MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: 2012 BMO Team of the Week Champion Ladner Storm to Unveil Local Field Upgrade Signage in Delta

DELTA, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwired) -- 04/12/13 -- The 2012 BMO Team of the Week Champion, Ladner Storm (U10 Girls), are bringing their $125,000 grand prize money back to their local soccer community.

On Tuesday, April 16th, the team will unveil special signage recognizing their contribution towards a new Field House for Dugald Morrison Park, benefiting soccer teams and the larger community of Delta, British Columbia. Mayor Lois E. Jackson of the City of Delta will join the team, coaching staff, parents, and BMO District Vice-President Mark Stafford to help kick off the event.

"This is what BMO Team of the Week is all about," said Mark Stafford, District Vice-President, BMO Bank of Montreal. "Congratulations to Ladner Storm on this fantastic new addition to their local soccer field. The Field House will be used by youth soccer players and others throughout the community and will stand as a lasting reminder of the dedication and hard work of these inspiring young girls and what local youth soccer means to communities across Canada."

What:  BMO Team of the Week 2012 Champions Special Sign Unveiling           
                                                                            
Who:   Mayor Lois E. Jackson, City of Delta                                 
       Mark Stafford, District Vice President, BMO Bank of Montreal         
       Ladner Storm (Robb Semler, Coach; Shelley Semler, Team Manager; and  
       players from the team)                                               
                                                                            
When:  Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. PT                             
                                                                            
Where: Dugald Morrison Park, 4410 57 St., Ladner (corner of Mountain View   
       Blvd and Harvest Drive)                                              

About BMO Team of the Week

BMO Team of the Week is Canada's premier sport celebration at the grassroots level, engaging a nation and inspiring communities by recognizing youth soccer teams who demonstrate team pride, team spirit, community commitment and passion for the game. Fifteen weekly winners will be named BMO Team of the Week starting April 17, and entered for a chance to be voted by Canadians as BMO Team of the Week 2013 Champion. The grand prize includes a $125,000 refurbishment of their community soccer field and a road trip to a Toronto FC, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Montreal Impact FC, or Canadian National Team home game. Former BMO Team of the Week Champions include Glen Shields Sun Devils 2000 (2011) and Ladner Storm (2012).