Aix-en-Provence Argonautes

The Aix-en-Provence Argonautes are a French American football team based in Aix-en-Provence.[1] The team plays in Ligue Élite de Football Américain and in BIG6 European Football League.

Aix-en-Provence Argonautes
Established1986
Based inAix-en-Provence, France
Home stadiumComplexe sportif du Val de l'Arc
Head coachJake Hale
General managerManu Maguet
Team presidentThierry Jamet
LeagueLigue Élite de Football Américain
DivisionDivision 1
League titles8 (1990, 1991, 1992, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002) div_champs = 8 1990, 1991, 1992, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002
Websitehttp://www.argonautes-aix.com

History

The team was established in 1986.[2] In their second year, the Argonautes won the title in the second division in France. In 1989 they had their first appearance in the French final which they lost to Paris Castors. The following three years the Argonautes won their first three national championships. From 1989 to 2004 they made it always to the final, in this 16 consecutive the became 8 times French Champions. Their last appearance in the final was in 2006. Six years later the Argonautes have been relegated to the second division.

In 2014 Aix won again the second division title and was promoted to first division. In 2016, the will play the BIG6 European Football League.

Championships
  • Ligue Élite de Football Américain
    • Champions: 8 (1990, 1991, 1992, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002)
    • Runners-up: 9 (1989, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2006)
  • EFL
    • Runners-up: 1 (1996)

References
  1. Bien, Louis (February 8, 2017). "Finding the romance in football américain". sbnation.com. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  2. "Les Argonautes". argonautes-aix.com. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
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