New Englands Patriots cheerleaders atIncirlik Air Base inAdana, Turkey in November 2007 | |
| Established | 1971; 55 years ago (1971) |
|---|---|
| Members | 34 (as of 2018) |
| Affiliations | New England Patriots |
| Website | patriots |
TheNew England Patriots Cheerleaders (NEPC) are the officialcheerleading squad of theNFL'sNew England Patriots first formed in 1971.[1][2] The cheerleaders also make appearances off the field and overseas with Patriots mascotPat Patriot,[3] and also has a Junior Patriots Cheerleaders, with girls of ages 7–17 being allowed to join.[4][5] The New England Patriots Cheerleader also mentor the young girls by enriching their interests.
The team also releases a swimsuit calendar yearly.[6][7] The Patriots Cheerleaders' auditions take place atGillette Stadium.[8] In 2008, the squad went toChina to train Chinese dancers for the2008 Summer Olympics.[9][10]
