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.
.jpg) New Englands Patriots cheerleaders at Incirlik Air Base in Adana, Turkey in November 2007 | |
| Formation | 1971 |
|---|---|
Membership | 34 (as of 2018) |
| Affiliations | New England Patriots |
| Website | patriots |
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
- 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
In the United Kingdom in December 2004
In the United Kingdom in December 2004
At the Persian Gulf in June 2005
At Gillette Stadium in October 2005
At Gillette Stadium in October 2005
In Kyrgyzstan in December 2010
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See also
References
External links
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