Scotiabank sponsors youth division of Archery Tournament

Nassau, The Bahamas, February 1, 2018 - Scotiabank is sponsoring the youth division of the ASA Bahamas Outdoor DAIR Archery Tournament. Archers from multiple schools across New Providence are expected to compete alongside local and visiting professionals.

In addition to professional competition, the Tournament will feature a Try Archery section which will see Bank employees and other corporate partners shoot three arrows each for a score. The company with the highest cumulative score will have a donation of one thousand dollars’ worth of archery gear made on their behalf to the Physical Education department at a local school of their choosing.

The ASA Bahamas Outdoor DAIR Archery Tournament is set for this Friday and Saturday, February 2 and 3 at Clifford Park in Nassau beginning at 11:00a.m. daily.

About Scotiabank

At Scotiabank, we aim to support organizations that are committed to helping young people reach their infinite potential. Young people are our future leaders and Scotiabank's goal is to help ensure that they have the necessary skills and resources they need to support their success. Together with our employees, the Bank supports causes at a grassroots level. Recognized as a leader for our charitable donations and philanthropic activities, in 2017, Scotiabank contributed more than $80 million to help our communities around the world.

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(Pictured l to r) Sean N. Albert, VP & District Head, Caribbean North, Scotiabank; Antonio Abraham, Director, Archery Culture/Archery Shooters Association Bahamas; and Nakera Symonette, Senior Manager, Marketing & Public Relations, Scotiabank Caribbean North.

For further information, please contact: 
Maxine Seymour
Manager Public & Corporate Affairs, Sponsorships & Philanthropy 
t: (242) 356-1446
f: (242) 356-1601
e: maxine.seymour@scotiabank.com