Orangeville A's Explained

Orangeville A's
Color1:black
Color2:red
Division:Central Division
League:NBL Canada
History:Brampton A's

Orangeville A's
Arena:Athlete Institute
Location:Orangeville, Ontario
Colours:Red and black
Owner:James Tipping
Coach:Brandon Lesovsky

The Orangeville A's were a Canadian professional basketball franchise based in Orangeville, Ontario. Founded in 2012 in Brampton, the A's were a member of the National Basketball League of Canada, where they began play for the season.

History

On April 2, 2013, it was announced that an ownership group had stepped forward to put an NBL Canada team in Brampton for the . The Brampton A's colour scheme would be red and black.[1]

On September 15, 2015, the A's decided to relocate to Orangeville, Ontario.

After the 2016–17 season the A's folded.[2]

Home arenas

Originally opened in 1998, the Powerade Centre is a 5,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Brampton, Ontario. The main arena has a capacity of 5,000. The A's share the arena with the Brampton Beast of the ECHL. It is also home to the Brampton Inferno, Peel Avengers, and Brampton Excelsiors lacrosse teams.[3]

On September 15, 2015, the A's announced that they would be relocating to Orangeville and begin playing at the Athlete Institute in Mono, Ontario. The team declined the option to remain at the Powerade Centre for five more years. The A's would not have to pay rental fees for modifying the court, as they were forced to do in their old arena. Team owner James Tipping said, "I had to do what was best for the team and NBL Canada. I chose to do what best for the franchise and NBL Canada."[4] [5]

Season-by-season record

SeasonCoachRegular Season Postseason
WonLostWin %FinishWonLostWin %Result
Dave Magley27 13 .675 2nd 2 3 .400 Division Semifinals
Dave Magley 18 14 .563 2nd 6 6 .500 Division Finals
14 26 .350 4th 0 3 .000 Division Semifinals
Brandon Lesovsky16 24 .400 4th 0 3 .000 Division Semifinals
Totals72 74 8 15

Notes and References

  1. News: Pro basketball team planned for Brampton . . April 2, 2013 . April 3, 2013 . Inscoe, Robin.
  2. Web site: WEEKLY SPORTS LEAGUE & FRANCHISE REPORT . OurSports Central . July 31, 2017.
  3. Web site: About The Powerade Centre . PoweradeCentre.com . February 18, 2014.
  4. Web site: Inscoe. Robin. A’s bolt for Orangeville. The Brampton Guardian. 16 September 2015.
  5. Web site: Inscoe. Robin. National Basketball League of Canada franchise relocating to Orangeville. Orangeville Banner. 16 September 2015.