Welcome to the Waukee Jam Classic. Waukee Jam and Iowa Gym Rats have combined resources to bring a great event to the Des Moines Metro. This should be another fun event for everyone to improve while playing against teams of like competition. We are excited to welcome 140+ teams to the Des Moines Metro in 2026 as we look forward to another great event in 2026.
Event:
Waukee Jam Classic 2026 – Boys and Girls
Date:
February 7-8, 2026
Who:
1st-8th Grade Boys
2nd-8th Grade Girls
Schedule:
WAUKEE JAM CLASSIC PRESENTED BY SCHEELS – SCHEDULE/RESULTS (CLICK HERE)
-The schedule was POSTED at 12:07am on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026.
-Coaches were emailed with more information once the schedule was released.
-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
Event Rules:
WAUKEE JAM CLASSIC – EVENT RULES
Gym Locations:
Kingdom Courts (4 Courts)
6095 NE Industry Drive, Des Moines, IA 50313
515 Fieldhouse Courts (6 Courts)
1120 NE Station Crossing Drive, Grimes, IA 50111
Prairieview School (2 Courts)
655 SE University Avenue, Waukee, IA 50263
*NO CONCESSIONS AT PRAIRIEVIEW SCHOOL
Next Level Performance Academy (2 Courts)
2425 Hubbell Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317
Horizon Courts (5 Courts)
2100 NW 100th Street, Clive, IA 50325
-NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK IS PERMITTED INSIDE EACH FACILITY
-CONCESSIONS STAND ON SITE AT ALL FACILITIES UNLESS NOTED
Admission:
Adults – $12 per day
K-12 Student – $7 per day
5 years and Under – Free
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 Blue and 8th Orange 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:
GIRLS LIVE STREAM – CLICK HERE
Entry Fee:
$225 per team (3 game guarantee)
Registration and Deadline:
WAUKEE JAM CLASSIC REGISTRATION – CLICK HERE
Deadline to register is January 30th, 2026 @ 11:59 PM or Until Full
Trophies/Medals:
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 Directors:
Todd Miller—iowagymrats@gmail.com or (515) 451-5635
Zach Davenport – zach.iowagymrats@gmail.com or (515) 528-5037
Jeremy Trudeau – waukeejambasketball@gmail.com 0r (319) 240-1678
