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Ockelbo BBK
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Leagues Superettan
Founded 1969
Arena Bionärhallen
Location Ockelbo, Sweden

Ockelbo BBK is a basketball club located in Ockelbo, a town in Sweden. This club started in 1969. Over the years, both their women's and men's teams have played in top Swedish basketball leagues.

About Ockelbo BBK

Ockelbo BBK is known for its basketball teams. The club has been a part of the Swedish basketball scene for many years. They play their home games in Ockelbo, Sweden.

Club History

The Ockelbo BBK club was founded in 1969. This means it has a long history in Swedish basketball. The club has seen both successes and challenges over the decades.

Women's Team

The women's team from Ockelbo BBK played in the Elitserien. This was the highest league for women's basketball in Sweden. They competed in this top league from 1995 to 1999.

Men's Team

The men's team also reached a high level of play. They qualified for the Swedish Basketball League in 2003. This is one of the top basketball leagues in Sweden.

In 2006, the club faced serious money problems. Because of these financial difficulties, they had to make a tough decision. On February 13, 2007, the club applied to stop its operations. However, the men's team still played their last two games of that season.

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