The Ravens and 49ers cheerleaders show off their costumes! Click here to go there now.
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.
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]
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.
Click here to check out a few photos of the team working on the ice.
Sadee on the sidelines
By Maryam Louise
Yahoo Contributor Network
Oct 24, 2011
Each year, there are a lot of articles discussing the “Five Best Moments in Indianapolis Colts History.” However, it is often the work of the team’s cheerleaders that gets overlooked. 2011 marked year 28 for the Indianapolis Colt’s cheerleaders and their work outside of Lucas Oil Stadium is just as important as cheering for the team.
According to the Colt’s cheerleader application for 2011, “Colts cheerleaders participated in approximately 300 community events throughout Indiana last year, logging more than 1,500 hours of service.” Will this year’s cheerleaders have what it takes? Chosen for their ability to “donate their hearts to the community,” the Colt’s cheerleaders this year already have dozens of best moments in civic service that define who they really are.
Colt’s cheerleaders help change blue to pink
This year, the NFL logo is proudly displayed with the pink Susan G Komen breast cancer awareness ribbon. Next to the ribbon is written, “why pink?.” As part of the “A Crucial Catch” campaign, NFL players will be wearing pink items to remind fans they should get a mammogram each year if they are over the age of 40. Normally, during the Indianapolis Colt’s football season, today would have been “Blue Monday” because on the night of the game. However, to raise awareness about breast cancer, the Colts cheerleaders work to designated the October game as “Pink Monday.”
60 minutes of play a day
Since June, the Colts football players and cheerleaders have shown they care about kids by being on hand for events like Zup’s BBQ for Kid’s. They have also been a part of the team that installs play rooms and playgrounds for children. The focus on kids and fitness is part of the NFL campaign to encourage children to get physically fit.
Called Play60, the Colt’s cheerleaders take this initiative on as a group. During the Colts six week Play 60 Challenge , the cheerleaders will be on hand for live video conferencing with select schools. This means students and teachers will be able to talk with them about tips for staying fit.
Cheerleaders show support for Indianapolis Colts
While they have championed a few causes of their own, the cheerleaders are always out supporting the football players at their charity events. For example, over the past few months, Colts have been working at food bank events and handing out free books to foster kids. Each time, the cheerleaders show up to sign autographs or perform.
Other combined efforts include the Bleed Blue Blood Drive and the Go Blue for United Way fundraiser. However, this is only one of fifteen community service programs and initiatives taken on by all parts of the united Colts team. While they do not spearhead the efforts, the Colts cheerleaders are also active in the upcoming 2011 Holiday Outreach program.
Colt’s 2011 cheerleaders just like to have fun
Selected in April of 2011, the Colt’s Cheerleaders still have many months to show off their community spirit. In the meantime, they took the opportunity in September to start a cheer-style flash mob at the Circle Center Mall in Indianapolis. What were they cheering about? According to one fan, “They must be cheering about the new TSA-style ‘pat downs’ before all NFL games.” Nonetheless, you can expect to hear more from the giving spirit of Colts cheerleaders at their website.
Tuesday was the San Diego Union-Tribune’s annual “Kids’ NewsDay.” The annual event is a fundraiser organized by the San Diego Union-Tribune for Rady Children’s Hospital – San Diego. Local celebrities, including members of the San Diego Chargers and and Charger Girls, took to the streets to sell special $1 editions of the paper, which included articles about the hospital’s major advances and successes over the last year. This was the 22nd annual Kids NewsDay.
On October 16th, the squad had the honor of meeting Kyle Pepin, who’s request of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of MA and RI was to meet the Patriots Cheerleaders. The ladies then had the privilege of sharing the player tunnel with amazing breast cancer survivors.
Patriots.com
Oct 23, 2011
On Sunday, October 16th, when the Patriots Cheerleaders were finished practicing, dressing and ready to head over to they field, they formed their “unity circle” as they do every game. In addition to getting motivated and generating spirit, the purpose of the circle is to talk about all of the things we have to be thankful for. Performing on the sidelines of Gillette Stadium and meeting our supportive fans in the clubs and suites is something to be grateful for every game. But on this particular day, the squad was being afforded two unique and wonderful opportunities they were really looking forward to.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Massachusetts and Rhode Island had phoned several weeks before stating that a young boy, Kyle Pepin, had chosen his wish, and that it was to meet all of the Patriots Cheerleaders! The ladies couldn’t have been more honored or excited! He was the cheerleaders’ number one fan and we instantly became his. After introducing themselves to Kyle one by one, the cheerleaders presented him with a personalized jersey, hat and a fun gift bag. I think Kyle’s favorite part was the photo op! His smile was bigger than the cheerleaders’. After meeting the squad he watched the game from his own viewing room at the stadium with his family and two cheerleaders. Kyle had a great day and the cheerleaders enjoyed every minute spent with him!
To make the day even better, as October is recognized by the NFL as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the cheerleaders were wearing pink jerseys, pink wrist bands and proudly holding pink poms. Twelve amazing breast cancer survivors would be sharing the player tunnel with the squad for team introductions! As soon as the cheerleaders headed outside, they introduced themselves to the women and one gentleman who would be joining them, shared one of their poms and led them all the way to the 30 yard line to the cheers of supportive fans. For anyone who’s ever had the privilege of being on the field for a game, you’ll probably agree when I say that other than scoring a needed touchdown or winning a game, there’s no part of the game that’s more exciting than player intro’s. I’m thrilled that the survivors were able to participate in of the best parts of the game.
So back to the unity circle… not only did we remember to be thankful for being a part of game day and for our fans, on October 16th, the Patriots Cheerleaders were reminded to be thankful for their health, for having the opportunity to meet Kyle and the amazing breast cancer survivors, and maybe most of all, to appreciate that on that day, they all made a difference in someone else’s life. It doesn’t get any better than that.
Cheers!
This guy Doug has some great photos from Sunday. Click here to go there now!
