EVENTS & MEETINGS
Welcome to the Edmonton Rocketry Club’s Website!
The ERC hosts several events throughout the year, as well as being invited to other events to showcase rocketry.
Please scroll down to see our “Event Calendar” and “Details for Meetings, Launches and Events”.
2025 Event Calendar:
February
Saturday, Feb 1 - Fire and Ice Preparation and General Meeting (exact time to be posted here soon) - anyone wanting to write their Level 1 certification exam in preparation for the Fire and Ice High Power Launch Event can write the exam this day.
Fire and Ice High Power Rocket Launch Event - launch site in Viking, AlbertaSaturday, Feb 15 (with backup dates of Feb 16, 22,23) See our Fire and Ice 2025 page for more details!
MarchSaturday, Mar 15 - Annual General Meeting and ERC Garage Sale (7pm - 9pm)
Saturday, Mar 22 - Model Launch in Calmar (10am - 2pm; see below for more details)
AprilSaturday, Apr 26 - Model Launch in Calmar (10am - 2pm; see below for more details)
MaySaturday, May 17 - Model Launch in Calmar (10am - 4pm - extended hours for summer; see below for more details)
Details for Club Meetings, Launches and Events:
ERC Club Meetings:
The ERC’s club meetings are free and all ages are welcome!
Come join us and meet other people interested in model rockets, join in our group discussion about anything rocket related, find out about upcoming rocket launches and other events, get help with your model rocket builds, and enjoy or participate in our “Rocket Show & Tell” presentations towards the end of each meeting.
Please Note:
If you have any questions on how to join us in a meeting or event please email us at: erc@edmontonrocketry.net
ERC Model Launches in Calmar, AB:
PLEASE NOTE: Our launch location in Calmar is located on private property and unless it is pre-booked by the ERC with the property owner and permission is granted to us, the field is not to be accessed outside of our club events! This means rocket launching is not permitted unless it is during one of our posted Model Rocket Launch dates and times.
The ERC Model Launches are being held in Calmar, AB, approximately 23 minutes from West Edmonton. Everyone is welcome to attend!
All you need to bring is your model rocket, motors and igniters. Launch pads, controllers and ejection wadding will be provided.
Launch Site Location:
Large open field next to the Royal Canadian Legion parking lot, 4815 – 47 Street, Calmar, AB T0C 0V0
(Click HERE for Directions to Launch Site)
Launch Fees (for the day):
Our Calmar launch site is covered under CAR (Canadian Association of Rocketry) insurance. The below prices are for Non-ERC members, active ERC members do not need to pay a fee:
Non-ERC Members:
Non-ERC Member (Senior, 18 and older) = $5
Non-ERC Member (Junior, 17 and under) = $0
ERC High-Power Launch - Fire & Ice:
ERC Media Release & Disclaimer:
Please be advised, that when attending ERC organized or other rocketry events where the ERC is present, it is likely that photographs, digital images or videos will be taken during these events that may include your likeness, or the likenesses of your friends or family members in your group.
By attending our events, you grant the ERC permission to take and use these media images and possibly use them for ERC publicity purposes such as, but not limited to, the ERC Newsletter (with or without your name) or ERC Website (without names).