Elite Sportswear, manufacturer of GK, the world’s most popular brand of gymnastics apparel, is pleased to announce a partnership with Under Armour, Inc. to manufacture workout and competitive gymnastics apparel for male and female gymnasts.  The two American companies have developed an exclusive collection of gymnastics apparel that blends GK’s expertise in gymnastic with Under Armour’s mission “to make all athletes better through passion, design and the relentless pursuit of innovation.” 

The new Under Armour^® gymnastics products will be available online at http://www.gkelite.com in early June 2013.  The catalog will be mailed to existing accounts on approximately June 15th.  In addition to new, cutting edge leotard designs inspired by the iconic Under Armour^® brand, the line will also include U.S. National Team inspired leotards as seen at the 2013 American Cup and Jesolo Trophy.

The eight year partnership includes the manufacture of the leotards to be worn by the U.S. Olympic gymnastics teams in 2016 and 2020 thus insuring that our Olympic team will be wearing garments sewn right here in the USA.

And here's your first look inside the new 2013-14 Under Armour Gymnastics Catalog....

Under Armour® in stock sporty gymnastics workout leotard style 6302, Power, features bright Cherry Mystique body, Navy Techmesh shoulder and racer back, and Navy Nylon/Spandex side inserts.   This style includes a matching hair scrunchie.  Under Armour® in stock gymnastics competition shirt style 6002, Fighter, features a cutting edge design and sublimated print on front and back in Black Nylon/Spandex, Charcoal Techmesh and Black Techmesh.  This style is available for men's gymnastics and boy's gymnastics, both with boy cut leg. 

Under Armour® long sleeve gymnastics competition leotard style 6701, Elegance, is inspired by the National Team leotard worn at the 2013 Jesolo Trophy.  This competition leotard with v neck and back features sweetheart styling with pretty faux shoulder strap design.  This style includes a matching hair scrunchie.   Shown here in Hot Red Mesh and Red Mystique.  Options Shown:  J867, T780 and T781 in Clear SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS.  Under Armour® men's gymnastics competition shirt style 6101, the Competitor, is also inspired by the USA Gymnastics National Team and features daring web-like side styling.  Available for men's gymnastics and boy's gymnastics, both with boy cut leg.  Shown here in Royal Nylon/Spandex, White Nylon/Spandex and Navy Nylon/Spandex.  All National Team inspired styles can be shipped internationally after October 15, 2013.

This highly anticipated Under Armour^® collection of gymnastics apparel will be online for ordering in early June 2013 at http://www.gkelite.com or by calling the GK Customer Service Department at 800.345.4087.

Wind up for summer with awesome gymnastics leotards for little champions!  You'll be starstruck by our fun summer leotard designs!  Designed specifically for little gymnasts, each leotard is made with our super soft, no itch fabrics, and GK's superior fit.  GKids offers adorable styling at reasonable prices!

Starstruck Squareback Children's Leotard E2212 is a Black Nylon/Spandex children's gymnastics leotard featuring GK Exclusive Print - Pink Starstruck Poly/Spandex - and Berry Hologram Sequinz star embellishment.  Sequinz Starstruck Children's Biketard E2214 is a Neon Pink & Black Nylon/Spandex children's gymnastics biketard with fun Pink Starstruck Poly/Spandex Print shoulder detail and gold hologram Sequinz star on front.  Neon Yellow Back Bow Children's Leotard E2213 is a children's gymnastics leotard featuring Starstruck Poly/Spandex with a fun Neon Yellow Nylon/Spandex back bow detail. 

Neon Pink Children's Tank Leotard E2210 is a classic children's gymnastics leotard featuring Neon Pink Nylon/Spandex, GK Exclusive Print - Feisty Feline Poly/Spandex - with a Black Nylon/Spandex empire waist accent. Feisty Feline Children's Biketard E2211 is a children's gymnastics biketard featuring Neon Pink Nylon/Spandex bottom, Feisty Feline Poly/Spandex Print upper and Black Nylon/Spandex empire waist accent.Feisty Feline Children's Tank Leotard E2209 is a children's gymnastics leotard featuring Feisty Feline Poly/Spandex Print with Black Nylon spandex accent & Neon Pink Nylon/Spandex binding.   X Back Boy's Competition Shirt 1718M is a Boy's Gymnastics Shirt with racerback styling and X back design near shoulder blades paired with Boy's Gymnastics Shorts 1818M, boy's gymnastics competition shorts with 5" inseam and elastic drawstring waist.

Click here to shop GK's GKids gymnastics apparel collection.

GK. Choice of Champions.

GK proudly sponsored The Nastia Liukin Cup for the fourth consecutive year.  This year's competition took place on Friday, March 1st, at the DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts after an exciting lead up of qualifying competitions as part of the Nastia Liukin Cup Series.  A select number of gymnasts from each invitational advanced to the Nastia Liukin Cup.  Alex McMurtry of Midlothian, Virginia/Richmond Olympiad Gymnastics, won the all-around title Friday night after an exciting come-from-behind finish. This was McMurty's third straight Nastia Liukin Cup appearance, but this year she posted a 38.450 for the win.  Aja-Monet Sims of Clermont, Florida/Brandy Johnson's, 38.175, and Samantha Partyka of Katy, Texas/Champions Gymnastics Academy, 38.075, took second and third. 

GK was excited to provide each participant with a Nastia Liukin-designed tank leotard, competition leotard, and warm-up. In addition to their gymnastics apparel, each athlete got to meet and have their photo taken with Nastia and received 2 tickets to the 2013 American Cup.  Click here for some great photographs of Nastia handing out the GK gymnastics apparel to the participants.

For training, participants received a GK tank gymnastics leotard with a classic neck line and elegant strappy back. The workout leotards were either Berry Slither with Black Mystique applique and binding, or Black Mystique with Berry Slither applique and binding.  The competition leotard followed suit with equally classic styling.  Each long sleeved leotard was either Berry Slither with Black Mystique applique or Black Mystique with Berry Slither applique.  All of the leotards were perfectly finished with the GK Nastia Liukin logo.

The athletes received a beautiful Black Velvet and Silver Mystique warm up jacket and coordinating black velvet warm-up pant.  The back of the warm up jacket was embellished with the Nastia Liukin Cup name and logo.

Proceeds from the event go to the Nastia Liukin Fund, a charitable fund within the National Gymnastics Foundation with the goal of partnering with fitness-oriented programs for young people and supporting clubs that aid athletes who need financial assistance to remain or become involved in gymnastics. 

GK. Choice of Champions.

GK is proud to announce its new partnership with internationally recognized Cirque du Soleil.  Our two brands, each known for imagination and innovation, will collaborate to develop an exclusive collection of gymnastic leotards combining our exclusive leotard fit and the whimsical artistry of Cirque du Soleil. A perfect combination of form, function, and fantasy, the eight new GK leotard designs will transport gymnasts into the dreamlike fantasy world of Cirque du Soleil.  The leotard collection will feature never before seen engineered prints and cutting edge embellishments new to the gymnastics industry.

"Working with Cirque du Soleil is a dream come true,” said Kelly McKeown, Executive Vice President of Corporate Relations & Design for GK.  “The creative inspiration provided to our design team included imagery of textiles, costumes, and set designs from various shows.  This has ignited the imagination of our designers to create an exquisite, unique and fantasy-like collection of leotards.  We are thrilled to work with Cirque du Soleil as the synergy between our brands is evident."

“Cirque du Soleil is happy to partner with GK who brings an innovative spirit to the industry of gymnastics apparel,” said Marie-Josée Lamy, Senior Director of Licensing & Consumer Products Partnerships at Cirque du Soleil.  “Both our companies strive for innovation, creativity, and quality.”  The Cirque du Soleil collection of leotards will be available in late June 2013 at http://www.gkelite.com or by calling the GK Customer Service Department at 800.345.4087.

Enter the world of Cirque du Soleil!

GK. Choice of Champions.

GK is a world leader in the design & manufacturing of gymnastics apparel.  As you look through our new 2013-2014 Competitive Catalog, you will see world class athletes like 2012 All-Around Champion, Gabrielle Douglas, and 2012 Floor Champion Alexandra Raisman. Known for the best fitting gymnastics apparel in the industry, GK offers the best leotard designs, highest quality, and more variety than any other gymnastics manufacturer in the world.

GK has manufactured more competitive gymnastics wear than any other company in the industry.  From National Teams to Olympic champions, GK has outfitted more gymnasts than any other company. Outfit your team in the best gymnastics apparel in the sport of gymnastics.  We know gymnastics, we are GK!

What you'll find in GK's 2013-2014 Competitive Catalog:

Infinite Possibilities. GK offers more styles, more fabrics, more colors, and more embellishments than any other gymnastics leotard manufacturer.  Infinite Possibilities means over 188 million possible choices when designing your gymnastics apparel.

Free Sample Leotard.  Order a sample leotard showing your team's design, fabrics, colors, and embellishments.  The sample leotard is free when you place your competitive leotard order within 30 days.

Early Buy Discount. There is no easier way to stretch your budget.  Order by August 31 and save up to 18%.

Exclusively Swarovski. GK uses 100% SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS on every one of our competitive leotards.  Nothing shines more than the fire and brilliance of SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS.  Don't settle for less.

Made in the USA of imported fabric. Our competitive gymnastics wear products are all sewn in the USA in Reading, Pennsylvania.  When you buy your competitive wear from GK, you help support American workers with fair wages and good benefits. 

Click here to see all of the exciting styles in the 2013-2014 Competitive Catalog!

GK. Choice of Champions.

Online today! 2013 Summer & Camp Workout Essentials!  GK has everything you need for your summer gymnastics apparel!  From summer camp basics to signature collections by Olympic Gold Medalists, the 2013 Summer & Camp catalog offers 65 unique gymnastics leotard styles giving you more variety than anyone else.

Choose GK gymnastics leotards and get the best fit and the best price for all of your leotards & gymnastics apparel needs.  Check out the 2013 Summer & Camp Catalog to find...

• Signature Collections - Gabrielle Douglas and Alexandra Raisman's collections continue to offer cutting edge leotard designs and popular fabrics.
• Camp - 12 sporty styles in the seasons hottest colors.  Add the matching gymnastics workout short for a compete camp look!
• GKids - super cute children's leotard styles and affordable prices for the beginner gymnast.
• SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS, Sequinz, and GK Exclusive Prints - only GK offers these one of a kind embellishment options to stand out in the the gym!

Hurry, because these gymnastics leotard styles won't last long! Order today to ensure you get what you want for summer.

Click here to browse the 2013 Summer & Camp Catalog online.

GK. Choice of Champions.

The Everyday Champions of All Stars Gymnastics in Round Rock, Texas love their GK GymTek gymnastics apparel.  Nicole Ramirez, owner of the All Stars said, "GymTek leotards and shorts from GK keep my athletes cool, dry, and flipping with ease!  Our gym colors are red, black, and white so these GymTek leotards and shorts are perfect! Thanks GK!"

The All Stars leotard is GymTek Open Racerback Performance Leotard 3677, a v-neck gymnastics leotard in black StretchTek performance, moisture-wicking, fabric featuring flattering Red Techmesh side panels and open back detailing.  Their coordinating gymnastics shorts are GymTek Shorts with Red Techmesh Panel 3680, high performance gymnastic shorts in black StretchTek with coordinating flatlock stitching for comfort.

Have your athletes experienced the benefits of GymTek?  GK’s exclusive StretchTek compression fabric fits like a soft second skin and features the best technical properties available in gymnastics apparel. Our hi-tech manufacturing techniques eliminate the irritation of interior tags, while flatlock seams provide more comfort by eliminating seam abrasion.  Most importantly, GymTek gymnastics leotards are designed and manufactured to the highest standards in the industry, so athletes can be sure that they have the exceptional fit that GK is known for.

GK's Spring 2013 Workout Essentials Catalog features three new GymTek styles!  Click here to shop the new styles and the entire GymTek line which are available for purchase year round.

GK. Choice of Champions.

The men of the U.S. National Team stepped on to the competition floor at the 2013 American Cup in new Under Armour gymnastics apparel manufactured by GK Elite Sportswear.  Jake Dalton of Reno, Nev./University of Oklahoma posted a 89.398 for the first place win.  Both Dalton and his teammate, Danell Leyva of Miami/Universal Gymnastics, looked great in their Royal Blue, White, & Navy Blue Stretchtek gymnastics apparel with both the Under Armour logo and the iconic National Team circle of stars logo.

All photos © John Cheng

Don't your male athletes deserve the same fit & quality as the men of the U.S. National Team?  Shop the GK Men's Catalog for competition shirts, compression shirts, and gymnastics pants and shorts. 

GK. Choice of Champions.

The 2013 American Cup provided the perfect venue for the premiere of the U.S. National Team's new Under Armour gymnastics competition apparel.  GK Elite has long supported the sport of gymnastics and is honored to partner with Under Armour in manufacturing national team gymnastics apparel for the next eight years.  Katelyn Ohashi & Simone Biles brought home the 1st and 2nd place win for the U.S. at the competition and 2012 Olympic Gold Medalist Kyla Ross was on hand for a beam exhibition.

After premiering Under Armour podium training apparel, the ladies stepped out on competition day in their new Under Armour gymnastics competition leotards and brought home the top two prizes.  Katelyn, Simone, & Kyla all looked beautiful in their long sleeve competitive gymnastics leotards with Berry Mystique bodice, Berry Mesh sleeves, and Steel Mystique appliques over bodice and sleeves.  Brilliance SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS scattered over the front of the leotard and sleeves provided the perfect amount of sparkle.

All photos © John Cheng

Your athletes can have the very same quality & fit as the national team athletes.  Visit GK's Special Order Catalog or In Stock Catalog to browse all of the choices in competitive gymnastics leotards.

GK. Choice of Champions.

Just a few months out from London 2012, the 2013 AT&T American Cup marked the official kick off on the road to Rio 2016.  What a great place to debut the National Team's new gymnastics apparel by Under Armour manufactured by GK Elite Sportswear.  GK was very excited to debut the result of their first creative design collaboration with Under Armour.  The National Team Athletes & Coaches stepped out in Under Armour warm-ups, training apparel, & competition wear.  Also debuting at the American Cup was Katelyn Ohashi of Plano, Texas/WOGA in her first time on the international stage as a senior member of the national team - and she sealed the deal by winning the all-around.

The first glimpse of the National Team's Under Armour apparel was at podium training.  Here we see Ohashi & Simone Biles of Spring, Texas/Bannon's Gymnastix who finished second behind her teammate, sporting a beautiful Berry & Black Mystique tank gymnastics leotard with White Sparkle applique and Brilliance SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS.

GK has been the exclusive manufacturer of competitive gymnastics apparel for the U.S. National Team since 2000 and is excited & honored to manufacture gymnastics appareal for the National Team in its partnership with Under Armour.

GK. Choice of Champions.

As part of its ongoing support of the sport of gymnastics, GK supplied the participants of USA Gymnastics T&T JumpStart program with gymnastics apparel for their January 12-13th camp at the Karolyi Ranch in Huntsville, Texas.  The JumpStart Program "identifies future elite athletes at a young age and educates their coaches on proper fitness and skill development. The fitness program is designed for all trampoline and tumbling athletes." ("T&T Jumpstart Program Overview." USA Gymnastics, n.d., Web. 12 March 2013.)

GK was happy to supply apparel for these young athletes and their smiles are thanks enough!  The girls of the JumpStart program received a GK tank gymnastics leotard with a custom embroidered JumpStart logo on the front.  For warm ups, the girls look great in GK's Fitted DryTech Team Warm-Up SWU01 in Black DryTech, White DryTech, and Red DryTech & coordinating Fitted DryTech Warm-Up Pants SWU02 in Black DryTech.  For the boys, GK supplied Men's Basic Competition Shirt 1838M in red with custom embroidered JumpStart logo to be worn with either Men's In Stock Competition Pants 1846M in white or Men's Gymnastics Straight Leg Stock Shorts 1817M, in red.  The boy's warm up jacket is GK's Relaxed Fit Team Warm-Up Jacket 1797 paired with Men's Relaxed Fit DryTech Pant 1792 in Black DryTech. 

To see some great photos of the kids at camp - click here.  Do you have a camp, meet, or team to outfit?  Check out GK's In Stock Catalog which offers a large variety of gymnastics leotards and apparel for teams & pro shops.  Our workout tank leotards are available for an entire year and with over 70 styles, you are sure to find your perfect workout tank with no worries about availability to fill in throughout the year.  In Stock apparel routinely ships in just three business days.

GK. Choice of Champions.

GK was happy to host some very elite gymnasts for a recent competitive catalog photo shoot.  Brenna Dowell, Sarah Finnegan, and Sabrina Vega of Great American Gymnastics Express (GAGE), Blue Springs, Missouri, were all here and we had a great time!  Shortly after, our models sent us a photograph sporting GymTek leotards so we asked them what they thought about the GymTek line. 

Brenna is wearing Fuchsia Flatlock GymTek Leotard 3704, a black GymTek leotard featuring fierce back design with contrasting fuchsia flatlock seams & charcoal tech mesh inserts.  Brenna said, "I like this leotard.  It's very cute and comfortable.  It is very easy to get on and off which isn't always the case.  I could workout without having to worry about any leo issues!!!  Thank you GK for all you do for all of us gymnasts and for the awesome time at the photoshoot!"

Sarah is wearing Power Purple GymTek Leotard 3703, an open back black GymTek leotard featuring charcoal tech mesh inserts & power purple flatlock seams.  Sabrina is wearing Open T-Back GymTek Leotard 3675, a scoop neck gymnastics leotard in black featuring an open t-back, charcoal tech mesh panels, and contrasting blue cover stitching.   Sabrina said, "This is one of my favorite leos - ever.  The material is super soft and stretchy allowing me to practice comfortably."

Have you tried GK's GymTek Collection?  GymTek is high performance workout apparel for the serious gymnast offering StretchTek compression fabric, tagless technology, and flatlock seams making the leotard more comfortable by eliminating internal thread and fabric bulk.  There are coordinating GymTek workout shorts available as well as a  training pullover and capri pant.  Shop the entire GK GymTek line here.

GK. Choice of Champions.

Do you have a multi-level team that you need to outfit for competition season?  Check out GK's Special Order competitive leotards styles here.  Another option to check out is the In Stock Competitive Collection.  Need some help?  Find your local GK Sales Representative here and they will be happy to walk you through the process.

GK. Choice of Champions.

Under Armour & USA Gymnastics today announced that Under Armour, Inc., the Baltimore, MD-based leader in athletic performance gear, will provide performance apparel, footwear, and accessories for the USA Gymnastics athletes, coaches, and staff for the next eight years, through the 2020 Olympic Games.  This is the brand’s first sponsorship of a national governing body for a summer Olympic sport.

As part of this exciting agreement, Under Armour will also collaborate with GK Elite Sportswear to create the U.S. National Team competition apparel for men's gymnastics, women's gymnastics, and trampoline & tumbling.  GK has been the exclusive manufacturer of competitive gymnastics apparel for the U.S. National Team since 2000.  “GK Elite is proud to be partnering with Under Armour and USA Gymnastics for the next two Olympic cycles,” said Kelly McKeown, EVP of Corporate Relations.

Designated as the official performance apparel and footwear outfitter, Under Armour will provide national team members with competition, conditioning and training apparel, accessories and footwear, including competition gymnastics leotards. The U.S. National Team coaches, athletes and staff will also be outfitted head-to-toe at national training camps and national & international competition.  USA Gymnastics athletes and staff will first appear in Under Armour® apparel at the AT&T American Cup on Saturday, March 2.  Stay tuned to the GK Gymnastics Blog for future updates & news!

GK. Choice of Champions.

Rayna Edwards is a 37-year-old gymnast who competes as an adult power tumbler.  Rayna has just returned to the sport and recently had her first meet.  Her competition leotard, GK's Long Sleeve Velvet In Stock Leotard 4741, was ready for standard shipping when Rayna called to have the shipping upgraded to get her leo in time for her first meet.  GK's shipping personnel found her order among all the packages set to go out and shipped it ASAP.  Rayna received her leotard just in time.

Rayna said, "Thank you again for all of your help with getting my gymnastics leotard to me in time for me to WIN FIRST PLACE at my very first competition.  My teammate, Teresa, won third place.  No one could believe we were adult tumblers!" 

Congratulations Rayna!  Keep us posted on your season. 

Need competition leotards, but have time to wait?  GK's In Stock Competitive Leotard Collection is your best bet.  GK's In Stock competition apparel is ready to ship in a fraction of the time as Special Order.  Outfit your team in competition apparel that is stocked in our most popular designs and color combinations.  In Stock apparel routinely ships in just three business days.

GK. Choice of Champions.

GK Everyday Champions United Elite Gymnasts from San Antonio, TX took a break from their training to take this great picture to send to GK.  The athletes from United Elite are training for the Houston National Invitational and will be competing this weekend at the GK sponsored Metroplex Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas. 

United Elite's workout gymnastics leotards are from the current In Stock Collection.  GK's Two Tone Tank Gymnastics Leotard 3672 is an asymmetrical tank leotard of Rich Royal Mystique & Red Mystique highlighted with clear SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS to add some sparkle to training time. 

GK offers a wide variety of IN STOCK apparel for teams & pro shops.  IN STOCK Workout Leotards are available for an entire year.  With over 70 styles, you are sure to find your perfect workout tank - with no worries of availably to fill in throughout the year. 

Shop the current IN STOCK Catalog here.

GK. Choice of Champions.

GK's Spring Essentials Catalog is here and it's all NEW!  We had an exciting year in 2012 with the Women's Gymnastics Team bringing home Team Gold and the signing of two new gymnastics superstars, Gabrielle Douglas and Alexandra Raisman.

GK's seasonal catalogs will now feature two new signature collections by 2012 All-Around Champion, Gabrielle Douglas, and 2012 Floor Champion, Alexandra Raisman. These signature collections combine the design and manufacturing expertise of GK and the artistic vision and unique perspective of the two top athletes in the sport of gymnastics. For over 30 years, GK has been known for our proprietary GK fit, and our everyday workout gymnastics leotards & gymnastics apparel is no different.

What to look for in the Spring 2013 Catalog?

• Gabrielle Douglas Signature Collection - be the first to own Gabrielle's newest collection of signature leotards
• Alexandra Raisman Signature collection - six new styles designed by Aly herself
• New GYMTEK Apparel - three new styles
• Value Tanks - the most variety of Value Tanks in the industry
• GKids -cute styling & soft fabrics at unbeatable prices

As the industry leader in gymnastics leotards & gymnastics apparel, only GK offers the best fit, the best quality, at the best price.

Click here to shop the all NEW Spring 2013 Workout Essentials Catalog.

GK. Choice of Champions.

GK Everyday Champion Taylor F. started gymnastics at 16 months old and now competes as a Level 3 team gymnast at M&M Gymnastics in New Berlin, Wisconsin.  Taylor is in good company at M&M which is owned by 2008 Olympic Silver Medalist Chellsie Memmel's parents, Jeanelle & Andy Memmell. 

Taylor said, "My GK leotard is an incentive to smile and shine like a star, like the leotard does! I focus on all my routines, but remember to have fun. I only wear GK gymnastics leotards and each one keeps me positive for a different reason.  When I get a new GK leo for meets and shows, I can't wait to wear it.  They keep me feeling comfortable during my routines and looking good too!"

Here, Taylor sports GK's Sweetheart Ribbon Tank Gymnastics Leotard 3694, a V-neck tank leotard in Sangria & Black Mystique fabric with White Sparkle Hologram and clear jewel accents. 

Your athletes can shine just like Taylor in any one of our stunning In Stock gymnastics leotards. Shop the Women's In Stock Catalog for gymnastics apparel for teams and pro shops.

GK. Choice of Champions.