INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (August 6, 2025) – GK Elite, a brand of Elite Sportswear, L.P., will serve as the exclusive apparel partner for USA Gymnastics’ National Development and Xcel Programs through 2029, USA Gymnastics announced Wednesday.
A partner of USA Gymnastics in various capacities since 1989, GK will further broaden its longstanding support for USAG grass roots programs across five disciplines, providing apparel for USAG’s Development Programs for women’s artistic, men’s artistic, trampoline & tumbling, rhythmic, and acrobatic gymnastics.
The USA Gymnastics Women’s and Men’s Development Programs were created to help advance and cultivate the skills of artistic gymnasts looking to pursue a career in the sport. Among the events GK will support as the exclusive provider of competition and training apparel are the Development Program National Championships, the Men’s and Women’s East and West National Championships, Elite Team Cup, Acro Flip-n-Fun Championships, T&T Stars & Stripes Championships, Hopes Championships, and non-elite competition at the USA Gymnastics Championships.
GK also will support USA Gymnastics’ fast-growing women’s artistic Xcel program, which serves as an alternative competitive option to provide gymnasts of varying abilities and commitment levels the opportunity for a rewarding gymnastics experience.
“For more than 35 years, GK has been an essential supporter of USA Gymnastics in a wide range of areas,” USA Gymnastics Chief Programs Officer Stefanie Korepin said. “We are thrilled to expand our partnership across disciplines and Xcel, the fastest-growing element of USA Gymnastics athlete members. We look forward to four more years of continued growth with GK.”
“Over the next four years, we look forward to continuing to provide these athletes with best-in-class apparel and innovation, while partnering with USAG to continue to grow our sport.”, said Matt Cowan, Chief Executive Officer of Elite Sportswear.
About GK Elite
GK Elite is the world’s leading brand of gymnastics apparel and is recognized around the globe for superior variety, quality, fit and service. For almost 45 years, GK has been dedicated to the sport of gymnastics, contributing millions of dollars to support hallmark grassroots gymnastics programs globally and is a proud partner of USA Gymnastics. Known for their signature collections of gymnastics workout leotards, GK has historically partnered with over 10 Olympic athletes and currently offers leotards designed by the most decorated American gymnast, Simone Biles, 2020 and 2024 Olympic gold medalists Sunisa Lee, Jade Carey, and Jordan Chiles, and 2024 Olympic gold medalist Hezly Rivera. Based in Reading, Pennsylvania, Elite Sportswear, L.P., the company behind the GK Elite brand, continues its commitment to American-made quality and continuous innovation in designs for gymnastics apparel. Elite Sportswear, L.P. also owns, manufactures, and distributes a full line of swimwear under its brand, Dolfin Swimwear, and cheerleading apparel through Omni Cheer and GK Cheer. For more information regarding GK, visit www.gkelite.com