Derbyshire Arrows

Derbyshire Arrows
League EBL Division 2
Established 1991
History Derbyshire Arrows
1991-2003
City of Sheffield Arrows
2003-2011
Derbyshire Arrows
2011-present
Arena Killamarsh Sports Centre
Location Killamarsh, Derbyshire
Team colours Blue, Red and White
Main sponsor None
Head coach United Kingdom Pete Kelly
Ownership Unknown
Website ArrowsBasketball.com
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The Derbyshire Arrows, often known as simply The Arrows, are a basketball club based in Killamarsh, Derbyshire. The club also have strong links with the city of Sheffield, having formerly been based at the University of Sheffield, and maintaining a partnership with the University's team.[1] The Arrows' premier senior Men's team competes in the English Basketball League (EBL) Division 2, with junior teams competing at Under-8, Under-10, Under-11, Under-12, Under-13, Under-15, Under-16 and Under-18 levels.

Club History

Originally founded in 1991 to compete in local league competition, the Men's team joined the National Basketball League in 1998, starting in Division 3. The first couple of years in national competition saw mixed results, before changes at both club and league in 2000 ushered in a golden era for the club. First, former BBL talent Garnet Gayle joined as player/coach, closely followed by a restructure of the league which rebranded the third tier as Division 2. The Arrows then claimed the 2000/2001 league title without suffering a single defeat, earning promotion to Division 1 in the process. Further glories were to follow, taking back-to-back doubles of the league and playoff titles in 2001/2002 and 2002/2003. However, the club were denied a promotion to the NBL Conference as their home court did not meet the minimum standard required.[2]

To allow the club to advance further, they moved to the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield, rebranding as the City of Sheffield Arrows. The national league was also rebranded as the English Basketball League in 2003, and the new league structure saw the Arrows finally admitted to the top level of English competition, taking a place in the new EBL Division 1. Another league and playoff double was to follow in 2005, this time with the National Trophy added to the EBL Division One title and playoff titles.[3] Since winning their last title in 2005, the club have fallen from their peak, a gradual decline in results culminating in a last-place league finish in 2010 and relegation to Division 2. The drop to a more modest league saw the club return to their original Killamarsh home and reclaim their former name in 2011, and despite being ever-present in the end-of-season playoffs, the team have yet to return to Division 1.[4]

Club Honours

NBL Division 1 League Champions

EBL Division 1 League Champions

NBL Division 1 Playoff Champions

EBL Division 1 Playoff Champions

NBL Division 2 League Champions

National Trophy Champions

Season-by-season records

Season[5][6] Division Played Won Lost Points League Playoffs National Cup National Trophy Patron's Cup National Shield
Derbyshire Arrows
1998-99NBL Division 320911187thQuarter-Final1st RoundDNEDNE
1999-2000NBL Division 3245191011thDNQ3rd RoundDNEDNE
2000-01NBL Division 224240481stRunner-UpDNEDNE
2001-02NBL Division 122202401stWinnersQuarter-FinalDNEDNE
2002-03NBL Division 116142281stWinnersSemi-FinalDNEDNE
City of Sheffield Arrows
2003-04EBL Division 1221012207thQuarter-Final1st RoundSemi-FinalDNEDNE
2004-05EBL Division 122211421stWinnersRunner-UpWinnersDNEDNE
2005-06EBL Division 126206403rdSemi-FinalSemi-FinalRunner-UpDNEDNE
2006-07EBL Division 1221111227thQuarter-FinalQuarter-Final1st RoundDNEDNE
2007-08EBL Division 118810167thQuarter-Final2nd RoundSemi-FinalDNEDNE
2008-09EBL Division 118108204thSemi-Final2nd RoundSemi-FinalDNEDNE
2009-10EBL Division 122319612thDNQQuarter-Final1st RoundDNEDNE
2010-11EBL Division 220218410thDNQ3rd RoundDNE1st RoundDNE
Derbyshire Arrows
2011-12EBL Division 2201010206thSemi-Final2nd RoundDNERunner-UpDNE
2012-13EBL Division 222139264thQuarter-Final2nd RoundDNESemi-FinalDNE
2013-14EBL Division 220911188thQuarter-Final2nd RoundDNE1st RoundDNE

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References

  1. "Arrows Website, homepage". Arrows Website.
  2. "Sheffield Arrows History". pawprint75.co.uk.
  3. "Eurobasket History Page". Eurobasket.com.
  4. "League Table History". England Basketball.
  5. "Sheffield Arrows History". pawprint75.co.uk.
  6. "League Table History". Basketball England.

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