New England Patriots Cheerleaders
The New England Patriots Cheerleaders (NEPC) are the official cheerleading squad of the NFL's New England Patriots first formed in 1971.[1][2] The cheerleaders also make appearances off the field and overseas with Patriots mascot Pat Patriot,[3] and also has a Junior Patriots Cheerleaders, with girls of ages 7–17 being allowed to join.[4][5] The team also releases a swimsuit calendar yearly.[6][7] The Patriots Cheerleaders' auditions take place at Gillette Stadium.[8] In 2008, the squad went to China to train Chinese dancers for the 2008 Summer Olympics.[9][10]
New Englands Patriots cheerleaders at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, November 2007 | |
Formation | 1971 |
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Membership | 34 (as of 2018) |
Affiliations | New England Patriots |
Website | Official website |
Notable people
Coach
- Tracy Sormanti (1994–2020), founded the Junior Patriots Cheerleaders, created the "Boot Camp" team audition process, formed a partnership with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, served in 10 Super Bowls[11]
Members
- Camille Kostek (2013–2014), model who was on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue[12]
- Leah Van Dale (2007–2009), WWE wrestler
- Tracy Sormanti (1983–84, 1991–93), 1993 Pro Bowler, team's Cheerleading Director (1994–2020)[13]
- Kristin Gauvin (2003–2004), Miss Massachusetts 2005[1][14]
- Alysha Castonguay (2006–2008), Miss Rhode Island Teen USA 2002, Miss Rhode Island USA 2009[1]
- Kelsey Fournier (2009–2011), Miss Rhode Island 2012
- Julia Scaparotti (2015–2016), Miss Massachusetts USA 2017
- Jessica Strohm (2015–2016), Miss New Hampshire USA 2016
- Jonét Nichelle (2018–2019), Miss Rhode Island USA 2020
- Lauren Marchetti (2010–2011), contestant on The Bachelor Season 17
- Amber van Eeghen (2002–2005), daughter of Mark van Eeghen,[15] and wife of Dan Koppen[16]
Gallery
- In the United Kingdom, December 2004
- In the United Kingdom, December 2004
- At the Persian Gulf, June 2005
- At Gillette Stadium, October 2005
- At Gillette Stadium, October 2005
- In Kyrgyzstan, December 2010
References
- "Patriots Cheerleaders - New England Patriots Cheerleaders". Footballbabble.com. Retrieved 2012-09-09.
- "Official Website of the New England Patriots | Cheerleader - Roster". Patriots.com. Archived from the original on 2012-06-29. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
- "Official Website of the New England Patriots | Cheerleaders - Appearances". Patriots.com. Archived from the original on 2011-09-09. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
- "Official Website of the New England Patriots | Cheerleaders - Junior Cheerleaders". Patriots.com. Archived from the original on 2012-06-30. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
- "Junior Patriots Cheerleaders Registration Form" (PDF). Patriots.com.
- Matthew Arieta. "Official New England Patriots ProShop - 2012 Cheerleader Swimsuit Calendar". Proshop.patriots.com. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
- "Official Website of the New England Patriots | Cheerleaders | CHEER365". Patriots.com. Archived from the original on 2012-06-30. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
- "Official Website of the New England Patriots | Cheerleaders - Auditions". Patriots.com. Archived from the original on 2012-06-29. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
- Brinson. "Patriot Cheerleaders: Goodwill Bangkok Edition". Brahsome.com. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
- "Patriots' cheerleaders lead Chinese volunteers - The Official Website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games". En.beijing2008.cn. Archived from the original on 2009-04-28. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
- Couture, Jon. "Tracy Sormanti, Patriots cheerleading director since 1994, dies at 58 - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved 2020-12-06.
- "Model Camille Kostek Lands Her First Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover — as a Rookie!". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved 2019-05-08.
- "Patriots Saddened to Announce the Passing of Cheerleading Director Tracy Sormanti". www.patriots.com. Retrieved 2020-12-06.
- Pageant History (2007) Retrieved February 8, 2007.
- Goode, Jon (2005-02-14). "/ Sports / Football / Patriots / Catching_up_with_Mark_van". Boston.com. Retrieved 2012-09-09.
- Finch, Erika (2016-09-15). "A home in Rhode Island for former Patriot Dan Koppen". New England Home Magazine. Retrieved 2019-03-06.
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