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Iowa Gym Rats is excited to announce this new event for 1st-3rd grade boys.  We expect many great games and lots of fun. 

Event:

Frostbite Shootout 2026 (Boys)

When:

December 19, 2026

Who:

• 1st–3rd Grade Boys 

Entry Fee: 

1 team – $175
2 or more teams – $150per team (USE CODE: MULTI when you are registering on tourney machine)

Registration Method/Deadline:

FROSTBITE SHOOTOUT 2026 REGISTRATION – CLICK HERE

Deadline to register is December 12th, 2026 @ 11:59 PM or Until Full

Schedule: 

Frostbite Shootout 2026 (Boys) SCHEDULE/RESULTS (CLICK HERE)

-The schedule will be posted by 10:00pm on Monday, December 14th.

Gym Locations:

515 Fieldhouse Courts (6 Courts)

1120 NE Station Crossing Drive, Grimes, IA 50111

Event Rules and Admission: 

Frostbite Shootout  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:

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:

Winners will receive AWARDS.

Tournament Director:

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

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

Welcome to the BASKETBRAWL CLASSIC. This should be another fun event for everyone to improve while playing against teams of like competition.

Event:

Basketbrawl Classic 2027 – Boys and Girls 

Date:

January 2-3, 2027

Who:

3rd-8th Grade Boys

3rd-8th Grade Girls

Schedule: 

-The schedule will be posted by 10:00pm on December 28th. 

Event Rules: 

EVENT RULES – CLICK HERE

Gym Locations: 

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

-NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK IS PERMITTED INSIDE EACH FACILITY

-CONCESSIONS STAND ON SITE

Admission:

Daily admission will be charged. 

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 Navy and 8th Red 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.

Live Stream:

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

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, 2026 @ 11:59 PM or Until Full

Event Details:

– 2 certified officials

– 3 game guarantee

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

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

We are excited to partner with Johnston Basketball Club on this great event and expect some great games. We are excited to have 120+ teams join us in 2027 as we are excited to crown champions and offer a fun weekend of basketball.

Event:

JBC Classic 2027 (Hosted by Johnston Basketball Club & Iowa Gym Rats)

When:

January 16-17, 2027

Who:

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

Schedule: 

JBC CLASSIC SCHEDULE/RESULTS (CLICK HERE)

-The schedule will be posted by 10:00pm on Monday January 11th. 

Event Rules: 

EVENT RULES – CLICK HERE

Gym Locations: 

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

-NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK IS PERMITTED INSIDE EACH FACILITY

-CONCESSIONS STAND ON SITE

Admission:

Daily admission will be charged for spectators. 

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 division and 8th Purple division a player can play on “ONE” team within each of those divisions. 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.

Live Stream:

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

Entry Fee: 

1 team – $225

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

Registration Method/Deadline:

JBC CLASSIC REGISTRATION – CLICK HERE

Deadline to register is January 9th, 2027 or Until Full

Format:

• 3 game guarantee 

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 or t-shirt 

Tournament Directors:

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

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