The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are hosting a kickoff event for their arrival in Guelph on Wednesday March 6, and season tickets for the Ti-Cats’ upcoming season went on on sale to the public Friday, March 1.
The free kickoff is an invitation-only event for community leaders and fans, and the Guelph Chamber of Commerce has been sending out some of the invitations.
Guest speakers will include Ti-Cats general manager and head coach Kent Austin, CFL commissioner Mark Cohon, Ti-Cats owner Bob Young, Mayor Karen Farbridge, Ti-Cats players and others.
The 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. event at Cutten Fields, 190 College Ave. E., will include a complimentary lunch and cocktails.
The purpose of the luncheon is to celebrate the Tiger-Cats’ arrival at the University of Guelph’s Alumni Stadium for the 2013 season and to promote what the team calls the “exciting opportunities coming to the Guelph community.”
The move of the team’s home games to Guelph is happening because the Ti-Cats’ stadium in Hamilton is being replaced by a new one being built this year.
Season tickets for the coming Ti-Cats season are being released to the public on Friday March 1, said a Guelph Chamber of Commerce news release. It noted that chamber members can buy season tickets before Friday. For ticket information, visit www.ticats.ca