Lady 716ers moving forward

As many may know, last season's 716ers Girls dance team was short-lived and we only got to see them in action early in the season. In an effort to make improvements on whatever caused that, the Lady 716ers Dance Team is taking a new direction for the 2015-16 season. To start with, their new coordinator is no stranger to the Buffalo dance/cheer scene. Spending 4 seasons on the sidelines at Ralph Wilson Stadium as a member of the Buffalo Jills, including the last two as co-captain, Loren is well-qualified to lead this squad forward into the future. Besides her experience as a Jill, she brings to the job outstanding choreographical skills, class, and a strong work ethic.

Director LaToya and Coordinator Loren

Their new director also brings pro experience to the job as 2015 Buffalo Bandettes rookie LaToya was hired for the job earlier in the week. Besides her time on the Bandettes, LaToya spent 2014 as a member of the Queen City Classic Dance Team. I haven't known LaToya as long as I have Loren so the biggest thing I can say about her based on personal observations is that with her as director, the squad will definitely be great in front of the camera as LaToya was an ace in that area this spring.

LaToya and Loren are hitting the ground running as they're already hard at work getting set for tryouts next month. September 11 is the date and the King Charter Central School is the location as tryouts take place from 6-8 that evening with registration starting at 5:30. The audition fee is $15 and if you make the squad, you will make that back as the 14 spots on the squad are a paid gig!
In addition, they're launching a kid's dance program with auditions for that happening on September 18th! They'll be taking 60 kids ages 12-17. Email  716erskidz@buffalo716ers.net for more info.

Important updates-BvB, 716er Girl and Bandettes tryouts

First up, we have a pair of events upcoming from the BvB Buffalo organization. Next Friday night is their annual Kickoff Party and Bachelorette Auction. This year's event takes place at the Adam's Mark Hotel on Church Street in downtown Buffalo and starts at 6pm. Featured at the event are music, cocktails, hors d' ouerves, chinese auction, and their highly anticipated Bachelorette Auction. Each year, a number of the BvB members put together date packages filled with prizes donated by numerous organizations and businesses from around the area. Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the door.
The BvB's 6th annual Powderpuff football game takes place on Saturday September 20th at Sweet Home High School in Amherst with kickoff set at 2pm. The ticket price is a mere $10 so there's no reason the stands shouldn't be packed that day. The coin toss will once again be handled by Andre Reed, recently (and FINALLY) inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the game will feature several dozen beautiful women pitting their football skills against one another in a game in which the true winner will be the Alzheimer's Association of Western NY. A Victory Party will follow the game with details on location still to be determined.
Donations to the organization are being accepted at http://act.alz.org/site/TR?pg=pfind&fr_id=5983 but, in keeping with our Buffalo Pro Cheer, we suggest donations go to Jills alumnae like Jenn C, who spent 8 years on the Jills and is now one of the co-chairs for the BvB
http://act.alz.org/site/TR/BvB/NY-WesternNewYork?px=6261862&pg=personal&fr_id=5983
The 716ers Girls are holding  tryouts on September 21st at 6pm at Tapestry Charter School on Great Arrow Avenue in Buffalo. The official dance team for the Buffalo 716ers Pro Basketball Team, they perform at all the games which are held Friday and Saturday nights from December-April. Email 716ersgirls@buffalo716ers.net for registration information or click on http://www.eventbrite.com/e/716ers-girls-dance-tryouts-tickets-12672976213 Also, the attached form should be filled out and emailed as well. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwjdYmpIUSzwWHM2TU5OS2Q2SzNUOVBSZ3NhNFJ3bm5RMUVZ/edit?usp=sharing
The Buffalo Bandettes will be holding their annual clinic from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16 at Catalyst Fitness at the corner of French and Transit Roads in Lancaster. This dance clinic is a great preparation for tryouts! For those trying out this year, the dance taught at clinic will be your first dance of the 2014-15 season. The cost for clinic is $15 per person.
TRY OUTS for the 2014-15 season will take place from 12-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 and 12-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5 at Catalyst Fitness, corner of French and Transit Roads, Lancaster. If you want to be on the team you must attend both days of the try out.
The first practice for the Buffalo Bandettes 2014-15 team will take place the Tuesday after tryouts, Oct. 7 while games take place Saturday nights, with an occasional Friday night, from late December-May