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Midwest Mayhem

This event hosted by Attack Tournaments and Iowa Gym Rats in Des Moines. New local event for teams who are looking to limit travel and get competitive games.

Event:

Midwest Mayhem – Boys Only

When:

May 4-5, 2024

Where:

Des Moines, IA

Who:

  • 3rd-11th Grade Boys

Entry Fee: 

Use Promo Code MULTI to get $25 off per team when registering more than 1 team.

Format:

  • 4 game guarantee

Registration Method/Deadline:

MIDWEST MAYHEM REGISTRATION – CLICK HERE

Schedule, Gym Locations and Rules:

Courts @ 515 Fieldhouse (6 Courts) – 1120 NE Station Crossing Dr. – Grimes, IA

Kingdom Courts (4 Courts) – 6095 NE Industry Dr. – Des Moines, IA

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

Additional Event Details:

-Admission will be charged for spectators

-4 game guarantee

-2 certified officials

-Any additional details can be found at this link

Tournament Director:

Blake Jensen—blakezjensen@gmail.com

Michael Cronk—michael@alliowaattack.com

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

Josh Block—joshua.r.block2@gmail.com or (515) 423-2356

Kings of the Court 2024 (Boys Only)

We are excited to host another great event in 2024 and look forward to many great games. This event always offers great competition for multiple levels of play. We are excited to host teams from around the Midwest in 2024.

Event:

Kings of the Court 2024 – Boys Only

When:

May 11-12, 2024

When:

Des Moines, IA

Who:

  • 2nd-11th Grade Boys

Entry Fee:  

1 team – $450

Use Promo Code MULTI to get $25 off per team when registering more than 1 team.

Format:

  • Pool Play into Bracket Play
  • 4 game guarantee

Registration Method/Deadline:

KINGS OF THE COURT REGISTRATION – CLICK HERE

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MAY 2ND, 2024 OR UNTIL FULL

Additional Event Details:

-Admission will be charged for spectators

-4 game guarantee

-2 certified officials

-Games will go from 6pm-10pm on Friday, 8am-10pm Saturday and 8am–5pm on Sunday.

ADMISSION WILL BE CHARGED

Schedule:

KINGS OF THE COURT – SCHEDULE AND RESULTS (CLICK HERE)

-Schedule will be released on Monday, May 6th, by 10:00 PM.

Rules:

KINGS OF THE COURT – EVENT RULES (CLICK HERE)

College Coach Information:

-COLLEGE COACHES THAT PLAN TO ATTEND. PLEASE BRING PHOTO ID OR ANY OTHER FORM OF IDENTIFICATION THAT SHOWS YOU COACH AT YOUR RESPECTIVE COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY. YOU WILL SIMPLY CHECK IN AT THE FRONT GATE AND LET OUR STAFF KNOW.

-WE WILL HAVE ROSTERS FROM THOSE TEAMS THAT TURNED IT IN.

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:

ADMISSION WILL BE CHARGED FOR ALL SPECTATORS

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 Gold and 8th Silver 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.

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

Josh Block—joshua.r.block2@gmail.com or (515) 423-2356

Queens of the Court 2024 (Girls Only)

We are looking forward to hosting this great event in May of 2024. Year after year this event proves to be a great event for girls teams around the Midwest and last year we welcomed 75+ teams. This event will be hosted in Ames, IA this year.

Event:

Queens of the Court – Girls Only

When:

May 11-May 12, 2024

Where:

Ames, IA

Who:

  • 3rd-11th Grade Girls

Entry Fee: 

$450 per team

USE PROMO CODE “MULTI” WHEN REGISTERING TO GET THE $25 OFF MULTI TEAM DISCOUNT

Registration Method/Deadline:

QUEENS OF THE COURT REGISTRATION – CLICK HERE

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MAY 5TH, 2023 OR UNTIL FULL 

Format:

  • Pool Play into Bracket Play
  • 4 game guarantee

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

Schedule:

QUEENS OF THE COURT – SCHEDULE AND RESULTS (CLICK HERE)

-SCHEDULE WILL BE POSTED MONDAY, MAY 6TH @ 10:00 PM

Rules:

QUEENS OF THE COURT – EVENT RULES (CLICK HERE)

College Coach Information:

-COLLEGE COACHES THAT PLAN TO ATTEND. PLEASE BRING PHOTO ID OR ANY OTHER FORM OF IDENTIFICATION THAT SHOWS YOU COACH AT YOUR RESPECTIVE COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY. YOU WILL SIMPLY CHECK IN AT THE FRONT GATE AND LET OUT STAFF KNOW.

-WE WILL HAVE ROSTERS FROM THOSE TEAMS THAT TURNED THEIRS IN.

Gym Locations:

Zachary Jensen Fieldhouse (4 Courts)

1010 Dickinson Ave., Ames, IA 50014

Canyon Hopkins Courts (2 Courts)

1005 Dickinson Ave., Ames, IA 50014

-NO OUTSIDE FOOD IS PERMITTED INSIDE FACILITIES

-FULL SERVICE CONCESSIONS STAND ON SITE

Admission:

ADMISSION WILL BE CHARGED FOR ALL SPECTATORS

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 Gold and 8th Silver 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.

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:

Champions will receive an award

Tournament Director:

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

Josh Block—joshua.r.block2@gmail.com or (515) 423-2356

Midwest Live Spring Showcase 2024 (Boys Only)

The Midwest Live Spring Showcase will feature teams from Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, Colorado, Kansas and Missouri. We are excited to SHOWCASE teams this year IN OMAHA and look forward to a great event. We will be live streaming games played at  throughout the weekend.

Event:

 Midwest Live Spring Showcase – Boys Only

When:

May 18-19, 2024

Where:

Omaha, NE

Council Bluffs, IA

Who:

  • 8th-11th Grade Boys

Entry Fee:  

1 team – $500

Use Promo Code MULTI to get $25 off per team when registering more than 1 team.

Format:

  • Pool Play into Bracket Play
  • 4 game guarantee

Registration Method/Deadline:

MIDWEST LIVE SPRING REGISTRATION – CLICK HERE

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MAY 9TH, 2024 OR UNTIL FULL

Additional Event Details:

-Admission will be charged for spectators

-4 game guarantee

-2 certified officials

ADMISSION WILL BE CHARGED

Schedule:

MIDWEST LIVE SPRING – SCHEDULE AND RESULTS (CLICK HERE)

-Schedule will be released on Monday, May 13th, by 10:00 PM.

Rules:

MIDWEST LIVE SPRING – EVENT RULES (CLICK HERE)

Gym Locations:

IOWA WEST FIELDHOUSE (8 Courts)

5 Arena Way, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

-NO OUTSIDE FOOD IS PERMITTED INSIDE FACILITIES

-FULL SERVICE CONCESSIONS STAND ON SITE

Admission:

ADMISSION WILL BE CHARGED FOR ALL SPECTATORS

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 Gold and 8th Silver 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.

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:

Blake Jensen—blakezjensen@gmail.com

Michael Cronk—michael@alliowaattack.com

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

Josh Block—joshua.r.block@gmail.com or (515) 423-2356

May Madness

We are excited to be hosting this tournament with Attack tournaments in Ames, IA.

Event:

May Madness 

When:

May 18-19, 2024

Where:

Ames, IA

Who:

3rd-11th (Boys Only)

Entry Fee: 

$350 per team

Use Promo Code of MULTI when registering to receive $50 off for 2 or more teams.

Registration Method/Deadline:

REFER TO THIS LINK FOR REGISTRATION

Rules:

GYM RATS SPRING CHALLENGE – EVENT RULES (CLICK HERE)

Spectator Admission:

ADMISSIONS WILL BE CHARGED FOR ALL SPECTATORS

Awards:

Champions will receive an award

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 

Tournament Director:

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

Josh Block—joshua.r.block2@gmail.com or (515) 423-2356

Blake Jensen—blakezjensen@gmail.com

Michael Cronk—michael@alliowaattack.com