The Iowa Park and Recreation Association Sports Committee organizes three major events per year.  These include:  1) Spot Shot Youth Basketball, 2) Adult Volleyball, and 3) incooperation with Iowa Amateur Softball Association the Men's 14" Slowpitch State Tournament.

Questions:  Steven Jordison, 515-291-4917, steve@iapra.org

Spot Shot Youth Basketball

State Finals were held in Grinnell on Saturday, March 17, 2012.

Fact Sheet (PDF)

Results

NEW!  Age 7 division added!

Open to boys and girls ages 7 to 13.  Boys and girls will compete separately.  Age divisions will also compete separately: Ages 7. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13.

Participants must compete at a local event.  First, second, and three place ribbons will be given in each age/gender division.  All youth will receive a certificate of participation.

Local age/gender division 1st and 2nd place will advance directly to the state finals located in the Grinnell Athletic and Recreation Center (GARC) in Grinnell.

To participate, please contact your local park and recreation agency.

State finals - Saturday, March 17, 2012 in GARC

All local competitions must be completed by Monday, March 12

Participant intent to compete at state finals form due no later than Tuesday, March 13

Photo gallery of champion, runner-up, and third place

Adult Volleyball

Three adult tournaments are offered each season.  Teams do not need to be USA Volleyball sanctioned as this is not a sanctioned tournament.  The event is offered for enjoyment as well as light competiveness.  Entry fee TBA.  Champion receive t-shirts; runner-up receive trophy.

Dates: will be announced late summer 2012.  Typically, coed in November and March, men/women in January

Location:

Grinnell Athletic & Recreation Center (GARC)

1500 Penrose Street

Grinnell, IA  50112

Facilty features three courts with separation curtain.  Male and female locker rooms.