Iowa Gym Rats will be partnering with Attack Tournaments to host another great event. Games will be played in the Des Moines Metro. In 2025 we had 115+ teams join us from across the Midwest. We look forward to an even better turnout in 2026.
Event:
Heartland Showcase 2026 – Boys
When:
April 10-12, 2026
When:
Des Moines, IA
Who:
- 3rd-11th Grade Boys (Games played in Des Moines)
Registration Method/Deadline:
HEARTLAND SHOWCASE REGISTRATION – CLICK HERE
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 4TH, 2025 OR UNTIL FULL
Schedule:
HEARTLAND SHOWCASE – SCHEDULE AND RESULTS (CLICK HERE)
-The schedule will be POSTED by April 7th, 2026 by 10:00am.
-Coaches will be emailed at this time with more information.
-Please download and double check the “Tourney Machine App”. Do not take pictures of the app as your schedule. Always refresh your “Tourney Machine App” by logging out and logging back in.
Rules:
HEARTLAND SHOWCASE – EVENT RULES (CLICK HERE)
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 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 “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:
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
IYAF Sports Complex (12 Courts)
2045 SE Glacier Trail, Waukee, IA 50263
-NO OUTSIDE FOOD IS PERMITTED INSIDE FACILITIES
-FULL SERVICE CONCESSIONS STAND ON SITE
Admission:
Admission: (DAILY ADMISSION ONLY)
Adults – $20
K-12 Student – $5
5 year and Under – Free
Entry Fee:
1 team – $450
Use Promo Code MULTI to get $25 off per team when registering more than 1 team.
Additional Event Details:
-4 game guarantee
-2 certified officials
-Games will go from 6pm-10pm Friday, 8am-10pm Saturday and 8am–5pm on Sunday.
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 team 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
Blake Jensen – blakezjensen@gmail.com or (515) 291-0916