ST. LOUIS - The Saintsations dance team is now accepting applications for the Junior Saintsations. The Junior Saintsations is for five to 11 year old ladies to learn basic dance and cheer techniques from the current Saintsation members. The squad will perform their dance at two upcoming men's and women's basketball games.

Each member of the Junior Saintsations will receive and official Junior Saintsations uniform, Pom Poms, a hair bow, an instructional DVD of the material taught in the camp, discounted ticket rates for scheduled performance dates and free admission to designated games. The membership fee is $75 with discounted tickets offered at $5-$20 each.

Practice will be conducted on Fri., Jan. 11 from 7-8 p.m. in the Chaifetz Pavilion. First performance will be during the women's game on Sat., Jan. 12 when the Billikens will take on VCU at 7 p.m. The second performance will be on Sat., Jan. 19, when the men's team matches up with Rhode Island at 7 p.m.

Interested applicants need to send an information sheet, sizing sheet and a waiver to the Saintsations:

Junior Saintsation
Saint Louis University Department of Athletics
3330 Laclede Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63103

or fax at
(314)977-3178
ATTN: Saintsations

Applications must be received by Dec. 21. For more information, e-mail the Saintsations at aweddin1@slu.edu or visit www.SLUBillikens.com.