New England Patriots Cheerleaders
Formation | 1971 |
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Membership | 34 (as of 2018) |
Affiliations | New England Patriots |
Website | Official website |
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]
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] and partner of NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski. [13]
- Leah Van Dale (2007–2009), WWE wrestler
- Tracy Sormanti (1983–84, 1991–93), 1993 Pro Bowler, team's Cheerleading Director (1994–2020)[14]
- Kristin Gauvin (2003–2004), Miss Massachusetts 2005[1][15]
- 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,[16] and wife of Dan Koppen[17]
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
See also[]
References[]
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Pageant History (2007) Retrieved February 8, 2007.
- ^ 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.
External links[]
- 1977 establishments in Massachusetts
- National Football League cheerleading squads
- New England Patriots
- Performing groups established in 1977