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Get to Know Rockets
There are a lot of opportunities at Rockets. If you’re interested in Rockets, please CONTACT us by email or call us at (319) 330-9499. We’d LOVE to talk with you. If you are not familiar with Iowa Rockets and would like to be considered for a certain team, just reach out to us. Contrary to popular belief, our teams are NOT set and we have openings on all teams.
Tryout Locations
Xtream Arena & GreenState Family Fieldhouse (just off I-80 at exit #242) – 200 East 9th St. in Coralville.
Scanlon Gym – 2701 Bradford Street, Iowa City.
With new age guidelines, we encourage you to tryout in both your “USAV age group” and your “grade level age group” if they are different. Only those with a July or August birthday are affected. If you’re unsure of which age to tryout in, check the age definition chart, found – here. Or you may text Kyla at (319) 330-9499 and she will call or text you back. Tryout fee is $35. ($45 tryout fee if you do not pre-register online at least 24 hours before tryout.)
10s, 11s, 12s
10s & 11s will be
* Tuesday, July 8th, from 6-8pm at Scanlon gym
* Sunday July 20th, from 1:15-3:15pm at Scanlon gym
12s will be
* Wednesday, July 9th, from 6-8pm at Scanlon gym
* Sunday July 20th, from 3:15-5:15pm at Scanlon gym
13s, 14s
13s will be
* Monday, July 7th, from 5-6:45pm at XTREAM
* Monday, July 14th from 6-8pm at Scanlon
14s will be
* Thursday, July 10th from 5-7pm at XTREAM
* Thursday, July 17th from 5-7pm at XTREAM
15s, 16s, 17, 18s
15s will be
* Sunday, July 6th from 6:15-8:30pm at Scanlon
* Sunday, July 13th from 5-7pm at XTREAM
16s will be
* Thursday, July 10th from 7:15-9:15pm at XTREAM
* Thursday, July 17th from 7:15-9:15 at XTREAM
17s & 18s will be
* Sunday July 6th from 4-6pm at Scanlon
* Sunday, July 13th from 7:15-9:15 at XTREAM
Words of Wisdom
Tryouts can be stressful – just try your best, play FREE, and have some fun! We are not always looking at the ‘result’ of your skill. Often we are looking at effort, willingness to change, judgement, how you treat others, hustle, communication, and the intangibles that make a good teammate. These things are hard to evaluate, so just let your colors shine thru!
Age Definition
We prefer to have you tryout in the youngest age group that you’re eligible for, but you are also welcome to tryout in your grade level. That way we can field strong teams in every age group. If you are unsure of the age group you should tryout in, just give us a call at (319) 330-9499, and we’ll help you figure it out. Or check with the Iowa Region regarding NEW age definitions. ALL are welcome to tryout! The fee of $35 covers both tryouts. You can mail or deliver a check in advance, or pay cash at the door. (The tryout fee is $45 if you do not pre-register online at least 24 hours before the tryout.)
Age Definition Chart.
Online registration for tryout is now open.
FAQ About Tryouts
Everyone is welcome to attend tryouts. We welcome families who are new to Rockets and hope you like the positive environment and exceptional training.
Iowa Rockets will not pressure you to make a decision. We will send you the official Iowa Region offer email. When you receive this official email, we guarantee to hold your offer per the Iowa Region guidelines. (Iowa Region Tryout Policy)
The fee for Summer tryouts is $35 when you pre-register online. You may mail in a check or pay at the door – $35 (no online payment option). The tryout fee is $45 – only if you do not pre-register online at least 24 hours before the tryout.)
Absolutely! Parents are always welcome to watch our tryouts, just no video please.
Iowa Rockets will contact each player by phone for Summer tryouts. It’s a daunting task, but you deserve to hear from us, in person. We will not print or publish the results of tryouts.
Yes, Iowa Rockets will have Fall 2025 tryouts to be held in October. More info about this later.