G.E.A.R.

10/17/2026

Week 1 is here….Let’s go wildcats! 🏀🏀🏀

08/20/2026

Reminder: Registration is open for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade, girls and boys for the fall basketball league. Go to gearelizabeth.com to register

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08/16/2026

Good morning GEAR family. Here is some general info about our
1st/2nd girls, 3rd/4th girls and
1st/2nd boys, 3rd/4th boy basketball teams. We are going to participate in a league with some other close towns for our youngsters this year besides our GEAR program in Hanover. This league is on Sundays starting approx. mid-October and run through mid- November. Teams will consist of 1/2 girls combined,
3/4 girls combined, 1/2 boys combined and 3/4 boys combined. Online registration will start Wed August 19 and run through Fri August 28. Practice and game schedule will be decided after that. Registration fee will be $30 per player which includes a t-shirt. You can register on our website @ gearelizabeth.com. Parents, please let us know if you would like to coach/ help with one of these groups. There is also some info on the website regarding our upcoming volleyball registration as well. Please message us with any questions. Thank You

Our Programs Greater Elizabeth Arts & Recreation is a group of people dedicated to healthy living. Our goal is to […]

08/16/2026

Good morning GEAR family. Here is some general info about our
1st/2nd girls, 3rd/4th girls and
1st/2nd boys, 3rd/4th boy basketball teams. We are going to participate in a league with some other close towns for our youngsters this year besides our GEAR program in Hanover. This league is on Sundays starting approx. mid-October and run through mid- November. Teams will consist of 1/2 girls combined,
3/4 girls combined, 1/2 boys combined and 3/4 boys combined. Online registration will start Wed August 19 and run through Fri August 28. Practice and game schedule will be decided after that. Registration fee will be $30 per player which includes a t-shirt. You can register on our website @ gearelizabeth.com. Parents, please let us know if you would like to coach/ help one of these groups. There is also some info on the website regarding our upcoming volleyball registration as well. Please message us with any questions. Thank You

Our Programs Greater Elizabeth Arts & Recreation is a group of people dedicated to healthy living. Our goal is to […]

08/11/2026

Good evening GEAR family. We will post some exciting news about 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, boys and girls basketball very soon.

07/15/2026

Calling all hoopers interested in getting more work in this summer! Clarke University girls basketball is hosting a Youth Girls Basketball Camp (July 27th -29th)
9am–12pm (Monday-Wednesday)
Grades entering 3rd - 8th
Special rate of only $25- includes camp t-shirt
Fundamental skill development
Building basketball IQ
Individual Instruction with our coaching staff
Team drills and contests
Station work with our college players
Shooting contests and games
Team Building & Communication

Anyone interested can visit https://clarkepride.com/Camps/Home and register online! Feel free to forward this information to other teammates, friends and families who may be interested!

Camps

06/30/2026

Good morning GEAR family. I want to take a moment to Thank the volunteers that helped during our golf fundraiser. THANK YOU Jean, Mike, Irv, Ashley and Ayden Chambers, Devin Patterson, Kristen and Ellie Rife, the Butcher Family, Liz Becerril Family, Brett Fry, Kay Offenheiser and Eagle Ridge staff for a Great experience, before and after the storm. Fundraising is what helps GEAR survive. Thank You golf outing sponsors Hoskins, Midwest Medical, My Mechanic.Com, Apple River State Bank, PCI Inc, Citizens State Bank, Elite Plumbing, Protech Heating and Cooling, Ries Construction, Glasgow Trucking, Hulscher Fencing, County Companies- Ty Harmston, Highway 20 Brewing, K/W Electric, M&W Feed, Elizabeth Garage, Sullivan’s Realty,
Dittmar Farms, J&R Rental/ Supply,
Titze’s Bar, State Farm- Dave Butcher, SmallTown Saloon, 3 Sisters Sweet Shoppe, Miner Insurance Agency,
JCE Co-op, RBS Activewear, and
Preston Valley Golf Course-Addam Fier Family. Also, Golf Course donations from Lacoma GC, Bellevue CC, Preston Valley GC, Galena GC, Cole Acres GC,
Eagle Ridge GC, Wolf Hollow GC, Woodbine Bend GC, Lake Carroll GC, PrairieView GC and Apple Canyon GC. Thank You for your continued support of GEAR!
See ya Wednesday at Freedom Fest where we will be selling water, Gatorade and Pop

06/29/2026

GEAR is still looking for 3 people to help 7pm-9pm selling water, Gatorade and pop @ Freedom Fest Wednesday July 1. Please contact Mark Wachter to volunteer. Thank You. 563.581.0937

06/24/2026

The first two shifts are full, but we need three people for the last shift. Please contact Mark Wachter if you can help.