The Calgary Stampeders are inviting their fans to take advantage of the many benefits that come with season tickets.
 
The Stamps launched their 2012 season-ticket drive on Wednesday with the help of the University of Calgary Dinos and Calgary Colts.

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Stamps season tickets for 2012 will go on sale Oct. 3, at which time renewals will also start.

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

For the 2012 season, ticket prices include 11 games (pre-season, regular season and playoffs), facility fees and taxes.
 
Fans who purchase 2012 Stamps season tickets will save between 27 and 36 per cent off single-game ticket prices, depending on the seat. In addition, fans who get Stamps season tickets will also receive season seats for the University of Calgary Dinos and Calgary Colts football games.
 
It also 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, a 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.
 
“Getting your season tickets early is highly recommended,” said Bauer. “Our best seats are gone long before the season begins and we want to ensure fans get the seats they want.”
 
Here are some of the many benefits that fans receive with a 2012 season ticket:

• Discount at Stamps’ Store
• Prices include all 11 games (exhibition, regular season and playoffs)
• Discount on the purchases of additional non-premium single-game tickets
• Significant savings over single-game tickets (between 27 and 36 per cent, depending on seat)
• Monthly payment plans available
• Pre-sale options to the Grey Cup and other major events
• Season ticket for the U of C Dinos
• Season ticket for the Calgary Colts