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 team for the NFL's New England Patriots. They were first formed in 1971.
These cheerleaders do more than just perform at football games. They also make special appearances away from the field. Sometimes they even travel overseas with the Patriots' mascot, Pat Patriot. The team also has a "Junior Patriots Cheerleaders" program. Girls aged 7 to 17 can join this program. Every year, the cheerleaders also release a special swimsuit calendar. Auditions for the Patriots Cheerleaders happen at Gillette Stadium. In 2008, the squad traveled to China. There, they helped train Chinese dancers for the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Meet the Patriots Cheerleaders
Many talented people have been part of the New England Patriots Cheerleaders. Some have even become famous in other fields!
Cheerleading Coach
- Tracy Sormanti (1994–2020): Tracy was a very important coach for the team. She started the Junior Patriots Cheerleaders program. She also created a special "Boot Camp" for team auditions. Tracy helped the team work with the Dana–Farber Cancer Institute. She was also part of 10 Super Bowl games with the team.
Famous Cheerleaders
Several former Patriots cheerleaders have achieved success in different careers:
- Camille Kostek (2013–2014): Camille became a well-known model. She was even on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She is also the partner of NFL player Rob Gronkowski.
- Leah Van Dale (2007–2009): Leah is now a professional wrestler for WWE.
- Tracy Sormanti (1983–84, 1991–93): Before becoming the team's director, Tracy was a cheerleader herself. She was even a "Pro Bowler" in 1993.
- Kristin Gauvin (2003–2004): Kristin was crowned Miss Massachusetts in 2005.
- Alysha Castonguay (2006–2008): Alysha won Miss Rhode Island Teen USA in 2002 and Miss Rhode Island USA in 2009.
- Kelsey Fournier (2009–2011): Kelsey became Miss Rhode Island in 2012.
- Julia Scaparotti (2015–2016): Julia won Miss Massachusetts USA in 2017.
- Jessica Strohm (2015–2016): Jessica was crowned Miss New Hampshire USA in 2016.
- Jonét Nichelle (2018–2019): Jonét became Miss Rhode Island USA in 2020.
- Lauren Marchetti (2010–2011): Lauren was a contestant on the TV show The Bachelor in Season 17.
- Amber van Eeghen (2002–2005): Amber is the daughter of former NFL player Mark van Eeghen. She is also married to former NFL player Dan Koppen.
Images for kids
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In the United Kingdom, December 2004
