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Central Iowa High School Fall League 2026- Boys

Friday, 20 September 2013 08:47
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We look forward to accommodating High School Coaches and their respective program. This is a great way to get in some last minute work before the season begins. 

Event:

Central Iowa High School Fall League  – BOYS 

When:

October 11, 18, 25, and November 1.

-Every team plays 2 games each Sunday late afternoon/night

Who:

High School Boys (Players from same school district ONLY)

Schedule:

CENTRAL IOWA HS BOYS FALL LEAGUE – SCHEDULE AND RESULTS (CLICK HERE

-The schedule will be posted by 10:00pm on Monday October 5th. 

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

Gym Locations:

515 Fieldhouse Courts (6 Courts)

1120 NE Station Crossing Drive, Grimes, IA 50111

-NO OUTSIDE FOOD IS PERMITTED INSIDE FACILITY

-FULL SERVICE CONCESSIONS STAND ON SITE.

Rules:

LEAGUE RULES (CLICK HERE)

Admission:

Daily admission will be charged for spectators.

Entry Fee:

$400 (8 Game Guarantee)

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:

Registration Method/Deadline:

CENTRAL IOWA LEAGUE REGISTRATION – CLICK HERE

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS 10/3/26 OR UNTIL FULL

Additional Event Details:

  • Certified Officials
  • School teams ONLY
  • Freshman, JV, and Varsity Divisions
  • 8 games guaranteed

League Director:

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

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

G.O.A.T (Girls ONLY Allowed Tournament) 2026

Friday, 20 September 2013 08:34
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Welcome to the 6th 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 19 – December 20, 2026

Who:

  • 3rd–8th Grade Girls

Schedule:

-The schedule will be posted December 14th by 10:00pm

Event Rules:

G.O.A.T. RULES – CLICK HERE

Gym Locations: 

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

Admission:

Admission will be charged.

 

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:

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, 2026 @ 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 

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

Gym Rats Winter League 2026 “2nd Season” (4V4 K-1st Boys, 4V4 K-2nd Girls, 5V5 3rd-6th Girls, 2nd-6th Boys)

Friday, 20 September 2013 08:33
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We are excited to offer a second season for Gym Rats Winter League. THIS IS NOT A HIGH LEVEL LEAGUE. This year’s Winter League will not have spectator admission fees. We are excited to offer this league and build on the success of session 1 of the Gym Rats league. 

Event:

Gym Rats Winter League 2027 (2nd Season)

Who:

K-1st Boys & K-2nd Girls will play 4v4 (Based on 2026-2027 school year)

2nd-6th Boys & 3rd-6th Girls will play 5v5 (Based on 2026–2027 school year)

League Dates and Schedule Details:

Full league schedule will be posted by 10:00pm on December 28th. 

-MAKE SURE AND READ RULES BELOW

  • Week #1 – January 3rd, 2027
  • Week #2 – January 10th, 2027
  • Week #3 – January 17th, 2027
  • Week #4 – January 24th, 2027
  • Week #5 – January 31st, 2027
  • Games are played on Sunday’s only throughout the course of the league
  • Games will be scheduled within the 1:00-8:00 timeframe.
  • Teams will play 1 game each weekend.
  • Schedule for all weeks will be released before Week 1.

Rules:

IOWA GYM RATS WINTER LEAGUE – MAIN RULES (CLICK HERE)

WINTER LEAGUE – SPECIAL RULES FOR K-3RD BOYS AND GIRLS (CLICK HERE)

Gym Locations: 

515 FIELDHOUSE COURTS (COURTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) – 1120 NE Station Crossing Dr. – Grimes, IA 50111

Admission: 

 NO ADMISSION WILL BE CHARGED FOR SPECTATORS

Registration Method/Deadline:

WINTER LEAGUE REGISTRATION – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Deadline to enter the League is 12/26/2026 or Until FULL

Divisions may be capped at 8 teams per division. 

Entry Fee:

$500 per team (5 game guarantee)

-If registering 2+ teams use code “MULTI” and get $25 off of each team

League Details:

-Games WILL be played on Sunday Afternoon, primarily between 1:00-8:00.

-Teams will play every week unless requested differently. Off weekends will not be rescheduled. 

-Teams will play 1 game per date. This will allow teams to play all other teams in their respective divisions.

-Please contact director if you want to participate in league but have a team that may need special schedule. Certain situations may be accommodated but not guaranteed.

-5 game guarantee. Every team will play 1 games per weekend.

-Team must provide own uniforms

-Daily Admission will not be charged for spectators

Weather Update:

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

League Directors:

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

Zach Davenport – zach.iowagymrats@gmail.com 0r (515) 528-5037

Gym Rats Heat Up the Hardwood 2026 (Boys & Girls)

Friday, 20 September 2013 08:31
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Iowa Gym Rats is excited to once again host this great event in 2027. 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 100+ teams from around the Midwest.

Event:

Gym Rats Heat Up the Hardwood 2027—Boys & Girls

When:

January 9-10, 2027

Who:

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

Schedule: 

HEAT UP THE HARDWOOD SCHEDULE/RESULTS (CLICK HERE)

-The schedule will be posted by 10:00pm on January 4, 2027

 

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 division 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: 

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, 2027 @ 11:59 PM or Until Full  

Additional Event Details:

-Admission will be charged for spectators

-3 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:

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

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

2027 Waukee Jam Classic – Presented by Waukee JAM Basketball Club & Iowa Gym Rats (Boys & Girls)

Friday, 20 September 2013 08:26
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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 are excited to welcome 140+ teams to the Des Moines Metro in 2027 as we look forward to another great event.

Event:

Waukee Jam Classic 2027 – Boys and Girls 

Date:

February 6-7, 2027

Who:

1st-8th Grade Boys

2nd-8th Grade Girls

Schedule: 

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

-The schedule will be posted by 10:00pm on Monday February 1st, 2027.

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

Event Rules:

WAUKEE JAM CLASSIC – EVENT RULES

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 ALL FACILITIES UNLESS NOTED

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 Blue and 8th Orange 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:

Entry Fee:

$225 per team (3 game guarantee)

Registration and Deadline:

WAUKEE JAM CLASSIC REGISTRATION – CLICK HERE

Deadline to register is January 30th, 2027 @ 11:59 PM or Until Full

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