Explosion secures future with a two-year arena deal

The Snohomish County Explosion International Basketball League team and Monroe Public Schools and have reached an agreement for the use of another two years at the district’s high school as the organization prepares to move into its own arena. Details of the arrangement have not been disclosed, but both groups are excited to continue after a year one success.  
The Explosion finished 14-10 in their second season in Snohomish County playing in the International Basketball League (IBL). Tickets for the 2009 season will go on sale Monday Oct. 13 online at www.explosionbasketball.net.

The team also, in agreement with the IBL, will host the playoffs for the next three years.
“We are excited to be hosting the playoffs for the next three years and happy to have the ability to play in Monroe as we work on the next phase of getting a permanent facility for the team.” said Nathan Mumm founder of Courtyard Media Foundation. “We have a great staff. With our head coach and general manager both returning for year three, the outlook is very positive. Working to get a long term deal was important to us, our sponsors and our fans. With what has happened in Seattle with the NBA we wanted to secure long term deals so everyone could enjoy Explosion Basketball without any worries.”