New Cheerleading Uniforms

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.

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 Cheer Dynasty All Stars are setting trends in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada in their special order GK cheerleading uniforms.  A closer look at their GK styles reveals the same skirt for each team, GK's V Waist Cheerleading Skirt U720V.  However, each team has a different and unique cheer top.  The Junior Team sports GK's Wild Y Cheer Uni Crop Top U150.  The Open Gold Team opted for a cheer top similar to Exposed T Back Crop Top U167, and the Senior Teal Team went with GK's Sleeve Binding Crop Top U146, a V neck cheerleading uniform crop top with 3 stripe binding long sleeves and strappy open back.

All of the Cheer Dynasty cheer tops and bottoms are coordinating, incorporating the same fabrics of White Heavyweight Nylon/Spandex, Gold, and Electric Turquoise Mystique.  Pulling the entire team look together is their use of the same crystal logo in Electric Blue Jewels spelling out Dynasty across each cheer top and their crown logo on the bottom right of each skirt.

Brooke McGovern, Co-Founder, Director & Coach of the Cheer Dynasty All-Stars said, "We are are the only team to my knowledge in the Maritime Provinces of Canada with GK uniforms and everyone loves them!  We wear them proudly!"

Are you looking for a cohesive team look but want something distinct for each of your teams?  Find it in the 2012 GK Cheer Catalog!

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

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.

 

 

Kyle Gadke graduated from Lindenwood University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing and a Minor in Psychology.  Kyle also cheered while at Lindenwood, bringing home a 2nd place title in 2007 - the highest in the school’s history - in NCA Division II Large Coed.  He was captain of the cheer team in his Junior and Senior years.

Kyle is currently responsible for GK’s Illinois and Wisconsin territories.  He came to GK with 9 years of coaching experience and is a coach at Ultimate Athletics in the Chicago West Suburbs.  Previously, Kyle was at Platinum Athletics in Saint Louis, MO until 2012.  In their second year, Platinum attended Worlds on a Full Paid Bid and were Worlds Finalists, placing 18th in the World, the highest win in the State’s history.  Kyle currently resides in Naperville, Illinois.

Kyle is USASF credentialed and certified in Levels 1-5 with stunts, tumbling, and baskets.  He owns Spirit FX, a choreography and skills building summer camp business which services several high schools, colleges, recreational teams, and all-star gyms across the country.  If that doesn’t keep him busy enough, Kyle is a Production Manager for an events company and has recently found a new interest in announcing and DJ’ing at cheer events.  He has served as a cheer judge on numerous panels throughout the Midwest.

Kyle’s is most passionate about representing GK as a Cheer Territory Account Manager and working with people in the industry.  According to Kyle, “I was just in awe when touring the GK facility and learning how the cheerleading uniforms are made.  I love the GK style and that you can tell a GK cheer uniform apart from any other brand.  The uniforms are ‘Engineered for Cheer,’ and I love that I don’t have to make my clients work with contracts.”  Kyle further shared that the best part of his job is seeing a coach’s or athlete’s face when they put on or see their new GK cheerleading uniform for the first time.  “It’s like Christmas morning, or seeing Top Gun Large Coed for the first time!”

Looking for Cheerleading Uniforms in the Illinois and/or Wisconsin areas?  Contact Kyle at kgadke@cheergk.com for more information.  Outside of Kyle's area?  Find your GK Cheer Territory Account Managers in other parts of the country 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 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.

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.

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.