Cheer Tops

Though the Great White North has been historically a hockey nation where cheerleaders are seldom, if ever, seen, the sport of competitive cheerleading has been growing in popularity over the past decade.  Most of the grass roots cheerleading programs in Canada sprang out of school based squads, but more and more competitive cheer programs are starting out as a stand alone sport and not just in support of another activity.

The Cheersport Sharks of Cambridge, Ontario are a testament to just how big competitive cheerleading has become in Canada.  The Sharks recently moved into a state-of-the-art, custom built, 18,000 square foot cheer gym dubbed, "The Shark Tank."  The Sharks also recently celebrated a huge win after capturing 1st place at the 2011 Cheer Evolution Nationals in Niagara Falls, Ontario.  They also won the Level 5 Grand Champion banner and were the highest scoring team of the event. 

These Canadian cheerleaders are blazing their own trail and are sporting GK cheerleading uniforms on their journey!
 

The Senior Pom Team from Dance Mania All-Stars in Melbourne, Florida went with GK for their new dance uniforms and they looked fabulous!  At the recent Jamfest Dance Super Nationals in Cincinnati, Ohio, the dancers secured a World's Bid the first time out in their new custom GK dance uniforms.

Dana Parsons, Owner of Dance Mania All-Stars, LLC and Head Coach of the Senior Pom Team said, "Our season is going wonderfully!  The girls are kicking butt, having a blast, and looking forward to Worlds!  We love our GK dance uniforms!  We get so many compliments on them by fans and judges.  They are comfortable and durable!"

Dance Mania's uniform top is similar to GK's Wide Strap Off The Shoulder Top U166L, and is paired with GK's Wide Stripe Skirt U730R.  To create their own custom look, both Dance Mania pieces were created with mostly Black Nylon/Spandex, set off beautifully with Gold Mystique and accents of Leapin Leopard fabric for a bit of an edge.  The dancers also ordered perfectly matching hair bows from GK's Product Partner, Bowdacious Cheer Bows.

Your Team. Your Look. Your Way.

Check out GK's Dance Team 2012 Catalog here!

The Cheer Leader Magazine recently worked with GK to host a Meet & Greet during NCA in Dallas, Texas.  The Meet & Greet was a popular event, with cheerleaders lining up to get free t-shirts, photos, and autographs from their favorite athletes.  Guest Appearances included GK cover model, Kiara Nowlin, Whitney Love, Kesley Rule, and Toni Bronisevsky of World Cup Shooting Stars and Gabi Butler and Megan Glisson of Top Gun All Stars.  The TCLM Suite at the Omni Hotel was sponsored by Nfinity Shoes, Cheer Soxx, and Wink Performance Cosmetics.

Kiara and Whitney sparkled in GK cheer uniforms, Style U156 Intertwined Sleeve Cheer Crop Top, with the "TCLM" logo in brilliant SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS. Check out the video of the Meet & Greet!

Check out GK's 2012 Cheer Catalog here!

Go with the original, the innovator, the brand that started the revolution.  Go with GK.

 

The Spirit J4 Team from ICE All Stars of Aurora, Illinois are proud to wear GK uniforms!  With 3 gym locations in 2 states, ICE athletes shine on the floor with more than 15 teams competing.  The Spirit cheer top and cheer skirt are a beautiful combination of Navy and Gold Mystique fabric with logo and style lines set to shine with Brilliance crystals.  For a similar style, check out GK's V Front-V Back Crop Top U107 paired with Low Rise Wrapped Band Skirt U707L featuring side slits and elastic waistband.
 

Go with the original, the innovator, the brand that started the revolution.  Go with GK.

The Fusion 5 All Stars from Powerhouse Training Center in Fairmont, West Virginia rocked their first competition in new, custom GK cheer uniforms.  Staying true to their rock-star mentality, PTC chose some metal-looking fabric colors of Black Sparkle, Black DryTech, Electric Turquoise Mystique, and White Mystique to compliment their edgy cheer top and skirt.

Their cheer top is similar to GK's Cutting Edge Sleeve Cheer Crop Top U158 with an asymmetrical neckline, modern curling sleeve design, solid left sleeve and wide Y shoulder strap.  Fusion 5 made a look of their own with a detailed curling design extending to the upper chest and back, with a contrasting sleeve color, covered in Clear jewels.  The cheer skirt is a completely custom creation, similar in style to GK's Right Side Swirl Cheer Skirt U733R, a regular rise cheer skirt with elastic waistband and side slits, but with the same edgy design as their cheer top and scattered bling with Clear crystals.  Their "fusion 5" logo is made up of Clear crystals on the front and back of the cheer top. 

ROCK ON FUSION 5!

Need a new look for your rock star all stars?  Different is better.  Be different.

Shop the 2012 GK Cheer Catalog here!

Go with the original, the innovator, the brand that started the revolution. Go with GK.

GK is pleased to announce the launch of the Dance Team 2012 Catalog.  The 2012 Dance Team Catalog is a stand-alone catalog featuring GK products specific to dance, drill, and pom teams.  Dance wear is not new to GK, but has previously been part of the annual GK Cheer Catalog.  Now, competitive dancers at all levels can shop for GK dance apparel including dance tops, pants, gauntlets, warm-ups, undergarments, accessories, and more in the new Dance Team catalog.

GK offers 100+ Fabrics and Colors

• Four-way super stretch fabrics
• Nylon/Spandex
• Mystiques and Holograms
• Performance Fabrics 

Fast & Easy Ordering

• Customize by choosing fabrics and colors to get your own unique look
• Territory Account Managers can meet you face to face and take care of writing up orders and fitting each team member!

Quality Apparel

• Made in the USA
• Fabrics are developed exclusively for GK
• SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS - premium brand for the finest crystal elements

“Dance is such a natural fit for our product mix at GK because of our expertise in fit, quality construction & superior styling, in both gymnastics and cheer apparel.  The positive response from our customers on our dance apparel offering has led us to create a dynamic, new collection of dance apparel, which is now showcased in it's own exclusive catalog," said Kelly McKeown, Executive Vice President of Corporate Relations & Design for GK Elite Sportswear. 

Your Team. Your Look. Your Way.

Shop the Dance Team 2012 Catalog Now!

Pacific Coast Magic is a premier all star cheerleading facility in California, boasting four gyms under its umbrella.  Their latest competition results are a testament to their success in the sport of all star cheerleading.  The Spirit Sports "Duel in the Desert," one of the largest West Coast cheerleading competitions, took place the first weekend in February in Palm Springs, California and the athletes from PC did their Orange & Purple proud!

The Small Senior 5 Team, Fantasy, won a paid bid to worlds and their Open Coed Level 5 Team, Karma, captured an at-large bid to worlds.  Way to go PCM!

PCM chose GK to design their latest uniforms for four of their all star teams.  Kellie E. Elliott, Co-Owner of Pacific Coast Magic said, "As an owner in the all star cheerleading industry, I believe the look for our program must exemplify style, class, comfort, and beauty on the competition floor.  GK's fabrics and fit are the best in the industry and I am so proud of our newly designed GK uniforms for this year!"

PCM's Fantasy and Believe teams created a beautiful custom cheerleading uniform made of mostly White Heavyweight and Purple Nylon/Spandex fabrics.  Silver and Sunshine Mystique were used for the abstract flames on the cheer top and for the unique straps.  A Sunshine Mystique applique logo was added and then covered in Clear Crystals.  Clear Crystals throughout their design make their uniform sparkle.  The coordinating skirt echoes the same curving design and sparkle as their crop top.

The Mysterious and Karma teams went with a statement-making cheer top for the men and women with Sunshine Mystique ribbons accenting each of the cheer tops.  The same Purple Nylon/Spandex and White Heavyweight fabrics were used, but the PCM logo here is a Sunshine Mystique and Purple Nylon/Spandex applique.  Clear and Mango Crystals bring a sparkling finishing touch to the cheer uniforms.

If you love PCM's stand-out looks - check out GK's Layered Swirl Sleeve Cheer Crop Top U157, an asymmetric cheerleading uniform crop top with layered swirl sleeve design and double binding straps across the left shoulder or the Abstract Flame Crop Top U159 for similar design elements.  For the men on your team, check out GK's Funky Back Men's Cheer Top UM110, a crew neck men's cheerleading uniform top with long sleeves and back wrapping design paired with Wide Side Stripe Men's Cheer Pant UM501.

Get your team the same class, comfort and beauty that PCM captured with their design.  Our all new, 2012 Cheer Catalog is available here for you to browse for inspiration and ideas or visit GK's Cheer Deign Studio  to bring your cheerleading uniform vision to life. 

Need some help to narrow down the infinite possibilities GK has to offer?  Find your local Cheer Territory Account Manager here and have your own assistant to help you navigate the design process.

Go with the innovator, the original, the brand that started the revolution.  Go with GK.

 

 

 

Express Cheer & Dance based in Frisco, Texas is home to five levels of All Star Cheerleading Teams and their newest addition, Team IMPACT, a recreational All Star team.

Chris Henson, owner of Express Cheer, shared with us, "GK cheer Uniforms are incredible.  The best part about GK is the customer service and my Territory Account Manager, Ruth Hosier, is fantastic! She quotes realistic delivery dates and GK has followed through every time, on time.  The quality and fit of the cheer uniform are impeccable and the construction and materials are remarkable.  My athletes love the uniform design and the extra little sparkle the uniform make them shine every time they are on the competition floor!"

Both pieces of Team IMPACT's cheer uniform are made of Black DryTech, Vinca Mystique, and White Heavyweight Nylon/Spandex.  Their cheer top is Funky Shoulder Uniform Top U143L, an asymmetric, full length cheerleading uniform top with long sleeves and funky single shoulder strap.  IMPACT is spelled out with clear SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS across the chest. Paired with Low Rise Left Hip Panel Cheer Skirt U731L IMPACT's fresh new look is complete and they're ready to give it all they've got!

 

The Speed Athletics All Stars from Westfield, Indianapolis, hit the competition floor at Turbo Jam this past November sporting their new, special order, GK cheer uniforms. Both Level 4 and Level 5 teams have had an amazing season so far with the Senior 4 Coed and Senior 5 Restricted taking 1st place at their latest competition, Xtreme Spirit Mardi Gras. 

The Level 4 and 5 cheerleaders from Speed Athletics chose special order style Open Shoulder Crop Top U140 which they paired with Low Rise Cheerleading Skirt U711L, with a triple stripe hem, left leg slit and elastic waistband.  The men's cheerleading uniform is GK's Men's V Neck Tripe Stripe Top UM113 paired with Men's Triple Stripe Pant UM503.  The fabrics for all of the cheer uniforms are a bold combination of mostly Ocean and White Mystique with just a hint of Sunshine Mystique along the necklines, hems and style lines.  The Speed logo is spelled out on the front of the women's and men's cheer top in clear and mango colored SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS.  The Speed Athletics All Stars are ready to win!

Marcie Rode, Owner of Speed Athletics and coach said, "We've had a wonderful experienced with GK.  We love our uniforms!  They quality is great and all orders were received quickly.  GK's customer service and our Territory Account Manager, Rachel Siciliano, are top notch!  We couldn't be happier!" 
 

 

Spirit of South Texas based in Alice, Texas recently competed in their new GK custom cheerleading uniforms.  The coaches sported sparkle and shine in some blinged out GK jackets so they could cheer on their athletes from the sidelines.  Spirit of South Texas competes up to Level 3 and recently their Spirit Elite Level 3 took 1st Place and Grand Champion honors at the Fun Cheer Competition in Robstown, Texas. 

Get a similar look with with GK's Open Shoulder Crop Top U140, a halter style cheerleading uniform crop top with triple stripe long sleeves and exposed shoulders and back paired with a cheer skirt similar to our Double Bank V Waist Skirt U718V.  Both pieces were made of mostly Black Nylon/Spandex with Royal Nylon/Spandex with Silver Mystique and Iced Zebra accents.  They completed their look with clear jewels on the logo, along the sleeves and binding.
Congratulations Spirit of South Texas and good luck with the rest of your season!  Do your all stars need some new sparkle? Browse our all new 2012 Cheer Catalog here!  Inside you will find our Cheer Design Studio, Women's In Stock Cheerleading Uniforms, and Men's Cheerleading Uniforms.

GK cheer uniforms are created for optimum fit and performance.  You'll be able to feel the difference with our exclusive four-way super-stretch fabrics and proprietary fit formula.  Be fierce at your next competition with GK's infinite customization options from fabrics and colors to jewels, sequinz™, embroidery and imprinting.

Valley Elite Cheerleading Training Center in Easton, Pennsylvania is home to the Valley Elite All Stars. In addition to being named the Best Level 2 Team in the country last season, the Valley Elite All Stars have earned 16 Grand Champion titles and 24 Nationals titles since 2007.  When the time came for new custom cheerleading uniforms, Valley Elite wanted something that no one else had at the time. 

The design project grew out of a collaboration of ideas brought to GK by Valley Elite and new Territory Account Manager, Cory Hines, who, along with the expertise of the GK design team, created a trend-setting custom uniform with elements that are now seen among GK's Special Order uniform choices.


Valley Elite All Stars' custom cheerleading uniform top is most similar to our current Double Cross Star Crop Top U145 which echos Valley Elite's original collaboration of a halter style cheerleading uniform crop top with long sleeves, exposed shoulders and funky back.  They chose a cheer skirt similar to GK's Low Rise 1 Stripe Skirt U725L, with narrow single stripes on both sides and an elastic waistband.  The fabrics Valley chose were White DryTech, Red Mystique and Black DryTech.  The Valley logo on the front chest shimmers with clear crystals on a Red Mystique background.  The style lines of the cheer top and skirt sparkle with hand-set clear SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS.

The dynamic halter cheer top with open shoulders and long sleeves has become the starting point for many custom uniforms and continues to be among some of the favorite picks for custom cheerleading tops. 

Assisting our customers in bringing their design vision to life is what GK does best.  Whether starting from scratch, or customizing a special order GK uniform, we'll partner with you every step of the way! 

Visit our Cheer Design Studio to bring your vision to life or browse our new 2012 Cheer Catalog for ideas. 

Central Jersey All Stars in Kenilworth, New Jersey, is a nationally renowned, highly competitive all star cheerleading program for girls and boys of all ages and ability levels.  Since the program's inception in 1996, CJA has captured numerous local, state, regional, national and international championships titles.  CJA chose GK this season to create their new custom cheerleading uniform. 

Angel DeJesus, a Cheer Coach and Choreographer for CJA, told GK, "We are ecstatic about our new Level 5 uniforms from GK! This was our first season working with GK and our Territory Account Manager, Lynne Mensack, who made communication easy and Julia Kline from the GK Design Department was awesome! They both worked with us to achieve our ultimate goal of a clean and polished new look, but with a little extra flair to allow us to stand out like never before!  We debuted the new uniforms on December 11 at Cheersport in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  It was a huge confidence booster for our athletes. We won 1st Place!  Our team was also crowned BEST OF LEVEL 5!  GK truly stands alone and we can't wait to work with you again in the future!"

Following the Cheersport competition, the Senior 5 Team went on to take 1st Place and Grand Champions at the Gotta Cheer Snow Globe Competition and then secured an AT-LARGE BID TO WORLDS at JamFest this month!  Congrats CJA!

CJA's cheer top is stunning from every angle.  Similar to Special Order 3 Strap Open Back Crop Top U136, CJA's cheer top features long sleeves, arm banding detail and a strappy open back.  CJA designed a cheer skirt similar GK's Corner Accent Cheer Skirt U709R with triangular corner detailing and side slits.  For variety, CJA also choose a cheer short similar to Low Rise Faux Belted Short U520L, a low rise cheerleading short with faux belt loops along the front and back of the comfort waistband.  All three pieces were made with Black, Rich Royal, and White Mystique and blinged out with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS across the shoulders, at the cuffs, on the front of the short and scattered over the Black Mystique portions of the skirt. CJA is boldly spelled out across the front of the cheer top in Rich Royal and White Mystique with an added layer of clear SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS to tie it all together.  Now that is a winning combination! 



Go with GK and choose any fabric and any color combination to design a cheerleading uniform for your own custom look.  Add your team name or logo in your choice of jewels, sequinz™, appliqué embroidery or imprinting. Ready to design?  Visit our Cheer Design Studio or browse through the new 2012 Cheer Catalog for inspiration!

The Senior 4 Envy Team of the Pittsburgh Pride All Stars out of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania have given their GK cheerleading uniforms a workout so far this season.  The team recently took 1st Place at Cheersport in Pittsburgh on December 3, 2011.  Other victories include 1st Place at PA States and 1st Place at COA's at Shaler High School. 

Chrissie Bianco, Director and Owner of The Pittsburgh Pride All-Stars said, "We absolutely love our GK cheerleading uniforms.  The fit is fabulous!  The girls look amazing but are also comfortable enough to do all of their tricks without feeling restricted.  The cheer uniforms have washed up beautifully and even when their hot red lipstick meets their white sleeve, it has come out every time!  Thank you for making a quality uniform that meet our athlete's' needs!"  

Some members of the Pride, Marissa K, Casey C, Celia G, and Alicia R, sport their GK special order uniform, GK's Side Panel Halter Crop Top U118, a cheerleading uniform crop top with long sleeves, side panels and back cut outs, and GK's Low Rise Wrapped Around Band Cheer Skirt U707L, a low rise cheerleading skirt with side slits and elastic waistband.  The uniform top and skirt are mostly purple mystique, black nylon spandex, and white mystique with a hint of red shimmer along the neckline.  The team's name was embellished in clear crystals across the center chest and ruby crystals down the right sleeve.  Pittsburgh Pride blinged up their unis with clear scattered jewels on the sleeves and clear jewels lining the seams of their uniform top and skirt.

The Fierce team from D&H Cheer Company of Franklin, Indiana just took 1st Place at the Americheer Indiana State Championships.  Awesome skills and long hours of practice, and not to mention, their FIERCE new cheerleading uniforms from GK, helped them stand out from the crowd.

Crystal Dyer and Sara Hawkins, co-owners of Fierce All Star Cheer, were excited to say, "We cannot overstate the value of working with GK and having Rachel Siciliano as our Representative!  The GK team makes the process to differentiate yourself from the other squads simple.  They take your vision and bring it to life.  We were able to create our custom uniforms, bows and warm ups in just a few simple steps leaving us more time to focus on what matters most...our cheerleaders!  GK and Rachel are great assets to our gym.  They are a prime example of QUALITY products and GREAT customer service!  GK is FIERCE!"

The Fierce All Stars proudly show off their win in their custom cheer top and skirt made of Ocean and Black Mystique and Black Nylon/Spandex with Lime Mystique asymmetrically winding down the top and skirt.  Clear jewels along top and skirt style lines as well as sprinkled down the right sleeve provide sparkle at every angle.  The Fierce Logo is Appliqué Embroidery in Black Nylon/Spandex with clear SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS. The coordinating 2 Layer Striped Hairbow tops it all off.

In love with the Fierce GK Cheer Uniform?  Check out GK's Funky Shoulder Cheer Uniform Top U143L paired with Low Rise Left Hip Panel Skirt U731L and configure it in your team's colors.  Do you want your own, completely different, cheerleading uniform? Let GK make it easy for you.  Shop our Special Order Cheerleading Uniforms and see what you can create.  Need help?  Find your GK Cheer Territory Account Manager here.

GK cheer uniforms are created for optimum fit and performance.  You'll be able to feel the difference with our exclusive four-way super-stretch fabrics and proprietary fit formula.  Make a statement at your next competition with GK's endless customization options from fabrics and colors to jewels, sequinz™, embroidery and imprinting.

Go with the original, the innovator, the brand that started the revolution. Go with GK.

The Varsity Cheerleaders of James B. Conant High School in Hoffman Estates, Illinois debuted their GK Custom Cheer Uniforms at the Joliet West Regional Cheerleading Competition. Dana Musinski, Head Varsity Cheerleading Coach sent GK a picture of the team looking fantastic!

Their cheer top is similar in style to GK's Exposed T Back Uniform Top U167L, a full length cheerleading uniform top with funky exposed T back.  The coordinating skirt, similar to Wrap Around Band Skirt U707R, is a regular rise cheerleading skirt with wrap around band, side slits and elastic waistband.  Showcasing their Conant Cougar pride, Red, Navy and Silver Mystique fabrics were chosen and SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS were added to the cheer top for just the right amount of sparkle!