Dinos announce ticket partnership with Stampeders

CALGARY – The University of Calgary Dinos are pleased to announce a ticketing partnership with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League.

Beginning in 2012, all Stampeders season ticket holders will also receive seats for all regular season games in the Dinos’ Canada West football season at McMahon Stadium. Tickets for the Calgary Colts junior football club are also included in the package, making it a great way for football fans in Calgary to enjoy and support their teams at all levels.

“Dinos Football has a long-standing relationship with the Calgary Stampeders, and this arrangement illustrates just how much the Stampeders value amateur football in our city,” said Ron Wuotila, the Dinos’ director of athletics and recreation. “I know that Stampeder fans will enjoy coming to Dinos games in the coming years. Our alumni association, the Dinos 5th Quarter, has been instrumental in this agreement and, of course, in the success that the Dinos have experienced on the field in recent years. I wish to thank them for their diligent support of Dinos Football and their good work in putting this deal together with the Stampeders.”

“Calgary Stampeders season tickets are affordable, they offer several great benefits, and they’re the best way for fans to guarantee their seats at our biggest games,” said Lyle Bauer, president and COO of the Stampeders. “And, for 2012, we’re excited to add a great benefit to the long list of others as we partner with the Dinos and Colts.”

Stampeders season tickets for the 2012 season go on sale Monday, Oct. 3. It pays to grab your season tickets early. Between Oct. 1 and 31, the CFL will hold its season ticket launch program. Fans who purchase or renew their season tickets have the chance to win a 2012 Nissan Juke, trip for two to the 100th Grey Cup in 2012 in Toronto, or a CFL merchandise prize pack.

The Stampeders will offer early bird prizing between Oct. 1 and Dec. 15. Fans who purchase or renew season tickets between those dates can win a trip for two on any 2012 western road trip with the team, a chance to be a ‘coach for a day’ with the Stampeders, a VIP experience to a home game, an autographed jersey or helmet, or official sideline gear.

Here are some of the many benefits that fans can take advantage of with a 2012 season ticket:
• Discount at Stamps Store
• Significant savings over single-game tickets (between 27 and 36 per cent, depending on seat)
• Partner offers in season ticket book
• Stampeders payment plan (fans can make eight equal payments or three equal payments)
• Pre-sale options to the Grey Cup and other major events
• Complimentary season ticket for the University of Calgary Dinos and Calgary Colts with every Stamps season ticket purchased

For more information on Stampeders season tickets, visit www.stampeders.com.

The Dinos are the three-time defending Canada West champions and have appeared in the last two Vanier Cup finals. Currently ranked No. 3 in the nation, Calgary has opened the 2011 season with a 4-0 record. The Dinos take on the Alberta Golden Bears Sunday, Oct. 2 at McMahon Stadium, with kickoff at 1 p.m. live on Shaw TV (Channel 10 Calgary) and QR77 radio.