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G.O.A.T (Girls ONLY Allowed Tournament)

Friday, 20 September 2013 08:03
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Welcome to the 5th annual G.O.A.T (Girls ONLY Allowed Tournament). Iowa Gym Rats wants to provide a 1st class event that will “Focus ONLY on the Girls”. Together we look forward to an event that is focused on making the game of basketball a learning and fun environment. We are excited to bring this event to the Des Moines Metro.

Event:

G.O.A.T – (Girls ONLY Allowed Tournament)

When:

December 20 – December 21, 2025

Who:

  • 3rd–8th Grade Girls

Schedule: 

G.O.A.T 2025 – SCHEDULE/RESULTS (CLICK HERE)

-The schedule was POSTED at 11:00am on Tuesday, December 16th, 2025.

-Coaches were emailed with more information once the schedule was released.

-Please DO NOT contact director for schedule changes. The schedule will ONLY change in unforeseen circumstances.

-PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE TOURNEY MACHINE APP FOR UP TO DATE SCHEDULES AND RESULTS

Event Rules:

G.O.A.T. RULES – CLICK HERE

Gym Locations: 

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

Admission:

Adults – $12 per day

K-12 Student – $5 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, 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:

LIVE STREAM – CLICK HERE

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:

G.O.A.T TEAM REGISTRATION – CLICK HERE

Deadline to register is December 12th, 2025 @ 11:59 PM or Until Full

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 Director:

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

Gym Rats Heat Up the Hardwood 2026 (Boys)

Friday, 20 September 2013 07:55
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Iowa Gym Rats is excited to once again host this great event in 2026. We appreciate the support and look forward to another great weekend of basketball. We are excited to have teams from around the Midwest joined us for a fun weekend of basketball. This event will feature 120+ teams from around the Midwest.

Event:

Gym Rats Heat Up the Hardwood 2026—Boys

When:

January 10-11, 2026

Who:

  • 2nd–8th Grade Boys

Entry Fee: 

1 team – $275
2 or more teams – $250 per team (USE CODE: MULTI when you are registering on tourney machine)

Registration Method/Deadline:

GYM RATS HEAT UP THE HARDWOOD REGISTRATION – CLICK HERE

Deadline to register is January 2nd, 2026 @ 11:59 PM or Until Full  

Additional Event Details:

-Admission will be charged for spectators

-3 game guarantee

-2 certified officials

Schedule: 

HEAT UP THE HARDWOOD –  SCHEDULE/RESULTS (CLICK HERE)

-The schedule will be POSTED by 10:00pm on Monday, January 5th, 2026.

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

-NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK IS PERMITTED INSIDE EACH FACILITY

-CONCESSIONS STAND ON SITE

Event Rules and Admission: 

HEAT UP THE HARDWOOD – EVENT RULES (CLICK HERE)

Admission: 

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 6th Navy and 6th 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 “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

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:

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

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

GRBA Division I State Championship 2026 – Boys & Girls

Friday, 20 September 2013 07:35
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We are looking forward to a great weekend of basketball as we kick off the State Championships with the GRBA Division I State Championship. This will be another fun year crowning State Champions after hosting 85+ teams joining us from around the state in 2025.

Event:

GRBA Boys and Girls Div. I State Championship 2026

When:

January 31-February 1, 2026

Who:

  • 3rd–8th Grade Boys 
  • 4th–8th Grade Girls

Entry Fee: 

1 team – $250
2 or more teams – $225 per team (USE CODE: MULTI when you are registering on tourney machine)

Registration Method/Deadline:

REGISTER FOR GRBA BOYS & GIRLS DIV. I STATE CHAMPIONSHIP – CLICK HERE

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS JANUARY 23RD, 2026 or UNTIL FULL

Additional Event Details:

-Admission will be charged for spectators

-3 game guarantee

-2 certified officials

Schedule: 

GRBA DIV. I STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS  –  SCHEDULE/RESULTS (CLICK HERE)

-The schedule will be POSTED by 10:00pm on Monday, January 26th, 2026.

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

-NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK IS PERMITTED INSIDE EACH FACILITY

-CONCESSIONS STAND ON SITE AT 515 FIELDHOUSE AND KINGDOM COURTS

Rules:

GRBA STATE – EVENT RULES (CLICK HERE)

Spectator Admission: 

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 6th Gold and 6th Purple 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 “515 Fieldhouse Courts” and “Kingdom 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:

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:

Champions will receive an award

Tournament Director:

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

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

Waukee Jam Classic – Presented by Waukee JAM Basketball Club & Iowa Gym Rats (Boys & Girls)

Friday, 20 September 2013 07:25
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Welcome to the Waukee Jam Classic. Waukee Jam and Iowa Gym Rats have combined resources to bring a great event to the Des Moines Metro. This should be another fun event for everyone to improve while playing against teams of like competition. We  welcomed 140+ teams to the Des Moines Metro in 2025, and we look forward to another great event in 2026.

Event:

Waukee Jam Classic – Boys and Girls 

Date:

February 7-8, 2026

Who:

1st-8th Grade Boys

2nd-8th Grade Girls

Entry Fee:

$225 per team (3 game guarantee)

Registration and Deadline:

WAUKEE JAM CLASSIC REGISTRATION – CLICK HERE

Deadline to register is January 30th, 2026 @ 11:59 PM or Until Full

Schedule:

WAUKEE JAM CLASSIC PRESENTED BY SCHEELS – SCHEDULE/RESULTS (CLICK HERE)

-The schedule will POSTED by 10:00pm on Monday, February 2nd, 2026.

Gym Locations:

Kingdom Courts (4 Courts)

6095 NE Industry Drive, Des Moines, IA 50313

515 Fieldhouse Courts (6 Courts)

1120 NE Station Crossing Drive, Grimes, IA 50111

-NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK IS PERMITTED INSIDE EACH FACILITY

-CONCESSIONS STAND ON SITE AT ALL FACILITIES

Rules:

WAUKEE JAM CLASSIC – EVENT RULES

Spectator Admission: 

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 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. 

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:

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 Directors:

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

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

Jeremy Trudeau – waukeejambasketball@gmail.com 0r (319) 240-1678

GRBA 1st and 2nd Grade 2026 State Championships

Friday, 20 September 2013 07:10
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Welcome to the 8th Annual “GRBA 1st and 2nd Grade State Championships.” We are excited to host a weekend of basketball dedicated to these age groups. We expect a great turnout and a fun atmosphere again in 2026.

Event:

GRBA 1st and 2nd Grade State Championships 2026

Date:

February 14-15, 2026

Who:

1st and 2nd Grade Boys

Registration Methods/Deadline:

GRBA 1ST/2ND GRADE STATE REGISTRATION – CLICK HERE

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FEBRUARY 6TH, 2026 OR UNTIL FULL

Entry Fee:

$225 per team (3 game guarantee)

2 Teams – $200 with “MULTI” team promo code entered at registration

Schedule: 

GRBA 1ST & 2ND GRADE STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS  –  SCHEDULE/RESULTS (CLICK HERE)

-The schedule will be POSTED by 10:00pm on Monday, February  9th, 2026.

Gym Locations:

515 Fieldhouse Courts (6 Courts)

1120 NE Station Crossing Drive, Grimes, IA 50111

-NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK IS PERMITTED INSIDE EACH FACILITY

-CONCESSIONS STAND ON SITE AT 515 FIELDHOUSE AND KINGDOM COURTS

Rules:

EVENT RULES (CLICK HERE)

Spectator Admission: 

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 6th Gold and 6th 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.

Live Stream:

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

BOYS 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

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