The Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders are the cheerleading squad of the Atlanta Falcons. The group performs a variety of moves during the Falcons home games at the Georgia Dome. The squad debuted in the 1960s as "The Falconettes".[1] The squad currently has 40 cheerleaders.[2] The tryouts for the squad is held annually at the Georgia World Congress Center in April, as well as the Arthur Blank Family Office.[3] Like many other squads, the squad also makes various appearances at events throughout Atlanta.[4] Other than the squad, fans could also hire Falcons mascot Freddie Falcon for appearances.[5] The squad also has a "Junior Cheerleader" Program for the squad's child counterparts.[6][7] The squad also releases an annual swimsuit calendar.[8][9]
Notable members [edit]
- Mickey Crawford-Carnegie, President/Owner of Alumni Cheerleaders, LLC and creator of site AlumniCheerleaders.com (where former pro, college, high school cheerleaders/dancers reunite);[10] Started the Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders Alumni group and is the Director with over 350 members.
- Nicole Duncan, Georgia State University Cheerleading Coach[11][1]
- Laurie Flynn, wife of Matt Schaub
- Whitney Frink, Hollywood TV Producer[1]
- Tiffany Fallon, Playboy Playmate of the Year 2005[1]
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