David Tyau, National Correspondent – Page 280

This month is our Tenth Anniversary and to celebrate we’re posting some of our all-time favorite photos.

Charger Girl Summer in 2008

Both James and I (and I think Sasha too) were members of an old Yahoo Group that focused on professional cheerleaders. It was a fan site that had a lot of members and was a place for cheerleader fans to share photos and talk about our favorite squads. If I recall correctly, after the original owner of that site closed it down, James started his old procheerleaderblog.com site.

In 2006, I started submitting photos to James for inclusion in his new site. I was a Chargers season ticket holder and was able to get many good shots of the “hottest dance team in the NFL” and this was how I got started with this blog.

One of my favorite Charger Girls to photograph was a girl named Summer and as many Charger fans will tell you, Summer was special. So, in honor of the 10th anniversary of this blog, I would like to share with you one of my favorite photos…presenting Charger Girl Summer.

David Tyau, National Correspondent

Dates and Information

Preliminary Auditions: April 12,2014
Semi-Finals: April 13, 2014
Finals: April 14-16, 2014

Please read through the packet thoroughly and email questions to the Coach: Erin La Grassa at Cheerinfo@cardinals.nfl.net

General Information

Auditions (Saturday and Sunday) will take place at the Arizona Biltmore Resort
- Address: 2400 E Missouri Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85016
- Please report to the McArthur Ballroom (see parking map)
- Registration begins on Saturday at noon.Finals (April 14th-16th) will take place at the Cardinals Training Facility at 8701 S. Hardy Drive in Tempe from 6:30 – 8:00pm

The auditions are CLOSED to the public – this means your family & friends
ALL JUDGES DECISIONS ARE FINAL
What to Wear
- Crop/half top
- Shorts
- Wear your hair and make – up in a fashion that compliments your features
- Dance shoes or sneakers (please no platforms or heels)
- It is recommended to wear an outfit that makes you stand out.
- Audition attire will be available for purchase at all clinics

Registration Information (12:00 on Saturday):

Pre-Registered applicants (those who have turned in the application prior to March 30th) will receive the choice of contestant numbers.
Applicant’s not pre-registered need to bring a completed application packet to registration on the day of auditions. It is recommended that walk-ups arrive promptly at noon to ensure sufficient time to register.
- Include cash or money order for the registration fee ($25.00) payable to the Arizona Cardinals. Checks will not be accepted.
- Include a non returnable recent photo with application (minimum size 5×7)
Applicants must be 18 years of age as of May 1, 2014. All applicants must bring a valid government issued photo ID with them to the audition. Applicants who are not of age will need the waiver signed by a parent or guardian.

Commitment Information

Members of the 2014 Cheerleading team must meet the following requirements:

All applicants
- Must have a full time job or be a full time student
- Must be available for practices at the Cardinals training facility on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (6:30 – 9:00 p.m.).
- Must be available to attend outside workouts 2 – 3 times a week
- Must have a reliable source of transportation to all practices and events
- Must be at least 18 years of age by May 1,2014
Members of the 2014 cheerleading squad will be required to make a year long commitment and sign a contract committing time through to May 2015
All 2014 members must be available for the following mandatory events
- Draft day practice – April 30th, May 1st, and May 7^th (6:30 – 9:30pm)
- Draft Day Performance – May 8, 9 or 10^th – Time TBD
- Mini Camp – May 16 – 18, 2014
- Photo Shoot – May 31^st all day and June 1^st – All day (tentative)
- Saturday Practice – June 7th, July 12th, August 2nd
- Optional: All-PRO dance camp – June 28 – June 29th

** Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday practices will begin after mini camp

For more information, please click here.

There’s nothing that makes me more happy than being able to photograph something interesting and beautiful. And this past Tuesday, I was very happy because I was in St. Louis photographing the 2014 St. Louis Rams Cheerleaders final auditions at The Pageant theater.

This was my third year covering their auditions and every year, I have a great time because I get to photograph some of the most beautiful women in Missouri and I always get some compelling images.

The 2014 St. Louis Rams Cheerleaders final auditions are a pageant style audition that is open to the public. It is more of a theatrical production than an open call audition and it really is worthy of an evening’s entertainment.

The show was scheduled to start at 6:30 pm, but the girls started arriving a little after 3:00 pm to rehearse and get their hair and make up done. I know this because I was across the street from the theater grabbing a bite to eat at Pi Pizzeria, dining on some of the finest deep dish pizza in St. Louis.

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Over the years, I have photographed many professional cheerleaders and as luck would have it, three of them were cast on current television shows. Morgan, a former 49ers Gold Rush member, is currently on the latest edition of Survivor, Survivor: Cagayan, and is featured on the premiere episode entitled, Hot Girl With A Grudge.

And earlier this season on The Bachelor, former Detroit Pride Cheerleader Cassandra and former Phoenix Suns Dancer Kat were featured prominently on the show.

Unfortunately for them, they were eliminated in episode 6. But they’ll be back on the reunion show on Monday.

The St. Louis Rams are searching for enthusiastic, talented and energetic young women to be members of the renowned entertainment and public relations team – the St. Louis Rams Cheerleaders!

Early Registration Fee: $55.00 (credit card only online)

Registration Deadline: Thursday, March 6, at End of Business – 5PM

Late Registration Fee: $75.00 (cash or credit card only, no checks please) will be accepted at the door,  on Saturday, March 8th from 10:00AM to 3:00PM at Rams Park – Prior to rehearsal starting. Please bring your resume, references, headshot and completed registration. DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM HERE.

Dates of Interest:
Saturday, March 8th • Walk-Up Registration and Photo Session • 10AM-3PM • If your last name begins with A-G: 10AM-12PM • If your last name begins with H-L: 11AM-1PM • If your last name begins with M-R: 12PM-2PM • If your last name begins with S-Z: 1PM-3PM • Mandatory Rehearsal/Workshop • 4PM-7PM
Sunday, March 9th • Preliminary Auditions • 2PM	Monday, March 10th • Finalists posted to www.stlouisrams.com by 5PM
Tuesday, March 11th • Finalists Interviews • 12PM-6PM	Tuesday, March 11th • Finalists Rehearsal #1 • 6:30PM-10:30PM
Wednesday, March 12th • Finalists Interviews • 12PM-7PM	Thursday, March 13th • Finalists Interviews • 12PM-6PM
Thursday, March 13th • Finalists Rehearsal #2 • 6:30-10:30PM	Sunday, March 16th • Finalists Rehearsal #3 • 2-6PM
Events listed above will be held at Rams Park and are closed to the general public.

Tuesday, March 18th

In order to attend this event, register online here to purchase a general admission $15, or VIP event ticket for a $25.00 donation. All proceeds raised will benefit a local Breast Cancer Awareness through our Cheer for A Cure Program. The squad will be announced live at the Pageant on the evening of Tuesday, March 18th 2014 immediately following the competition.
• Rams Cheerleader Final Auditions*
• 6:30 to 10PM
• The Pageant
*This event is open to the general public, and will incorporate a question and answer segment, a swimsuit category and a dance audition for a final opportunity at becoming a member of the 2014 St. Louis Rams Cheerleaders.

Who is eligible:

All Participants must be 18 years or older by June 1, 2014. (No Exceptions). You must be able to attend all home games, rehearsals on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30-10:30PM immediately following the final announcement of the 2014 Squad on Tuesday, March 18th. You must attend a minimum of 20 public relations and charity events within a 12 month period. You must be available for appearances on Thursday, May 8th, from 6-10. You must be able to attend a mandatory training camp scheduled for another weekend in June – date TBD and a week long calendar shoot – date TBD. Participants may not cheer for Rams and another professional or college team concurrently.

Audition attire:

• Crop top or sports bra of your choice (sleeves or sleeveless is fine)
• Boy-Style Shorts, No longer than a 3” inseam – trunks or briefs (these look like the lower half of a leotard or bikini bottoms)
• Neutral colored panty hose
• Tennis Shoes: black or white, jazz shoes
• No Bike shorts, dance pants, thongs or colored hose

Dance preparation:

A dance team precision style is emphasized. Various styles of dance are used by the St. Louis Rams Cheerleaders. Turns, kicks and leaps are incorporated into routines.

Application process:

• Each participant must submit or include a completed audition application online and a current photo of you individually
• Photos may be in color or black & white, full body or headshot
• NO SMALLER than an 8×10, 2M maximum
• Resume (Professional and/or Dance)
• Three Professional references
• Complete the application process below and submit your information

For more information:

Keely Fimbres, Director, St. Louis Rams Cheerleaders, 314-516-8848