We haven’t heard much since the flurry of activity in the middle of July and it’s hard to find a link on the Caps web site, but today is the start of a new era for the Washington Capitals.¬† Registration and auditions for the Washington Capitals Ice Girls Spirit Squad begins this evening.
The squad has experienced quite a transformation before even one girl (or guy) survived the cuts and earned their, um, pom-poms?¬† What started as a group of “ladies who can represent The Washington Capitals and be the face of the organization” is now “people who will represent the Washington Capitals in a fun, high-spirited manner”.¬† The uniforms have changed as well as the half tops, skirts, shorts and pants gave way to professionally designed long-sleeve shirts and pants.
We are also reminded of the statement made by majority owner Ted Leonsis:
I am hopeful that people will give [the Spirit Squad] a chance but we are moving forward with this effort. I am a family man with a wife and a daughter. I promise we will not offend anyone with the Capital Spirit team.
Here’s the audition schedule per the web site:
Auditions: September 3-5, 2008
Day 1: Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Registration/On Ice Day
Registration 5:30-6:30pm
Day 2: Interview and Physical Fitness Test 5:00pm
Day 3: Dance and Improv 6:00pm
Those who wish to audition can still sign up at the registration table with their resumes and headshots.  It has also been noted that the auditions are not open for viewing by the public.
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What breadth of coverage! The space between discussion of Gartner’s retired # and the “Spirit Squad” audition could not be more vast.
@ Pepper: Ha! Yes, it’s one small click for man, one giant leap for good taste.
i am still not understanding Ted’s desire for a “Spirit Squad.” What did he NOT SEE during the Flyers playoff series that demands a squad to lift the spirit of Caps fans?? Don’t know about you all, but the only “Spirit Squad” Caps fans need is the one that is going to step out onto the ice at the Phone Booth on October 11 (and raise Lord Stanley’s Cup in the near future). Come on Ted, enough with this gimmick (#2 behind Bettman’s gimmick)!!!!
UGH THIS IS SO STUPID it can only turn away more female fans!! i hate it.
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