The 2013 Bandettes at the Bandits Open Practice

After a quick exit from the playoffs last spring, the Buffalo Bandits are re-tooling for another run at the Champions Cup and to showcase the team, their new players, and their new uniforms, the Bandits held an Open Practice for the fans to come in and see the new team. The Bandits aren't the only ones who re-tooled as there are a lot of new faces joining the NLL's Premier Dance Team, the Buffalo Bandettes! Yes, there are still plenty of familiar faces returning under Jaclyn and Erin's direction including last year's captains, L.B. and Kirsten and of course the reigning NLL Girl of The Year, Stephanie O, but this squad seems to have as many new faces as I've seen
I got there just as the Bandettes were just about to perform for the 1st time, showing off some impressive flips at the start of the routine. After their performance, Swenney introduced the girls to the crowd as they performed a little extra.

Alicia (A-LEE-see-ya) and Amanda T are introduced to the crowd

The 2013 Buffalo Bandettes minus Kirsten and Chelsea

L.B., MaKenzie, and Lauren K

After their performance, the Bandettes circulated through the arena meeting fans, signing autographs, and posing for photos while the Buffalo Bandits worked through the 1st portion of practice. The Bandettes then put on a 2nd performance at the halfway mark of practice before heading back out to meet and greet more fans.

L.B. Cheri, Makenzie, Jessica, Amanda, Kelsey, and Alicia

Stephanie O, Brianna, Amanda C, Danielle, rookie (still learning names...my apologies). Chrissy, and Lauren K

See all the pics at http://buffaloprocheerbuffalobandettes.shutterfly.com/pictures/5643


Next up for the Bandettes, they'll be back at First Niagara Center in 4 weeks when the 2013 Buffalo Bandits host the Minnesota Swarm on January 12, 2013, hopefully coming off a win in Philadelphia the night before.

Note:To the rookie Bandettes...you will have your own individual albums set up for you at http://buffaloprocheerbuffalobandettes.shutterfly.com/bandettesindividualpics so you'll be able to find all of the photos taken of you by the Buffalo Pro Cheer Blog without having to hunt through each game album.