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Gym Rats Winter League 2025 (5V5 3rd-5th Girls, 2nd-5th Boys)

We are excited to introduce a new, and improved Gym Rats Winter League 2025. In 2025 we will be offering 4V4 divisions for both Boys (K-1st) & Girls (K-2nd). We will also be offering 5V5 divisions for both Boys (2nd-5th) & Girls (3rd-5th). We believe this will improve gameplay, and also allow the players and teams to grow. These age divisions are for all levels of teams. THIS IS NOT A HIGH LEVEL LEAGUE. We are also excited to announce that this year’s Winter League will not have spectator admission fees. We are very excited for this upcoming Winter League and the changes that have been made and we look forward to helping provide a safe environment for teams to grow and learn!

Event:

Gym Rats Winter League 2025

Who:

K-1st Boys & K-2nd Girls will play 4v4 (Based on 2025-2026 school year)

2nd-5th Boys & 3rd-5th Girls will play 5v5 (Based on 2025–2026 school year)

Registration Method/Deadline:

WINTER LEAGUE REGISTRATION – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Deadline to enter the League is 10/25/2025 or Until FULL

Divisions may be capped at 8 teams per division. 

Entry Fee:

$675 per team (7 game guarantee)

-Early Bird discount of $75 if signed up and paid by September 28th, 2025 (Discount Code is “EARLYBIRD”)

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

League Dates and Schedule Details:

  • Week #1 – November 1st, 2025
  • Week #2 – November 8th, 2025
  • Week #3 – November 15th, 2025
  • Week #4 – November 22nd, 2025
  • THANKSGIVING WEEKEND – OFF
  • Week #4 – December 6th, 2025
  • Week #5 – December 13th, 2025

 

  • Games are played on Saturday’s only throughout the course of the league
  • Teams will play 1 game each weekend.
  • Teams will play 2 games on 1 weekend throughout the course of the league.
  • Schedule for all weeks will be released before Week 1.

Rules:

IOWA GYM RATS WINTER LEAGUE RULES

WINTER LEAGUE – SPECIAL RULES FOR K-3RD BOYS AND GIRLS

Gym Locations: 

(PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT FACILITY YOUR TEAM/CHILD IS PLAYING AT EACH WEEK)

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

KINGDOM COURTS (COURTS 1, 2, 3, 4) – 6095 NE Industry Dr. – Ankeny, IA 50313

Admission: 

 NO ADMISSION WILL BE CHARGED FOR SPECTATORS

League Details:

-Games WILL be played on Saturday, primarily Saturday morning.

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

-Teams will play 1 game per date for all but 1 select week when teams will play 2 games. 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.

-7 game guarantee. Every team will play 1 games per weekend, with the exception of 1 week where teams will play 2 games. Champions will be crowned after the last week of play, and will go to the team who performed the best throughout the 7 games. Teams will play all other opponents in their division.

-2 certified officials

-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

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

Gym Rats Fall Brawl 2025 (Boys & Girls)

Iowa Gym Rats and 515 Hoops have once again combined to make this great event. We hosted 200+ teams from around the Midwest in 2024. 2025 will be another year of great competition!

Event:

Fall Brawl 2025

Date:

November 14-16, 2025

Who:

2nd-8th Grade Boys

3rd-8th Grade Girls

Entry Fee:

$275 per team (3 game guarantee)

Registration and Deadline:

FALL BRAWL REGISTRATION – CLICK HERE

Deadline to register is November 7th, 2025 or Until Full

Event Details:

– 2 certified officials.

– Games will go from 8am–10pm on Saturday and 8am–5pm on Sunday. Games may be played on Friday depending on number of teams and gym space.

– 3 game guarantee

Schedule: 

GYM RATS FALL BRAWL SCHEDULE/RESULTS (CLICK HERE)

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

Gym Locations:

515 Fieldhouse Courts (6 Courts)

1120 NE Station Crossing Drive, Grimes, IA 50111

Kingdom Courts (4 Courts)

6095 NE Industry Dr., Des Moines, IA 50313

Event Rules and Admission: 

FALL BRAWL RULES – CLICK HERE

Admission:

Admission will be charged for spectators

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

Blizzard Battle – Presented by Iowa Gym Rats (Boys Only)

Event:

Blizzard Battle—Boys 

When:

November 22-November 23, 2025

Who:

  • 3nd–8th Grade Boys

Entry Fee: 

1 team – $225

2 teams+ – $200 w/ MULTI team discount ($25 off)

Registration Method/Deadline:

BLIZZARD BATTLE REGISTRATION – CLICK HERE

Deadline to register is November 14th, 2025 @ 11:59 PM or Until Full

Format:

  • 3 game guarantee 

Schedule: 

BLIZZARD BATTLE 2025 – SCHEDULE/RESULTS (CLICK HERE)

-The schedule will be posted by 10:00pm on Monday, November 17th, 2025.

Gym Locations:

515 Fieldhouse Courts (6 Courts)

1120 NE Station Crossing Drive, Grimes, IA 50111

Kingdom Courts (4 Courts)

6095 NE Industry Dr., Des Moines, IA 50313

Event Rules and Admission: 

G.O.A.T & BLIZZARD BATTLE 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:

LIVE STREAM – CLICK HERE

Additional Event Details:

-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

Trophies/Medals:

1st place teams will receive an award 

Tournament Director:

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

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

Hardwood Classic Winter Session 2025 (Boys & Girls)

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)

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