New England Patriots Cheerleaders
Appearance
Formation | 1971 |
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Membership | 34 (as of 2018) |
Affiliations | New England Patriots |
Website | patriots |
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 New England Patriots Cheerleader also mentor the young girls by enriching their interests.
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]
Notable people
[edit]Coach
[edit]- 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
[edit]- Alysha Castonguay (2006–2008), Miss Rhode Island Teen USA 2002, Miss Rhode Island USA 2009[1]
- Kelsey Fournier (2009–2011), Miss Rhode Island 2012
- Kristin Gauvin (2003–2004), Miss Massachusetts 2005[1][12]
- Camille Kostek (2013–2014), a model who was on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue[13] and partner of NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski. [14]
- Lauren Marchetti (2010–2011), contestant on The Bachelor Season 17
- Jonét Nichelle (2018–2019), Miss Rhode Island USA 2020
- Julia Scaparotti (2015–2016), Miss Massachusetts USA 2017
- Tracy Sormanti (1983–84, 1991–93), 1993 Pro Bowler, team's Cheerleading Director (1994–2020)[15]
- Jessica Strohm (2015–2016), Miss New Hampshire USA 2016
- Leah Van Dale (2007–2009), WWE wrestler
- Amber van Eeghen (2002–2005), daughter of Mark van Eeghen,[16] and wife of Dan Koppen[17]
- Lara Magalhães (2021–2022), president of Brazilian Cheerleading Confederation (2016–Current)
Gallery
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In the United Kingdom in December 2004
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In the United Kingdom in December 2004
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At the Persian Gulf in June 2005
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At Gillette Stadium in October 2005
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At Gillette Stadium in October 2005
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In Kyrgyzstan in December 2010
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Patriots Cheerleaders - New England Patriots Cheerleaders". Footballbabble.com. Retrieved September 9, 2012.
- ^ "Official Website of the New England Patriots | Cheerleader - Roster". Patriots.com. Archived from the original on June 29, 2012. Retrieved July 5, 2012.
- ^ "Official Website of the New England Patriots | Cheerleaders - Appearances". Patriots.com. Archived from the original on September 9, 2011. Retrieved July 5, 2012.
- ^ "Official Website of the New England Patriots | Cheerleaders - Junior Cheerleaders". Patriots.com. Archived from the original on June 30, 2012. Retrieved July 5, 2012.
- ^ "Junior Patriots Cheerleaders Registration Form" (PDF). Patriots.com.
- ^ Matthew Arieta. "Official New England Patriots ProShop - 2012 Cheerleader Swimsuit Calendar". Proshop.patriots.com. Retrieved July 5, 2012.
- ^ "Official Website of the New England Patriots | Cheerleaders | CHEER365". Patriots.com. Archived from the original on June 30, 2012. Retrieved July 5, 2012.
- ^ "Official Website of the New England Patriots | Cheerleaders - Auditions". Patriots.com. Archived from the original on June 29, 2012. Retrieved July 5, 2012.
- ^ Brinson. "Patriot Cheerleaders: Goodwill Bangkok Edition". Brahsome.com. Retrieved July 5, 2012.
- ^ "Patriots' cheerleaders lead Chinese volunteers - The Official Website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games". En.beijing2008.cn. Archived from the original on April 28, 2009. Retrieved July 5, 2012.
- ^ Couture, Jon. "Tracy Sormanti, Patriots cheerleading director since 1994, dies at 58 - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
- ^ Pageant History (2007) Retrieved February 8, 2007.
- ^ "Model Camille Kostek Lands Her First Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover — as a Rookie!". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
- ^ Sahadeo, Andy (February 14, 2021). "Rob Gronkowski's girlfriend Camille Kostek shares how the couple first met: 'It's kind of crazy'". FoxNews.com. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
- ^ "Patriots Saddened to Announce the Passing of Cheerleading Director Tracy Sormanti". www.patriots.com. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
- ^ Goode, Jon (February 14, 2005). "/ Sports / Football / Patriots / Catching_up_with_Mark_van". Boston.com. Retrieved September 9, 2012.
- ^ Finch, Erika (September 15, 2016). "A home in Rhode Island for former Patriot Dan Koppen". New England Home Magazine. Retrieved March 6, 2019.