GK Cheer Territory Account Managers Visit GK Headquarters!

Monday, January 30, 2012 by Michelle Weaver
GK Headquarters was pleased and proud to host the Cheer Division's Territory Account Managers, or TAMs, for an intense 3 day conference of meetings, round table discussions, and activities here in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Alicia Whatley, National Sales Manager for GK said, "I feel it is an invaluable key to success for our account managers to come together at the corporate office for professional product and sales training and to tour GK's manufacturing facility.  The TAMs were able to see, first hand, the quality, detail, and craftsmanship that goes into creating a GK garment from start to finish.  I am proud to say that the GK account manager team is the most specialized and knowledgeable in the industry when it comes to understanding the needs of cheer and dance customers.  I like to call them 'our A team' because they are truly my dream team."

GK's TAMs are available to assist those GK customers who want full service!  No matter what your needs are as our customer - custom cheerleading uniforms, womens or mens cheerleading apparel, warm ups, cheer practice wear, or any other cheerleading or dance apparel GK offers - our experienced TAM's will handle everything for you from design idea to completed GK garment.  Simply bring your ideas and they’ll take care of the rest!
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Find your GK Cheer Territory Account Manager here!

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

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders wear GK Cheerleading Practice Apparel

Friday, September 2, 2011 by Michelle Weaver
World famous Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders showed off their newest GK cheerleading practice wear outfits during their first practice of the season.

Ally Traylor, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders

According to Katelyn Nichols of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, the above photo features five year veteran, Ally Traylor, leading the squad on August 9, 2011 at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas, TX.

The team is wearing GK's Strappy Cheerleading Crop Top DM48 in Navy and White DryTech, a performance fabric that is both breathable and moisture wicking.  This funky crop top features camisole double criss cross back straps embellished with clear SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS crystals.  The custom design cheerleading shorts the team chose are very similar to their Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Preferred Fit Audition Apparel Shorts CH106.

Choose any fabric and any color combination to design GK Cheerleading Practice Tops and Shorts with your own custom look.  Add your team name or logo in your choice of jewels, sequinz, applique embroidery or imprinting.  Shop GK Custom Cheerleading Uniform Styles Today!

Spirit of South Texas Loves GK Elite Sequinz!

Wednesday, June 29, 2011 by Michelle Weaver
Can't decide on the perfect way to customize your cheer wear?  GK Elite provides the perfect solution through their stylish and affordable Sequinz.  Now, your team name can sparkle on all your cheer apparel for only $5!

Cheer Practice Top with Sequinz  GK Cheerleading Practice Top

All Star Cheerleading team Spirit of South Texas, owned by Cathy Lopez, competes in Junior Level 3 and they rave about how much they love the New Sequinz on their T Back Animal Cheer Crop Tops.

Click here to shop for your own unique Cheerleading Practice Wear from GK and add Sequinz for only $5!

Meet Ruth Hosier, Dallas/Ft. Worth Area GK Cheer Territory Account Manager

Thursday, June 23, 2011 by Michelle Weaver

Ruth Hosier covers the Dallas/Ft Worth area for GK Elite Cheer. Ruth graduated from Texas A&M with a BA in Finance.  Before joining GK, Ruth worked in mortgage sales & management for 15 years.  She also coached Coppell Cheerleading for 5 years and said it was fun watching the girls grow up!   She loves Cheerleading along with the athletes and coaches who are involved and says it's great to have a job in a field you enjoy!

Some of Ruth's top clients include the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, who wear GK Cheer Practice Wear and Warm-Ups, All-Star Cheerleading Gym Spirit of Texas, who wore GK Cheer at World's in 2011 and Express Cheer All-Stars of Frisco, TX.

Ruth Hosier & Brad from Spirit of Texas

Ruth Hosier with Brad from Spirit of Texas


Are you looking for Cheerleading Uniforms in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Area?  Contact Ruth at rhosier@cheergk.com for more information.  Contact information for GK Cheer Territory Account Managers in other parts of the country can be found here.


What to Wear to Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Auditions

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 by Michelle Weaver

Worried about what to wear to Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders auditions this May? Put your mind at ease by choosing the cheerleading practice wear brand recommended by the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, GK Elite Cheerleading Apparel.

 

DCC1Not only is GK the preferred brand of the DCC, but they also offer the most stylish audition wear styles out there! In addition to the three basic black in-stock styles that GK offers, they recently introduced two new special order styles – a crop top and a workout short – that are available in over 50 different fabric and color combinations! The main garment sections are made in GK’s DryTech fabric which has moisture wicking performance properties for maximum comfort. The accent panels come in Mystique to create the sparkle and shine that every cheerleader is looking for.

 

According to Kelli Finglass, Director of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, “GK’s customizable audition apparel is fashionable, comfortable and flattering!  You can express your own personal style by choosing your color combinations and adding crystals for extra bling!  Best of all, GK’s outfits feature the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ preferred fit.”

 

Still not sure which style to choose? Here are a few recommendations on how to make your audition apparel style your own:

 

  1. Color block your halter style crop top for a unique look.
  2. Go monotone with a matching crop top and short.
  3. Opt for contrasting colors for a bold look.
  4. Add BLING!! Stand out from the crowd by adding GK’s Swarovski crystals to one or both of your garments.

 

Whatever you decide, create a combination that suits your individual personality so that you will shine throughout your audition!

 

Ready to Shop? Visit the GK site to purchase online.

GK's Cheer Trivia Challenge - Meet Kiara and Bucky!

Tuesday, February 15, 2011 by Michelle Weaver

FINALLY!!! Your chance to meet GK Cheer Cover Models Kiara Nowlin and Bucky O’Leary! Not to mention get your picture taken with them at NCA and appear in The Cheer Leader Magazine.

 

Winning is easy! Just email the answers to the following five GK Cheer Trivia Challenge questions to cheercontest@gkelite.com and win one of 50 Kiara Nowlin & Bucky O’Leary autographed 8x10 photos.

 

Kiara and BuckyIf you’re planning to attend NCA, answer the BONUS QUESTION for a chance to win our GRAND PRIZE: A photo of you with Bucky O’Leary and Kiara Nowlin featured in The Cheer Leader Magazine, a $100 GK gift certificate, a Bucky O’Leary and Kiara Nowlin autographed 2011 GK Cheer Catalog and Cheerleading is my Sport Tee shirt, and a subscription to The Cheer Leader Magazine!

 

Submit your answers along with your name, mailing address, phone number, date of birth and full name of the cheerleading team you are currently on via email to cheercontest@gkelite.com by Sunday, February 20, 2011 at 11:59pm Eastern. The lucky winner will be announced on the GK Cheer Facebook page on Monday, February 21, 2011.

 

Click here to view official Contest Rules.

 

GOOD LUCK!!!!!

 

HINT:

 

All of these answers can be found at www.facebook.com/GKCheer and http://shop.gkelite.com

 

Question 1

What famous US Speed Skater is Kiara Nowlin pictured with in our Facebook Photo Album posted on 10/14/2010?

 

Question 2

What is the Style Number of the In Stock Practice Wear Crop Top with WESTSIDE lettering on the front that Kiara is wearing in our 2011 Cheer Catalog?

 

Question 3

For what professional Cheerleading team does GK offer their Official Audition Apparel?

 

Question 4

Name one of the Woodward XCC Cheerleaders that were profiled on the GK Cheer Facebook page in January 2010.

 

Question 5

What colors is the Crop Top that Shawn Johnson models in our 2011 print and online catalogs for her 2011 Signature Cheer Collection?

 

BONUS QUESTION

Will you be attending NCA?

And the GK Cheer Revolution Continues...

Wednesday, February 9, 2011 by Michelle Weaver

GK’s 2011 Cheer catalog is here! The new 2011 line features exciting new practice & team apparel, special order and in-stock cheerleading uniforms, shoes, collegiate uniforms, warm-ups and more! Look for your copy in the mail!

 

Catalog Cover ImageHere’s just a few of the things you don’t want to miss:

 

  • The brand that started the revolution is back again with NEW and innovative uniform styling for both women and men
  • Shawn Johnson’s Signature Collection of Practice Wear features funky and fun designs including colorful prints.
  • As always, you can customize your special order uniforms in any fabric and any color combination for your team’s stand-out-from-the-crowd look.

And to top it all off, in 2011 GK has made ordering your special order and stock cheerleading and dance apparel even easier with lowered and simplified pricing.

In Stock styles are online now at http://shop.gkelite.com. Stay tuned for Special Order styles arriving online in March 2011.

 

Make sure to find out what happens in GK Cheer by becoming a fan on facebook at www.facebook.com/gkcheer

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are looking fantastic in their GK Warm-Ups and Practice Wear

Tuesday, January 4, 2011 by Michelle Weaver

If you don’t know by now, where have you been?!?! GK Elite Sportswear LP is the official provider of all Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders workout, rehearsal and appearance attire for the world famous squad. The Cheerleaders are wearing GK’s tops, shorts, and warm-ups for practice and personal appearances.

Don’t the girls look great in their GK Warm Ups and Practice Wear?

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If you’d like to be a part of the world famous Dallas Cowboys Cheerleading team, you’ll need to dress to impress at auditions and there’s no better way than showing up in the brand strongly recommended by the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader organization themselves – GK! 

This
NEW line of Cheerleading practice apparel is available exclusively through GK! Choose from our Special Order or In Stock Styles.  The Special Order styles allow you to customize your crop top and shorts by selecting from two fabric styles, over fourteen colors, and handset or scattered jewel detail. Plus, our In Stock styles feature two funky back crop tops and Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Preferred Fit Sylktech cheer shorts.

Click Here to Get Dallas Cowboys Cheerleading Apparel from GK

 

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Audtion Apparel by GK

Thursday, December 23, 2010 by Michelle Weaver

So you want to be a Cowboy? Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, that is!  You’ll need to dress to impress at auditions and there’s no better way than showing up in the brand strongly recommended by the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders organization themselves – GK! 

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NEW line of Cheerleading practice apparel is available exclusively through GK and is now online!

Choose from our Special Order or In Stock Styles. The new Special Order crop top (shown here) and short styles allow you to select custom fabrics, colors and jewels. The special order styles allow you to customize your crop top and shorts by selecting from two fabric styles, over fourteen colors, and handset or scattered jewel detail. Plus, our In Stock styles (shown below) feature two funky back crop tops and our Preferred Fit Sylktech cheer shorts.

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GK Elite Sportswear LP, the official provider of workout, rehearsal and appearance attire for the world famous squad. The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders will wear GK's tops, shorts, warm-ups and jump suits for practices and personal appearances, including final auditions.

What captured the attention of Kelli Finglass, Director of the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, was the fit, jewel detailing and innovative styling. "The image of the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders is extremely important to our branding.  We take great pride in setting bar high in the industry with the appearance and performance of our cheerleaders.  Our choice to partner with GK Elite Sportswear to provide apparel for our program was due to the excellent quality, fit and styling that they offer." said Finglass.

Click Here to Get Dallas Cowboys Cheerleading Apparel from GK

Shawn Johnson’s Signature Cheer Collection by GK is IN STOCK

Thursday, December 2, 2010 by Michelle Weaver
 
Hey Cheerleaders! Have you seen our Shawn Johnson Signature Cheer Collection? With 7 coordinating tops and shorts that are redefining the style and design of cheerleading uniforms, workout gear and spirit wear, this collection is one you won't want to miss. “I hope everyone finds my collection to be fun and fashionable," said Shawn.
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Featured here is the Shawn Johnson Long Cheer Top in electric turquoise mystique with black V straps.  This cheer top comes stocked with jewels.  Also available in Shawn's Cheer Apparel line are:
 
SJ Cami Strap Cheer Crop Top: Black with green apple straps, a very appealing combo.
SJ Sunshine Zebra Crop Top: Sunshine Zebra with black straps and a mid back opening.
SJ Racerback Cheer Crop Top: Red with black trimming along the neck. Classy!
SJ Double Strap Long Shirt: Black with purple grape straps.
SJ Kool Kat Cami Crop Top: Cami black straps and stocked with jewels, this is one opulent piece!
SJ Red And White Cheer Crop Top: A practical yet appealing red and white combo.

SHOP NOW BY VISITING www.GKCheerUniforms.com
 
With color combos to die for, there's cheerleading stuff you'll love in Shawn Johnson’s cheer collection. 
 
Already wearing Shawn Johnson's Cheer gear? Send us your SJ cheer apparel pics by submitting your story and we might just post your pic on our Facebook Wall!  

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and GK Elite Sportswear - The Story Behind the Apparel

Thursday, October 14, 2010 by Michelle Weaver

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and GK Elite Sportswear - The Story Behind the Apparel

The "Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders:  Making the Team" series on Country Music Television (CMT)will launch the new season on Friday, October 15th.  GK Elite Sportswear LP, the official provider of workout, rehearsal and appearance attire for the world famous squad will have its first debut of custom apparel designed for the auditions.


The relationship began when Kelli Finglass, the Director of the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, attended a fashion show featuring the new collection of GK cheerleading apparel.  The collection included innovative practice attire, warm-ups and uniforms for cheerleaders.
What captured the attention of Kelli Finglass was the fit, jewel detailing and innovative styling.

"The image of the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders is extremely important to our branding.  We take great pride in setting bar high in the industry with the appearance and performance of our cheerleaders.  Our choice to partner with GK Elite Sportswear to provide apparel for our program was due to the excellent quality, fit and styling that they offer." said Kelli Finglass, Director of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.

"We are thrilled to work with such a prestigious and globally renowned program!  The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders represent the top of their category and they chose GK for their practice, travel and special appearance apparel.

They have a reputation for being the best and we want to ensure that they get the best apparel available in the industry!"  said Kelly McKeown, Executive Vice President of Corporate Relations for GK. The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders will wear GK's tops, shorts, warm-ups and
jump suits for practices and personal appearances, including final auditions and rehearsals for CMT's hit series.

The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders have grown from their 1972 beginnings into the most famous cheerleaders in the world.  While best known for their trademark high kicks and routines during Dallas Cowboys football games, the group has reached well beyond the sidelines.  Just a few examples of the diverse and worthwhile activities of America's
Sweethearts include nationally televised halftime shows, "Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team" on Country Music Television (CMT), annual clinics, camps and competitions for kids, hundreds of personal appearances and performances all across the country, personal visits with patients and residents of children's hospitals, veteran's hospitals
and nursing homes and more USO overseas trips in support of America's Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Guardsmen than any other entertainers over the last quarter of a century!

GK Elite Sportswear is the world's leading supplier of gymnastics apparel and is recognized around the world for superior variety, quality, fit and service. Based in Reading, Pennsylvania, Elite Sportswear, L.P., the company behind the GK brand, continues its commitment to American-made quality and continuous innovation in designs for Gymnastics, Cheerleading, and Dance apparel.

Click Here to Get Dallas Cowboys Cheerleading Apparel from GK

All Products in Cheer 2010 Catalog – Special Order and Stock

Monday, October 11, 2010 by Jenny Dean

Cheerleading Shirt IdeasHave you had a chance to check out all of our cheerleading gear in our Cheer 2010 catalog?  If not, then you will want to request a catalog, so that you can share it with your team and see the options you have for your cheerleading uniforms.

 

Our Cheer 2010 Catalog includes:

  • Special Order Uniforms
  • Uniform Striping Options
  • Special Order Shorts and Skirts
  • Special Order Cheer Team Gear
  • The Shawn Johnson Collection
  • In-Stock Practice Wear
  • Special Order Hair Bows
  • In-Stock Spirit Wear
  • In-Stock Warm-ups
  • Special Order Dance Team Wear
  • In-Stock Dance Basics
We also have a number of options available for our gear.  There are fabric options that include: nylon spandex, nylon spandex with foil, mesh, sylktech, shatterglass hologram, sparkle hologram, drytech, zebra prints, florentine, venetian designs and superior velvet among others.

Looking for jeweled accents?  We have those too.  There are crystal color options, class color options, metallic color options, and we can also do jeweled accent designs.

If you know what you're looking for then, you can click here to buy Elite cheer gear online or, of course, if you just want to have a look around, you can always browse the different choices available.

Want to join our online community?  You are more than welcome to leave a comment on our Facebook page about your team, your goals and what you look for in a cheer leading uniform or just to share thoughts and ideas with fellow cheerleaders.

The Importance of Great Cheerleader Clothes

Sunday, October 10, 2010 by Jenny Dean

When you're a cheerleader, you know how important it is to have excellent cheerleader clothes.  After all, you are not only cheering, but you are also tumbling, jumping and dancing.  Cheerleading has gone beyond just cheering, and as you know has become more of an acrobatic sport.  Therefore you need cheerleading gear that can perform to the level of your team.

Buy Elite Cheer Gear

Our cheer clothes are exceptional because of the following factors:

  • exceptional fit
  • cool factor
  • high stretch fabrics
  • comfort
  • competitive designs
  • custom look
  • ease of ordering
  • on time delivery
If you're looking for custom uniforms and/or stock practice wear, then you'll want to check out all of our cheerleading uniforms.  You'll be able to select your fabrics, colors and other options.  Click Here to buy Elite cheer gear online and to use our special order design studio to view and print your special order garment before you buy it. 

Did you know?  You can also create your own design using GK's Free Custom Design Service.  We put it together it for free for orders of 6 or more - all you need to do is send us your ideas and we'll make your drawing into a reality.

Of course, you can always leave a comment on our Facebook page and ask fellow cheerleaders about our uniforms on Facebook or feel free to leave a comment on our blog as well.

cheer.gkelite.com - # 3 of top 50 Cheer Blogs

Friday, October 8, 2010 by Michelle Weaver

GK was listed #3 among the topp 50 Cheerleading Blogs by OnlineChristianColleges.org

As Stated in their listing:


Cheerleading has gone from an American pastime to a cutting edge sport that requires as much athleticism and competitive fierceness as football or basketball. Even in middle school, girls are trying their best to become cheerleaders for the age-old allure of wearing the uniform and being among the popular crowd.

Of course it isn’t all fun and games, as these blogs on cheerleading point out. For aspiring cheerleaders, health and mental preparation are crucial to becoming part of the squad.

Top Cheerleading Blogs

Need to learn the ropes of cheerleading before making the squad? Get in gear with these cheerleading blogs that can help you prep for practices and routines.

SEE THE LIST HERE!

Submit Your Picture to GK's Blog

Friday, September 17, 2010 by Michelle Weaver

Tell Us About Your Uniform!

GK. Engineered for Cheer.

You and your team are performing and competing in Cheer Uniforms everyday. And we want to see you shine! That is why we work so hard to bring you the brightest and boldest styles out there.

Submit a Photo Wearing your GK Uni!

Submit Pictures from Cheer Competitions, practice, events – either of yourself or your team – and we will post it on this blog. Please include any information about the event (locations, results, names of significant people) as well as your own thoughts or observations.

Cheers!


CLICK HERE TO CHEERLEADING SUBMIT PICTURES