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Hardwood Classic Winter Session 2025 (Boys & Girls)

Friday, 20 September 2013 08:08
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Welcome to the Hardwood Classic Winter Session. As a continuation of a 3 tournament series in the Summer we bring the Hardwood Classic Winter Session, to be held in Kansas City, KS/MO. This tournament will bring many of the top teams from the Midwest together during the Fall and Winter season. We look forward to having you joining us!

Event:

Hardwood Classic Winter Session 2025

Who:

3rd-8th Grade Boys

3rd-8th Grade Girls

Entry Fee and Registration:

-$350 per team

HARDWOOD ALLIANCE REGISTRATION PAGE – CLICK HERE

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS 11/29/2025 OR UNTIL FULL

Schedule:

HARDWOOD ALLIANCE: KANSAS CITY – SCHEDULE/RESULTS (CLICK HERE)

  • The Schedule will be posted by December 1st @ 10:00 PM.

Event Details:

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

-4 game guaranteed

-2 certified officials

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

Rules:

EVENT RULES – CLICK HERE

Gym Locations:

HY-VEE ARENA (6 COURTS)
1800 GENESSEE ST
KANSAS CITY, MO 64102

-NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK IS PERMITTED INSIDE HY-VEE ARENA

-CONCESSIONS ON SITE WITH MANY OPTIONS

Admission:

Admission will be charged for spectators

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

Weather Update:

Throughout the league you can find weather updates here…..   

League Director:

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

Josh Block—joshua.r.block2@gmail.com or (515) 423-2356

Snowball Shootout (Boys & Girls)

Friday, 20 September 2013 08:06
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Iowa Gym Rats

We are excited to continue Snowball Shootout again in 2025. We look forward to having teams from around the state join us for another year of great competition.

Event:

Snowball Shootout—Boys and Girls 

When:

December 6-7, 2025

Who:

  • 3rd–8th Grade Boys
  • 3rd–8th Grade Girls

Entry Fee: 

1 team – $225
2 or more teams – $200 per team (USE CODE: MULTI when you are registering on tourney machine)

Registration Method/Deadline:

SNOWBALL SHOOTOUT REGISTRATION – CLICK HERE

Deadline to register is November 29th, 2025 by 11:59 PM or Until Full

Format:

  • 3 game guarantee 

Schedule: 

HOLIDAY HOOPS SCHEDULE/RESULTS (CLICK HERE)

-The schedule will be posted by 10:00pm on Monday, December 1st, 2025.

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

Event Rules and Admission: 

SNOWBALL SHOOTOUT – EVENT RULES (CLICK HERE)

Admission:

Admission will be charged for spectators

Live Stream:

We have partnered with “Be the Beast” Live streaming this year and all games played at “515 Fieldhouse Courts”, “Kingdom Courts, and “WDM 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:

BOYS LIVE STREAM – CLICK HERE

GIRLS LIVE STREAM – CLICK HERE

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 an award

Tournament Directors:

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

Josh Block – joshua.r.block2@gmail.com or (515) 423-2356

Holiday Hoops – Presented by Iowa Gym Rats (Boys & Girls)

Friday, 20 September 2013 08:05
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We were excited to welcome 170+ teams joining us from Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska in 2024, and we are excited for another year of top notch competition.

Event:

Holiday Hoops—Boys and Girls 

When:

December 13-14, 2025

Who:

  • 3rd–8th Grade Boys
  • 3rd–8th Grade Girls

Entry Fee: 

1 team – $225
2 or more teams – $200 per team (USE CODE: MULTI when you are registering on tourney machine)

Registration Method/Deadline:

HOLIDAY HOOPS REGISTRATION – CLICK HERE

Deadline to register is December 5th, 2025 by 11:59 PM or Until Full

Format:

  • 3 game guarantee 

Schedule: 

HOLIDAY HOOPS SCHEDULE/RESULTS (CLICK HERE)

-The schedule will be posted by 10:00pm on Monday, December 8th, 2025.

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

Event Rules and Admission: 

HOLIDAY HOOPS – EVENT RULES (CLICK HERE)

Admission:

Admission will be charged for spectators

Live Stream:

We have partnered with “Be the Beast” Live streaming this year and all games played at “515 Fieldhouse Courts”, “Kingdom Courts, and “WDM 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:

BOYS LIVE STREAM – CLICK HERE

GIRLS LIVE STREAM – CLICK HERE

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 an award

Tournament Directors:

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

Josh Block – joshua.r.block2@gmail.com or (515) 423-2356

New Years 3v3 Shootout (1 Day; Boys & Girls)

Friday, 20 September 2013 08:03
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Iowa Gym Rats

We introduce this brand new event in 2024 with 30 teams! This is a Boys & Girls tournament to join us for this fun 1 day event. Grab some friends and join us in bringing in the New Year! 

Event:

New Years 3v3 Shootout—Boys and Girls 

When:

December 31st (1 Day Only)

Who:

  • 1st–8th Grade Boys
  • 2nd–8th Grade Girls

Format:

  • 3 game guarantee, most will get 4 games

Entry Fee: 

1 team – $150
2 or more teams – $125 per team (USE CODE: MULTI when you are registering on tourney machine)

Registration Method/Deadline:

NEW YEARS 3V3 SHOOTOUT REGISTRATION – CLICK HERE

Deadline to register is December 20th, 2025 by 11:59 PM or Until Full

Schedule: 

NEW YEARS 3V3 SHOOTOUT SCHEDULE/RESULTS – CLICK HERE

-The schedule will be posted by 10:00 PM on Monday, December 22nd.

Gym Locations and Admission:

515 Fieldhouse Courts (6 courts) – 1120 NE Station Crossing Dr. – Grimes, IA 50111

Admission will NOT be charged for spectators

Rules:

3V3 RULES (CLICK HERE)

Additional Event Details:

  • Champions will receive a trophy or medal
  • Games played every 25 minutes
  • 20 minute halves OR first team to 25 points will win
  • No admission charged for spectators

Trophies/Medals:

1st Place teams will receive an award

Tournament Directors:

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

Josh Block – joshua.r.block2@gmail.com or (515) 423-2356

Basketbrawl Classic 2026 (Boys & Girls)

Friday, 20 September 2013 08:00
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Welcome to the Iowa Gym Rats Basketbrawl Classic. 515 Hoops and Iowa Gym Rats have combined resources to bring a great event to area. This should be another fun event for everyone to improve while playing against teams of like competition. We are excited to have hosted 110+ teams from around the Midwest in 2025.

Event:

Basketbrawl Classic 2026 – Boys and Girls 

Date:

January 3-4, 2026

Who:

1st-8th Grade Boys

2nd-8th Grade Girls

Entry Fee:

$225 per team (3 game guarantee)

$200 with 2 more teams using the promo code “MULTI”

Registration and Deadline:

BASKETBRAWL CLASSIC REGISTRATION – CLICK HERE

Deadline to register is December 26th, 2025 @ 11:59 PM or Until Full

Event Details:

– 2 certified officials

– 3 game guarantee

Schedule:

BASKETBRAWL SCHEDULE/RESULTS (CLICK HERE)

-The schedule will be POSTED by 10:00pm on Monday, December 29th, 2025.

Rules:

EVENT RULES – CLICK HERE

Gym Locations:

KINGDOM COURTS (4 COURTS)
6095 NE INDUSTRY DR
DES MOINES, IOWA 50313

515 FIELDHOUSE COURTS (6 COURTS)
1129 NE STATION CROSSING DR.
GRIMES, IOWA 50011

-NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK IS PERMITTED INSIDE EACH FACILITY

-CONCESSIONS STAND ON SITE

Admission:

Admission will be charged for spectators

Live Stream:

We have partnered with “Be the Beast” Live streaming this year and all games played at “Canyon Hopkins Courts”, “Kingdom Courts, and “Zachary Jensen Fieldhouse” 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:

BOYS LIVE STREAM – CLICK HERE

GIRLS LIVE STREAM – CLICK HERE

Trophies/Medals:

Champions will receive an award

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 

Tournament Director:

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

Josh Block – joshua.r.block2@gmail.com or (515) 423-2356