We are excited to bring your team another great event. With over 165+ teams in battling from around the state of Iowa in 2025, this will be a fun way to end the season in 2026! Best of luck.
Event:
GRBA Boys & Girls Div. II State Championship 2026
When:
February 21-22, 2026
Who:
- 2nd–8th Grade Boys
- 3rd–8th Grade Girls
-Teams must be Div. II, School team, or lower level team.
-This event will have many lower level clubs team playing alongside school teams.
Entry Fee:
$225 per team
Registration Method/Deadline:
REGISTER FOR GRBA BOYS & GIRLS DIV. II STATE CHAMPIONSHIP – CLICK HERE
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS 2/13/2026 @ 11:59 PM or UNTIL FULL
Additional Event Details:
-Admission will be charged for spectators
-3 game guarantee
-2 certified officials
Schedule:
GRBA DIV. II STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS – SCHEDULE/RESULTS (CLICK HERE)
-The schedule will be POSTED by 10:00pm on Monday, February 16th, 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:
GRBA DIV. II STATE – EVENT RULES
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 Navy and 8th Red 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
Spectator Admission:
Admission will be charged for spectators
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