As a kickoff to the NCAA Division III Women's Volleyball Championship, Saint Mary's University and the Rochester Amateur Sports Commission will host a banquet in honor of the participating schools on Thursday, Nov. 25, 2004.

The banquet will be held in the Ballroom (Galleria 1-4) of the Radisson Plaza in downtown Rochester, MN, beginning at 7 p.m.. In recogntion of Thanksgiving, the buffet dinner will consist of all the traditional Thanksgiving feast, including turkey and ham.

Following the dinner, there will be a short program from the American Volleyball Coaches Association, followed by a chance for the coaches of all the participating schools to introduce their players.

There are a limited number of tickets available for the banquet for purchase by family and friends at $25 each. Call Rochester Amateur Sports Commission office at 507-280-4701 to reserve the tickets if interested.