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.

Did you visit the GK Booth at the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort at Worlds?  Did you take a guess as to how many Swarovski Crystals were in the jar?  There were 6,324!  Margaret Worek had the closest guess at 6,211 and is the winner of a $100 GK Gift Card.  Congratulations Margaret!

In addition to the 6,324 Swarovski Crystals in the jar, it was the 13,000 (and then some!) Swarovski Crystals on the one-of-a-kind GK Cheer Uniform on display that caught everyone's attention.  The most expensive cheer uniform ever made, valued at over $5,000, was simply stunning and anyone who saw it up close agreed!  Kiara Nowlin visited the GK Booth and wowed her fans as she signed autographs and posed for pictures. 

Stay tuned for information on where and when the GK SWAROVSKI Couture Cheer Uniform will be on display next!

Create your own one of a kind GK Cheer Uniform.  Start by browsing the 2012 Cheer Catalog and then visit our Design Studio.  Choose any fabric and any color combination for your own custom look.  Need some help? Find your local GK Cheer Territory Account Manager here and they will be happy to assist you. 

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

Love it or hate it, a new trend gets people talking and Top Gun definitely started a lot of chatter a few weeks ago at the 2012 Cheerleading Worlds.  Having become known for "what will they wear next" - Top Gun did not disappoint showing up on the floor in stunning GK custom cheer uniforms with one of the most talked about uniform choices - white capri pants!  Top Gun took a risk with the new style, but the big risk led to big reward in the world of Cheer fashion.  The Top Gun uniform even has its own thread on Fierce Board and an opinion poll where, at last check, the majority of voters loved the new look.

Victor Rosario, Founder, Co-Owner & President of Top Gun Cheerleading Training Center said, "In an industry that becomes more and more cookie cutter each year how can one guarantee to stand out from the rest? GK! That's how."

The consensus regarding Top Gun's different, but better, look was that it was stunning on the floor with the style lines of the capri pants creating a more uniform look for the team overall with male and female athletes both in pants.  Top Gun's new cheer uniform has a military feel with sharp white fabric and bold black and gold accents, but maintains the cheer ferocity with just the right amount of bling.

Top Gun's custom cheer top and custom capris are created with stunning White Heavyweight Nylon/Spandex with the dull side out, accented with Black DryTech & Gold DryTech.  The cheer uniforms are embellished with Black and Clear Crystals scattered on the sleeves, lower leg, and along the style lines.  The Top Gun logo, Jags logo, and stars on the upper sleeves are created with Black & Gold DryTech. 

Want to start your own trend?  Check out the 2012 Cheer Catalog for inspiration.  Find your GK Cheer Territory Account Manager here if you need assistance to bring your cheer uniform vision to life.

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.

Your Team. Your Look. Your Way. Check out the many different ways you can wear a GK cheerleading uniform!  Choose any fabric, and any color combination for your own custom look.  You can even design using our online Cheer Design Studio.

Get the "All Star" look with a crop top and a pair of low rise shorts.  Kiara wears Symmetric Swirl Cheer Crop Top U152, a scoop neck cheerleading uniform crop top featuring diamond cut out back and symmetric swirl appliqué design on both arms paired with Low Rise Round Edge Cheer Short U525. 

Looking for a more modest uniform?  Add 2" to the torso length of your crop top and pair it with a regular rise skirt.  Symmetric Swirl Cheer Crop Top (with 2" added to Torso) U152, paired with Regular Rise Cheerleading Skirt U734R. Choose boycut or traditional brief. 

Get the most coverage with a full length uniform top and complete your look with a regular or low rise skirt.  Adrianna wears Symmetric Swirl Cheer Top U152L.  Scoop neck, full length cheerleading uniform top featuring diamond cut out back and symmetric swirl appliqué design on both arms paired with Low Rise Flipped Front to Back Skirt U735L.

Get the look of a full length top with extra security!  Any Special Order Cheerleading Uniform can be ordered as a GK Custom Leotard and paired with any skirt such as our Low Rise Flipped Front to Back Skirt U735L.

Personal assistance is available if you need some help in finding your GK Cheer Style.  Look up your local GK Cheer Territory Account Manager here and they will be happy to assist you every step of the way! 

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 Flyers All-Starz Open Pink Team made Canadian cheerleading history last year, capturing first place at Worlds and returned back home across the northern border to Montreal, Quebec with bragging rights.  Shortly after, their much anticipated World Champion rings arrived and the athletes commemorated the event with a beautiful ceremony where the rings were handed out by coaches Charles Lanoue and Vanessa Jacob-Monette. 

The Flyers sported stunning GK cheerleading uniforms when they shook the Worlds' floor. They went with a custom cheer top similar style to GK's Side Panel Halter Cheer Crop Top U118 customized with White Heavyweight Nylon/Spandex, Black Nylon/Spandex, and Berry Mystique accents. The Flyers logo on the front chest, sporty halter straps, and t-back strap were blinged out in clear crystals. The coordinating cheer skirt, GK's Low Rise Side Panel Skirt U706L, was created with the same fabrics.

Even the future Flyers are rocking GK 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.  And did we mention our endless customization options from fabrics and colors to jewels, sequinz, embroidery and imprinting?

Get a World Champion look for your athletes - Check out the 2012 GK Cheer Catalog here!

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

The Strikerz of Cheer Gym Texas Thunder in Richmond, Texas, took 2nd place in the Level 5 Restricted Division at Cheer America Nationals.  The Strikerz debuted their new GK cheer uniform this season with a design that incorporated the Strikerz' distinctive lightning bolt throughout the design.

Stephanie Hoot-Whiddon, owner of Texas Thunder, said, "We could not be more pleased with our GK cheer uniform! It is absolutely stunning on the floor.  Everywhere we go, someone stops us and asks where we got our uniforms!  A true quality uniform that turns heads everywhere! I'm so exited to see our new uniforms for the rest of our program.  Thanks GK!"

The Strikerz one-of a kind cheer crop top design is similar to GK's Cutting Edge Sleeve Cheer Crop Top U158 and features lightning bolt style lines across the right shoulder.  The cheer skirt features similar lines extending from the waist.  Team colors were incorporated using GK's Black, Ocean, Merlot, and Silver Mystique fabrics.  An abundance of SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS throughout the binding trim add the sparkle! 

The red hot lightning bolt accent between the packed SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS "TX" on the center chest of this fierce uniform top can't be missed.  Did we mention the team name is imprinted in silver along the left sleeve? 

Your team can stand out from the crowd in Cheer Uniforms from GK, too!  Shop GK's 2012 Cheer Catalog for all of our cheerleading apparel and accessories!  Need assistance with Custom Design?  Click here to find your local GK Cheer Territory Account Manager! 

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.

The most recent addition to the ICE All Star Cheerleading Family is Team Desire, a Senior L5 Restricted Coed Team that was formed earlier this season.  To start the team off right, ICE went with GK for Team Desire's practice cheerleading uniforms.

Their practice cheerleading top is GK's Strappy V Back Cheerleading Crop Top CB103, a black camisole style crop top with back straps in sylktech.  Desire is spelled out on the front in custom sequinz™ in red and silver.  Their practice tops are beautifully paired with GK's Low Rise Funky Print Cheerleading Short CB516 in Red Star Flash print.

Team Desire's practice is paying off!  They just won 1st Place at the Chicagoland National Cheerleading Championships in Chicago on March 11, 2012! 

Have a new cheer team forming at your gym or do your veterans need new practice wear?  Check out all of GK's In Stock Cheerleading Practice & Team Wear here!  Add your team name or logo in your choice of jewels, sequinz™, imprinting or embroidery.

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!
 

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!

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.

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.