What's Your GK Cheer Style?

Thursday, April 19, 2012 by Michelle Weaver

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 U152LScoop 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. 

 

Flyers All-Starz Celebrate 2011 Worlds Win & Look Toward 2012

Friday, March 30, 2012 by Michelle Weaver

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.

 

Central Jersey All Stars Win Big With First GK Cheerleading Uniform!

Thursday, February 2, 2012 by Michelle Weaver
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!"
cja
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! 
CJA2CJA


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!

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

AFL Dream Team Cheerleaders in GK Cheerleading Uniforms

Tuesday, September 6, 2011 by Michelle Weaver
The "AFL Dream Team" is composed of one dancer from each of the Arena Football League's 18 teams.  The dancers are voted in by their fans and this year's team recently performed at ArenaBowl XXIV on August 12, 2011 in GK Cheerleading Uniforms.

AFL Dream Team in GK Cheerleading UniformsAFL Dream Team Cheerleaders in GK Uniforms
Photo (c) Bruce Yeung/Yeung Photography

The AFL Dream Team Cheerleaders wore a custom version of GK's One Shoulder Cheerleading Uniform Crop Top DB417 in White Mystique with a Custom 3 Color Imprinted AFL Dream Team Logo applied to the center chest.  They also chose GK's Low Rise Asymmetrical Swirl Cheerleading Skirt in Red, Ocean, and White Mystique Fabrics.

Christie Cook, Director of Team Services for the Arena Football League said, "Ruth Hosier and GK Elite Sportswear did a phenomenal job with our AFL Dream Team pom uniforms.  Our organization greatly appreciates their hard work in assisting with the uniform design and their ability to get the uniforms turned around in a very short time frame.  I would definitely recommend GK Elite Sportswear to anyone looking to find a quality uniform for their cheer or dance teams."

Shop these and other great GK Cheerleading Uniform Styles at http://www.gkelite.com/cheer!

Trend: The Day 2 Uniform!

Wednesday, May 18, 2011 by Allison Jacobs

Can’t decide between shorts or a skirt for your All Star Uniforms? Get both, and wear one for prelims and the other for finals! An emerging trend is Two-Day Uniforms, as displayed by the California All Stars, Maryland Twisters, Matrix All Stars. A few of the advantages of having two separate uniforms as opposed to just one are:

  • The ability to put on a fresh, clean cheerleading uniform Day 2
  • The opportunity to showcase two completely different looks and styles (F5 chose to do Sporty for Day 1 and Elegant for Day 2)
  • The choice of which uniform to wear for single day competitions
Have fun with the design process and don't be afraid to try something different!
Cali 2MatrixF5F5 Day 2Reign Day 1Reign Day 2
Go with the original, the innovator, the brand that started the revolution. Go with GK.

New Jersey Spirit Explostion wins "BEST UNIFORM" at the All-Star Challenge in their new GK Unifroms!

Tuesday, May 3, 2011 by Michelle Weaver

Spirit Explosion of Cinnaminson, New Jersey has won many local, state, and regional titles, not to mention 170 National Championship Titles.  Recently, they’ve added to their list of titles when their Custom Design GK Cheerleading Uniforms were awarded “Best Uniform” at the All-Star Challenge.

Spirit Explosion 1

Theapia Best, the director and Head Coach of Spirit Explosion said, "The girls LOVE the look, fit and comfort of GK! We wish them all the best as they prepare to compete at Worlds!"

Spirit Explosion 2

If you like these custom design uniforms, you might like our Arm Stripe Cheer Crop Top (U147) and our Triple Stripe Cheer Skirt (U723R) or Shorts (U515R). The crop top features a V neck and triple stripe long sleeves, V back and triangular cut outs and goes great with any 3 stripe bottom in regular or low rise.

Choose any fabric & color combination to design a GK cheerleading uniform with your own custom look. Add your team name or logo in your choice of jewels, sequinzTM, appliqué embroidery or imprinting.

Check out the Valley All-Stars in their custom GK Cheer Uniforms!

Monday, April 25, 2011 by Michelle Weaver

Valley Elite is the Lehigh Valley’s Premier All Star Cheerleading Program and has the largest training facility in the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. To date the Valley Elite All Stars have accumulated awards ranging from 52 first place, 6 second place, 2 third place, to 1 fourth place. They also received 16 Grand Champion titles and 24 national titles. Just last season The Valley Elite All Stars were named the best level 2 team in the country!

Valley All-Star CheerleadersValley Cheer

Recently, Valley Elite purchased custom cheer uniforms from GK. Tracy Baker, Owner and Director of Valley Elite said, “We love GK!!! Our new uniforms are awesome.....the look, the comfort and the fit can't be matched!!! GK also has the best customer service, no one compares!”

If you like these custom design uniforms, you might like our Double Cross Star Crop Top (U145) and our V Waist Star Cheer Short (U521L) or Skirt (U716V). The crop top with long sleeves, strappy double criss cross back, and star detail on upper arms & goes great with the flared side panel cheer skirt in either regular or low rise.

Choose any fabric & color combination to design a GK cheerleading uniform with your own custom look. Add your team name or logo in your choice of jewels, sequinz, appliqué embroidery or imprinting.

Helpful Tips to Consider when Ordering Your New GK Cheerleading Uniforms

Friday, April 22, 2011 by Allison Jacobs
Based on the advice from the uniform designers at some of the top all-star programs in the country, here are a few tips to consider when ordering and designing your cheerleading uniforms for next season!

Choose a design that reflects your team’s personality.
Is your team classic (Spirit of Texas), cutting edge (Top Gun), elegant (California All Stars) or pure diva (Maryland Twisters F5)? GK designers can create a look that makes your team shine!

Assess your team carefully and try to pick a style that is flattering to all of the athletes.
Would crop tops or full tops look better? Shorts or skirts? You want your athletes to look good and feel comfortable in their GK Uniforms, which in turn, will help them to perform their best!

Always order a prototype.
Nothing is as helpful as seeing the uniform in person! Put it on an athlete and have them jump and tumble. Do you like the way it looks? Now is the time to make any adjustments, so that when you’re ready to order for your team, you’ll have your perfect uniform!

And finally, have fun with the design process!
GK designers are the best in the business! Their goal is to make your uniform concept into a reality, so the process is truly collaborative.

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

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!

Top 10 Cheer Trends

Monday, February 1, 2010 by Michelle Weaver

The Top 10 Cheer Uniform Trends brought to you by GK - The Innovator of the next generation of Cheer Uni's!

Cheer Uniforms
1. Uniforms that are ENGINEERED with the ATHLETE in mind!
 
2. Super-Stretch fabrics for maximum COMFORT and PERFORMANCE!
 
3. CUTTING EDGE STYLING - Definitely NOT your
Mom's Uni!
 
4. Zippers - NEVER!
 
5. FUNKY BACKS - Almost Always!
 
6. Thousands of FABRIC COMBINATIONS &
EMBELLISHMENT OPTIONS - the latest in jewel
and applique technology!
 
7. BOWS made from your uniform fabric for a
PERFECT MATCH - BLING Bows Too!
 
8.Large collection of IN-STOCK practice wear at
attractive WHOLESALE PRICES!
 
9. CUSTOM DESIGNING your team uniform ON LINE - it's
quick, easy & prices instantly!
 
10. BIG EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS & QUANTITY DISCOUNTS on team cheer uniform orders!

GK's 2010 Cheerleading Uniforms Catalog Available online Feb 4th! Our New catalog features the most innovative collection of Cheerleading Crop Tops, Long Tops, Shorts, Skirts and warmups available.

See them online:

www.GKCheerUniforms.com

 

GK - Setting the Trends!

Thursday, August 27, 2009 by Michelle Weaver
Inside Cheerleading "Trend Factor: The Look" voted GK's new Cheer Uniforms as a Step ahead!

GK Cheer Trends

The latest issue of Inside Cheerleading features some of the hottest trends in Cheerleading apparel. GK is proud to have been noticed again!! (we apologize to our competitors for the photo - we blurred the images to protect their identities). As stated in Inside Cheerleading Magazine:

THE FASHION INDUSTRY IS FOREVER A STEP AHEAD with evolving trends and the same can be said for Cheerleading uniform companies we have come to know and love. iC has this year's inside look at the up and comings you can expect to see during this year's competition season. From Crop Tops to glitter and sequins, these styles are sure to catch your eyes as they did ours!

Since introducing GK's new line of Cheer Uniforms and apparel at Worlds in April, we have heard load and clear that performance fit and Fierce styling are the wave of the future. Check out our Elite Cheerleading Uniforms online:

GK Cheer Uniforms

This exciting new line includes Cheerleading crop tops and log tops with matching cheer skirts and shorts.

In addition to our new Custom Cheer Uniforms (that allow you to choose styling, Fabrics, colors and decorations) GK also offers stock apparel including Cheer Bras, Cheerleading Briefs and cheer bloomers in matching fabrics and colors.

GK Cheer Unis a Hit on About.com

Wednesday, August 12, 2009 by Michelle Weaver

About.com: Cheerleading  - The Cheerleading Newsletter on About.com had a chance to GK Cheer Uniformsreview GK's new Cheer Uniforms.


from Valerie Ninemire

Welcome to this week's issue of the About.com Cheerleading newsletter, Cheers. I just had an opportunity to review GK Elite Sportswear's new line of cheerleading uniforms. In a word, they are "awesome." Also, if you live in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, don't miss the article on Spirit Celebration's upcoming Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders' Clinic and Championship (see more below).
Cheers!

The Bottom Line

The quality, workmanship and the thought that went into the GK Elite Sportswear uniforms I reviewed was nothing short of outstanding. I love that have taken 28 years of experience in the gymnastics market and applied it to cheerleading.

Pros

- Unusual designs that will stand out on the performance mat
- Great quality and workmanship
- Engineered for performance
- Large variety of fabrics and colors
- Reputable company

Cons

None

Description

- Unique designs available.
- Tops come in two styles; full tops or crop style tops.
- Skirts are available in regular rise or low rise.
- Wide variety of fabric available. Just a sample of some fabric choices include velvet, foil, sparkle and metallic.
- Wide variety of color choices.
- Free fabric swatches upon request.
- Special Order Design Studio available online.
- Reasonable delivery considering the uniforms are custom made.
- Pieces can be embellished with jewels, embroidery, and imprinting.
- Free catalogs can be ordered online if you are a dealer or have a GK Elite customer# or supply all business information.

See GK Cheer Unis Online Now

Guide Review - GK Elite Sportswear Cheerleading Uniforms

The top and skirt I reviewed were of the highest quality workmanship. The fabrics had a nice stretch to them but still bounced right back to their original shape after many washings. This, along with the flat seams, added to the comfort of the pieces as well as the functionality. GK Elite Sportswear has put their 28 years of outfitting gymnasts into making outstanding uniforms for cheerleaders. These are definitely not your mother's cheerleading uniforms. They are innovative in design and most importantly, they are engineered for performance. One note: as with any cheerleading uniform, you should follow all washing, drying and care instructions.

Check out the review on About Cheerleading and sign up to receive their newsletter by Clicking below:

http://cheerleading.about.com/od/cheershopping/gr/GKElite_uniforms.htm?nl=1


 

Inside Cheerleading Features GK Covergirl

Friday, August 7, 2009 by Michelle Weaver
Maryland Twisters Taylor HallIn the May/June issue of Inside Cheerleading Magazine, the featured "Today's Cheerleader was none other than the model featured on the cover of the GK Cheer Uniforms Catalog, Taylor Hall of the Maryland Twisters F5 Team.

As seen in Inside Cheerleading:

5 Reasons why we love Taylor Hall, today's Cheerleader

Earning a spot on the world famous Maryland Twister's F5 large  senior team in only the 6th grade, with four NCA national championships and one Cheer Worlds gold medal on her resume, it is clear why Taylor Hall is this month's Today's Cheerleader.

(1) FACING FEARS - Despite a fear of heights, Taylor is ironically one of the best top girls in the country.

(2) SMILE FACTOR - Taylor's smile can light up a room. It also helped her become the face of GK's 2009 cheer line, fronting their catalog cover.

(3) CARRYING A FULL LOAD - On top of cheerleading on a competitive level 5 team and going to school five days a week, Taylor takes extra courses after school to earn more credits towards graduation.

(4) FAMILY TIES - Talk about a Love/Hate relationship, Taylor's older sister , True, is also her coach at Twisters. ("There is no favoritism at practice. We fight at home, but I respect her as my coach at the gym," she says.)

(5) TO BE OR NOT TO BE - Taylor plans on using the talents and skills she has obtained throughout her 12 year cheerleading career to pursue acting school upon graduation.

(Picture Right - Taylor Hall is Flying High at 2009 Worlds in Florida! - Photo by Action Moments)

Find out more about the Maryland Twisters on their website:

http://www.marylandtwisters.com/

To See GK Cheer Uniforms, Click Here

GK special order Cheer unis include Crop tops and full length tops matched to Cheerleading Shorts, Cheer Briefs and Cheer skirts. You choose the colors, fabrics and embellishments to match your team!

Introducing cheer.gkelite.com

Friday, July 31, 2009 by Michelle Weaver
GK Cheer Blog
Friday July 31st - Reading, PA - GK Elite Sportswear announces that we have a new blog specially devoted to our Cheerleading Uniforms.

http://cheer.gkelite.com

Introduced early in 2009, GK's New Cheer Uniforms and Cheer Team Coordinates have proved to be a natural extension to our product offering. Cheerleading apparel is a match to our capabilities with Gymnastics Leotards and Apparel, where reliable stretch and consistent fit are a must. GK Cheer separates include Cheer Crop Tops and Long Tops with matching Shorts and Skirts. Instead of Heavy Double Knit Polyester and Braid, GK uses the same Nylon Spandex used in Gymnastics Leotards. It figures that if these fabrics are ideal of Gymnastics Tumbling, they will also be comfortable for tumbling in Cheerleading.

The New GK Cheer Unis really debuted to the Cheer marketplace this April at the All Star Cheerleading Worlds event in Orlando, Florida. At the Event, The California All Starts and the Maryland F5 Twisters, two of the leading All Star Cheer Clubs in the US, introduced GK Unis to the Cheer World. And Cheerleaders are not looking back.

So Check out our New Cheer Blog - and bookmark it for future reference. If you are not already signed up, be sure to join our Cheer mailing List, where we will be sure to keep you informed of everything new in Cheerleading Apparel.