GK Makes Different Easy for Fierce All Stars

Tuesday, January 31, 2012 by Michelle Weaver
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.

fierce sketchpicCrystal 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.

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.

Allison Baver Spotted in NYC in GK Warm-Ups

Friday, May 13, 2011 by Michelle Weaver

Olympic speed skater and former high school cheerleader Allison Baver, was recently spotted in GK warm-up gear in New York City while she was at a Rollerblade promotion. Allison was looking fab in GK’s Unique Keyhole Back Tank Top style CH52, custom Fitted Dance Capri style DB505 , and a brand new custom Jacket 8780 in Berry Mystique, Black DryTech, White DryTech & Steel Mystique with Clear Crystals. This style jacket will be available when our new gymnastics catalog launches later this month!

Allison Baver in GK

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 Cheerleader Brittany Evans attends Pro Bowl

Wednesday, February 9, 2011 by Michelle Weaver

Brittany Evans of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders recently attended the 2011 Pro Bowl to represent her cheerleading team. Brittany is shown here in her custom GK Warm Ups designed especially for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Read excerpts from Brittany’s online bio below!

 

BrittanyAbout Me: Heyyy Everyone! My name is Brittany, and I am a small town Southern girl originally from Pearl, Mississippi! I'm so happy to say this is my third season as one of America's Sweethearts, and I feel extremely blessed! I was an Exercise Science major and Rebelette at Ole Miss and a dancer/performer on Disney Cruiselines! I enjoy teaching dance and Zumba, and I absolutely love spending time with my amazing husband, family, and friends...they mean the world to me! Dancing is my true passion, and I am so excited about cheering for the Dallas Cowboys! =) YAY!!! I love meeting new people, being HAPPY, laughing, and making others smile! I want to serve my Lord and heavenly father above in all that I do and am so thankful for his many amazing blessings! PTL!

Fan since (year): 1987

Favorite current player: Jason Witten

All-time favorite player: Emmitt Smith

Most memorable game: My very first game against the Houston Texans is definitely the most memorable! Walking down the tunnel to the field at Texas Stadium was the most amazing, exciting feeling knowing that my dream of becoming a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader is now a reality... I constantly tried to take it all in and enjoy every single minute and I just feel so blessed to live this dream! Being the first cheerleaders to step foot on the star at Cowboys Stadium is also an amazing memory that I will never forget!

Hobbies: Dancing, singing, performing, shopping, Zumba, being at the beach, going to church, and spending time with my wonderful family and friends!

Quote: "I can do all things through C H R I S T who strengthens me" Philippians 4:13 When I stand before God at the end of my life, I hope I have not a single bit of talent left, and could say "I used everything you gave me." --Erma Bombeck, "I love smiling-smiling's my favorite" Elf, and "Be Happy, and Live every single day like it's your very last"

Favorite Movies: The Notebook, Dirty Dancing, anything funny, and Disney movies! =)

Favorite Music: I absolutely love almost all types of music but really enjoy listening to Michael Buble, Ingrid Michaelson, John Mayer, Beth Hart, Coldplay, Damien Rice, Vampire Weekend, Deathcab for Cutie, Sia, Elisa, DMB, worship music, Top 40's, and really anything upbeat and fun I can dance to!=)

Favorite Books: The Bible, Redeeming Love, The Power of a Praying Wife, The Notebook, and The Twilight Saga

Favorite TV Shows: Well I don't really get a chance to watch tv very much but when I do, I love Project Runway, So You Think You Can Dance, America's Next Top Model, and home makeover shows!

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

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

See GK Cheerleading Uniforms Catalog - Flip the Pages Online!

Friday, May 21, 2010 by Michelle Weaver

GK has a new Page Flipping Catalog online. You can see all the styles as they appear in the catalog, even if you don't have the paper version!

 GK Cheerleading Uniforms Catalog


The GK Cheer Catalog features our complete line of Cheerleading apparel including:

Special Order Cheer Uniforms
Uniform Striping Options
Special Order Cheer Skirts and Cheer Shorts
Special Order Cheer Team Gear
Shawn Johnson Cheer Apparel Collection
In-Stock Practice/Camp Wear
Hairbows
Spirit Wear (great for Cheer & Dance Teams)
Warm-Ups (great for Cheer & Dance Teams)
Special Order Dance Team
In-Stock Dance Basics
Special Order Design Studio
Custom Design Services
Fabric & Color Selections
Jewel Accents
Mascots & Logo Options
Size Charts & Fit Options
Safety and Training Equipment

Click Here to Check it out Today!

GK Elite and Inside Cheerleading Team Up in "Spirit if Spreading Cheer"

Monday, October 5, 2009 by Michelle Weaver
GK Elite Sportswear and Inside Cheerleading magazine partnered in a "Spirit of Spreading Cheer" outreach, benefitting an Atlanta-area special needs cheerleading team, All Star Panther Special Twist, based out of Alpharetta, GA. GK and IG identified a deserving program to be the recipient of a broad range of items, ranging from apparel to cheer novelties and accessories such as winter hats and gloves, ribbons, hairpieces, book covers, luggage tags, cheer briefs, and warm-up suits.

In effort to make the holidays happier for deserving children and bring attention to special needs sports programs, GK Elite Sportswear and Inside Cheerleading magazine, two of the leaders in the cheerleading industry, partnered in a "Spirit of Spreading Cheer" outreach, benefitting an Atlanta-area special needs cheerleading team
 
Reading, Pa.-based GK Elite Sportswear, a top manufacturer of cheerleading and gymnastics apparel and accessories, teamed with Inside Cheerleading magazine to identify a deserving program to be the recipient of a broad range of items, ranging from apparel to cheer novelties and accessories such as winter hats and gloves, ribbons, hairpieces, book covers, luggage tags, cheer briefs, and warm-up suits. This year's recipient is All Star Panther Special Twist, based out of Alpharetta, Ga.

 

Special Twist was founded in 2004 by then eight-year-old Rachel Van Dyke and her mom Stacey as Rachel's community service project. The team was put together to give special needs children the chance to participate in cheerleading and was designed to promote self-esteem, team building, strength and endurance, and of course, to provide an outlet for a fun activity. The program is run out of Alpharetta's All Star Panthers facility which donates space for practice. Special Twist is free to participants and their families and no one is turned away. The team will compete a full season this year like other All Star cheerleading programs and plans a trip to Orlando, Fla. to compete at the US Spirit National Championships.

"We have learned over the last nine years that cheerleading, like many other sports, should be open to everyone, regardless of physical or mental capabilities," said Special Twist Executive Director Stacey Van Dyke. "We do not charge for our program and the gym graciously donates space for us to run it, because our families and participants require a variation of assistance, from medical to financial. I speak for all my families, in thanking GK Elite and Inside Cheerleading magazine from the bottom of our hearts for the generous gifts. Words cannot truly express our appreciation."

"In the spirit of cheer and all that it stands for, we wanted to highlight a dynamic program that is making a difference and 'Special Twist' exemplifies that spirit," said GK Elite Sportswear Marketing Manager Kelly McKeown. "With the products we're providing, the program will have some items to use personally as well as some for fundraising efforts in this upcoming year. We wish 'Special Twist' all the best in 2009 and beyond!"

"With so many people facing hard times this holiday, we wanted to put a smile on the faces of kids and GK Elite's generosity is helping make that possible," said Inside Cheerleading magazine President Chris Korotky. "Stacey and her daughter Rachel have done amazing work in building this program and making it possible for everyone who has a desire to participate. We were impressed with Stacey's vision for ultimately building a national team that will perform across the country and bring awareness to special needs teams."

GK and Inside Cheerleading magazine plan to make the Spirit of Spreading Cheer initiative an annual tradition.

About GK Elite Sportswear
GK Elite is the most recognized manufacturer of gymnastics apparel in the world. GK is recognized around the globe for superior quality, styling, and fit, and friendly, knowledgeable customer service. With the release of fifteen catalogs a year and FREE Custom Design Services, GK offers more Workout and Team apparel choices than anyone else.

GK is the Choice of Champions. Its apparel has been seen on many top National and Olympic teams including, U.S., Australia, Ukraine, Germany, and Belarus. In addition to these National teams, GK is proud to be endorsed by All Around Olympic Gold Medalist Nastia Liukin as well as Olympic medalists Shawn Johnson, Chellsie Memmel and Jonathan Horton. The company just celebrated its 27th year in business. For more information about GK Elite, visit http://www.gk-elitesportswear.com.

About Inside Cheerleading Magazine
Inside Cheerleading is an Atlanta-based publication with nationwide distribution. Designed to help cheerleaders train, perform, compete, and live cheerleading to the max, the magazine includes profiles of cheerleaders at the school, All Star and college level, coverage of events and competitions, Style Watch, plus the latest news and inside buzz. And each issue is jam-packed with great photos of stunts, pyramids, tumbling, and candid photos. For more information about Inside Cheerleading, visit http://www.InsideCheerleading.com.

For more information on Special Twist, contact Executive Director Stacey Van Dyke at 678-468-9471.