Bandette of The Week Erin H

This week, we take a look at one of the captains as our Bandette of The Week. Erin H has been on the Bandettes for 5 seasons now and a captain for 3 of them. Born in Toronto, Erin's been dancing since the age of 5 and it's hard to imagine her quitting anytime soon as dancing is what brings her the most happiness. A few years ago, she was asked what TV character she was most like and her response was Quinn from Daria though self-absorbed, Quinn's primary trait, is hardly a word one could use to describe the Bandettes captain. You can read more about Erin at http://www.bandits.com/bandette-08_erinh.cfm and check out her 2005 video at http://s17.photobucket.com/albums/b87/bandettes/2005/?action=view&current=BSPOT_erinh_low.flv as well as her video from last season at http://www.bandits.com/multimedia.cfm?id=302&media=video

Buffalo Jill of The Week Amanda P

With tryouts for the 2008 Buffalo Jills coming up soon, it bears repeating that a girl who didn't make the cut one year could come back the next year and make the squad. This is the second week in a row we're taking a look at someone who didn't make the squad in 2004 but came back in 2005 and, thankfully not only for her but for her legions of fans, nailed a spot on the squad. Dancer Amanda P, who was found on one end of Aimee's line next to Jenica, is just finishing up her 3rd season with the Jills, a career that, so far, has included a national magazine shoot with FHM. In 2006, she was part of a group of cheerleaders to appear in the magazine and narrowly missed getting named "America's Sexiest Cheerleader" based off the photos in the magazine. The only reason she missed getting that award was the fact that FHM missed one important thing in the shoot....her pretty smile, something that certainly would've won her the contest. You can read more about Amanda at http://buffalojills.net/bios/amandap.html

Help the 2008 Jills fund their swimsuit calendar trip

This Saturday, March 1st, the 2007 Buffalo Jills will invade SoHo's on Chippewa in downtown Buffalo for a fundraiser to help fund the 2008-09 Buffalo Jills Swimsuit Calendar trip. Cost is $20 and you can get tix through any Buffalo Jill, at the door, or by calling the Jills director Stephanie M at 716-888-9798. The tickets cover all you can eat and drink from 6-9 on wings, pizza, beer, and wine.

Vote for Nicole, tryouts, Bandettes

First of all, there's a website out there that's running a poll for people to vote for their favorite Pro Bowl Cheerleader at http://www.angelfire.com/nj/nflcheer/probowl08.html Obviously, there's only one right way to vote...for Nicole. This 4th year vet was voted to represent her squad at the Pro Bowl by her squadmates this past season and will hopefully be back in 2008 to continue cheering on the Bills...and maybe share a few memories from Hawaii.

Speaking of being back in 2008, here's just another reminder that Jills tryouts are coming up

All audition dates are closed to the public. Only young ladies participating in auditions will be permitted in audition area. Videotapes are not accepted for auditions, all candidates must be able to attend all audition dates in person.

There is an open, required workshop for all interested Dancer and Ambassador Jills on Sunday, March 30th, 2008 at 10am. Ending time will be determined by number of attendee’s. Please come early to check-in. The actual audition dance routine will be taught at this workshop as well as learning all the requirements for both the Dance squad AND the Ambassador squad. There is no fee for this 1st workshop. You will not be judged at this workshop however; it is still important that you look your best because video and photos are taken. There will be a short question and answer period during this workshop to help you understand what to expect throughout auditions and what is expected of a Buffalo Jill.

More info at http://buffalojills.net/audition.html

Please keep in mind that if you missed the cut in a previous year, that doesn't mean you can't make it this year. Just from the 2007 squad, we have Amanda P, Autumn, Katie K, Keisha, Amanda F, Katherine, and Lisa who didn't make the squad their first time out but came back and nailed spots on the roster. Katie K even made co-captain this past season.

Also, just a reminder for anyone going to see the Bandettes at this weekend's game against Philadelphia, gates are opening at 6pm as opposed to the old 6:30 time. The reason for this...Bandettes posters will be available and the squad will be stationed at the top of the east bank of escalators to sign them from shortly after 6 until about 7pm. Make sure you show up early because we will have to cut the line off by 7 so the squad can make it to their locker room in time to get ready for their pregame performance.

Bandette of The Week Amanda Z

Amanda Z is the first rookie to get honored as Bandette of The Week in 2008 and maybe, if she plays her cards right and gets lucky, she'll one day be helping run the Bandits in addition to cheering for them as she's working towards a degree in sports administration. Beyond that, she's also really into gymnastics and has displayed her gymnastic abilities during the games this year, doing flips during a few of the on-field routines. Check video #8 of the Swarm gallery for an example and check http://www.evilempirelacrosse.com/ for some photos from the Swarm game that show her in a backflip during another routine. You can read more about Amanda at http://www.bandits.com/bandette-08_amandaz.cfm