F5 knows how to do different - or did everyone show up to Worlds in a zebra-striped stretch Hummer? One of the most talked about cheer uniforms at Worlds this year was the Maryland Twisters F5 GK cheerleading uniform.  There was lots of speculation...is it all one piece? Is it a leo? Is it see through?  From the minute the F5 athletes exited their fierce ride - the reviews began.  Spectacular! Stunning! Unlike anything seen before! The best bling ever!  One theme emerged from the chatter about the F5 uni - they made a full top fierce!

But, it wasn't a full top - it actually was a custom GK gymnastics leotard with matching shorts as many speculated!  F5 proved that an extra secure GK cheer uniform works without sacrificing style. The F5 custom, long sleeved leotard is made with Black Nylon/Spandex and Black Mesh with Shadowproof Lining giving the illusion of sheerness.  It is accented with Ocean Mystique and White Sparkle z-stitch design elements.  The matching GK cheer shorts are made with the same Black Nylon/Spandex, Ocean Mystique, and White Sparkle fabrics.  F5 raised the bar with their artistic use of Swarovski Brilliance crystals scattered all over the uniform and lighting up the F5 Logo on the front. The stunning result was a bold new look for the F5 athletes and all that bling coordinated quite nicely with their Silver Medal win for Large Senior All Girl at the Worlds Competition.  Congratulations F5!

Tara Cain, Owner, Maryland Twisters, said, “F5 is different because we can take the obvious and twist it into something innovative, not just in our skills, but also in our cheer uniforms. GK took F5’s different vision of a full top uniform and created a masterpiece. Not only is F5 different, but GK stepped up and delivered a beautifully unique uniform design. Thank you GK for creating a stunning out-of-the-box look for F5.” 

Love the F5 look and want the same secure & stylish option for your athletes?  Find your local GK Cheer Territory Area Manager here and they will walk you through the design process from idea to final product.  The possibilities are truly infinite! 

Shop the GK 2012 Cheer Catalog here!

Different is Better. Be Different.

The EXALT Seniors from Bethel, Delaware recently debuted their GK custom cheerleading uniforms at the Bowie Cheer Starz competition on March 10, 2012 at Bowie State University.  EXALT started with a GK Special Order cheerleading uniform and then customized it to showcase their team colors, and create their own unique look!

The EXALT cheer top is GK's T Back Crop Top U121L made with mostly Applejack Sparkle and White Heavyweight Nylon fabric, accented with Gold Mystique.  The matching cheer shorts are Low Rise V Waist Cheer Short U506L in Applejack Sparkle and Gold Mystique.  The EXALT logo is spelled out in Gold Brilliance Jewels for the perfect amount of sparkle. 

Do your all stars need their own, new look?  Shop our 2012 Cheer Catalog here!   Choose any fabric and any color combination to design your own custom look.  Add your team name or logo in your choice of jewels, sequinz, appliqué embroidery or imprinting.

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

 

 

Haven't heard of the Cheer 1 All Stars?  You will!  The Cheer 1 athletes call Upper Marlboro, Maryland home, but represent the Washington Metropolitan area.  Cheer 1 commands attention the minute they hit the competition floor in their uniquely beautiful, custom GK cheerleading uniforms.

Cheer 1 chose fabrics reflective of their team colors going with Sunshine Mystique and Rainforest Mystique, accented with White Sparkle fabric.  The cheer uniforms were blinged out with Mango, Clear, and Jade crystals.  The front of the cheer top boasts the Cheer 1 logo and there is a statement-making "1" on the back of the cheer top.  Cheer 1 has a different look coming and going, making every turn on the floor interesting and fun to watch.

Want a similar GK look for your all stars?  Start with our Open Shoulder Crop Top U140, a halter style cheerleading uniform crop top with triple stripe long sleeves and exposed shoulders and back.  Pair it with our Low Rise Cheer Skirt U726L and then create your look, your way, with GK's infinite possibilities for customization.  Visit our Design Studio to get started.  Need some help bringing your idea to life?  Find your local GK Cheer Territory Area Manager here and they will be more than happy to assist you! 

Different is better.  Be different!

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

 

Infinity Cheer in Quebec, Canada adds its name to the award winning ranks of all star cheerleaders in Canada, where the sport is growing in popularity and gaining momentum. Infinity most recently won two Gold medals in competition and they looked amazing in their GK cheerleading uniforms.

The women's cheer top is GK's Unique Web Back Crop Top U141, a square neck cheerleading uniform crop top with banded long sleeves, open shoulders, and unique webbed back design.  The coordinating cheer skirt is similar to GK's Low Rise Front Slit Skirt U702L with a sharp Red Mystique stripe on the right side. Both women's pieces are created with White Mystique, Black DryTech, and Red Mystique fabric.  The men's cheerleading uniform is a cheer top similar to GK's Men's V-Neck Triple Stripe Top UM113 made with the same mystique fabrics.  The coordinating men's cheerleading pant is a customized version of our Men's Stripe Pant UM503, made of White Ponte and Black DryTech fabrics.  Both GK cheer tops are embellished with Infinity spelled out in Black Crystals across the front and the men's cheer top has an infinity symbol on the back created in Black DryTech.

Need a custom cheerleading uniform for your athletes?  Shop the 2012 Cheer Catalog here!

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

 

The Cheer Leader Magazine teamed up with GK for the 2011 Cheerleader of the Year Contest.  GK was proud to be the Official Apparel Sponsor for the hugely popular contest that garners some tough competition every year.  Each TCLM Cheer Leader of the Year finalist received a kelly green GK t-shirt and the contest winners in the junior, senior, and male divisions each received a turquoise GK t-shirt.

The TCLM finalists then sported GK in an outdoor photo shoot in Dallas, Texas, modeling cheerleading apparel including custom uniforms and practice wear.  Everyone had a great time modeling the latest in GK cheer apparel!  Congratulations to all of the TCLM winners!

Be sure to look for the final photos from the shoot in the next issue of TCLM in late April.  Like some of the apparel worn by the contest finalists?  Everything is available for purchase in GK's 2012 Cheer Catalog! Check out our Special Order Cheer Uniforms and Cheer Practice Wear!

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

Fame Athletics in San Jose, California is a cheerleading facility with teams for all ages and skill levels, including All Star teams.  When the senior all star athletes needed new cheerleading uniforms, Fame Athletics went with GK. They looked fantastic in their new uni's recently at the Jamz National Competition Las Vegas, Nevada where the top spots were taken by their Senior Co-Ed Level 3 Team and their Small Senior Level 2 Team.

GK worked with Fame Athletics to design a spectacular cheer uniform that lights up the competition floor from the moment they step on it.  Working with a sharp combination of Black Nylon/Spandex, Ocean Mystique, and White Heavyweight Nylon/Spandex fabrics, the cheer top began as something similar to GK's Unique Web Back Crop Top U141. FA switched out the web back design with a large Ocean Blue star outlined with Clear Crystals.  They also added Ocean Blue stars to the lower sleeves and Electric Blue crystal star embellishments to the upper sleeves.  Clear crystal bling enhanced the rest of the cheer top and set off their FAME logo across the front chest. Their one-of-a-kind cheer top pairs perfectly with GK's Low Rise Wrapped Band Skirt U707L in the same fabrics and Clear crystal embellishments. 

Go Fame Athletics!

Thank you for making GK look great! Good luck with the rest of your season!

Check out Fame Athletics in Las Vegas! 

Is your team looking for a new and different cheer uniform?  Browse our 2012 Cheer Catalog here.  Have an idea in mind and need some help getting started? Find your local GK Cheer Territory Account Manager here.  They are ready to assist you from design idea to finished cheer uniform.

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

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!
 

Leap of Faith Gymnastics/Cheer in Clarion, Pennsylvania is home to the Leopards All Star Cheerleaders.  The Leopards needed a fresh, new look so they came to GK to get it!  One of their All Star Cheerleaders, Laken, said, "When I wear my GK Uniform, it makes me want to do my best! I really like the shiny green and gold sparkle material.  My favorite part is the leopard design!"

The Leopards' custom cheer uniform design is brought to life with Kelly Sparkle and Leapin Leopard fabrics with Gold Mystique.  The Leopard logo is spelled out down the right sleeve in Leapin Leopard and the same wild fabric is used to outline the starburst on her right shoulder, left cuff, and skirt.  The style lines and neckline are then highlighted using clear crystals.  It all adds up to one sensational cheer uniform!

Patty Lewis, Owner of Leap of Faith Gymnastics said, "As a gym owner and a parent, I feel that GK uniforms fit great and are true to size.  They are beautifully designed and we are proud to have our cheerleaders and gymnasts wear GK!  We receive compliments at every competition!"

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 infinite customization possibilities from fabrics and colors to jewels, sequinz, embroidery and imprinting.  To create a one-of-a-kind cheer uniform for your one-of-a-kind all star or for a whole team of all stars - visit the GK Cheer Design Studio here!  Need help with the design process?  Find contact information for your local GK Cheer Territory Account Manager here!

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

 

 

 

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.

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 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!