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

SASKATOON, June 1, 2011 /CNW/ - Expect a season full of unique opportunities to make football more enjoyable for Saskatchewan Roughriders fans of all ages! The Roughriders and Scotiabank today announced a series of Bank sponsored benefits for fans and Scotiabank customers in Riderville.

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 at Riderville 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 Roughriders flag during the National Anthem;
• Wear a unique Roughriders jersey with the Scotiabank Kid Captain patch and receive a Roughriders prize pack;
• Receive 4 tickets to the game for the winner and their family;
• And more!!

To learn more and 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 Saskatchewan Roughriders and Scotiabank are offering:

• A FREE 15-inch stuffed Gainer doll after spending $75.00 or more when purchased using a Scotiabank payment card while supplies last.

"This promises to be another exciting year for Riders fans with unique experiences, great prizing and fantastic benefits for Scotiabank cardholders," said Bob Taylor, Scotiabank District Vice-President, Southern Saskatchewan and West Manitoba. "Scotiabank is excited to continue playing an active role in our community with the Roughriders, 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.

"The Saskatchewan Roughriders are proud to be a community leader in our province and it's our goal to continue to make a difference in the lives of our fans," stated Riders President/CEO Jim Hopson. "We are very fortunate to team up with a great partner in Scotiabank and together offer such a unique promotion to our fans and customers."

Since 1910, no other team has been a part of the provincial fabric as has the Saskatchewan Roughrider Football Club. With three Grey Cup championships to its credit, the Riders are synonymous with Prairie football and are one of the flagship franchises of the Canadian Football League. The Roughriders continue to provide quality sports entertainment to their fans, and as a community-owned team, excel in reaching out and giving back to those who support the organization.

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. Recognized as a leader internationally and among Canadian corporations for its charitable donations and philanthropic activities, in 2009 the Bank provided about $39 million in sponsorships and donations to a variety of projects and initiatives, primarily in the areas of healthcare, education, social services and arts and culture. Visit us at www.scotiabank.com.