Media Advisory & Photo Opportunity - CIBC, together with Visa, is giving GTA soccer fans a chance to see the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ Winner's Trophy

TORONTO, April 10, 2013 /CNW/ - This Saturday CIBC (CM: TSX; NYSE) and Visa are giving Toronto soccer fans a rare opportunity to see the 2014 FIFA World Cup Winner's Trophy and have their photo taken with it. This free public event will also include plenty of soccer activities and fun for the whole family.

WHAT:	Soccer fans will be able to:
	Get their photo taken with the 2014 FIFA World Cup Winner's Trophy - the same trophy awarded to the champions of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil Show soccer support by getting their faces painted in their team or country colours Participate in drills with CSA coaches Play soccer video games and human foosball
WHEN:	Saturday, April 13, 12 -7 pm
WHERE:	TRIO Sportsplex, 601 Cityview Boulevard, Vaughan, Ontario
WHO:	Freestyle soccer players
	OSA coaches
	Larry Tomei, CIBC Senior Vice-President, National Sales
	Monique Giroux, CIBC Vice-President of Sponsorship
WHY:	As the Official Canadian Bank in Association with Visa of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, CIBC is proud to give GTA soccer fans a rare chance to be inspired by the 2014 World Cup Winner's Trophy.

"CIBC is proud to support the spirit of competition that unites us all and to celebrate Canada's rich multicultural mosaic. We are thrilled to give soccer fans this exclusive chance to be inspired by the 2014 FIFA World Cup Winner's Trophy," said Larry Tomei, Senior Vice-President, Retail and Business Banking, CIBC.

Fans are encouraged to like CIBC on Facebook.com/CIBC and join the countdown to the 2014 FIFA World Cup^TM.

About CIBC
CIBC is a leading North American financial institution with nearly 11 million personal banking and business clients. CIBC is committed to supporting causes that matter to our clients, our employees and our communities. We aim to make a difference in communities through corporate donations, sponsorships and the volunteer spirit of employees. In 2012, CIBC contributed more than $38 million to charitable and non-profit initiatives in Canada to support national, regional and local organizations. You can find other news releases and information about CIBC in our Press Centre on our corporate website at www.cibc.com.

About Visa
Visa is an Official FIFA Partner with global rights in the financial services product category for all FIFA competitions. As a FIFA Partner, Visa receives worldwide exclusive access to the FIFA World Cup™ and more than 40 other FIFA competitions, providing opportunities to tap into the passions and reach of the "world's favorite sport." For more information on Visa's FIFA sponsorship, visit www.visa.com/fifamediakit.

 

 

 

 

Image with caption: "2014 World Cup Winner's Trophy (CNW Group/CIBC)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20130410_C4239_PHOTO_EN_25425.jpg

SOURCE: CIBC

Media contact: Roderick Cumming, Senior Director, Communications & Public Affairs, CIBC, 416-304-5567.