We are excited to continue Snowball Shootout again in 2025. We look forward to having teams from around the state join us for another year of great competition.
Event:
Snowball Shootout—Boys and Girls
When:
January 24-25, 2026
Who:
- 3rd–8th Grade Boys
- 3rd–8th Grade Girls
Entry Fee:
1 team – $300
2 or more teams – $275 per team (USE CODE: MULTI when you are registering on tourney machine)
Registration Method/Deadline:
SNOWBALL SHOOTOUT REGISTRATION – CLICK HERE
Deadline to register is January 16th, 2026 by 11:59 PM or Until Full
Format:
- 4 game guarantee
Schedule:
SNOWBALL SHOOTOUT SCHEDULE/RESULTS (CLICK HERE)
-The schedule will be posted by 10:00pm on Monday, January 19th, 2025.
Gym Locations:
515 Fieldhouse Courts (6 Courts)
1120 NE Station Crossing Drive, Grimes, IA 50111
IYAF Sports Complex (12 Courts)
2045 SE Glacier Trail, Waukee, IA 50263
Event Rules and Admission:
SNOWBALL SHOOTOUT – EVENT RULES (CLICK HERE)
Admission:
Admission will be charged for spectators
Live Stream:
We have partnered with “Be the Beast” Live streaming this year and all games played at “515 Fieldhouse Courts”, “Kingdom Courts, and “WDM 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:
BOYS LIVE STREAM – CLICK HERE
GIRLS LIVE STREAM – CLICK HERE
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 teams will receive an award
Tournament Directors:
Todd Miller – iowagymrats@gmail.com or (515) 451-5635
Blake Jensen – blakezjensen@gmail.com or (515) 291-0916