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Date

Saturday, July 8 – Sunday, July 9, 2023

Site

Youth:
Iowa State University | Lied Recreation Center
Click Here to view Facility Click Here for Map

 

Adult: 
Forker Building
Iowa State University Campus
(MAP)

Time

Tournament rules, schedules and map will be posted online approximately 7 days prior to competition.

 

Commissioners

Iowa Games Office
888.777.8881
info@iowagames.org

2024 State Games of America
Qualifying Event

2024 State Games of America

Competition Format

All games will be pool play. Guarantee of 3 games. Teams will rate themselves during registration. When possible tournament bracketing will be based on ratings.

Divisions: 2 halves per division

4th – 8th grade     18 minute halves

Open & Up         18 minute halves

Game length will consist of a running clock. Halftime is a maximum of four minutes.

High School Divisions – High School boys division & high school girls division limited to 8 teams. The high school division will consist of a start/stop clock with four 8 minute quarters. Halftime is 4 minutes. High School division will play pool play followed by a single elimination tournament with the number of teams advancing to tournament play determined after the deadline.

Rules

Youth divisions and Adults will use National Federation of State High School Association rules with modifications. Adult women will use NCAA rules with modifications.

Click Here for Iowa Games Basketball Rules

Age Determining Date

Age divisions are determined by athlete’s age on July 8, 2023.  Grade divisions are based on the 2023-2024 school year (age as of September 15, 2023).

Medals sponsored by Grinnell Mutual

Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals will be awarded in each age/grade division.

Sport Specific Information

Roster Limits

Minimum: 5

Maximum: 12

Players can only be listed on one roster.

Divisions are gender specific.

T-shirts

Athletes receive a cotton t-shirt with their entry fee. For $12, athletes can upgrade to a dri-fit shirt during registration. The deadline to order a dri-fit is June 18. 

Shirts will be packed by team and can be picked up at your sport venue.

Female Divisions

4th Grade | 2022-23 school year

5th Grade | 2022-23 school year

6th Grade | 2022-23 school year

7th Grade | 2022-23 school year

8th Grade | 2022-23 school year

High School | Grades 9-12 | 2022-23 school year | limited to the first 8 teams

Women’s Open | Age determining date July 15, 2023 | Must be at least 18 years old

Male Divisions

4th Grade | 2022-23 school year

5th Grade | 2022-23 school year

6th Grade | 2022-23 school year

7th Grade | 2022-23 school year

8th Grade | 2022-23 school year

High School | Grades 9-12 | 2022-2023 school year | limited to the first 8 teams

Men’s | Recreation |   Age determining date July 15, 2023 | Must be at least 18 years old or graduating senior in 2023 | limited to 16 teams

Men’s | Competitive | Age determining date July 15, 2023 | Must be at least 18 years old or graduation senior in 2023 | limited to 16 teams

Registration Deadlines

$175/team if registered by May 1
$185/team if registered between May 12 – June 5
$205/team if registered between June 4 – June 26

Dri-Fit Upgrade Deadline ($12): June 18

Admission will be taken for youth basketball at Lied Rec Center. 
Spectator Admissions will be taken at the event. Spectators can pre-purchase admission by clicking HERE or admission can be purchased on-site. 
5 & Over: $5.00

For more information on admission fees, click HERE.

ROSTER ADDITIONS
Deadline for roster additions:
Postal – July 3
Online – July 5

Click Here for Team Waiver Form
Must be returned to the Iowa Games office by 4:00 pm on July 5

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