Iowa Gym Rats will be partnering with Attack Tournaments to host another great event. Games will be played in the Des Moines Metro. We were excited to have had 190+ Teams join us from across the Midwest in 2024. Best of luck and travel safe.
Event:
Heartland Showcase 2025 – Boys Only
When:
April 12-13, 2025
When:
Des Moines, IA
Who:
- 8th-11th Grade Boys (Games played in Des Moines)
- 3rd-7th Grade Boys (Games played in Ames)
Entry Fee:
1 team – $450
Use Promo Code MULTI to get $25 off per team when registering more than 1 team.
Format:
- Pool Play into Bracket Play
- 4 game guarantee
Registration Method/Deadline:
HEARTLAND SHOWCASE REGISTRATION – CLICK HERE
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 4TH, 2025 OR UNTIL FULL
Additional Event Details:
-8th-11th Grade boys games in Des Moines; 3rd-7th Grade boys games in Ames.
-Admission will be charged for spectators
-4 game guarantee
-2 certified officials
-Games will go from 8am-10pm Saturday and 8am–5pm on Sunday.
Schedule:
THE HEARTLAND SHOWCASE – SCHEDULE/RESULTS – CLICK HERE
-The schedule will be posted by 10:00pm on April 7th, 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
Zachary Jensen Fieldhouse (4 Courts)
1010 Dickinson Ave., Ames, IA 50014
Canyon Hopkins Courts (2 Courts)
1005 Dickinson Ave., Ames, IA 50014
-NO OUTSIDE FOOD IS PERMITTED INSIDE FACILITIES
-FULL SERVICE CONCESSIONS STAND ON SITE
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 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.
Admission:
*DAILY ADMISSION WILL BE CHARGED TO SPECTATORS
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: CLICK HERE
College Coach Information:
-COLLEGE COACHES THAT PLAN TO ATTEND. PLEASE BRING UNIVERSITY PHOTO ID OR ANY OTHER FORM OF IDENTIFICATION THAT SHOWS YOU COACH AT YOUR RESPECTIVE COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY. YOU WILL SIMPLY CHECK IN AT THE FRONT GATE AND LET OUR STAFF KNOW.
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
Josh Block – joshua.r.block2@gmail.com or (515) 423-2356
Blake Jensen – blakezjensen@gmail.com or (515) 291-0916
Michael Cronk – michael@alliowaattack.com