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Media Advisory/Photo Opportunity: Oshawa Kicks Attack Celebrates BMO Team of the Week Title

- Team eligible to win grand prize including $125,000 field refurbishment

- Team has selected Right To Play as charity of choice

OSHAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - July 12, 2011) - The Oshawa Kicks Attack U10 girls soccer team is celebrating its recent win as BMO Team of the Week and kicking off its contention for BMO Team of the Week 2011 Champion at the BMO Bank of Montreal branch in Oshawa.

"Congratulations to the Oshawa Kicks Attack. These spirited and committed young soccer players truly deserve the BMO Team of Week title," said Curtis Scragg, District Vice-President, GTA North, BMO Bank of Montreal. "We look forward to acknowledging their accomplishment and celebrating with them at BMO's Oshawa Shopping Centre branch."

The team will receive team track suits, a team party and $500 to a charity of its choice. The team has selected Right to Play, an organization that is committed to giving children in even the most disadvantaged areas in the world the opportunity to improve their well being through sport and play.

What: BMO Team of the Week celebration, prize and cheque presentation.
When: July 14, 2011
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Where: BMO Bank of Montreal - Oshawa Shopping Centre Branch
419 King Street West, Oshawa
Who: The Oshawa Kicks Attack U-10 Girls Soccer Team
Rick Kent, Head Coach, Oshawa Kicks
Right to Play
Janet Thursby, Branch Manager, BMO Bank of Montreal

About BMO Team of the Week

BMO Team of the Week is Canada's premier grassroots sport celebration, engaging a nation and inspiring communities by recognizing youth soccer teams who demonstrate team pride, team spirit, community commitment and passion for the game. From April 1 until June 30, teams were nominated at BMOsoccer.com. Fourteen of fifteen weekly winners have been named BMO Team of the Week and are now entered for a chance to be voted by Canadians as BMO Team of the Week 2011 Champion. Voting beings August 1. The grand prize includes a $125,000 refurbishment of their community soccer field and a road trip to a Toronto FC or Vancouver Whitecaps FC home game.

For further information:
For media inquiries or to confirm attendance, please contact
Alexis Brown, Toronto
416-867-3996
alexis.brown@bmo.com
Internet: www.BMOsoccer.com