Special Olympics Iowa Regional Basketball competitions are conducted in January and February each year. Basketball teaches players to work together and use their skills to enhance their game. Athletes compete in regional tournaments before advancing to the state competition at Spring Classic. Regional Basketball includes both 3 on 3 half court and 5 on 5 full court levels of play. Teams may register in Junior or Senior divisions and male, female or co-ed divisions. Unified competition is also available.
Event Links
Team Basketball Registration Form: Fillable PDF Form
Basketball Rules
Skills Assessment for Individuals
| Events | |||
| Event Date | Event | Entries due by | Event Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25 (all day) | East Area Basketball Skills & East Regional Basketball Tournament | 01/03/2025 | North Scott Junior High School (502 S 5th St, Eldridge, IA 52748) and North Scott High School (200 S 1st St, Eldridge, IA 52748) |
| Jan 25 (all day) | East Central Regional Basketball Tournament & Basketball Skills | 01/03/2025 | Prairie High School (401 76th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404) |
| Feb 1 (all day) | West Regional Basketball Tournament | 01/03/2025 | Harlan Community High School (2102 Durant St, Harlan, IA 51537) |
| Feb 8 (all day) | Central Regional Basketball Tournament | 01/03/2025 | MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex (6500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266) |