Martini Sparks is a Dutch women's basketball club based in Haren. Since its establishment in 2018,[1] it plays in the Vrouwen Basketball League (VBL), the highest tier in the Netherlands.

Martini Sparks
Martini Sparks logo
LeaguesVrouwen Basketball League
Founded2018
HistoryMartini Sparks
2018–present
ArenaScharlakenhof
LocationHaren, Netherlands
Team colorsNavy, White
   
PresidentCees Dijkhuis
Head coachKlaas Stoppels

History

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The club was established in 2018 to become the first team from the province Groningen to play in the Vrouwen Basketball League since 2011. On 22 January 2019, the Sparks won their first game ever as they beat Lekdetec Bemmel 55–47 at home.[2]

Sponsorship names

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Due to sponsorship reasons, the team has been known as:

  • 2018–present: Keijser Capital Martini Sparks

Season by season

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Key
Playoff berth
Season Tier League Regular season Playoffs Dutch Cup Head coach
Finish Played Wins Losses Win%
Martini Sparks
2018–19 1 VBL 7th 18 1 17 .056 DNQ Quarterfinalist Glenn Pinas
2019–20 1 VBL 7th 25 3 22 .120 DNQ Quarterfinalist Klaas Stoppels
2020–21 1 WBL 9th 16 0 16 .000 DNQ

Head coaches

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  •   Glenn Pinas (2018–2019)
  •   Klaas Stoppels (2019–)

References

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  1. ^ "Martini Sparks is het nieuwe Groningse vrouwenteam in de eredivisie". RTV Noord. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
  2. ^ "Martini Sparks schrijft geschiedenis met eerste zege in haar bestaan". RTV Noord. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
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