We are excited to partner with Johnston Basketball Club on this great event and excited to see some great games. We are excited to have 165+ teams joining us in 2025 as we are excited to crown champions and offer a great weekend of basketball.
Event:
2025 JBC Classic Hosted by Johnston Basketball Club & Iowa Gym Rats
When:
January 18-19, 2025
Who:
- 1st–8th Grade Boys
- 1st–8th Grade Girls
Schedule:
JBC CLASSIC 2025 – SCHEDULE/RESULTS (CLICK HERE)
-The schedule was UPDATED @ 12:51pm on Tuesday, January 14th, 2025.
-Coaches were emailed at this time with more information.
-The schedule is FINAL unless anything unforeseen would happen.
-Any changes made to the schedule will be emailed to the coach/team it affects.
-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 Locations:
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
Summit Middle School (1 Court)
9500 Windsor Parkway, Johnston, IA 50131
Timber Ridge Elementary (1 Court)
7370 NW 54th Avenue, Johnston, IA 50131
The Hawk Nest (2 Courts)
4021 121st. Street, Urbandale, IA 50323
-NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK IS PERMITTED INSIDE EACH FACILITY
-CONCESSIONS STAND ON SITE AT 515 FIELDHOUSE AND KINGDOM COURTS
Event Rules:
JBC CLASSIC – EVENT RULES (CLICK HERE)
Spectator Admission:
Admission: (DAILY ADMISSION ONLY)
Adults – $12
K-12 Student – $7
5 year 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 6th Gold and 6th Purple 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. Please note that there is NO live stream at The Hawk Nest, Timber Ridge Elementary, and Summit Middle School. There is a cost associated with the Live Stream and that information can be found here:
GIRLS LIVE STREAM – CLICK HERE
Entry Fee:
1 team – $225
Use the “MULTI” Team discount for 2 or more teams
Registration Method/Deadline:
JBC CLASSIC REGISTRATION – CLICK HERE
Deadline to register is January 9th, 2025 or Until Full
Format:
- 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:
Champions will receive an award or t-shirt
Tournament Directors:
Todd Miller – iowagymrats@gmail.com or (515) 451-5635
Josh Block – joshua.r.block2@gmail.com or (515) 423-2356