• Scotiabank Kid Captain Registration Open - enter your child online today for the chance to kick-off the Ticats' home games
• Scotiabank Cardholder Benefits Announced

HAMILTON, ON, June 1, 2011 /CNW/ - Expect a season full of unique opportunities to make football more enjoyable for Hamilton Tiger-Cats fans of all ages! The Ticats and Scotiabank today announced a series of Bank sponsored benefits for fans and Scotiabank customers.

For the second year, the Scotiabank Kid Captain 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 Ticats for the whole family to enjoy. One Scotiabank Kid Captain will be selected for each of the team's 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 Ticats flag during the National Anthem;
• Wear a unique Ticats jersey with the Scotiabank Kid Captain patch and receive a Ticats prize pack;
• Receive four 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 Tiger-Cats and Scotiabank are offering:

• An exclusive ticket offer: Buy one bronze ticket and receive a second FREE, courtesy of Scotiabank;
• Receive a FREE Hamilton Tiger-Cats bobblehead doll after spending $30.00 or more on your Scotiabank payment card; and
• Walk the Scotiabank Red Carpet for front-of-the-line access.

"This promises to be another exciting year for Ticats fans of all ages with unique experiences, great prizing and fantastic benefits for Scotiabank cardholders," said Shawn Goddard, Scotiabank District Vice-President, Hamilton and Niagara District. "Scotiabank is excited to continue playing an active role in our community with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and helping 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.

"We are excited to once again team up with Scotiabank to present these unique benefits to our fans. With the 2011 season quickly approaching, we're proud to provide our fans with these great opportunities," said President Scott Mitchell.

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a member of the Canadian Football League (CFL) with a rich 142-year history, which includes 15 Grey Cup Championships. For more information log onto www.ticats.ca.

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.