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

WINNIPEG, June 1, 2011 /CNW/ - Expect a season full of unique opportunities to make football more enjoyable for Winnipeg Blue Bomber fans of all ages! The Blue Bombers 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 Blue Bombers 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.

SCOTIABANK KID CAPTAINS will:

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

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

"We're very happy to be partnering up with Scotiabank again this year to offer the Scotiabank Kid Captain promotion," said Jim Bell, President of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.  "This program gives kids the opportunity to be part of the action and creates a long lasting memory about Blue Bomber football that they will never forget."

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

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 exiting CFL season leading up to the 99^th Grey Cup in November.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers celebrated their 80^th anniversary last season and are looking forward to moving into their new stadium home in 2012 where they hope to continue their winning tradition.

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