Welcome to the 5th annual G.O.A.T (Girls ONLY Allowed Tournament). Iowa Gym Rats wants to provide a 1st class event that will “Focus ONLY on the Girls”. Together we look forward to an event that is focused on making the game of basketball a learning and fun environment. We are excited to bring this event to the Des Moines Metro.
Event:
G.O.A.T – (Girls ONLY Allowed Tournament)
When:
November 22 – November 23, 2025
Who:
- 3rd–8th Grade Girls
-Div. I, Div. II, School team, or lower level teams are allowed
-The goal is to provide like competition for all teams.
Entry Fee:
1 team – $225
2 or more teams – $200 per team (USE CODE: MULTI when you are registering on tourney machine)
Registration Method/Deadline:
G.O.A.T TEAM REGISTRATION – CLICK HERE
Deadline to register is November 14th, 2025 @ 11:59 PM or Until Full
Schedule:
G.O.A.T WINTER SESSION 2025 – SCHEDULE/RESULTS (CLICK HERE)
-The schedule will be posted by 10:0opm on Monday, November 24th, 2025
Format:
- Pool Play into Bracket Play
- 3 game guarantee
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
Event Rules and Admission:
G.O.A.T & BLIZZARD BATTLE RULES – CLICK HERE
Admission:
Admission will be charged for spectators
Live Stream:
We have partnered with “Be the Beast” Live streaming this year and all games played at “515 Fieldhouse Courts”, “Kingdom Courts, and “WDM 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:
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 teams 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