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