The Axe Maidens greeted families at the Let Us Play! Health & Fitness Expo on April 22nd & 23rd at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. The Axemen had a booth at the event where players and Axe Maidens handed out stickers and goodies including passes to an upcoming game. The Axe Maidens visited the ROAR at the Jaguars table and taped some video for an upcoming Let us Play Jr 2k television special with Sharon, the “Face of FOX30”. The show will air on FOX30 (cable channel 10) on May 1st & May 8th at Noon.

The Let Us Play! Jr 2K running event took place on April 24th with over 2500 kids ages 5 – 13 participating in the event to promote a healthy lifestyle, healthy food choices and the importance of exercise. Every runner was a winner and handed a medal by a member of the military. The Axe Maidens were there to help warm-up the participants with Radio Disney and encourage & cheer on the runners at the start/finish lines.

The Old Navy Modelquins that have been featured in the recent TV ads are the latest fans of the Jacksonville Axemen and were only too happy to pose for some group photos at a recent appearance at Old Navy located at the River City Market (near Jacksonville International Airport). There was a rumor that one of the Axemen players asked one of the Modelquins out for dinner, but she had to decline due to working 24/7 at the store.

In addition to the light hearted fun during this great appearance, the Axemen and Axe Maidens also spread the word about the Axemen and Rugby League to the hundreds of people who crammed the store to take advantage of the discounts during the grand re-opening. The appearance was a great success with one lucky customer walking away with a $500 shopping spree and another with a 4 pack of Axemen season tickets.

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The 2010 Axe Maidens have been selected.

Auditions for the 2010 Axe Maidens took place on April 10th at Bailey’s Powerhouse Gym in Jacksonville, Florida. Contestants were taught three routines during the week (short sideline, kickline and a dance) then performed them in front of a panel of judges. Judges included Axemen/Axe Maidens sponsors, investors and the dance team managers of the Jacksonville Sharks (AFL) and Jacksonville Suns (Baseball). According to Axe Maidens Director, Darlene Clancy, “I am very lucky to have such a close relationship with the other dance team managers. We are very supportive of each other personally as well as professionally. They know what I am looking for in a dance team so they have that critical eye and write down constructive feedback on the contestants score sheets.” Several ROAR Alumni were also on hand to help the day run smoothly. “I couldn’t have done it without my Alumni “sisters” and my husband who are always there for me when I need them.” said Darlene.

The Axe Maidens welcome back 3 veterans who are joined by 10 rookies and excited to announce that 6 additional veterans have successfully moved on to professional teams; Five are members of the Jacksonville Sharks (AFL) and the other was recently selected to the ROAR of the Jaguars.

The 2010 Axe Maidens are very excited to debut their new uniforms by Angela King Designs, the premier uniform designer for the cheerleaders for teams such as the Jaguars, Buccaneers, Chargers, Celtics and more. “When I was a member of the ROAR of the Jaguars I loved my uniforms made by Angela King. I am so proud and honored that my team will be wearing her designs.” according to Darlene.

For more audition photos go here and here.

Okay, so I was at the Wings game on March 27th. But I had trouble with one of my CF cards, so I ended up with only half the photos I shot.

Then I returned a week later for the April 3rd game. But because the Sixers game went into overtime, the start of the lacrosse game was delayed and the Angels pre-game performance was sacrificed to speed things up.
Continue reading Angels, Vixens and Alumni. Oh, My!

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Philadelphia Fight Vixens Dance Team presented by CaRu Entertainment

Date: Sunday, March 14, 2010
Time: 12 p.m. — 5 p.m.
Location: Conshohocken Health and Fitness, 1100 East Hector Street,
Conshohocken, PA 19428

Wardrobe: Dance shorts, sports bra/mid-drift and dance sneakers. Feel free to bring warm-ups for pre-performance. Come hair and make-up ready.
What to expect: Choreography will be taught by the professionals of CaRu Entertainment, based out of New York City. The combination will be performed in front of a panel of judges, which will include CaRu and Fight representatives. Finalists will be interviewed by the panel after the performance round.

Requirements: Previous dance/performance experience is strongly preferred. Physically fit. Must be 18 years of age or older by March 14, 2010, and a high school graduate.
Please register by submitting a recent photograph/headshot and a brief bio to: auditions@caruentertainment.com.

On the day of auditions, please bring the $10 entry fee with the completed application form (to be provided). Checks can be made payable to CaRu Entertainment, LLC.

Rugby League is one of the most popular professional sports on the international stage, and is rapidly growing in the United States. The Fight Vixens presented by CaRu Entertainment, LLC, is one of only two dance teams for rugby league in the U.S. so this is your chance to be at the forefront of a rising trend. Dance team members are expected to attend all practices, all Fight home games and take part in appearances and events during the season.

To learn more about the Philadelphia Fight visit: www.fightrugby.com
Questions or for more information, email auditions@caruentertainment.com.

Philadelphia Fight Vixens Dance Team presented by CaRu Entertainment

Date: Sunday, March 14, 2010
Time: 12 p.m. — 5 p.m.
Location: Conshohocken Health and Fitness, 1100 East Hector Street,
Conshohocken, PA 19428

Wardrobe: Dance shorts, sports bra/mid-drift and dance sneakers. Feel free to bring warm-ups for pre-performance. Come hair and make-up ready.
What to expect: Choreography will be taught by the professionals of CaRu Entertainment, based out of New York City. The combination will be performed in front of a panel of judges, which will include CaRu and Fight representatives. Finalists will be interviewed by the panel after the performance round.

Requirements: Previous dance/performance experience is strongly preferred. Physically fit. Must be 18 years of age or older by March 14, 2010, and a high school graduate.
Please register by submitting a recent photograph/headshot and a brief bio to: auditions@caruentertainment.com.

On the day of auditions, please bring the $10 entry fee with the completed application form (to be provided). Checks can be made payable to CaRu Entertainment, LLC.

Rugby League is one of the most popular professional sports on the international stage, and is rapidly growing in the United States. The Fight Vixens presented by CaRu Entertainment, LLC, is one of only two dance teams for rugby league in the U.S. so this is your chance to be at the forefront of a rising trend. Dance team members are expected to attend all practices, all Fight home games and take part in appearances and events during the season.

To learn more about the Philadelphia Fight visit: www.fightrugby.com
Questions or for more information, email auditions@caruentertainment.com.

Philadelphia Fight Vixens Dance Team presented by CaRu Entertainment

Date: Sunday, March 14, 2010
Time: 12 p.m. — 5 p.m.
Location: Conshohocken Health and Fitness, 1100 East Hector Street,
Conshohocken, PA 19428

Wardrobe: Dance shorts, sports bra/mid-drift and dance sneakers. Feel free to bring warm-ups for pre-performance. Come hair and make-up ready.
What to expect: Choreography will be taught by the professionals of CaRu Entertainment, based out of New York City. The combination will be performed in front of a panel of judges, which will include CaRu and Fight representatives. Finalists will be interviewed by the panel after the performance round.

Requirements: Previous dance/performance experience is strongly preferred. Physically fit. Must be 18 years of age or older by March 14, 2010, and a high school graduate.
Please register by submitting a recent photograph/headshot and a brief bio to: auditions@caruentertainment.com.

On the day of auditions, please bring the $10 entry fee with the completed application form (to be provided). Checks can be made payable to CaRu Entertainment, LLC.

Rugby League is one of the most popular professional sports on the international stage, and is rapidly growing in the United States. The Fight Vixens presented by CaRu Entertainment, LLC, is one of only two dance teams for rugby league in the U.S. so this is your chance to be at the forefront of a rising trend. Dance team members are expected to attend all practices, all Fight home games and take part in appearances and events during the season.

To learn more about the Philadelphia Fight visit: www.fightrugby.com
Questions or for more information, email auditions@caruentertainment.com.