Iowa Gym Rats will be teaming up with Attack tournaments to host this great event in Des Moines and Ames. We are excited to host 180+ teams from around the Midwest in 2024.
Event:
Midwest Festival of Teams (Boys & Girls)
When:
April 27-28, 2024
Where:
Des Moines, IA & Ames, IA
Who:
- 3rd-11th Grade Boys (Played in Des Moines)
- 3rd-11th Grade Girls (Played in Ames)
Schedule:
MIDWEST FESTIVAL OF TEAMS – SCHEDULE/RESULTS – CLICK HERE
-The schedule was UPDATED @ 3:09pm on April 23rd, 2024.
-Coaches were emailed at this time with more information.
-The schedule is FINAL unless anything unforeseen would happen.
-Any changes made to the schedule will be emailed to the coach/team it affects.
-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.
-GIRLS GAMES ARE PLAYED IN AMES, IOWA.
-BOYS GAMES ARE PLAYED IN DES MOINES, IOWA
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
MidAmerican Rec Plex (4 Courts)
6500 Grand Ave., West Des Moines, IA 50266
Zachary Jensen Fieldhouse (4 Courts)
1010 Dickinson Ave., Ames, IA 50014
Canyon Hopkins Courts (2 Courts)
1005 Dickinson Ave., Ames, IA 50014
-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 ONLY – THERE ARE NO WEEKEND PASSES*
Adults – $15 Per Day
K-12 Student – $6 Per Day
5 Years and Under – Free
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.
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 APRIL 18TH, 2024 OR UNTIL FULL
Additional Event Details:
-Boys played in Des Moines
-Girls played in Ames
-Admission will be charged for spectators
-4 game guarantee
-2 certified officials
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
