Category Archives: Boys

Central Iowa High School Summer League 2026- Boys

Friday, 20 September 2013 06:10
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We look forward to accommodating High School Coaches and their respective program. This is a great way to maximize the month of June for High School programs. 

Event:

Central Iowa High School Summer League  – BOYS 

When:

June 7th, June 14th, June 21st, and June 28th (4 Sunday’s in June)

-Every team plays 2 games each Sunday late afternoon/night

Who:

High School Boys (Players from same school district ONLY)

Schedule:

CENTRAL IOWA HS BOYS SUMMER LEAGUE – SCHEDULE AND RESULTS (CLICK HERE)

-The schedule for WEEK 1 (June 7th) and WEEK 2 (June 14th) was POSTED on June 1st, 2026 @ 6:57pm.

-The schedule for WEEK 3(June 21st) and WEEK 4(June 28th) will be POSTED on June 15th, 2026 @ 6:00pm. This will allow us to evaluate best match ups after the first two weekends.

-Coaches were emailed with more information once the schedule was updated.

-Please DO NOT contact director for schedule changes. The schedule will ONLY change in unforeseen circumstances.

-PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE TOURNEY MACHINE APP FOR UP TO DATE SCHEDULES AND RESULTS

Gym Locations:

515 Fieldhouse Courts (6 Courts)

1120 NE Station Crossing Drive, Grimes, IA 50111

-NO OUTSIDE FOOD IS PERMITTED INSIDE FACILITY

-FULL SERVICE CONCESSIONS STAND ON SITE.

Rules:

LEAGUE RULES (CLICK HERE)

Admission:

DAILY ADMISSION:

Adults – $12 

K-12 Student/Senior Citizens – $5

5 years and Under Free

*Senior Citizens are considered 65+ years of age

Entry Fee:

$400 (8 Game Guarantee)

Live Stream:

We have partnered with “Be the Beast” Live streaming this year and all games played at “515 Fieldhouse Courts” and  “Kingdom Courts” will be live streamed each weekend for parents or families members that can not attend. There is a cost associated with the Live Stream and that information can be found here:

https://iowagymrats.bethebeast.com/buylivestream/6a14932adcfb13aaf205a5e2

Registration Method/Deadline:

CENTRAL IOWA LEAGUE REGISTRATION – CLICK HERE

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS 05/30/2026 OR UNTIL FULL

Additional Event Details:

  • Certified Officials
  • School teams ONLY
  • Freshman, JV, and Varsity Divisions
  • 8 games guaranteed

League Director:

Todd Miller—iowagymrats@gmail.com or (515) 451-5635

Zach Davenport—zach.iowagymrats@gmail.com or (515) 528-5037

Heat up the Hardwood (Boys)

Friday, 20 September 2013 06:05
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The 3rd Annual “Heat Up The Hardwood” will tip June 13-14, 2026 and we are excited to add another great event in 2026 and look forward to many great games.

Event:

Heat up the Hardwood 2026 – Presented by Iowa Gym Rats & Iowa Suns

When:

June 13-14, 2026

Who:

3rd-11th Boys

Schedule:

HEAT UP THE HARDWOOD – SCHEDULE AND RESULTS (CLICK HERE)

-The schedule was POSTED on June 9th, 2026 @ 2:55am.

-Coaches were emailed with more information once the schedule was updated.

-Please DO NOT contact director for schedule changes. The schedule will ONLY change in unforeseen circumstances.

-PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE TOURNEY MACHINE APP FOR UP TO DATE SCHEDULES AND RESULTS

Rules:

HEAT UP THE HARDWOOD 2026 – RULES (CLICK HERE)

Roster Restrictions:

-Players are allowed to play on multiple teams “AS LONG AS IT IS IN A DIFFERENT DIVISIONS.” For example if there is a 8th Navy and 8th Red division a player can play on multiple teams in each division. If there is just one division then a player MUST play on 1 team in that grade division. A player may also “PLAY UP” a grade, but may not “PLAY DOWN” a grade.

Live Stream:

We have partnered with “Be the Beast” Live streaming this year and all games played at “515 Fieldhouse Courts” and “Kingdom Courts” will be live streamed each weekend for parents or families members that can not attend. There is a cost associated with the Live Stream and that information can be found here:

LIVE STREAM LINK CLICK HERE

Gym Locations:

515 Fieldhouse Courts (6 Courts)

1120 NE Station Crossing Drive, Grimes, IA 50111

Kingdom Courts (4 Courts)

6095 NE Industry Dr., Des Moines, IA 50313

-NO OUTSIDE FOOD IS PERMITTED INSIDE FACILITIES

-FULL SERVICE CONCESSIONS STAND ON SITE

Admission:

DAILY ADMISSION:

Adults – $20 per day

K-12 Student/Senior Citizens – $10 per day

5 years and Under Free

*Senior Citizens are considered 65+ years of age

WEEKEND ADMISSION:

Adults – $35 Weekend Pass

K-12 Student/Senior Citizens – $15 Weekend Pass

5 years and Under Free

*Senior Citizens are considered 65+ years of age

Registration Method/Deadline:

HEAT UP THE HARDWOOD – SUMMER SESSION REGISTRATION – CLICK HERE

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 7TH, 2026 @ 11:59 PM OR UNTIL FULL 

Entry Fee: 

$300 per team 

“MULTI” team discount at registration for $25 OFF

Additional Event Details:

-Admission will be charged for spectators

-4 game guarantee

-2 certified officials

-Games will go from 8am-10pm Saturday and 8am–5pm on Sunday.

Hotel Accommodations:

Iowa Gym Rats Basketball has a “Stay to Play” policy for all tournaments.

“Stay to Play” – This requires all out of town teams and participants in need of hotel accommodations must make their reservations through TBD Travel Services to ensure placement in the tournament. 

* It is required that teams book all of their housing through this service to ensure placement in this tournament. By not using this service, your team may incur a penalty or disqualification. No refunds will be given.

* This is a complimentary service and makes securing your rooms quick and easy
with 24 hour online access to hotel availability.

* Hotel Availability for Team and Individual reservations can be found online or calling TBD Travel Service.

Tournament Accommodations – – Click Here (24 Hour Online Access)

TBD Travel Services
Phone : 515.207.4910
Toll Free – 855-TEAMTVL
Email: teams@TBDtravelservices.com
Hours: Monday – Friday 8am to 4:30pm CDT
www.TBDTravelServices.com

Trophies/Medals:

1st place team will receive an award 

Tournament Director:

Todd Miller—iowagymrats@gmail.com or (515) 451-5635

Zach Davenport—zach.iowagymrats@gmail.com or (515) 528-5037

Gym Rats Summer Slam (Boys)

Friday, 20 September 2013 05:55
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The 2026 SUMMER SLAM will tip June 20-21, 2026 and we are excited to add another great event in 2026 and look forward to many great games.

Event:

Gym Rats Summer Slam

When:

June 20-21, 2026

Who:

3rd-11th Grade Boys

Registration Method/Deadline:

GYM RATS SUMMER SLAM TEAM REGISTRATION – CLICK HERE

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 13TH, 2026 @ 11:59 PM OR UNTIL FULL 

Schedule:

SUMMER SLAM – SCHEDULE AND RESULTS (CLICK HERE)

-The schedule was POSTED on June 15th, 2026 @ 11:00pm.

-Coaches were emailed with more information once the schedule was posted.

-Please DO NOT contact director for schedule changes. The schedule will ONLY change in unforeseen circumstances.

-PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE TOURNEY MACHINE APP FOR UP TO DATE SCHEDULES AND RESULTS

Rules:

GYM RATS SUMMER SLAM – EVENT RULES (CLICK HERE)

Roster Restrictions:

-Players are allowed to play on multiple teams “AS LONG AS IT IS IN A DIFFERENT DIVISIONS.” For example if there is a 8th Navy and 8th Red division a player can play on multiple teams in each division. If there is just one division then a player MUST play on 1 team in that grade division. A player may also “PLAY UP” a grade, but may not “PLAY DOWN” a grade.

Live Stream:

We have partnered with “Be the Beast” Live streaming this year and all games played at “515 Fieldhouse Courts”, “Kingdom Courts”, “Canyon Hopkins Courts”, “Zachary Jensen Fieldhouse” and “Mid-American Rec Plex” will be live streamed each weekend for parents or families members that can not attend. There is a cost associated with the Live Stream and that information can be found here:

Gym Locations:

515 Fieldhouse Courts (6 Courts)

1120 NE Station Crossing Drive, Grimes, IA 50111

-NO OUTSIDE FOOD IS PERMITTED INSIDE FACILITY

-FULL SERVICE CONCESSIONS STAND ON SITE.

Admission:

Admission is charged for spectators:
DAILY ADMISSION:
Adults – $20 per day
K-12 Student/Senior Citizens – $10 per day
5 years and Under Free
*Senior Citizens are considered 65+ years of age

WEEKEND ADMISSION:
Adults – $35 Weekend Pass
K-12 Student/Senior Citizens – $15 Weekend Pass
5 years and Under Free
*Senior Citizens are considered 65+ years of age

Entry Fee: 

1 team – $175

Use Promo code MULTI in order to get $25 off per team when entering more than 1 team.

Format:

  • Pool Play into Bracket Play 
  • 3 game guarantee

Hotel Accommodations:

Iowa Gym Rats Basketball has a “Stay to Play” policy for all tournaments.

“Stay to Play” – This requires all out of town teams and participants in need of hotel accommodations must make their reservations through TBD Travel Services to ensure placement in the tournament. 

* It is required that teams book all of their housing through this service to ensure placement in this tournament. By not using this service, your team may incur a penalty or disqualification. No refunds will be given.

* This is a complimentary service and makes securing your rooms quick and easy
with 24 hour online access to hotel availability.

* Hotel Availability for Team and Individual reservations can be found online or calling TBD Travel Service.

Tournament Accommodations – – Click Here (24 Hour Online Access)

TBD Travel Services
Phone : 515.207.4910
Toll Free – 855-TEAMTVL
Email: teams@TBDtravelservices.com
Hours: Monday – Friday 8am to 4:30pm CDT
www.TBDTravelServices.com

Trophies/Medals:

Championship teams will receive awards 

Tournament Director:

Todd Miller—iowagymrats@gmail.com or (515) 451-5635

Zach Davenport—zach.iowagymrats@gmail.com or (515) 528-5037

Midwest Live Summer Showcase 2026

Friday, 20 September 2013 05:45
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The Midwest Live Summer Showcase has featured teams from Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, Colorado, Kansas, South Dakota and Missouri. Please join us again for this great event in 2026! 

Event:

Midwest Live Summer Showcase – Boys

When:

July 17-19, 2026

Where:

Des Moines, IA

Who:

3rd-11th Grade Boys

Schedule: 

-The schedule will be posted Monday evening July 13th, 2026. 

-Coaches will be emailed at this time with more information.

-Please download and double check the “Tourney Machine App”. Do not take pictures of the app as your schedule. Always refresh your “Tourney Machine App” by logging out and logging back in.

-Please DO NOT contact directors for schedule changes.

Gym Location and Admission:

515 Fieldhouse Courts (6 Courts)

1120 NE Station Crossing Drive, Grimes, IA 50111

Kingdom Courts (4 Courts)

6095 NE Industry Drive, Des Moines, IA 50313

-NO OUTSIDE FOOD IS PERMITTED INSIDE FACILITY

-FULL SERVICE CONCESSIONS STAND ON SITE.

Admission:

Admission: (DAILY ADMISSION ONLY)

Adults – $15

K-12 Student – $5

5 year and Under – Free

*Cash only

Rules:

MIDWEST LIVE 2026 – RULES (CLICK HERE)

Awards:

Champions in the 3rd-11th grade will receive awards.

Hotel Accommodations:

Iowa Gym Rats Basketball has a “Stay to Play” policy for all tournaments.

“Stay to Play” – This requires all out of town teams and participants in need of hotel accommodations must make their reservations through TBD Travel Services to ensure placement in the tournament. 

* It is required that teams book all of their housing through this service to ensure placement in this tournament. By not using this service, your team may incur a penalty or disqualification. No refunds will be given.

* This is a complimentary service and makes securing your rooms quick and easy
with 24 hour online access to hotel availability.

* Hotel Availability for Team and Individual reservations can be found online or calling TBD Travel Service.

Tournament Accommodations – – Click Here (24 Hour Online Access)

TBD Travel Services
Phone : 515.207.4910
Toll Free – 855-TEAMTVL
Email: teams@TBDtravelservices.com
Hours: Monday – Friday 8am to 4:30pm CDT
www.TBDTravelServices.com 

Entry Fee: 

$450 per team

Use Promo Code of MULTI when registering to receive $25 off for 2 or more teams.

Format:

  • 4 game guarantee

Registration Method/Deadline:

MIDWEST LIVE SUMMER SHOWCASE REGISTRATION – CLICK HERE

REGISTRATION DEADLINE  IS 07/11/2026 @ 11:59 PM or Until FULL

Tournament Director:

Todd Miller—iowagymrats@gmail.com or (515) 451-5635

Zach Davenport—zach.iowagymrats@gmail.com or (515) 528-5037