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 welcomed 140+ teams to the Des Moines Metro in 2025, and we look forward to another great event in 2026.
Event:
Waukee Jam Classic – Boys and Girls
Date:
February 7-8, 2026
Who:
1st-8th Grade Boys
2nd-8th Grade Girls
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
Schedule:
WAUKEE JAM CLASSIC PRESENTED BY SCHEELS – SCHEDULE/RESULTS (CLICK HERE)
-The schedule will POSTED by 10:00pm on Monday, February 2nd, 2026.
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
-NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK IS PERMITTED INSIDE EACH FACILITY
-CONCESSIONS STAND ON SITE AT ALL FACILITIES
Rules:
WAUKEE JAM CLASSIC – EVENT RULES
Spectator Admission:
Admission will be charged for 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.
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:
GIRLS LIVE STREAM – CLICK HERE
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
Josh Block – joshua.r.block2@gmail.com 0r (515) 423-2356
Jeremy Trudeau – waukeejambasketball@gmail.com 0r (319) 240-1678