VBC Akrides
Akrides was founded on October 5, 1961 by Joop Roosenstein.[1] In 1987, the first men's team under the name ESTS Akrides promoted to the Eredivisie, where it remained two seasons.After three years, the team was moved back to IJmuiden.Highlights in the history of Akrides are the winning of the Dutch Cup in 1990 and 1991.The next two years Bestmate Akrides participated in 1990–91 FIBA European Cup Winners' Cup and 1991–92 FIBA European Cup but eliminated by Uppsala (first round, 75–95 defeat away, 94–80 win in home)[2] the first time and by Sunair Oostende (second round, home win 68–63, 66–88 away defeat).