Now that you have a cheerleading squad in place, the next important thing is to zero in on youth cheerleading uniforms that are just perfect! Making a decision in this regard is not simple and with the overwhelming variety before you, it can become quite a daunting task. Here are some tips we'd like to offer to contribute our two cents towards your decision:
1. Rules Are Meant To Be Broken. NOT!: Some schools have strict regulations regarding the amount of skin cheerleaders are allowed to display. Take those into consideration before you go uniform hunting.
2. Budget It Right: Calculate how much you are willing to spend and then look for the best uniforms that fit within your range.
3. Team It Right: Keep the whole team in mind before you decide which one garment will adorn all the cheerleaders. There are some uniforms that look good on lean and tall cheerleaders, but may be uncomfortable for shorter ones.
4. Color Capers: Often, the best color to go for is your school color. If you can get a good uniform in that color, awesome!
5. Comfort Matters: Comfortable cheerleaders are happy cheerleaders. Have a few of them try out the uniform before you make your purchase to make sure that the cheerleading bodysuit is comfortable.
Have any questions regarding cheerleader uniform selection for your squad, ask away! So you want to purchase one? Get in touch with us. Check us out on Facebook.
As the winter months are around the corner, the idea of wearing cheerleading crop tops might make you shiver thinking about how cold they will be! That's why we've got cheer team long tops as well.
At GK Elite, we have special order Cheer Team Gear Long Tops. Our full length cheer shirts are fully customizable - you get to choose the fabrics, imprinting, jewels, colors and embellishments. In fact, you can also order cheer spandex shorts to match.

If you aren't sure about which of the Cheer Tops are right for your team, then you might want to check Out
www.GKCheerUniforms.com, so that your team can view all of our
cheerleading stuff together as a team.
Do you already have some of our cheerleader clothes? Does your team like them? Tell us about them by visiting us on
Facebook and leaving a comment or two.
Of course, if you'd prefer, you can always
submit your story about your cheerleading uniforms, be sure to include a fun photo of your team before, during or after a performance. Also, tell us something about how your team came to choose our uniforms. We love to hear about where are cheerleader clothes go after they leave us!

When it comes to cheering, your team might have a certain look in mind. In fact, you might even be a dance team that is looking for those cheerleading crop tops that cheerleaders wear.
Here's a listing of our different crop tops that are available. You can choose from 9 different styles of crop and bra tops for cheer and dance team. You're able to choose the fabrics, colors, jewels, imprints and embroidery for your team.
If you're not sure which crop top you or your team might like, you might consider visiting our website
www.GKCheerUniforms.com, so that you can check out all of our
cheerleading gear options with your team - and various team members can mark their favorites. Of course, you'll want to discuss color options, fabrics, jewels and more.
Does your cheer team sport crop tops? Are they from GK Elite? Which style do you guys have? How do you like it? Please feel free to share your thoughts by commenting on our
Facebook wall.
Of course, if you have a fun story and a great photo to include of your team in their cheer tops, you can always consider submitting your story on our blog - where you can
tell us about your uniform.
When it comes to cheerleading, having the perfect outfit is only half of the equation. Of course, your team's athletic ability and coordination are the second. Nonetheless, if you don't have the uniforms for the first part of the equation, sometimes the second part of the equation doesn't shine as much as it could.

Have you ever wondered how to design a perfect hair bow? Well, the good news is that at GK Elite, you can design hair bows to match your cheer uniforms so that you end up with a complete look for your team uniforms.
Did you know too that all the colors and fabrics that we have available for all GK Cheer Uniforms can be made into hair bows? Of course, if you are more inclined for sparkles, you can add jewels too!
For the jewels, we sell two sorts of jewel kits:
- Clear Glass Jewel Kit (includes 1,000 clear jewels and glue)
- Brilliance Glass Jewel Kit (includes 1,000 brilliance jewels and glue)
If you aren't sure about which hair bow is right for your team, then you might want to
request a catalog, so that you can check out all of our
cheerleading gear options as a team.
Do you already have our cheerleading hairbows? How does your team like them? Tell us about them by sharing a story or a comment with us on
Facebook.
Sure, you know Shawn Johnson as one of the finest American gymnasts who earned a gold medal on the balance beam in the 2008 Olympic Games, but did you know that she has created a line of cheerleading stuff?

Shawn says, "I'm excited to introduce my new signature collection to cheer! I love cheer and the fact that it incorporates gymnastics skills into the routines. I hope you find my collection to be fun and fashionable."
Shawn is also doing a column in the Inside Cheerleading magazine, which is an Atlanta-based publication. Her column is entitled “Shawn Says…” and she also occasionally adds to workout, training, fashion and lifestyle segments within the magazine.
Some of the tops you'll find in Shawn's Collection include:
- Long Cheer Top
- Cami Strap Cheer Crop Top
- Sunshine Zebra Crop Top
- Racerback Cheer Crop Top
- Double-Strap Long Shirt
- Kool Kat Cami Crop Top
- Red & White Cheer Crop Top
There are also a number of cheerleading boy cut briefs in Shawn's Collection:
- Black & Turquoise Shorts
- Lime Zebra Cheer Shorts
- Sunshine Zebra Cheer Shorts
- Venetian Cheer Shorts
- Purple Zebra Cheer Shorts
- Kool Kat Cheer Shorts
- Navy & White Cheer Shorts
Our Shawn Johnson Cheer Collection is in-stock and ready to ship, so click here to buy the Shawn Johnson cheer gear online.
We'd love to hear from you on Facebook or feel free to leave a comment below if you have a question about Shawn Johnson's cheer wear.
Have 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.
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.

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.