Introducing the 2012 Hawkettes

Back row: Danielle, Jade, Emily, Kelly, Stephanie, Amanda, Eve. Front row: Shiresse, Katelyn, Asst. Coach/ Captain Ashley, Asst. Captain Kim, Kristen, Taylor.

The Big Vanilla Athletic Club was once again the site of the tryouts for the  Hawkettes, the dance team of the Chesapeake Bayhawks. This year brings big changes to the squad.  Assistant Coach Becca has joined the Washington Redskins Cheerleaders, and Captain/Coach Joanna has taken on the role of Coach.

Ashley and Joanna teach the routine.

Joanna and the judges watch a video for a potential dancer.
3 year veteran Kim is now Assistant Captain.

 

Congratulations, Becca!

 

 

 

 

Summer heatwave doesn’t slow down the Hawkettes

With the possible exceptions of Arizona and Southern California, cheerleading squads and dance teams who perform outdoors rarely have to put up with extreme heat, let alone anything topping 100 degrees. The recent mid-Atlantic heatwave caused temperatures to soar into the triple digits along with stifling humidity. The temperature at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium reached a reported 106 degrees at game time and the heat and humidity combined to produce a brutal 119 degree heat index.

In addition to the heat, the field is made of a synthetic turf laid over a bed of mixed sand and rubber pellets. While soft, the field radiates an amazing amount of heat back to anyone standing on it.

The average person would probably never set foot in such an environment if they could help it. For the Chesapeake Hawkettes, missing the game was not an option.

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The 2011 Season Continues for the Hawkettes

The Chesapeake Bayhawks picked up a big win against the Rochester Rattlers at their last home game. The Chesapeake Hawkettes showed off their own winning style in front of over 8400 fans.

 

The pregame parking lot is always a place to hear local bands, and sample food. It’s also a place for fans to have an opportunity to meet the Hawkettes.

 

In my last post, I introduced the rookies. Here are this season’s returning veterans.


Joanna teaches kindergarten, coaches dance and is in her 2nd year as the Hawkete’s Captain, Coach and Choreographer. She has also danced with the Washington Capital’s Red Rockers.

Becca is a Nutrition Consultant and the Hawkette's Assistant Coach.
Another former Red Rocker, Kim is a student teacher.
Stephanie is studying Medical Administration.
Heather is a Graphic Designer for the Believe In Tomorrow Children’s Foundation.
Tina has a degree in Sociology and works in human resources.
Valerie is a Compensation Specialist at the University of Maryland Medical Center

 

There are more opportunities to meet the Hawkettes after the game. Here Katelyn signs the shirt of a young fan.

 

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The Season Begins For The 2011 Chesapeake Hawkettes

The 2011 MLL season has begun for the Hawkettes, the official dance team of the Chesapeake Bayhawks. It was a pleasantly warm evening at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, and 8000 plus fans were present for the recent game versus the Boston Cannons.

Joanna is in her 2nd year as Captain and Coach

 

The 2011 Rookies

Britt is a Logistic Management Analyst
Katelyn is a Graphic Designer, student and dancer.
Shiresse is a Psychotherapist with a private practice.
Sydney is a theater major and actress.
Danielle is Assistant Academic Coordinator for Athletics at Morgan State University. She coaches cheerleading and has a 5 year old son.
A former dancer for the Washington Wizards, Sarah also directed the Washington Capitals Red Rockers Dancers.

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Meet the 2011 Chesapeake Hawkettes

Front: Shiresse, Becca, Joanna, Valerie, Britt, Sydney. Rear: Kim, Danielle, Sarah, Stephanie, Heather, Katelyn.

Tryouts for the 2011 Chesapeake Hawkettes were recently held at the Big Vanilla Athletic Club in Arnold, Maryland. The Hawkettes are the dance team for the Chesapeake Bayhawks of Major League Lacrosse. Under the direction of Coach Joanna  and Assistant Coach Becca, twelve young women will comprise this year’s squad.

Joanna and Becca put the hopefuls through their paces.

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Chesapeake Hawkettes Cheer Bayhawks on to MLL Victory

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It was a hot and humid day in the city by the bay, and the Major League Lacrosse championship was on the line. The security guards at Navy-Marine Corps Stadium were acting like they had PMS, and everyone’s clothing felt like it had been in a dryer for a week on “high”.  My eyeballs jumped out and went looking for water.  I heard the click of high heels on the concrete behind me, and suddenly it was like somebody turned the thermostat from “Swamp” to “Cool”. The Chesapeake Hawkettes stepped into my office…..

With apologies to Raymond Chandler.

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Chesapeake Bayhawks Announce Hawkette Auditions

Come show off your moves and tryout for the Chesapeake Bayhawks’ 2010 Dance Team!

hawkettesSunday, May 2nd, 2010
11:30 am – 4:00 pm

Big Vanilla
Arnold, MD

Registration Fee is $25.00 Per Dancer

Audition Requirements:
Must be 18 years of age or older and in good physical condition.
Must have a full time job, family, or be in school; must have a reliable means of transportation.
Must be outgoing and comfortable in a crowd.
Must be able to commit to six home games and weekly practices throughout the summer.
Dance and cheer experience a plus!

Please come ready to perform wearing a form fitting athletic top and shorts/pants, hair down in a flattering style, and full make-up.

To Register For the Audition:
CLICK HERE
Or call 866-99-HAWKS (42957)