The 3rd Annual “Heat Up The Hardwood/Summer Showdown” will tip June 13-14, 2026 and we are excited to add another great event in 2026 and look forward to many great games. Last year this event hosted 100+ teams.
Event:
Heat up the Hardwood 2026 – Presented by Iowa Gym Rats
When:
June 13-14, 2026
Who:
3rd-11th Boys
3rd-11th Girls
Schedule:
-The schedule will be posted Monday evening June 8th, 2026
-Coaches will be emailed at this time with more information.
-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.
Rules:
HEAT UP THE HARDWOOD 2026 – RULES (CLICK HERE)
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:
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
-NO OUTSIDE FOOD IS PERMITTED INSIDE FACILITY
-FULL SERVICE CONCESSIONS STAND ON SITE.
Admission:
Admission: (DAILY ADMISSION ONLY)
Adults – $15
K-12 Student – $5
5 year and Under – Free
Entry Fee:
$450 per team
“MULTI” team discount at registration for $25 OFF
Format:
- Pool Play into Bracket Play
- 4 game guarantee
Registration Method/Deadline:
HEAT UP THE HARDWOOD – SUMMER SESSION REGISTRATION – CLICK HERE
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 6TH, 2026 @ 11:59 PM OR UNTIL FULL
Additional Event Details:
-Admission will be charged for spectators
-4 game guarantee
-2 certified officials
-Games will go from 8am-10pm Saturday and 8am–5pm on Sunday.
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 team will receive an award
Tournament Director:
Todd Miller—iowagymrats@gmail.com or (515) 451-5635
Zach Davenport—zach.iowagymrats@gmail.com or (515) 528-5037