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 Hoopfest 2026 – Boys
When:
April 11-12, 2026
When:
Des Moines, IA
Who:
- 3rd-11th Grade Boys (Games played in Des Moines)
Schedule:
HEARTLAND HOOPFEST – SCHEDULE AND RESULTS (CLICK HERE)
-The schedule was UPDATED on April 7th, 2026 @ 5:27pm.
-Coaches were emailed with more information once the schedule was updated.
-Please DO NOT contact director for schedule changes. The schedule will ONLY change in unforeseen circumstances.
-PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE TOURNEY MACHINE APP FOR UP TO DATE SCHEDULES AND RESULTS
Rules:
HEARTLAND HOOPFEST – 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: LIVE STREAM LINK CLICK 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
-NO OUTSIDE FOOD IS PERMITTED INSIDE FACILITIES
-FULL SERVICE CONCESSIONS STAND ON SITE
Admission:
DAILY ADMISSION:
Adults – $20 per day
K-12 Student – $10 per day
5 years and Under Free
WEEKEND ADMISSION:
Adults – $35 Weekend Pass
K-12 Student – $15 Weekend Pass
5 years and Under Free
Entry Fee:
1 team – $450
Use Promo Code MULTI to get $25 off per team when registering more than 1 team.
Registration Method/Deadline:
HEARTLAND HOOPFEST REGISTRATION – CLICK HERE
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 4TH, 2025 OR UNTIL FULL
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