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NFL Week #4 – Washington Redskins Cheerleaders

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Usually during the pre-game at FedEx Field, one line of the Redskins Cheerleaders will entertain fans be performing on stage in the Bud Light Pavilion. But due to technical difficulties, the Cheerleaders did not perform this past Sunday. Instead a few lucky fans got to pose with the Cheerleaders instead.

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Tocarra – Redskins Cheerleaders were all sporting pink ribbons to promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Fans even limped in on crutches for a chance to be photographed with the First Ladies of Football.

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Line Captain Heather poses with a fan.

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Redskinette Named New Cheerleading Coach

By Sam Oshinsky
BlackandWhite.net

chrisiredskinsVarsity cheerleading has a new coach who plans to push the squad to new heights. The new coach, Christi Weems, won awards cheering at Virginia Tech and now cheers for the Washington Redskins.

Weems started cheering in high school and immediately knew she wanted to take it to the next level, setting her sights on professional cheerleading. Last year, she achieved her goal when the Redskins hired her to be a Redskinnette.

“It’s so exciting to see how energetic and crazy the fans get,” Weems said in a Gameday magazine story.christi weems “It’s kind of overwhelming, but it’s so fun to know that you can help get everyone excited about their school and sports.”

Weems hopes that being a Redskinette and a high school coach will help her achieve her ultimate goal in the sport.

“Ever since I started cheering, I knew that I wanted to continue on to higher and higher levels,” Weems said. “Someday I hope to coach in college.”

When Weems heard that last year’s coach, Jennifer Hyson, had left because she was accepted into graduate school in Minnesota, Weems jumped at the opportunity to coach and quickly got the job.

Team captain Natalie Vernigor said the team members are excited to have Weems lead them. Weems has been a huge hit with the team, already greatly improving the quality of the squad.

“We’re lucky to have Christi,” Vernigor says. “We’ve gotten so far in such a short time, and we’re already putting up difficult stunts.”

Weems uses the experience she gained from Virginia Tech, one of the nation’s top cheerleading schools, and from cheering with the Redskins to help improve the team.

Senior Kimya Farivari appreciates the experience and dedication Weems brings to the team.

“She’s different because she makes us work a lot harder than the other coaches,” Farivari says.

Last year, the squad won its spring competition, and with Weems’ experience, the team members have high expectations for the year.

“I really like how the team is coming together and I really look forward to this year.” Weems says. “We have a great squad, everyone works together so well.”

[Christi at Redskins.com]

NFL Pre-Season Week #3 – Washington Redskins Cheerleaders

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Yes, we’re actually going back in time to the third week of the pre-season. The Redskins hosted the Patriots back on August 28th. I confess that I don’t even remember who won, but hey it’s pre-season, so it doesn’t matter.

Our seats were at the end of the Cheerleader line. So not too many shot of ladies at the other end of the line.

As always let’s meet the captains.

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Abby is a 5-year veteran and an accountant.

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Heather is a 6-year veteran, a former Washington Wizard Dancer, and an engineer for the Department of Defense.

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Jamilla is a 7-year veteran and a Senior Account Executive with the Redskins.

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Kelly, who sang the National Anthem prior to the game, is 4-year veteran and another former Wizards Dancer. She’s a business analyst and contractor for the federal government.

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Redskins Cheerleaders Around Town

Reader James was at the Old Glory Harley Davidson Battle of the Bands this past Saturday and he sent us a few photos of the Redskins Cheerleaders who were making an appearance.

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Two-year veteran Christi (left) was part of the nationally ranked Virginia Tech Dance Team.

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Nicole is a three-year veteran of the Redskins Cheerleaders. She’s a University of Maryland graduate and a science teacher.

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Melani (left) is a four-year veteran. She earned her B.S. degree in Physics from American and recently earned her MBA from the Darden Graduate School of Business at the University of Virginia.

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Ashley A. is in her first season with the Redskins Cheerleaders. She’s a former Junior Redskins All-Star dancer and a college student majoring in Business Administration.

Later James caught up with Amanda and Melanie at a Shopper’s Food Mart in Virginia:

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First-year Redskins Cheerleader Amanda (left) earned her B.A. in Communications with a Marketing concentration at Virginia Tech. She’s a consultant for a world-class lecture bureau and event design firm.

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Melanie, the cover model for this year’s Redskins Cheerleaders Swimsuit Calendar, earned her Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Virginia Tech (lots of Hokies in this post). She’s employed as a senior analyst in a major consulting firm.

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Washington Redskins Cheerleaders Ambassadors

The Washington Redskins Cheerleader Ambassadors consist of ladies from all over the country and are an extension of the Redskins Cheerleaders.

Selected during the Redskins Cheerleaders auditions process every April, the Ambassadors’ main focus is interacting with fans during all Redskins home games at FedExField.

While the Redskins Cheerleaders captivate the 90,000+ fans with energetic dance routines, the Ambassadors are in the Tailgate Club, Touchdown Club and Suites–and even in the stands–bringing a personal, up-close interaction with fans.

Here are a few photos from last Friday’s game, courtesy of reader Ron.

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