Iowa Gym Rats will be teaming up with Attack tournaments to host this great event in Des Moines. We were excited to host 180+ teams from around the Midwest in 2024.
Event:
Midwest Festival of Teams (Boys & Girls)
When:
May 10-11, 2025
Where:
Des Moines, IA
Who:
- 2nd-11th Grade Boys
- 4th-11th Grade Girls
Entry Fee:
1 team – $450
Use Promo Code MULTI to get $25 off per team when registering more than 1 team.
Format:
- Pool Play into Bracket Play
- 4 game guarantee
Registration Method/Deadline:
MIDWEST FESTIVAL OF TEAMS REGISTRATION – CLICK HERE
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MAY 3RD, 2025 @ 11:59 PM OR UNTIL FULL
Additional Event Details:
-Boys played in Des Moines
-Admission will be charged for spectators
-4 game guarantee
-2 certified officials
Schedule:
MIDWEST FESTIVAL OF TEAMS – SCHEDULE/RESULTS – CLICK HERE
-The schedule will be posted by 10:00pm on May 5th, 2025
Gym Locations:
515 Fieldhouse Courts (6 Courts)
1120 NE Station Crossing Drive, Grimes, IA 50111
Kingdom Courts (4 Courts)
6095 NE Industry Dr., Des Moines, IA 50313
-NO OUTSIDE FOOD IS PERMITTED INSIDE FACILITIES
-FULL SERVICE CONCESSIONS STAND ON SITE
Rules:
MIDWEST FESTIVAL OF TEAMS – EVENT 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 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.
Admission:
*DAILY ADMISSION WILL BE CHARGED TO SPECTATORS*
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:
Live Stream Link for Boys- CLICK HERE
Live Stream Link for Girls- CLICK HERE
College Coach Information:
-COLLEGE COACHES THAT PLAN TO ATTEND. PLEASE BRING UNIVERSITY PHOTO ID OR ANY OTHER FORM OF IDENTIFICATION THAT SHOWS YOU COACH AT YOUR RESPECTIVE COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY. YOU WILL SIMPLY CHECK IN AT THE FRONT GATE AND LET OUR STAFF KNOW.
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:
Blake Jensen—blakezjensen@gmail.com
Michael Cronk – michael@alliowaattack.com
Todd Miller—iowagymrats@gmail.com or (515) 451-5635
Josh Block—joshua.r.block2@gmail.com or (515) 423-2356