Category Archives: Shootout

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:

November 22 – November 23, 2025

Who:

• 3rd–8th Grade Girls

  -Div. I, Div. II, School team, or lower level teams are allowed

  -The goal is to provide like competition for all teams.

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 November 14th, 2025 @ 11:59 PM or Until Full

Schedule: 

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

-The schedule will be posted by 10:0opm on Monday, November 24th, 2025

Format:

• Pool Play into Bracket Play
• 3 game guarantee 

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

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

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

Josh Block – joshua.r.block2@gmail.com 0r (515) 423-2356

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