DELTON, Michigan USA — Premier rocket competition of the year takes place in South West Michigan SMASH (Southwest MI Association of Space Hobbyist) is the host of NARAM-49 (National Association of Rocketry Annual Meet) this year in Southwest Michigan.

The SMASH model rocket club is section #500 of the National Association of Rocketry. SMASH model rocket club has been active in west Michigan since 1988. Members of the club are from all over West Michigan from Grand Rapids to Holland to Kalamazoo to Battle Creek and beyond.

In the winter months SMASH meets in Wayland's Fire Department Conference Room. In the spring, summer, and fall SMASH meet at Prairieville Farms (Farmer Hall of Fame, in Delton, Michigan. SMASH was home last year to 7 of the top 14 youth between the ages of 8-15. And one of the top 3 Rocketry Clubs in the nation for the last 3 years. Top in team and adult competition also, but just plan fun.

SLIDESHOW: Photos about NARAM49.

SMASH, Host of 2007 National Competition, invites everyone to Prairieville Farms, Delton, Michigan to enjoy a National Contest. Enjoy a safe, educational and fun hobby-Model Rocketry.

Come and watch for free the fun of Model Rocketry.

July 28th - August 3

We don't know of anyone from NASA coming this year. But NASA is interested in Model Rocketry and the youth involved. Why? This is the place that starts and develops the NASA employees of the future. NAR has established a relationship with 4H to encourage youth in this activity.

There will be a scholarship given out at NARAM-49 to someone 15-19 years old for their work on Research & Development of Rockets. It is not always the book learners who get a scholarship, this is hands on experience. The individual who started this scholarship comes from SMASH and is attempting to continue this in the future.

Friday: FAI contestants meeting 7pm

Saturday: Sport Launch 9 am to 7 pm
FAI Fly Offs 8am to 4 pm
Night Launch 9 pm to 11:30 pm

Sunday: Sport Launch 9am to 5 pm
FAI Fly Offs 8am to 4 pm
Contestants Meeting 7 pm

Monday: A-Boost Glider Duration, B-Streamer Duration 9am to 5 pm
Town Meeting

Tuesday: C-Rocket Glide Duration, A-Helicopter Duration 9am to 5 pm
Vendor Night
Education Auction

Wednesday: B-Egg Loft Altitude, Open Spot Landing 9am to 5 pm
A& B Division R&D Reports
Board Meeting

Thursday: G&E-Super Roc Altitude 9am to 5pm
Picnic/imagination celebration/scale pick up

Friday: C-Scale Altitude 9am to 2:30 pm
Awards Banquet 6:30 pm

Saturday: Board Meeting

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