The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleader Spotlight shines on Ashley Jarocki this week.
Line captain Ashley is a 5-year vet who cheered for the Tampa Bay Lightning and Storm before joining the TBBC squad in 2007
Ashley's community project with her line teammates this year is working with "The Miracle League" charity, a baseball league created specially for special needs children.
Ashley has a International Business degree from USF.
Her Quote: "I love to travel and learn about other cultures which is why one of my bigger goals is to become an ambassador of the United States".
Our spotlight this week goes to cheerleader Holly Sellers for inspiring the fans to yell “DEFENSE” as the Bucs held on to defeat the birds from Atlanta.
Holly, a recent graduate from USF, is a elementary education teacher in Tampa Bay. Her radio is usually blasting with country music (HeeHaw). Her swimsuit photos have landed her on the cheerleader calendar cover a few times.
Fifth year Holly, a line captain, takes her role model status seriously and actively works with her group in a community initiative for “A Kids Place” located in Brandon, FL.
In what I hope will become a regular feature, the Buccaneers Cheerleader spotlight for NFL Week#1 is reserved for 2nd-year veteran Nikki Fraser.
Like all members of TBBC, Nikki is active in community support and this year she is working with two fine Tampa Bay organizations; “A Kids Place” and “Hope Children’s Home”. Outside of her cheerleading commitment Nikki spends time on nursing studies, modeling and as a dance instructor.
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders have been delighting and dazzling fans throughout Training Camp and the Pre-season:
Nikki
Milly
Maegan, Kara, Milly
Kasey
Jaime H
Jaime
Jacqueline, Amber, Kelli
Britney
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Amy, Kiley, Ashley
Pam
Tatiana and Natalie D.
Amy
Brianne, Stephanie, Michele, Truly
Vanessa
Jessica G. and Pam
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Tampa fans heartbroken over Tiffany’s retirement have reason to smile. She’ll be an in-game announcer at Raymond James Stadium this fall.
Tiffany being introduced by Scott Smith to the crowd at the Saturday night Bucs practice.
Tiffany cheered for five seasons and represented her squad at the 2011 Pro Bowl.
Tiffany cheering in her 2010 holiday outfit.
Central Florida is a sports paradise for viewing college and professional sports. With the NHL, NBA and NFL asleep I finally got the time to go see the AFL Arena game. Tampa Bay Storm football is action packed entertainment and the family value is unmatched.
Pre game warmups
The Storm Dancers are part of the very fan friendly atmosphere. Besides leading cheers on the field they also greet patrons on the outside plaza before games and join the players mingling with fans for autograph/photo sessions during post game. Since 2003 the squad has been led by Ms. Kindra Strocher-Ebanks, Director/Choreographer. Kindra was also a Storm Dancer for three years and has developed an informal “underground railroad” for recruiting University of South Florida alumni—–current members Tiffany, Cori, Samantha and Sasha all danced on the Sundolls team at USF. Kindra also was manager twice of the All Star team at the ArenaBowl.
Cori, Jessica, Charlyne, Vanessa
Danielle, Rachel, Lauren, Ericka
Friday’s (July 1st) game theme was “salute to military” and members of the armed services were introduced throughout the night. A real feel good evening. During the week Savenah, Trista, Jessica and Rachel courageously volunteered for a shooting simulation and repel exercises at the USF ROTC buildings. Sasha, Charlyne and Vanessa participated in a skydiving outing with SOCOM at MacDill Air Force base. The girls also routinely visit the local VA Hospital and interact with the wounded soldiers. The dancer’s red box collections for the night went to the Treats for Troops organization for mailing care packages to deployed forces. Just recently these young ladies also assisted at the Derrick Brooks Charity Foundation. Mr. Brooks is the new President of the Storm and has very supportive of the Dance Team and it’s value to the organization.
First Quarter Performance
Jessica, Cori, Tiffany
Cori, Charlyne, Sasha, Tiffany, Lauren
2011 Tampa Bay Storm Opening Video from Scott Audette on Vimeo.
Introduction before the game included a nifty video of the players and dancers caught in a heavy rainstorm . Team photographer Scott Audette has allowed us to post a few stills in our album.
ArenaBowl Rep Sasha
Five-year veterans Sasha, who will represent the Storm at the ArenaBowl and Charlyne, are team captains. Ericka is a performer at Busch Gardens and will be singing the national anthem at this year’s final game.
Lauren and Cori
Tiffany
If you’re in the Tampa Bay area come out to a Storm game—–tell the Dancers Jackson sent you.
