The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in search of dynamic candidates to be part of one of the NFL's most elite cheerleading squads. Up to 34 cheerleaders will be selected for the team, which entertains fans at all Buccaneers home games and makes frequent appearances at community and corporate functions. The cheerleaders may also have the opportunity to travel around the country and overseas as representatives of the Buccaneers.

Preliminary/open call auditions will take place this Saturday, February 16, at One Buccaneer Place (3302 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tampa, FL). There is a $30 pre-registration fee to audition. Those not pre-registered must pay a $40 application fee on the day of auditions. Candidates at the preliminary/open call auditions will give a brief introduction and perform a freestyle dance routine in groups of 2-3 people to popular Top 40 music.

To register for preliminary auditions, and to see a complete list of details and requirements for cheerleading auditions, please visit www.buccaneers.com or call the audition hotline at 813.870.2700, ext. 2430.

Who: Candidates who will be 18 years or older by July 1, 2013, with all levels of

dance/cheer experience are encouraged to audition. All candidates must have a high school diploma or a G.E.D. by July 1, 2013.

When & PRELIMINARY/OPEN CALL AUDITIONS

Where: Saturday, February 16

Call times starting at 11:00 a.m.

*Media availability from 10:45 - 11:45 a.m.

One Buccaneer Place

3302 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Tampa, FL

Contact: Allen Barrett

Public Relations Manager

813.870.2700 ext. 2561

813.767.9862 cell

abarrett@buccaneers.nfl.com

Catherine Boyd

Senior Manager of Cheerleading and Mascot

813.870.2700 ext. 2526

cboyd@buccaneers.nfl.com