Bristol Flyers
The Bristol Flyers are a British professional basketball team based in the city of Bristol, England. The Flyers compete in the British Basketball League, after promotion from the English Basketball League in 2014. The team play their home games at the SGS (South Gloucestershire and Stroud College) WISE Arena. The Flyers' head coach is Andreas Kapoulas.
| Bristol Flyers | |||
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| Leagues | BBL | ||
| Established | 2006 | ||
| History | Bristol Academy Flyers 2006–2014 Bristol Flyers 2014–present | ||
| Arena | SGS College Arena | ||
| Capacity | 750 | ||
| Location | Stoke Gifford, South Gloucestershire | ||
| Team colours | Navy blue, pale blue, pink | ||
| Main sponsor | Huboo | ||
| Head coach | Andreas Kapoulas | ||
| Ownership | Stephen Lansdown | ||
| Website | bristolflyers | ||
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Part of the Bristol Academy of Sport, the Flyers are one of the largest basketball clubs in the United Kingdom and are a four star Accredited England Basketball and Sport England Clubmark Club. In 2013, the club was acquired by billionaire businessman Stephen Lansdown and became a part of the 'Bristol Sport Ltd' group, alongside Bristol City F.C. and Bristol Rugby, amongst others.
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