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

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

Scotiabank and the Argos are proud to introduce the Scotiabank Kid Captain experience for the first time to Double Blue families. This unique opportunity gives kids between the ages of 7 - 14 years the chance to win the ultimate Game Day experience with the Toronto Argonauts for the whole family to enjoy. One Scotiabank Kid Captain will be selected for each of the Argos' 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 sidelines holding the Argos' flag during the National Anthem;
• Wear a unique Argos jersey with the Scotiabank Kid Captain patch and receive a Argos 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 Argos and Scotiabank are offering:

• An exclusive ticket offer: Buy one bronze ticket, and receive a second FREE, courtesy of Scotiabank; and
• Receive a FREE Toronto Argos Car Flag when you spend $50 or more at any of the Argos merchandise stores when using a Scotiabank payment card;
• Walk the Scotiabank Red Carpet for front-of-the-line access located at Gate 5.

"This promises to be an exciting year for Toronto Argonauts fans of all ages, with unique experiences, great prizing and fantastic benefits for Scotiabank cardholders," said John Doig, Scotiabank Senior Vice-President, Toronto Region.  "Scotiabank is proud to once again partner with the Argos and we are looking forward to continuing to play an active role in our community with the team, and to help build a championship experience for football fans 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 Argos will be hosting a rare Labour Day weekend home game on September 2 vs. the BC Lions with a 730 p.m. kickoff.

"The Scotiabank Kid Captain program reinforces everything we work to do during Argonauts home games," commented Toronto Argonauts President & CEO Bob Nicholson. "The Argos work tirelessly in the community to engage youth through our many community programs and create a special in-game entertainment experience.  The Scotiabank Kid Captain delivers an experience that these young Argos fans will likely never forget, reinforcing their bond with our team for many years to come."

The Toronto Argonauts are North America's oldest professional football club, celebrating their 138th anniversary in 2011.  As Toronto's #1 community team through player involvement, community programs and The Argos Foundation, the Toronto Argonauts, a member of the Canadian Football League (CFL), have 15 Grey Cup championships to their credit. For 2011 season ticket and group sales packages, please contact the sales team at (416) 341-ARGO.  For more information on the Toronto Argonauts Football Club, please visit argonauts.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 our 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.