Registration now open for Scotiabank Kid Captain! Enter your child online for the chance to kick-off the Eskimos' home games.

EDMONTON, June 1, 2011 /CNW/ - Expect a season full of unique opportunities to make football more enjoyable for Edmonton Eskimos' fans of all ages! The Eskimos and Scotiabank today announced a series of Bank sponsored benefits for fans and Scotiabank customers.

For the second year, the Scotiabank Kid Captain experience is back for the entire family!  This unique opportunity gives kids between the ages of 7 - 14 years the chance to win the ultimate Game Day experience with the Eskimos for the whole family to enjoy! One Scotiabank Kid Captain will be selected for each of the Eskimos' home games including the Playoffs, and two will be selected for both Scotiabank Touchdown Atlantic this September in Moncton, NB and the 99^th Grey Cup this November in Vancouver, BC.

The SCOTIABANK KID CAPTAIN will:

• Be on field for the coin-toss at the start of the game;
• Stand on the side-lines holding the Eskimos flag during the National Anthem;
• Wear a unique Eskimos jersey with the Scotiabank Kid Captain patch and receive an Edmonton Eskimos prize pack;
• Receive 4 tickets to the game for the winner and their family;
• And more!!

To learn more or to enter for a chance to be the Scotiabank Kid Captain, please visit: www.scotiakidcaptain.com.

SCOTIABANK CARDHOLDERS are also invited to participate in unique opportunities.  This year, the Eskimos and Scotiabank are offering:

• An exclusive new ticket offer: Buy one bronze level ticket and receive the second FREE, courtesy of Scotiabank;
• Receive a 15 per cent discount on Eskimos merchandise when purchased using a Scotiabank payment card; and
• Walk the Scotiabank Red Carpet for front-of-the-line access located at Gate 10.

"This promises to be another exciting year for Eskimos fans of all ages with unique experiences, great prizing and fantastic benefits for Scotiabank cardholders," Chris Bruce, Scotiabank District Vice-President, Edmonton.  "Scotiabank is excited to continue playing an active role in our community with the Eskimos and to help build a championship team experience for one of Canada's oldest and most treasured professional sporting leagues."

Scotiabank has once again partnered with the CFL to bring fans the Scotiabank Labour Day Classic and Scotiabank Touchdown Atlantic in September to highlight what promises to be an exciting CFL season leading up to the 99^th Grey Cup in November.

"Scotiabank is deeply committed to the CFL, the Eskimos and our community and we're proud of this relationship. The Scotiabank Kid Captain program creates memorable experiences for youngsters and their families at our games" says Greg Treble, Edmonton Eskimos Vice President, Sales and Business Development.

Scotiabank is a proud supporter of the Canadian Football League and is the Official Bank of the CFL and the Grey Cup.  Scotiabank is committed to supporting the communities in which we live and work, both in Canada and abroad, through our global philanthropic program, Scotiabank Bright Future.  Recognized as a leader internationally and among Canadian corporations for its charitable donations and philanthropic activities, Scotiabank has provided on average approximately $44 million annually to community causes around the world over each of the last five years.  Visit us at www.scotiabank.com