Thank you for joining us for the Preseason Shootout. We are excited to see some great games to kick-off the Fall season this weekend.
Event:
Preseason Shootout—Boys and Girls
When:
October 24, 2026
Who:
- 3nd–8th Grade Boys
- 3rd–8th Grade Girls
Entry Fee:
1 team – $100
2 or more teams – $75 per team (USE CODE: MULTI when you are registering on tourney machine)
Registration Method/Deadline:
PRESEASON SHOOTOUT REGISTRATION – CLICK HERE
Deadline to register is October 18th, 2026 @ 11:59 PM or Until Full
Format:
- 2 game guarantee (some may get 3)
Schedule:
PRE-SEASON SHOOTOUT – SCHEDULE AND RESULTS (CLICK HERE)
The schedule was posted at 8:45PM on October 20th, 2026. Coaches were emailed at this time.
Coaches will be notified if the schedule is updated at any point between now and the event. The schedule will NOT change unless there was a mistake made by the event directors or something unforeseen were to happen.
Rules and Gym Directions and Admission:
515 Fieldhouse Courts
1120 NE Station Crossing Dr.
Grimes, IA 50111
*ALL GAMES PLAYED HERE
Admission:
Admission is charged for spectators: (DAILY ADMISSION ONLY):
Saturday
ADULT – $15
K-12 CHILD/SENIOR CITIZENS – $5
5 YEARS AND UNDER FREE
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 award
Tournament Director:
Todd Miller – iowagymrats@gmail.com or (515) 451-5635
Zach Davenport – zach.iowagymrats@gmail.com or (515) 528-5037