The New England Patriots held cheerleader auditions Saturday, March 2, at the Dana Farber Field House adjacent to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. Those who make it past the first round will partake in final auditions for the squad on Sunday, March 16.

Lauren Kelly of Bedford, N.H., was all smiles as she stretched before the start of the competition.

To see more photos from the auditions, visit the Patriots cheerleaders’ website.

Heather Brown of Needham stretched before the start of the competition.

Emerson student Kayla Bryan, originally from Kentucky, showed off her flexiblity before the start of the competition.

Megan Mockler of Lincoln, R.I., practiced her heel stretch in the Dana Farber Field House.

Shatia Chesson of Brockton put on her makeup for the competition.

Participants warmed up before the start of the tryouts for the New England Patriots cheerleading squad.

Veteran cheerleader Stephanie Sanchez, center, led a dance routine during the auditions.

Ashley Bousquet of Palmer stretched before the start of the auditions.

Kendralynn Kohanski of Chepachet, R.I., stretched.

Veteran cheerleader Stephanie Sanchez demonstrated a dance routine.