NFL.com gallery: Week 8

This week’s NFL.com cheerleader gallery is a bit of a surprise. On the day before Halloween, I expected every team to take the field in costume. Not so. It looks like the Rams, Jills, Texans, Broncos, Eagles, and Seahawks gave it a pass this year. But never you mind, the Titans, Ravens, and 49ers cheerleaders gave a strong showing. Click here to go to the gallery.

Former DCC Is Crowned Mrs. Petite United America 2011

Cynthia Trinidad, former NFL Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader (1989), former NBA San Antonio Spurs dancer, director of the San Antonio Roses Independent pro-cheerleaders for the past thirteen years and the MPFL San Antonio Warrior Cheerleaders since 2007, was crowned Mrs. Petite United America 2011 at the Wyndham Garden hotel in Austin on Sunday, October 23, 2011.

Cynthia also won talent performing a jazz dance routine to the song “Black and Gold “ from the 2009 “Fame” movie.
Cynthia also won talent performing a jazz dance routine to the song “Black and Gold “ from the 2009 “Fame” movie.
Cynthia represented the state of Texas at the pageant as the current Mrs. Petite Texas United America and only stands a mere 5’-0” tall . She is  proud to represent all the petite married ladies of this great nation.
Cynthia represented the state of Texas at the pageant as the current Mrs. Petite Texas United America and only stands a mere 5’-0” tall. She is proud to represent all the petite married ladies of this great nation.
She's a 5th dan Tae Kwon Do Black Belt instructor
She's a 5th dan Tae Kwon Do Black Belt instructor

Her platform is “Sanding up against Bullying” and she’s passionate about this worthy cause, and will be making appearances and speaking engagements throughout her reign to promote this cause.

[Mrs Petite United States]

[San Antonio Roses]

TopCats Treat Us to Halloween Memories

TopCat Captain Courtney can't mask that she adores candy corn

The October 30th home game against the Vikings was filled with tricks and treats for the TopCats, the Carolina Panthers Cheerleaders. First, it must have felt like a trick to practice at 8 am in temps barely above freezing, but it was a treat that game time was sunny and generally warm enough not to shiver. Then the TopCats were treated to a last minute rally, as Cam Newton completed a 44-yard pass on fourth and 15, which, at worst, certainly would allow a Panthers field goal to tie the game. However, the Panthers missed the 31-yard field goal, which felt like a very mean trick to the enthusiastic Panther fans. TopCats coordinator/choreographer Richelle Grant felt like the game was a bad dream that certainly she would awaken from.

But the one thing Carolina fans can count on is that they will always be treated to seeing the great performances by the TopCats. Certainly if you have seen their leg kicks, you would know any of them would have nailed a 31-yard field goal.

Though not exactly scary, having that Elvis sneak up behind you is, well, creepy

And to help us get into the holiday spirit, the TopCats graciously shared some Halloween memories. They note their favorite and least favorite Halloween “treats” that they found in their trick-or-treat bags, and certainly they know what not to hand out: raisins, whoppers, dots. But perhaps Lindsey is mistaken, listing Milk Duds as her least favorite, since Milk Duds are probably the most delectable foodstuff ever concocted. Perhaps Lindsey confused them with Mounds. Read on to learn about the TopCats candy preferences, scary movies, favorite costumes, and embarrassing scary moments, which will teach us that if gorilla masks must be used, please use them responsibly!

Laura B
Laura B:
First Costume: Parrot
Favorite Childhood Costume: Ninja Turtle
Favorite Thing to Get as a Treat: Snickers
Least Favorite Thing to Get in Your Bag: Dots
Eiesha
Eiesha:
First Costume: A Smurf
Favorite Childhood Costume: Dumbo the elephant
Favorite Thing to Get as a Treat: Chocolate covered strawberries
Least Favorite Thing to Get in Your Bag: Anything with peanuts
Favorite Scary Movie?: The Exorcist
Any embarrassing stories of you scaring someone or someone scaring you?: My brother hid in my linen closet wearing a monkey suit and handed me the iron.
Continue reading “TopCats Treat Us to Halloween Memories”

Patriots Cheerleaders Halloween Costume Photos Offered on patriotsproshop.com

You know, I’d feel a little better about this kind of thing if the Cheerleaders got a piece of the action…~sasha

Patriots.com
October 28, 2011

For the first time ever, the patriotsproshop.com is offering 8×10 photographs of each of the Patriots Cheerleaders in their 2011 Halloween costumes! These full color shots can be personalized for you by the cheerleaders of your choice.
For the first time ever, the patriotsproshop.com is offering 8×10 photographs of each of the Patriots Cheerleaders in their 2011 Halloween costumes! These full color shots can be personalized for you by the cheerleaders of your choice.

October 16 was the last home game before Halloween so at half-time, the cheerleaders quickly changed outfits and surprised the fans by taking the sidelines at the start of the third quarter, each dressed in an individually chosen Halloween costume. Though some costumes were purchased, many were hand-made. In fact, eight were made by Stephanie S.’s very creative and talented mom! The planning began in early September when the cheerleaders began submitting their ideas for what they wanted to be for Halloween, to ensure there would be no duplicate costumes. After ideas were approved, the cheerleaders began working on their costumes. Two weeks before the game, a mandatory dress rehearsal took place to make sure the ladies could dance with their butterfly wings, duck bill, cowboy hat, ninja turtle shell, etc. Adjustments were made and finally it was game day! The “Halloween Game” has become a tradition and has historically been a “fan favorite”. So check out the photos now available and enjoy! [Click here]

North Shore native Rachel Welch joins Boston Bruins ‘Ice Girls’

By Christopher Hurley
WickedLocal.com
October 28, 2011

Boston Bruins Hockey is more than just about the action on ice these days.

Between all the breakaways and body checks, the atmosphere at the TD Garden remains fully charged, thanks to a dedicated group of young women. It’s a new and exciting arena that Rachel Welch is proud to be a part of. The West Newbury native, Bishop Fenwick graduate and Merrimack College sophomore is the newest member of the Boston Bruins Ice Girls.

One of five rookies to make the team, Welch was chosen from a field of more than 900 applicants over the summer. She’ll spend the winter cheering on Zdeno Chara, Patrice Bergeron, Tim Thomas and the rest of the defending Stanley Cup champs, in front of sellout crowds of 17,565, on a nightly basis.

“I’m really excited,” said Welch, 19. “I look forward to getting to know the girls and getting more opportunities to interact with the fans. I’m hoping for a great season.”

Lending their support to the Black & Gold since the 2002-03 season, the Bruins Ice Girls have become a familiar fixture around the TD Garden. From handing out rosters, signing autographs and posing for pictures with fans, to revving up the crowd with their ever-popular t-shirt toss during TV timeouts, the Ice Girls always seem to keep the fans on their feet.

“The T-shirt toss is my favorite part,” said Welch. “You go into the stadium, run around and throw T-shirts to the crowd. Some of the girls go on the ice. Right now I’m in the process of getting qualified to go onto the ice, but there is a lot of off-ice interaction that we also do during intermission.”

Welch got her first taste of game action Oct. 6, during a historic opening night ceremony as the Bruins hoisted its 2011 Stanley Cup championship banner to the rafters. It was a moment she’ll never forget.

“Opening night was absolutely amazing,” Welch said. “The ceremony took my breath away. I was so nervous the whole time, but all the fans were really great. It was a different experience, but it was really awesome.”

A diehard hockey fan, Welch first took notice of the Ice Girls while attending her first Bruins game at the TD Garden last season.

“I really didn’t know what they were all about, so I looked into it,” Welch said. “When I found out there were auditions over the summer I couldn’t pass up the opportunity.”

She was called in to tryout for the team over the summer, after the Bruins narrowed the field of 900 applicants to 30 young women. The group was then put through the paces during a challenging audition process, which included an on-camera interview, some modeling and spirited round of Bruins trivia.

The tryouts wrapped up following a long photo shoot, with the team choosing the five top just moments later. Welch was thrilled when she realized she made the cut.

“I was really surprised,” Welch said. “I obviously knew my Bruins trivia, so I wasn’t too nervous about that, but there were a lot of amazing girls there and I’m just really lucky and honored to be on the team.”

According to the Bruins, Welch brought something unique to the table and had the personality that fit well with the rest of the team.

“I think they looked for the all-around American girl,” Welch said. “They didn’t want you to be based so much on modeling, a lot of girls thought it was about modeling, which its not. It’s really about how well you get along with others, your ability to really get into the crowd and make a difference.”

In addition to her duties at the rink, Welch will also be making several personal appearances with the Ice Girls throughout the course of the season.

A lifelong sports enthusiast, Welch is no stranger to athletic endeavors. She played varsity lacrosse and soccer at Bishop Fenwick, while serving as captain of the Crusaders hockey and football cheerleading teams.

“I was really into hockey in high school,” Welch said. “So to be a part of the Ice Girls is definitely something that I was used to.”

Recently crowned National American Miss Massachusetts Teen 2011, the psychology major remains active within her school and community. She is involved with many organizations including St. Jude’s Research Hospital’s awareness and fundraising program. Welch aspires to raise awareness and continue her efforts by creating an organization that promotes teenagers positive self-esteem.

After an uncharacteristically slow 2-4 start, the Bruins bounced back with a vengeance last week bombing the Toronto Maple Leafs, 6-2, Oct. 20. Welch hopes that it’s a sign of things to come.

“That game was absolutely insane,” Welch said. “They had so much energy on the ice, which was really good. At the beginning of the season I felt a lot for them, because they didn’t have that [break] in between seasons, but I think they’re getting into it now. I hope the best for them this year. Maybe we’ll see another Stanley Cup.”

And the Bruins can count on Welch to be cheering them on every step of the way.