Rochester Jr Jills perform

New this year was a performance by the Jills and the Jr Jills at Bills Training Camp in Pittsford, NY. Prior to tonight's practice, the Jills were joined by 70 young ladies from Buffalo, Rochester, and Toronto on the field forming the Rochester Jr Jills. See video with interviews and outtakes from the performance at http://www.buffalobills.com/media-center/videos/Jr-Jills-perform-at-camp/32efd9ec-26e1-4836-90a5-000c5fa1412f#content-tools-link
The Kid's Day game on August 25th will feature the Buffalo Jr Jills joining the pros in a performance prior to the game against the Steelers.

Buffalo Pro Cheer Photos of The Week

Rebecca, Tammy, and Shannon at last year's BvB Kickoff Party & Bachelorette Auction

This week, we take a look at a Jills alum who actually got to cheer in a home playoff game that the Bills won. After that, Tammy took a few years off and returned in 2002 to the Jills Ambassador Squad. Following that, she retired from the spotlight to an extent, involving herself in the Queen City Roller Girls roller derby league when she's not attending concerts or working as a dental hygienist. Last year, she decided to get a lot more involved when she signed up for Blondes Vs Brunettes and then topped that off with a brief return to the Jills when she joined over 130 over alumni and the 2011 Buffalo Jills for a pregame performance prior to the Bills-Eagles game. You can donate to the BvB through Tammy at http://act.alz.org/site/TR/BvB/NY-WesternNewYork?px=3780580&pg=personal&fr_id=2194

Scene from last year's BvB game with Jenn and Tammy

Lauren K, Stephanie O, and Stephanie C at Bandits-Swarm game

From the Bandettes comes a photo from the St Patrick's Day game against the Minnesota Swarm. Prior to the game, Kirsten's line was downstairs greeting fans coming in, posing for photos, and signing autographs. Shown posing for the camera are 3 of the rookies this past season, Lauren K, Stephanie O, and Stephanie C.

Laura's show continues with a look at the first date. Jacki, Alyssa, and Laura go into what to eat, drink, and wear. They also make recommendations for your online dating profiles.

The Jills at the Bills' preseason opener against the Skins

At long last, it was time to return to the Ralph as the Buffalo Bills kicked off the 2012 preseason with a matchup against highly-touted QB RGIII and the Washington Redskins. More importantly, in the interests of those reading this Blog, it was also the debut of the 2012 Buffalo Jills, a squad that underwent a lot of changes since they last took the field. New sponsorships, 20 brand new rookies, and 1 returning alumna are just the tip of the iceberg on the changes with the Buffalo Jills in 2012. One thing that won't change is the stadium photos as I'm entering my 17th year as a Buffalo Bills season ticket holder and intend to keep bringing the fans and the Jills themselves hundreds of high quality photos each game.

Laura returns from being announced as the Jill of The Game

Emily, Christina, and Jenny front and center during pregame

Omarlla and Nicole at the head of Stampede Row

Emily flashes a pretty smile

Val's line with a line shot

Rita and Jami in action

Kelsey H, Jacki, and Maria

Christina and Katie B

See all the pics at http://buffaloprocheerbuffalojills.shutterfly.com/pictures/30319
Next up for the Jills is an appearance in Dunkirk Saturday afternoon for the Annual Nathan George Softball Tournament and then it's off to Bills training camp for a performance at 5:30 with the Rochester Jr Jills. The Jills next take the field on August 25th when the Bills host the Steelers in the Annual Kids Day game and the Jr Jills will be joining their professional counterparts in pregame.

Buffalo Pro Cheer Photos of The Week

Current Ambassador Squad captain Laura w/ then captain Kelly H at 2007 Bills-Bengals game

I started up this site in 2001 but didn't get that involved until 2005. A big part of why I decided to get more involved is because, at that time, only 2 girls on the 2005 squad even knew me that well. The 1st was then-6th year vet and current coordinator Nichole. The 2nd was then Ambassador Squad Captain Kelly H. Kelly spent 7 seasons as a Buffalo Jill and out of all the girls I've worked with, she probably had the most personality out of all of them. She was pretty much always sporting a smile, even when she "scolded me" if I got a shot of her blinking...she knew I did it just to get a reaction. She was one of the Jills' military members as a recruiter in the US Air Force and even received an award for being the top recruiter in her squadron.

2005-07 Jills alum Kaitlin M with Kelly at the opening of the Jills exhibit at Toy Town

LB and Chrissy at the Bandettes Meet and Greet

From the Bandettes comes a photo from the Bandettes Meet and Greet held at Cobblestone the night after the Bandits Open Practice. Shown posing for the camera are Lauren B and Chrissy. LB, in her 3rd year on the squad, was a captain and was probably the most vocal girl on the squad. Quite a departure from her rookie year when she was the quietest. Chrissy was in her 2nd year on the Bandettes in 2012 and went from quiet here rookie year to being a lot more talkative this year. I, for one, will be interested to see how much more outgoing she becomes in 2013.
Laura's 3rd episode deals with communication for a new couple and features input from Courteney and Alyssa

Bandettes Dance Clinic

Bandettes Dance Clinic (ages 16 and up) will be held on Sunday September 9, 2012 from 1pm-3pm. Registration will begin at 12:30pm. Located at Catalyst Fitness, 1402 French Road Depew, NY 14043. Please email us your name at beabandette@yahoo.com to reserve a spot. Prepare for try-outs or just come out and learn a dance routine for the day, all are welcome!!!