Media Advisory/Photo Opportunity: CIBC Soccer Nation Tour kicks off in Vancouver for 2014 FIFA World Cup™

Mobile festival brings excitement of the beautiful game to Canadian communities

VANCOUVER, June 11, 2014 /CNW/ - CIBC (TSX:CM) (NYSE:CM) is bringing FIFA World Cup™ fever to Commerce Place at 400 Burrard St. on Friday, June 13 with its mobile soccer festival, CIBC Soccer Nation, for the Spain vs. Netherlands match.

The media and public are invited to come out to this free event to experience the energy of the match broadcast live on the big screen. Fans, participating in the CIBC Cheer Booth, will get a free Caxirola— the official noisemaker of the 2014 FIFA World Cup™. CIBC will also be giving away thunder sticks, tattoos and nine pure silver FIFA commemorative coins.

Event:			CIBC Soccer Nation
What:			The CIBC Soccer Nation Tour is a cross-country mobile soccer festival, featuring games broadcast outdoors live on the big screen along with fun activities for fans and families, including a Cheer Booth, footballing tips and demonstrations from 'Masters of Ball Control' freestyle soccer players and much more.
When:			11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 13, 2014 Spain vs. Netherlands - match starts at 12 noon
Where:			CIBC Banking Centre, Commerce Place, 400 Burrard St., Vancouver, BC V6C 3A6 (Burrard & W Pender St.)
When:			11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on June 14, 2014 England vs. Italy - match starts at 3 p.m.
Where:			Victoria Park, 1425 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BC V5L 2Y9

Fans are encouraged to show love for their team via #CIBCSoccerNation and track live Fan Standings to see which country Canadians are cheering for.

About CIBC
CIBC is a leading Canadian-based global financial institution with nearly 11 million personal banking and business clients. Through our three major business units - Retail and Business Banking, Wealth Management and Wholesale Banking - CIBC offers a full range of products and services through its comprehensive electronic banking network, branches and offices across Canada with offices in the United States and around the world. You can find other news releases and information about CIBC in our Media Centre on our corporate website at www.cibc.com.

About CIBC's FIFA Sponsorship
CIBC is proud to be a broadcast partner and the Official Canadian Bank in Association with VISA of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™. CIBC is committed to enriching Canadian communities through the power of sport. We support causes that matter to our clients, our employees and our communities and aim to make a difference in communities through corporate donations, sponsorships and the volunteer spirit of employees.

 

SOURCE: Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

Caroline Van Hasselt, Director, External Communications, 416-784-6699 or  [email protected]