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Patriots.com
Apr 13, 2012
After an audition process that spanned 9 weeks to include an optional workshop, preliminary auditions, finals, personal auditions and two weeks of “boot camp”, the 24-member Patriots Cheerleading squad was announced on March 31st.
24 talented, beautiful and dedicated women will represent the New England Patriots, both on the field and in the community for the 2012 season. Passing all rounds of the audition process, which began late January with an optional workshop, and concluding on March 31, the ladies participated in choreographed and freestyle dance rounds, cheer training, personal interview sessions, media and public speaking classes, swimsuit modeling and intense physical fitness drills. Not only were their skills displayed but their characters as well. Preparing now for the 10th Annual Junior Patriots Cheerleaders Clinics in mid-May, followed immediately by their annual swimsuit calendar shoot, partnering with Sandals/Beaches and Jet Blue, the cheerleaders will stay at Beaches Boscobel in Jamaica for 9 glorious days! Upon their return they’ll gear up full force for another winning season.
Meet the 24 member 2012 Patriots Cheerleading Squad. See you on the sidelines!
Britni Baron
Erica Cadigan
Jaclyn Calnan
Patricia Fox
Amanda Gaudette
Cassie Go
Kathryn Hamilton
LisaMarie Ianuzzi
Athena Lazo
Gina Lewis
Alyssa Mello
Caitlin Muldowney
Michelle Nigro
Siobhan O’Keefe
Alanna Perry
Stephanie Petronelli
Jodi Ricci
Stephanie Sanchez
Heather Santoro
Allison Smedley
Amber Smith
Brittney-Lynne Stanley
Alexandria Stavropoulos
Casey Sullivan
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The Stratford Star
4/15/2012
Among the 328 women who tried out for the New England Patriots cheerleading team, Stratford’s own Caitlin Muldowney stood out in a big way.
Muldowney, 27, was one of 24 women chosen recently to be on the NFL cheerleading team.
The tryout process started March 3, when the more than 300 candidates were whittled down to 65. Then after a final round, 45 were sent to boot camp and 24 were chosen for the final team.
“It was a little stressful, but it was something that didn’t even phase me because I wanted it so badly,” Muldowney said.
Muldowney, a 2003 graduate of Bunnell High School, has been dancing for most of her life, including as a member of the Bunnell Highstepping team.
“I started dancing when I was 3 years old — it’s always been a part of my life,” she said.
Actually making it through tryouts and being named an official NFL cheerleader was a dream come true, she said.
“It was the coolest thing I have ever experienced,” Muldowney said. “I’ve wanted to do this since I was 13 years old.”
She was a member of a college dance team for four years. After college she became a cheerleader for the United Football League’s Hartford Colonials.
Since she will be cheering on New England’s professional football team, it helps that she’s a fan of the game.
“Football has always been my sport of choice,” she said.
Muldowney has a full-time job with New Haven Health System, so she will be balancing normal, daily life with practices two to three times a week in Foxborough, Mass., appearances, games, and traveling with her new team.
Not only will her fellow Stratford residents have a chance to spot her on Sunday night television, but she will also be in a New England Patriots cheerleader calendar.
“At the end of May all 24 women on the team will be traveling to Jamaica for a calendar shoot,” Muldowney said.
The trip is sponsored in part by Jet Blue and Sandals resorts.
She described it as a bit of a surreal opportunity but one she thinks will help her bond with the new team.
“I think it will be a nice way to get to know the ladies on my team,” she said.
She is also looking forward to the Junior Cheerleader Program in May. The Patriots cheerleaders are hosting a two-week clinic for almost 200 youth cheerleaders, ages 7 to 17. The young cheerleaders will have a chance to perform with the Patriots cheerleaders at a preseason game in August.
With the photo shoots, performances and more, staying in shape can be hard work, but Muldowney said that since she studied exercise physiology in college she knows the right way to keep herself healthy and strong.
Practices started the beginning of this month and will continue until the end of football season. Muldowney is looking forward to enjoying every moment.
“I would like to do this as long as I can,” she said.
To learn more about the Patriots cheerleaders visit, Patriots.com.
Christina Dickinson
9news.com
Apr 15, 2012
DENVER – Many dream of becoming an NFL cheerleader, and on Sunday, more than 200 ladies – and one man – got the opportunity to make those dreams one step closer to reality.
Sunday was the first round of the 2012 Denver Bronco Cheerleader and Denver Outlaw Cheerleader tryouts. Just like every year, it was a grueling few hours of learning routines, practicing and auditioning in front of a panel of judges.
There were several veteran Denver Broncos Cheerleaders returning this year that have to tryout just like everyone else, and of course there were many newcomers.
One young man from Denver, Sacha Heppell, made it his mission to get on the team.
Watch the video above to see how he did.
The finals are next Sunday are the finals and they are open to the public. 9NEWS’ Corey Rose will be one of the judges who helps choose the new Denver Broncos Cheerleaders.
SAN DIEGO (CBS 8) – Dozens of beautiful and talented women showed off their dance skills for a chance to become a member of the 2012 Charger Girls Squad.
Auditions were held Sunday at the Jenny Craig Pavilion at the University of San Diego.
During the try-outs, these women had to learn a dance routine and prove to the judges why they should be a Charger Girl.
“This is what I love to do. I love to perform. I love the excitement on the field. There’s nothing like it. I’m going to keep trying until I make it,” Charger Girls hopeful, Claudia Cappiello said.
“I’m like shaking, but I’m just going to have fun with it and whatever happens, happens,” Charger Girls hopeful, Ashley Johnson said.
Those making Sunday’s cut will go on to an interview and dance final to be held in the coming days.
If you missed Friday night’s live webcast of the 2012 Houston Texans Cheerleaders open call audition, you’re in luck! The internet abounds with hundreds of photos from the evening!
April 16, 2012
HOUSTON (KTRK) — Hundreds of candidates tried out to become a Houston Texans Cheerleader on Saturday, and there’s yet another round of tryouts today.
Nearly 1,000 ladies and one man strutted their stuff in hopes of landing one of 35 spots on the 2012 Houston Texans Cheerleader squad.
Although the guy was a loner on the field, Dixon Hernandez said he didn’t hold anything back during tryouts. He told us he decided to give it a try to pave the way for other men wanting to be on the team.
“So I was like, ‘why not try out, and just go for it and have some fun?’ I’m here to have fun, and for the experience and, you know, just to see what it’s all about,” Hernandez said. “Who wouldn’t want to be a Texans Cheerleader?”
He said that if he doesn’t make the squad this time, he plans on trying out again next year.
This is the most candidates since nearly 2,000 women tried out for the inaugural squad.
“I feel like year one when we had all those girls,” coordinator Alto Gary said. “We had a great season last year. I expect to even be better. Of course, they’re the smart ones. They want to come join the winners.”
The final squad will be announced May 1.
ABC13: Dixon Hernandez said he didn’t hold anything back during tryouts. He wants to pave the way for other men.
