How old is the oldest NFL cheerleader?

Oldest cheerleader
Fourteen years after being diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease, Kriste Lewis decided to try out for the New Orleans Saints' cheer squad. At 40, Lewis made the Saintsations. She's now the oldest cheerleader in the NFL at 42.
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Is there an age limit to be an NFL cheerleader?

Age: For most squads, the minimum age is 18. Ages range from 18 to 42. The average age of a NFL cheerleader is 25.
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How old is the oldest Dallas cheerleader?

The oldest Cowboys cheerleader to ever make the team was 37 years old. "I'm here to promote women and empower women," Cowboys cheerleader director Kelli Finglass told the entire group on Day 1 of the auditions.
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Who is the oldest All Star cheerleader?

Laura Vikmanis, 42, is NFL's oldest cheerleader: Can she keep up with younger girls?
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Who was a DCC the longest?

Perhaps no one knows more about the opportunities than Durso. The 23-year-old is now the longest tenured Cowboys Cheerleader on the team. She has been on three USO tours with the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, making trips to Japan, South Korea, Kuwait and Bahrain to visit troops.
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How long can you be a NFL cheerleader?

But there is a short timeframe for women to be professional cheerleaders, usually between their early 20s to mid-30s, but only for so long. The average tenure is three years, but I know a couple of women who cheered for 10.
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Who is the most famous Dallas Cowboy cheerleader?

They include:
  • Tina Hernandez (1977–78), actress, CHiPs TV Series (1982–1983)
  • Tami Barber (1977–80), actress.
  • Janet Fulkerson (1980–82), actress.
  • Judy Trammell (1980–84), Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders' current choreographer, mother of DCC Cassie Trammell (2008-2012)
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Can a NFL player date a cheerleader?

With regard to their personal lives, they are discouraged from "fraternizing" with players and both players and cheerleaders are advised not to date each other. There are, however, those who go against this guideline. Plenty of players and cheerleaders have hooked up, dated and a few have married.
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Can a Dallas Cowboy cheerleader be married?

DCC is a part-time job; the squad members have full-time jobs and/or attend college full-time. Several are married, including one who is a mother of a seven-year old daughter. It's a diverse group of young women that come together to comprise 'America's Sweethearts'.
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Who is the oldest NFL cheerleader in 2021?

Oldest cheerleader

Fourteen years after being diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease, Kriste Lewis decided to try out for the New Orleans Saints' cheer squad. At 40, Lewis made the Saintsations. She's now the oldest cheerleader in the NFL at 42.
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How much do you have to weigh to be a cheerleader?

TDA: Is there a height or weight requirement? Lowry: The average girl is between 4'11 and 5'3 and weighs between 95 and 125 pounds.
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Can you be an NFL cheerleader if you have tattoos?

No body piercings or tattoos allowed

Cheerleaders must also remove all body piercings and cover all tattoos before they appear in public, as well.
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Is there a limit to how long you can be a Dallas Cowboy cheerleader?

You must be at least 18 years old on Day 1 of auditions, but there is no maximum age.
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Who is the most famous NFL cheerleader?

Notable NFL Cheerleaders
  • Actress Stacy Keibler, Baltimore Ravens.
  • WWE wrestler Carmella, New England Patriots.
  • Actress Teri Hatcher, San Francisco 49ers.
  • Journalist Lisa Guerrero, Los Angeles Rams.
  • Model Camille Kostek, New England Patriots.
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What Dallas Cowboy cheerleader dies?

Suzanne Mitchell, who replaced a squad of high school bobby-soxers with a scantily clad chorus line that became a choreographed global brand called the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, died on Tuesday at her home in Fredericksburg, Tex. She was 73.
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How much does a Dallas Cowboy cheerleader make in a year?

Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders now make $12 an hour and receive $400 for every gameday appearance. That said, some senior-level cheerleaders reportedly earn around $75,000 a year.
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Do you have to be skinny to be a DCC?

Are there any height and weight requirements? You should look well proportioned in dancewear. We DO NOT have specific height and weight requirements.
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Do DCC get to keep their uniforms?

So this week's episode of Making the Team was special for the rookie training camp candidates. They got to try on the uniform for the very first time, for fitting day. The signature DCC uniform is custom-tailored to fit each woman; once they officially make the team, that is theirs and only theirs.
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Did Kelli and Judy cheer together?

Following her graduation in the '80s, Kelli joined the cheerleading squad for the Dallas Cowboys in 1984. Her Making the Team co-star, choreographer Judy Trammell, was also a cheerleader for the organization. She did not overlap with Kelli, as she was on the team from 1980 to 1984.
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Can you do all star cheer after 18?

GENERAL ATHLETE GUIDELINES

All Star Clubs may not also have a Rec team that competes and/or performs at any USASF Sanctioned event. Background checks and Adult Athlete Specific SafeSport Training are an eligibility requirement for “Adult Athletes". Adult Athlete: Any athlete that turns 18 years old prior to 6/1/23.
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What is the highest level in cheer?

Teams compete on different levels that allow different skills. The level system starts with level 1, followed by level 2, and so on. Level 7 is the highest level in cheerleading, where the most skills are allowed. A common belief is that the higher level a team is on, the better it is.
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How tall is a cheerleader flyer?

It depends on the team. CP is 5'2" and is a hell of a base. One of the Flyers on her team is 5'6", the rest are 5" or less. Fact is, about 75%of the team has to base or back so she might want to learn how if she wants to continue to cheer.
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What is the hardest position in cheerleading?

In general, many people would argue that the hardest position is the base. Every stunt needs a solid foundation, so without a good base, no stunt would ever be successful! The bases need to have solid footing, solid holds, and be able to catch flyers at any moment during the routine.
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