Iowa Gym Rats along with Attack Tournaments is excited to host “THE” State Tournament in 2026. Iowa Gym Rats will be hosting the Girls side of the event in Des Moines, IA and Attack Tournaments will be hosting the boys side of the event in Waukee, IA.
We are excited to crown another round of deserving State Champions in 2026.
Event:
“THE” State Tournament 2026
When:
February 7-8, 2026
Who:
- 3rd–8th Grade Girls (Hosted in Des Moines, IA and facilitated by Iowa Gym Rats)
- 3rd-8th Grade Boys (Hosted in Waukee, IA and facilitated by Attack Tournaments)
Entry Fee:
$250 per team
$225 with the “MULTI” team discount for 2 or more teams
Registration Method/Deadline:
REGISTER FOR THE STATE TOURNAMENT – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE “GIRLS” EVENT
REGISTER FOR THE STATE TOURNAMENT – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE “BOYS” EVENT
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS 1/30/2026 BY 11:59 PM or UNTIL FULL
Schedule:
“THE” STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS – SCHEDULE/RESULTS (CLICK HERE)
-The schedule will be POSTED by 10:00pm on Monday, February 2nd, 2026
Gym Locations:
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 515 FIELDHOUSE AND KINGDOM COURTS
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 6th Gold and 6th 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” 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
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