New England Patriots Cheerleaders facts for kids
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New Englands Patriots cheerleaders at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, November 2007
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| Formation | 1971 |
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Membership
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34 (as of 2018) |
| Affiliations | New England Patriots |
| Website | Official website: http://www.patriots.com/cheerleaders/ |
The New England Patriots Cheerleaders (NEPC) are the official cheerleading squad of the NFL's New England Patriots first formed in 1971. The cheerleaders also make appearances off the field and overseas with Patriots mascot Pat Patriot, and also has a Junior Patriots Cheerleaders, with girls of ages 7–17 being allowed to join. The team also releases a swimsuit calendar yearly. The Patriots Cheerleaders' auditions take place at Gillette Stadium. In 2008, the squad went to China to train Chinese dancers for the 2008 Summer Olympics.
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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
Members
- Camille Kostek (2013–2014), model who was on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and partner of NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski.
- Leah Van Dale (2007–2009), WWE wrestler
- Tracy Sormanti (1983–84, 1991–93), 1993 Pro Bowler, team's Cheerleading Director (1994–2020)
- Kristin Gauvin (2003–2004), Miss Massachusetts 2005
- Alysha Castonguay (2006–2008), Miss Rhode Island Teen USA 2002, Miss Rhode Island USA 2009
- 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, and wife of Dan Koppen
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In the United Kingdom, December 2004
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