EARN YOUR SPOT AT THE REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
March 8, 9, 10 | 2024
Sioux City, IA
Boys & Girls | Grades 3-8
The 4th Annual Heartland States Basketball Championship is a qualifier-based tournament with two divisions (Club and School) and features top competition from North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, and Iowa.
WIDE GEOGRAPHIC DIVERSITY
The 2023 Championship featured teams from throughout the region offering fresh competition for all squads. Players hailed from 63 zip codes 58 different towns across five states. Check out the map above with all of the hometowns represented at States!
Eligibility
All team rosters are verified by the State Eligibility Committee prior to tournament play. (Last season, we reviewed 15,730 Proof of Eligibility documents!)
TUNE IN
Upcoming Qualifiers
Teams earn their spot at State by placing 1st or 2nd in an official Qualifier Tournament or League.
2023-24 STATE QUALIFIERS *Updated Fall of 2023*
| Next Up (Dates) | Tournament Name | Flyer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28-29 |  |
Haunted Courts Hiawatha, IA hosted by Team Iowa |
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| 11/4-5 |  |
Optimist Fall Basketball Tournament Dickinson, ND hosted by Dickinson Parks & Recreation |
Tourney Rules |
| 11/10-12 |  |
Ladycat Tournament Omaha, NE hosted by Millard West Lady Cats Basketball |
Tourney Flyer |
| 11/11 |  |
Mounds View Girls Fall Classic Mounds View, MN |
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| 11/11-12 | |
King/Queen of Mountain Hiawatha, IA hosted by Team Iowa |
State Tournament Info
MEET YOUR STATE REPS
Regional Reps serve as local connections between Qualifier Tournaments and States. You'll spot our orange-clad Reps at Qualifier Events throughout the season, awarding top teams with their Gold Ticket invitation to States and answering questions from parents and coaches.
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