New England Patriots Cheerleaders

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Team New England Patriots Members 33		Established 1977

The New England Patriots Cheerleaders are the official cheerleading squad of the NFL's New England Patriots. The Patriots Cheerleaders perform various dance stunts at Gillette Stadium. The squad was formed in 1977. The squad currently (as of the 2016 New England Patriots season) has 33 members. The squad also makes appearances off the field with Patriots mascot Pat Patriot. The group also has a Junior Patriots Cheerleaders, with girls of ages 7–17 being allowed to join, with a fee of $425.00 per participant. The squad 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.

Notable members

Amber van Eeghen (2002–2005), wife of Dan Koppen and daughter of Mark van Eeghen

Kristin Gauvin (2003–2004), Miss Massachusetts 2005

Meghan Vasconcellos (2006), model and wife of Lonie Paxton

Alysha Castonguay (2006–2008), Miss Rhode Island Teen USA 2002, Miss Rhode Island USA 2009

Leah Van Dale (2007–2009), WWE Superstar

Kelsey Fournier (2009–2011), Miss Rhode Island 2012

Lauren Marchetti (2010–2011), contestant on The Bachelor Season 17

Jessica Strohm (2015–present), Miss New Hampshire USA 2016

References

New England Patriots Cheerleaders Wikipedia

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