The Midwest Live Spring Showcase will feature teams from Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, Colorado, Kansas and Missouri. We are excited to SHOWCASE 180+ teams this year and look forward to a great event. We will be live streaming games played at Iowa West Fieldhouse throughout the weekend.
Event:
Midwest Live Spring Showcase
When:
April 22-24, 2022
*Games will start Friday night at 6:00pm
Where:
Council Bluffs, IA and Omaha, NE
Who:
3rd-11th (Boys Only)
Entry Fee:
$400 per team for HS (9th-11th)
$300 per team for Youth (3rd-8th)
Use Promo Code of MULTI when registering to receive $50 off for 2 or more teams.
Schedule:
MIDWEST LIVE SPRING SHOWCASE SCHEDULE/RESULTS (CLICK HERE)
-Schedule was UPDATED @ 11:04pm on 4/19/2022. Coaches were notified!
-Please check back for any changes throughout the week and download the “Tourney Machine App” to stay up to date with the schedule and results.
-Changes will ONLY be made if there was a mistake or something unforeseen were to happen
-There will be NO wall brackets or schedules posted at the gym. Please use the app.
-Please DO NOT contact director and ask for changes as most schedule requests were met as we tried our best
Gym Location and Admission:
Iowa West Fieldhouse- 5 Arena Way, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 (15U-17U play here)
UBT Sports Complex- 21015 Cumberland Dr., Elkhorn, NE 68022 (3rd-8th grade play here)
The Mark- 20902 Cumberland Dr., Elkhorn, NE 68022 (3rd-8th grade play here)
Adult Admission
Friday- $10, Saturday- $15, Sunday- $10
K-12 Student Admission
Friday – $5, Saturday – $10, Sunday – $5
Rules:
MIDWEST LIVE – EVENT RULES (CLICK HERE)
College Coach Information:
COLLEGE COACH PRE-REGISTRATION (CLICK HERE)
-Please Pre-Purchase Packet
-Doors open @ 5:30pm on Friday and 7:30am on Saturday and Sunday
-College Coaches may ONLY pick up their packet at Iowa West Fieldhouse
-Please use the door labeled “COLLEGE COACH ENTRANCE”
-Snacks and drinks served on Friday, Lunch ONLY on Saturday, and Lunch ONLY on Sunday
Baller TV Live Stream Information:
CLICK HERE TO WATCH GAMES LIVE ON BALLER TV
Registration Method/Deadline:
MIDWEST LIVE SPRING SHOWCASE REGISTRATION – CLICK HERE
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS 04/14/2022 or Until FULL
Format:
- 4 game guarantee for HS teams
- 3 game guarantee for 3-8th teams
Mandatory NCAA Requirements for 15U, 16U, and 17U Teams:
Step 1:
Coaches and Team Coordinators need to be aware that this event has certain parameters that need to be met in order to have your team/program participate. For more information visit the following website: www.ncaa.org/basketballcertification or https://ncaa.egain.cloud/kb/ECAG/home
-These websites will give you step by step instructions
Step 2:
Coaches or Team personnel that participate in the event and will be coaching or sitting on the team bench for a 15U, 16U, or 17U team must have a USA Basketball Gold License. For more information please visit the following website: https://community.usab.com
-All individuals involved in coaching activities(15U, 16U, and 17U) will need to obtain a USAB Gold License.
-Please note that coaches that previously had a USAB Gold License should RENEW their previous account and NOT create a new one
Step 3:
Team organizations, coaches, and athletes will need to be registered in the Basketball Certification System(BBCS). Please visit the following link once you have completed steps 1 and 2: http://bbcs.ncaa.org
-Returning coaches and athlete users should RENEW their previous account and NOT create a new one
-15u, 16U, and 17U Team Organizations, coaches and athletes will need to complete this process properly to be eligible for the event.
Awards:
Champions in the 3rd-8th grade will receive awards. High School is Showcase games ONLY.
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 Director:
Todd Miller—iowagymrats@gmail.com or (515) 451-5635
Josh Block—joshua.r.block@gmail.com or (515) 423-2356