We are excited to host 70+ Boys and teams from around the Midwest, for a great weekend of competitive basketball in 2026!
Event:
Gym Rats Summer Slam
When:
June 20-21, 2026
Who:
3rd-11th Grade Boys
Schedule:
-The schedule will be posted Monday evening June 15th.
-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.
-Please DO NOT contact directors for schedule changes.
Rules:
GYM RATS SUMMER SLAM – 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 Drive, Des Moines, IA 50313
-NO OUTSIDE FOOD IS PERMITTED INSIDE FACILITY
-FULL SERVICE CONCESSIONS STAND ON SITE.
Admission:
Admission: (DAILY ADMISSION ONLY)
Adults – $15
K-12 Student – $5
5 year and Under – Free
Entry Fee:
1 team – $450
Use Promo code MULTI in order to get $25 off per team when entering more than 1 team.
Format:
- Pool Play into Bracket Play
- 4 game guarantee
Registration Method/Deadline:
GYM RATS SUMMER SLAM TEAM REGISTRATION – CLICK HERE
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 13TH, 2026 @ 11:59 PM OR UNTIL FULL
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:
Championship teams will receive awards
Tournament Director:
Todd Miller—iowagymrats@gmail.com or (515) 451-5635
Zach Davenport—zach.iowagymrats@gmail.com or (515) 528-5037