Travel to exotic locations on the annual calendar shoot. See the world as a member of the Redskins Cheerleaders Variety Show. Perform for the largest audience in the NFL! Support hundreds of charity and community groups in the DC area! Be a Washington Redskins Cheerleader -- and be a part of the most exciting cheerleading team in the NFL!

Auditions will begin on Saturday, April 5, 2008
To obtain the Audition Application form, Waiver & Release form and Audition Schedule, download the documents here: PDF

The prep classes will begin on Tuesday, February 26, 2008.
To obtain the complete schedule of Audition Prep Classes and Waiver & Release form, download the documents here: PDF

Frequently Asked Questions about Auditions

Mail Application form to:
Washington Redskins Cheerleaders
2008 Auditions
1600 FedEx Way
Landover, MD 20785

• The Auditions will begin Saturday, April 5, 2008.
• Applicants attending the Prep Classes: application must be received on or before the date of your first class.
• Applicants may turn application in at registration desk the day of auditions.
• Include a check or money order for the registration fee ($25.00) or the fee of the Prep Classes you are attending ($25.00 each or $300.00 for a full session) payable to the Washington Redskins Cheerleaders with the application.
• If you attend any of the Prep Classes, you DO NOT have to pay the registration fee.
• Include a non-returnable recent photo of yourself with the application (any type of photo, you are not judged on the photo you send in, it is for identification purposes only).
• Send a signed copy of the audition waiver with your application.
• All finalists must have a medical release statement from a doctor by the day of final 4/12 auditions. Stating you are in excellent physical condition and able to participate in strenuous activity at least four to five times a week.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old, on or before April 26, 2008.
• Applicants must have a High School diploma or G.E.D by June 2008.
• If you become a Washington Redskins Cheerleader you must have a full/part-time job, be a full-time college student or have a family.
• Washington Redskins Cheerleaders must have their own transportation.
• All judges' decisions are final.
• The 2008 Washington Redskins Cheerleaders will be traveling to an exotic Caribbean location for the making of our 2009 Swimsuit Calendar. All squad members are required to attend. (Shorter trips are available to accommodate those with conflicting schedules.) Dates will be announced by the end of March and are usually in April or May.
• The Redskins Cheerleaders Ambassadors are the promotional GameDay group of the Redskins Cheerleaders. They will not appear in the 2009 calendar, but will be involved in various photo shoots and promotions throughout the year.
• Redskins Cheerleader Ambassadors will be selected from various rounds of the Auditions, not just those who make the Finals. The Ambassadors will receive a phone call from the Director the Week of April 14 telling them they have been selected and will be given further instructions at that time. If you wish to ONLY be considered to an Ambassador you only need to attend the FIRST round of the auditions and will not be asked to dance.
• If you have any questions please call Donald Wells (Director) at 301-276-6855 or by email at wellsd@redskins.com.

Directions to Cheerleader Dance Studio at FedExField:

• Follow Map/Directions
• Park in Lot "A" and enter stadium via Administration Entrance.
• When entering the stadium you will be directed to the Cheerleader Studio