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We are excited to host this 1st year event in Des Moines for Boys teams. Join us for this competitive event, we are looking forward to a great weekend. 

Event:

Jingle-Ball JAM 2026 Presented by Iowa Gym Rats

When:

December 12-13, 2026

Who:

• 3rd–8th Grade Boys

Entry Fee: 

1 team – $225

Use the “MULTI” Team discount for 2 or more teams 

Registration Method/Deadline:

JINGLE-BALL JAM (BOYS) REGISTRATION – CLICK HERE

Deadline to register is December 5th, 2026 or Until Full

Format:

• 3 game guarantee 

Additional Event Details:

-Admission will be charged for spectators

Schedule: 

Jingle-Ball JAM SCHEDULE WILL BE POSTED BY 10:00 PM ON MONDAY DECEMBER 7th, 2026

Rules:

JINGLE-BALL JAM RULES (CLICK HERE)

Gym Locations and Admission:

515 Fieldhouse Courts – 1120 NE Station Crossing Dr., Grimes, IA 50111

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 Red and 6th Blue 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.

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 and award or t-shirt 

Tournament Directors:

Todd Miller – iowagymrats@gmail.com or (515) 451-5635

Zach Davenport – zach.iowagymrats@gmail.com or (515) 528-5037

Iowa Gym Rats is excited to once again partner with 1 Movement Hoops and Phenom Basketball to bring a great event to Kansas City, KS.

This event will be played at Homefield KCK in Kansas City, KS. This facility is a premier facility for basketball in the country.

This tournament will bring many of the top teams from around the Midwest together during the Winter season. We look forward to having you joining us!

Event:

Middle of the Map Mayhem 2026

When:

December 11-13, 2026

Where:

Homefield KCK (10 Courts)

9250 State Ave., Kansas City, KS 66112

*Other facilities may be used for overflow

Who:

3rd-8th Grade Boys

3rd-8th Grade Girls

Event Details:

-Games will be played on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

-3 games guaranteed with many playing for due to bracket play

-2 pool play in to bracket play format

-2 certified officials

-Games will go from 6pm-10pm on Saturday, 8am–10:00pm on Saturday and 8:00am–5pm on Sunday

Entry Fee and Registration:

HARDWOOD CLASSIC REGISTRATION PAGE – CLICK HERE

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS 12/06/2026 OR UNTIL FULL

-$350 per team

-$50 discount per team for two or more teams from the same program (USE CODE MAP WHEN REGISTERING TWO OR MORE TEAMS)

-3 games guaranteed with many playing for due to bracket play

-2 pool play in to bracket play format

Hotel Accommodations:

Iowa Gym Rats X 1Movement Hoops 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

Schedule:

MIDDLE OF THE MAP MAYHEM SCHEDULE WILL BE POSTED DECEMBER 8TH BY 10:00AM.

Rules:

EVENT RULES – CLICK HERE

Admission:

Admission: (Daily Admission Only)
Adults – $25
K-12 Student – $10
5 Years and Under – Free

Weather Update:

Leading up to the event you can find weather updates here…..