Events

Gym Rats 3v3 “Individual” Fall League 2022

Fall league from 9/15/22-10/6/22 for Boys and Girls, Grades 2nd-8th.

Gym Rats “Individual” High School Fall League 2022

High School Individual Player Fall League spanning from 9/18/22-10/2/22. This league will be for 8th-12th Boys and Girls players.

Gym Rats Fall League 2022 – Boys & Girls

Held on the dates of 10/9/22, 10/16/22, 10/23/22, and 10/30/22. Iowa Gym Rats is excited to announce an opportunity for 8th, 9th, JV and Varsity Boys Teams in preparation of their Winter season.

Gym Rats Winter League 2022

Held 10/29/22–12/18/22. We look forward to another great league in 2022. 12 game guarantee. Every team will play 2 games per weekend with 2 certified officials. Last weekend of the League is Bracket play and League Championship weekend.

Preseason Shootout

Hosted 10/29/2022-10/30/2022 in Des Moines. Great early season event against teams of like competition.

Hardwood Fall Kickoff 2022 – Boys & Girls

Hosted 11/5/2022-11/6/2022 in Des Moines. Great early season event against teams of like competition.

Fall Fastbreak

Hosted 11/12/2022-11/13/2022 in Des Moines. 3 game guarantee. Pool play followed by bracket play.

Gym Rats Fall Brawl—Boys & Girls 2022

Held 11/19/2021–11/20/2022. 2nd–8th Grade Boys & 3rd–8th Grade Girls. 3 game guarantee. Teams from around the Midwest and all skill levels.

Thanksgiving Throwdown

Our 1st ever Thanksgiving Throwdown will be hosted in Des Moines 11/26/22-11/27/22. Girls and Boys grades 3rd-8th.

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

Held 12/3/2022–12/4/2022 3rd-8th Grade Girls ONLY, 3 game guarantee, 2 divisions where possible, NO Zone Defense Allowed, Pool Play into Bracket Play.

Blizzard Battle

Hosted 12/3/2022-12/4/2022 in Des Moines.

Snowball Shootout

Hosted 12/10/2022-12/11/2022 in Des Moines.

Holiday Hoops

Hosted 12/17/2022-12/18/2022 in Des Moines.

New Year’s Bash (1 Day Tournament)

Hosted 12/31/2022 in Des Moines. 1 Day Tournament, games will be done by 6:00pm.

Basketbrawl Classic 2023

Hosted 1/7/2023 and 1/8/2023 in Des Moines, Iowa. 3rd-8th Boys and Girls teams.

Gym Rats Heat Up the Hardwood 2023 -Boys & Girls

Held 1/14/2023–1/15/2023. Teams expected from Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota and Missouri. 2nd–8th Boys & 3rd–8th Girls. Pool Play into single elimination tournament & 3 game guarantee.

2023 JBC Classic Hosted by Johnston Basketball Club, 515 Hoops, & Iowa Gym Rats

Hosted 1/21/2023-1/22/2023 in Des Moines. Partnered with Johnston Basketball Club and 515 Hoops. 115+ teams joined us in 2022.

ACBC Classic

Hosted 1/28/2023-1/29/2023 in Des Moines. Partnered with Ankeny Centennial Basketball Club.

GRBA Division I State Championship 2023 – Boys & Girls

Held 2/4/2023–2/5/2023. 3rd–8th Grade Boys and 4th-8th grade Girls. Pool Play into Single Elimination Tournament, 3 game guarantee.

GRBA/515 Hoops Boys School Team State (3rd-8th)

Our first ever GRBA/515 Hoops Boys School Team State tournament. This event is meant for 3rd-8th Grade teams who want to compete against other school ball teams. Hosted 2/4/23-2/5/23 in Des Moines.