PARAMARIBO, Suriname, March 17, 2024.- The first U13-Fest of the Surinamese Volleyball Association (Suvobo) has come to an end. Coordinator Eric Aikman looks back positively on the pilot. “It’s all about the kids. They enjoyed it and learned from it,” Aikman emphasizes. He admits that there is always room for improvement in terms of organization and that it was a good learning moment for everyone.
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Nuneviller Earns First League Honor For Supernovas
March 12, 2024.- For the first time in 2024, a player from the Omaha Supernovas has captured weekly accolades as Brooke Nuneviller has been selected as the Pro Volleyball Federation Player of the Week.
Lima will be the Host City of the 2027 Pan American Games
MIAMI, United States, March 12, 2024 .- In a close vote at the Extraordinary General Assembly, the Peruvian capital was chosen by the member countries of Panam Sports with 28 votes in favor, as the city that will host the continental event.
Lima or Asunción? The Americas Elect the Host City of the 2027 Pan American Games
Tomorrow, March 12, the city that will host the continental event in 2027 will be elected in a vote in which all the National Olympic Committees members of Panam Sports will participate.
Canada takes silver in Doha
DOHA, Qatar, March 9, 2024.- Canada’s Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson take home a silver medal from the first Elite 16 of the year at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour stop in Doha, and Sara Hughes alongside Kelly Cheng of the United States take the bronze.
NORCECA Female International Referees Share their stories to Celebrate International Women’s Day
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, March 8, 2024.- To celebrate and recognize International Women’s Day 2024, the NORCECA Volleyball Confederation Refereeing Commission hosted a virtual session “Sharing Our Story” to Inspire and Include NORCECA Female International Referees.
Atlanta’s Lazareva Collects Weekly Award
March 5, 2024.- For the third time this season, an Atlanta Vibe player has earned weekly recognition after Anna Lazareva was selected as Pro Volleyball Federation Player of the Week.
Santurce, Naranjito, and Corozal win in Puerto Rico’s Women’s Superior League
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, March 3, 2024 – Santurce Cangrejeras (12-5) achieved a quick victory in three sets (25-19, 25-20, and 25-16) against Juncos Valencianas (9-9) at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in Hato Rey.
Rules of the Game Update Seminar for Referees in Panama
CHITRÉ, Panama, March 3, 2024. – The Panamanian Volleyball Federation, FEPAVOL, held a three-day Rules of the Game Update Seminar for Referees from March 1-3 in the city of Chitré, Herrera, Panama.
Successful First Independence Volleyball Cup in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, February 27, 2024. – In one of its first competitive activities, the Dominican Volleyball Association in Puerto Rico held the first Independence Cup over the weekend.
NORCECA/FIVB Regional Development Center Announces 2024 Courses
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, February 27, 2023 – The NORCECA/FIVB Regional Volleyball Development Center in Santo Domingo announces the upcoming courses to be held in-person and in both languages.
Columbus’ Reagan Cooper Tabbed For Weekly Honors
February 27, 2024.- After leading her team to three straight victories for the first time this season, Columbus’ Reagan Cooper has been named Pro Volleyball Federation Player of the Week.
Manatí returned to the top of Women’s volleyball in Puerto Rico
MANATÍ, Puerto Rico, February 26, 2024 – The Manatí Atenienses (11-5) returned to the top of the standings in the 2024 Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) season, defeating Juncos Valencianas (7-8) tonight in four sets.
Clercent and Descartes rally to win gold in men’s play
CASTRIES, St Lucia, February 25, 2024.- St. Lucia Team One, represented by Joseph Clercent and Sheldon Descartes were required to come from a set down to take gold in the Men’s Final of Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Senior Beach Volleyball Tournament here at the Cul de Sac Bay.
Grenada women mine ECVA gold at Cul de Sac
CASTRIES, St Lucia, February 24, 2024.- The pair of Thornia Mitchell and Renisha Stafford took gold, as Grenada bossed the women’s segment of the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Senior Beach Volleyball Tournament here at the Cul de Sac Bay.
International Level I Volleyball Coaches Course was assessed successful
HAVANA, Cuba, February 25, 2024. – The International Level I Volleyball Coaches Course was assessed successful, with Cuban Iván Ruiz Bacallao emerging as the top performer.
St Lucia Team One and Grenada perfect in Women’s title race
CASTRIES, St Lucia, February 24, 2024.- St Lucia Team One, represented by Chenoa Evans and Denila Prospere and the Grenadian pair of Thornia Mitchell and Renisha Stafford, head into the quarter finals of the Women’s segment of the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Senior Beach Volleyball Tournament here at the Cul de Sac Bay, undefeated.
Grand stand finish looms as Men chase ECVA title
CASTRIES, St Lucia, February 24, 2024.- A grand stand finish looms as quarter finalists in the Men’s segment of the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Senior Beach Volleyball Tournament here at the Cul de Sac Bay, have been decided, after eight matches that were completed on day two.
Seminar “Dangers of Doping” at Regional Development Center
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, February 23, 2024.- Dr. Victor Figueroa, President of the NORCECA Medical Commission, conducted a workshop about the dangers of doping and the use of prohibited substances for members of the Dominican women’s team at the FIVB-NORCECA Regional Development Center in Santo Domingo.
Honours even in Men’s play on day one
CASTRIES, St Lucia, February 23, 2024: Honours were even on day one of the Men’s segment of the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Senior Beach Volleyball Tournament here at the Cul de Sac Bay.
Four women’s duos steady on day one in St Lucia
CASTRIES, St Lucia, February 23, 2024: St Lucia Team One, St Kitts and Nevis, Dominica and Grenada Women’s outfits, left day one of the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Senior Beach Volleyball Tournament here at the Cul de Sac Bay, with two wins under their belts.
ECVA host biggest Beach Tournament
CASTRIES, St Lucia, February 22, 2024: Twelve men’s teams and ten women’s teams battle for supremacy in the 2024 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Senior Beach Volleyball Tournament here at the Cul de Sac Bay.
International Level I Volleyball Coaches Course opens in Havana
HAVANA, Cuba, February 21, 2024 – The 2024 International Level I Volleyball Coaches Course was opened in Havana with the participation of 29 coaches from seven countries. This is the second time the course has been hosted at the National School of Volleyball.
Grand Rapids’ Dimitrova Selected For Weekly Accolade
February 20, 2024.- A stellar effort in the only Grand Rapids match of the week has led to league honors for Emiliya Dimitrova, who has been chosen as the latest Pro Volleyball Federation Player of the Week.
Fourth consecutive victory for Cangrejeras in Puerto Rico’s Women’s Superior League
JUNCOS, Puerto Rico, February 18, 2024.- Santurce Cangrejeras (9-3) closed out the week perfectly by securing their fourth consecutive victory in the regular series of the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF).
In five sets, the victory of Cangrejeras against champions Pinkin
BAYAMÓN, Puerto Rico. February 16, 2024. – Cangrejeras de Santurce (8-3) and the two-time champions Pinkin de Corozal (6-5) starred in a five-set battle at the Pepín Cestero court in Bayamón, where the visitors took the win and defended the top position in the overall standings of the 2024 Puerto Rican Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF).
Cangrejeras reached first position in Puerto Rico’s Women’s Superior League
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, February 14, 2024.- Santurce Cangrejeras (7-3) reached the top of the overall ranking of the 2024 Puerto Rican Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) last night, defeating Criollas de Caguas (5-5) in five sets at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in Hato Rey.
Orlando’s Anae Tabbed For League Weekly Honor
February 13, 2024.- Two strong performances by the Orlando Valkyries’ Adora Anae have earned her the latest Pro Volleyball Federation Player of the Week honor.
VNL to Expand to 18 Teams in 2025
No relegation in 2024 and no more core and challenger teams as of next year.
Guaynabo repeats victory against Caguas and wins in five sets
CAGUAS, Puerto Rico, February 11, 2024 – The Guaynabo Mets (2-7) achieved their second victory of the 2024 Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) season, once again against Criollas de Caguas (5-4) in five intense sets played at the Roger Mendoza Court in Valle de Turabo.
Athenians refuse to leave the top of Women’s Superior Volleyball League
MANATÍ, Puerto Rico, February 10, 2024.- The Athenians of Manatí (7-2) obtained three points after defeating the two-time champions Pinkin of Corozal (4-4) in four sets, to remain as leaders of the overall ranking of the 2024 Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF).
Jamaica to host 2024 CAZOVA U19 Boys and Girls Championships
KINGSTON, Jamaica, February 9, 2024.- Jamaica has been named as the hosts of the 2024 Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) U19 Boys and Girls Championships. The highly anticipated tournament is scheduled to take place from July 24 to August 5, 2024, and will unfold at the prestigious G.C. Foster College of Physical Education and Sport in Spanish Town, St Catherine.
Edmond’s strong performance earns Weekly accolades
COLUMBUS, Ohio / FRISCO, Texas, February 6, 2024. – A second week of League action results in a second weekly award for the Atlanta Vibe as Leah Edmond has been tabbed as the latest Pro Volleyball Federation Player of the Week.
Changas Win and climbed out of the basement
GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, February 5, 2024. – The first victory for Changas de Naranjito (1-6) in the 2024 Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) season came on Sunday, as they defeated Mets at the Mario “Quijote” Morales Coliseum in Guaynabo.
Cangrejeras tie with Atenienses in the first place
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, February 4, 2024.- Cangrejeras of Santurce tied for the first position in the overall standings of the 2024 Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) of Puerto Rico, with Atenienses of Manatí after defeating Valencianas of Juncos in three sets.
AFECAVOL Confirms Working Commissions
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, February 1, 2024. – AFECAVOL Executive Committee and Delegates held a Virtual Session to confirm the Working Commissions, a structure which was established in November 2020.
Pinkin earn their third consecutive victory in the Puerto Rican Women’s Superior Volleyball League
BAYAMÓN, Puerto Rico, January 31, 2024. – The two-time champions Pinkin de Corozal (3-2) secured their third straight win of the 2024 season in the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF), defeating the Mets de Guaynabo (1-4) last night at the José “Pepín” Cestero court in Bayamón.
Linnehan Earns First Pro Volleyball Federation Weekly Honor
COLUMBUS, Ohio / FRISCO, Texas – The Atlanta Vibe have started the season with two wins and have now earned the first award in league history as Alli Linnehan has been recognized as the first Pro Volleyball Federation Player of the Week.
Nearly 25K turn out for First Week of Action
COLUMBUS, Ohio / FRISCO, Texas – The first three matches are in the books and the fans have turned out in droves during the first week of competition for Pro Volleyball Federation. In three matches, nearly 25,000 fans attended the action for the premier women’s volleyball league in North America.
First Pro Volleyball Federation Match Sets Attendance Record
OMAHA, Nebraska, January 2024 – The first match has been played and the first record has been broken as 11,624 fans filled the CHI Center in Omaha for the first match in Pro Volleyball Federation history on Wednesday January 24. The attendance mark from the contest between the Atlanta Vibe and Omaha Supernovas sets a record for a women’s professional volleyball match in the United States.
Amazing National Volleyball Opening in Trinidad & Tobago
Saturday, January 20, 2024.- The Trinidad and Tobago Volleyball Federation opened the Volleyball National Championship with the U15 Girls Championship at the hall of the Aranguez North Secondary School in Aranguez.
Continental Referee Courses Opening ceremony
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, January 19, 2024. – With the participation of 18 Indoor Volleyball referees and 10 Beach Volleyball referees, the continental referee courses were inaugurated at the Olympic housing facilities in Puerto Rico and the Beach Volleyball courts in the city of Guayama.
2024 Volleyball Canada Beach National Teams
TORONTO, Ontario, January 19, 2024.- Volleyball Canada’s 2024 National Beach Volleyball Team includes the world’s number four-ranked duo of Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson. Rounding out the senior carded athletes are two-time Olympian Sarah Pavan (who plays on the tour with Molly McBain) and 2022 World silver medalist Sophie Bukovec, who plays on the tour with Heather Bansley, another two-time Olympian.
Exciting Duels Set As The VNL 2024 Match Schedule Is Released
The top teams on the planet will battle in the last major event before the Paris Olympics from May 14 to June 30.
2024 In Focus: U19 Beach And U17 Indoor World Championships Set For 2024
China to host FIVB Beach Volleyball U19 World Championships while the inaugural FIVB Volleyball U17 World Championships hosts will be named soon.
Nelson Ramírez confident in a successful plan for the Regional Development Center
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, January 19, 2024. – Professor Nelson Ramírez, Director of the NORCECA-FIVB Regional Volleyball Development Center in the Dominican Republic, expresses confidence in a successful plan of activities for the Center in 2024.
Regional Development Center starts Referee courses in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, January 18, 2024. – The NORCECA-FIVB Regional Volleyball Development Center will begin the continental courses for indoor and beach volleyball referees this Friday in San Juan, Puerto Rico, with the participation of representatives from ten countries.
2024 In Focus: Race For Olympic Spots Under Eiffel Tower About To Heat Up
With only the world champions already qualified for Paris 2024, 23 spots per gender are still up for grabs.
Jacqueline Cowan appointed to Olympic Programme Commission
ANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, January 16, 2024.- Jacqueline Cowan, President of Jamaica Volleyball Association, was recently appointed to be a member of the Olympic Programme. Commission.
2024 In Focus: Stakes Higher Than Ever At This Year’s VNL With Olympic Qualification On The Line
The race is on for the remaining Olympic spots which will be decided after the Preliminary Phase of the tournament.
2024 In Focus: Excitement Builds For Olympic Games Paris 2024
Seven teams per gender have already secured their spots at Paris 2024, while team rosters are also set to expand to 13 with addition of non-competing athlete.
2024 In Focus: The Third Season Of The Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Beginning Soon!
The race for spots at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 will highlight the first half of the year.
NORCECA held its 2023 Executive Committee and Board of Administration Meeting
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, December 21, 2023. – NORCECA held its 2023 Executive Committee and Board of Administration Virtual Meeting, where the working reports for the past two years (2022-2023) were discussed.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
The rainbow is always inside the storm and in NORCECA we will be able to enjoy those beautiful colors after a year of excitement and success. Let us march together toward an extraordinary and fruitful 2024 with courage and faith.
Mushtaque Mohammed Reelected: CAZOVA Embraces Continuity
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, December 17, 2023.- TTO’s Mushtaque Mohammed was reelected as president of the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) at the electoral congress held at The Brix Hotel, in Port of Spain on Sunday 17th December 2023.
USA’s Megan Kraft and Terese Cannon Win NORCECA Tour 2023 Finals
JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, December 17, 2023. – Megan Kraft and Terese Cannon from the United States won the 2023 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour Finals defeating Canada’s Sarah Pavan and Molly McBain 2-1 (21-16, 14-21, 15-11) in the gold medal match at Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic..
Cubans Díaz and Alayo Champions of NORCECA Finals in rematch against Schacter and Dearing
JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, December 17, 2023. – Cubans Noslen Díaz and Jorge Alayo got their revenge against Canada’s Samuel Schachter and Daniel Dearing with a 2-0 (24-22, 22-20) victory, claiming the championship title of the 2023 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour Finals in Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic.
Costa Rica, Canada, Puerto Rico and USA Women Final Four at NORCECA Finals
JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, December 16, 2023. – Costa Rica, Canada, Puerto Rico, and the United States are the four finalists in the women’s tournament of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour Final in Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic.
Nicaragua, Cuba, USA and Canada Men advance to Semifinals at the NORCECA Tour Finals
JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, December 16, 2023. – Nicaragua, Cuba, United States, and Canada advanced to the men’s semifinals of the NORCECA Continental Tour Beach volleyball Tour Finals in Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic.
Puerto Rico and USA Women with Successful opening at Juan Dolio NORCECA Finals
JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, December 15, 2023. – María González/Allanis Navas from Puerto Rico and Megan Kraft/Terese Cannon from the United States had a successful start in the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour Finals that kicked off in Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic on Friday.
Canada, Cuba, USA and Dominicans start strong at NORCECA Beach Finals
JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, December 15, 2023.- The tandems of Canada, Cuba, the United States and Dominican Republic started strong the 2023 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour Finals at Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic.
Time for the NORCECA Tour 2023 Finals
JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, December 14, 2023. – It’s time for the 2023 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour Finals at the Juan Dolio Beach, Dominican Republic, nearby to the Hotel Costa Caribe from December 15-17.
Cuban Duo takes Gold in Women’s Under-23 Beach
JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, December 14, 2023.- The Cubans Amanda Armenteros and Maykelin Drik defeated the Americans Sierra Caffo and Ella Larkin 2-0 (21-19, 21-18) in a tight match to win the gold in the NORCECA U-23 Beach Tournament that was played on the sand courts located on the beach of Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic.
Cuba Men Tops U-23 NORCECA Tournament
JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, December 14, 2023.- Jorge Alayo and Noslen Díaz of Cuba defeated the American duo of Tate Calles/Brendan Onishchenko 2-0 (21-15, 21-13) in the gold match to take top honors in the NORCECA U-23 Beach Volleyball Tournament that was held on the courts located on the beach of Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic.
Women’s duos from the United States advance to the Semifinals in the NORCECA U-23 Beach Tour
JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, December 13, 2023.- The pairs formed by Delayne Maple/Xolani Hodel and Sierra Caffo/Ella Larkin from the United States advanced this Wednesday to the Semifinals of the NORCECA U-23 Beach Voeball Tournament that is being held on the courts located on Juan Dolio beach, Dominican Republic.
United States, Cuba, and Canada advance to Men’s Semifinals in NORCECA U-23 Tournament
JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, December 13, 2023. – Both United States teams, Tate Calles/Bredan Onishchenko and Kyle Paulson/Sebastián Rodríguez, the Cuban duo Noslen Díaz/Jorge Alayo, and the Canadian pair Tynan Gannett/Steven Abrams, progressed to the Semifinals of the NORCECA U-23 Beach Volleyball Tour played on the courts of Juan Dolio beach, Dominican Republic, this Wednesday.
Costa Rican female duo divides their first two commitments
JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, December 12, 2023.- The Costa Rican duo of Valentina Molina/Kianny Araya, easily surpassed their two rivals on the first day of competitions of the NORCECA U-23 Beach Volleyball Tour that is being held at the courts of Juan Dolio beach in Dominican Republic.
Six undefeated men’s pairs at the start of the Under-23 Tournament
JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, December 12, 2023.- Six teams were undefeated on the first day of competitions of the NORCECA U-23 Beach Volleyball Tour that is being held on the sand courts located on Juan Dolio beach, Dominican Republic.
All set for the Under 23 Tournament in Juan Dolio
JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, December 11, 2023. – A total of 28 teams will be competing in the Under 23 Tournament as part of the 2023 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, which kicks off on Tuesday at Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic.
Successful Conclusion to the 2023 ECVA Congress in St. Kitts
St. KITTS, December 10, 2023.- The 2023 Congress of the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) reached a successful conclusion on Sunday at the St Vincent Meeting Room at the St Kitts Marriott. Delegates convened for insightful discussions, key decisions, and the election of officers, marking a momentous occasion for volleyball in the Eastern Caribbean.
Turner and Kraft of USA Champions at NORCECA in El Salvador
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, December 10, 2023. – Molly Turner and Deahna Kraft from the United States were crowned champions in the fifth stop of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour after defeating Maria Gonzalez/Allanis Navas from Puerto Rico 2-1 (14-21, 21-19, 15-11) in El Salvador.
Canadians Chambers and Kopp Win First-Ever NORCECA Beach Tour Gold Medal
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, 10 de diciembre de 2023.- Los canadienses Arran Chambers y Liam Kopp ganaron su primera medalla de oro tras derrotar a Jordan Hoppe y James Shaw de los Estados Unidos 2-1 (15-21, 21-17, 15-13) en la final de la quinta parada del Tour NORCECA en San Salvador, El Salvador.
St. Kitts Welcomes the 2023 ECVA Congress
ST. KITTS & NEVIS, December 9, 2023. – The picturesque island of St. Kitts hosted the highly anticipated 2023 Congress of the East Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA). Organized by the Amateur Volleyball Association of San Cristobal, this Congress serves as a vital meeting for the East Caribbean volleyball community.
Two USA teams to meet in Semifinals at El Salvador
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, December 9, 2023.- The two teams of the United States will face each other in the semifinals of the men’s tournament of the fifth stage of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour in El Salvador.
Puerto Rico, Mexico, USA and Canada advance to Semifinals in El Salvador
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, December 9, 2023.- Puerto Rico, Mexico, United States, and Canada advanced to the semifinals of the women’s tournament of the fifth stage of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour after dominating the quarterfinal round at the Flor Blanca Sports Complex in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Perfect ending for Nuss & Kloth in Doha
DOHA, Qatar, December 9, 2023.- Taryn Kloth & Kristen Nuss triumphed at the very end of the international beach volleyball season as 2023 Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Finals champions in Doha.
Canadians Chambers/Kopp take on Pool A in El Salvador
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, December 8, 2023. – Canadians Arran Chambers and Liam Kopp won Pool A on the first day of the fifth stage of the 2023 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, which kicked off on Friday at the Flor Blanca Sports Complex in San Salvador, El Salvador.
USA’s Turner/Kraft and González/Navas of Puerto Rico win their Pools in El Salvador
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, December 8, 2023.- Molly Turner and Deahna Kraft from the United States, along with Puerto Ricans María González and Allanis Navas, won their respective pools on the first day of action at the fifth stage of the 2023 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour at the Flor Blanca Sports Complex.
VNL 2024 to take the Elite of the Sport to Four Continents
The Volleyball Nations League 2024 will take the elite of international volleyball to nine countries and four continents during six weeks from May to June, when the Preliminary Phase of the sixth edition of the tournament will take place.
NORCECA Tour Fifth Stage serves off on Friday at El Salvador
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, December 7, 2023.- The Fifth Stage of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour serves off on Friday where 14 women’s and 16 men’s teams are set to compete at the Beach Sports Stadium of Flor Blanca Sports Complex in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Official Announcement for the fifth stop of the NORCECA Tour
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, December 7, 2023. – The official announcement of the return of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour after 13 years to the City of San Salvador, was made during a press conference for the local media.
El Salvador Welcomes the Fifth Stage of the NORCECA Beach Tour
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, December 5, 2023.- El Salvador welcomes the fifth stage of the 2023 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour from December 8 to 10 at Flor Blanca Sports Complex in the City of San Salvador.
FIVB Executive Committee Looks Ahead To Volleyball’s Bright Future
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, November 30, 2023.- The FIVB Executive Committee this week hosted a hybrid meeting to discuss the latest innovations and achievements in sport while looking ahead to the bright future of volleyball with many new and important initiatives explored.
Soon Continental Volleyball and Beach Volleyball Refereeing Course
PONCE, Puerto Rico, November 29, 2023 – The NORCECA/FIVB Regional Volleyball Development Center announces the Continental Volleyball and Beach Volleyball Refereeing Course to be held in Ponce, Puerto Rico from January 19 to 24, 2024.
Dibanhi Barrera is the MVP of NORCECA Girls’ U17 Championship
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, November 26, 2023.- Mexican libero Dibanhi Barrera received the highest honors after being named the Most Valuable Player MVP of the first edition of the NORCECA Girls’ Under-17 Continental Championship at Gymnasium Jorge Galeano in Tegucigalpa Honduras.
Mexico First-Ever NORCECA U17 Champion with a five-set comeback against Puerto Rico
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, November 26, 2023. – Mexico is the First-ever NORCECA Girls’ U17 Sub-Champion in a comeback five-set victory 3-2 (23-25, 23-25, 27-25, 25-21, 15-5) against Puerto Rico at the Jorge Galeano Gymnasium in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
Nicaragua Women and Costa Rica Men Central American U17 Beach Champions
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, November 25, 2023.- The duo of Ella Resau and Yulimar Alvarado from Nicaragua and Stanley Grant and Cristian Oporta from Costa Rica are the Champions of the first edition of the Under-17 Central American Beach Volleyball Championship held at the Parque Metropolitano la Sabana in Costa Rica.
Costa Rica U19 Beach Volleyball Central American Champions
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, November 25, 2023.- Julián Araya and Yulius Brown and Valentina Molina and Aliza Aguilar of the Costa Rica were crowned Champions of the second edition of the Under-19 Central American Beach Volleyball Champions that concluded on Sunday at La Sabana Metropolitan Park, in San José Costa Rica.
Canada Takes NORCECA U17 Bronze and Last Ticket to FIVB Worlds defeating Dominican Republic
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, November 26, 2023. – Canada won the bronze medal and the last ticket to the 2024 FIVB World Championship over the Dominican Republic 3-1 (28-30, 28-26, 25-23, 28-26) in the first edition of the NORCECA Girls’ U17 Championship in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
Costa Rica beats Cuba with five-set comeback for Fifth place at NORCECA U17
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, November 26, 2023. – Costa Rica defeated Cuba coming from a two-set deficit 3-2 (15-25, 21-25, 25-19, 25-20, 15-11) for the fifth place in the first NORCECA Girls’ Under-17 Championship at the Jorge Galeano Gymnasium in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
Nicaragua sweeps Honduras for Seventh place
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, November 26, 2023. – Nicaragua defeated Honduras in straight sets 3-0 (25-11, 25-16, 25-20), finishing in seventh place in the first edition of the NORCECA Girls’ Under-17 Championship in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
Puerto Rico to face Mexico for NORCECA U17 Gold and Qualifies to World Championship
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, November 25, 2023. – Puerto Rico defeated Dominican Republic 3-1 (25-22, 25-19, 18-25, 29-27) in semifinals to face Mexico for the gold medal at the NORCECA Girls’ Under-17 Championship in Tegucigalpa and qualified to the 2024 FIVB World Championship.
Mexico Qualifies for Worlds and NORCECA U17 Gold Medal Match
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, November 25, 2023. – Mexico qualified to the 2024 FIVB World Championship and the gold medal match of the NORCECA Girls’ Under-17 Continental Championship defeating Canada 3-1 (25-20, 25-23, 22-25, 25-16) on Saturday in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
Costa Rica Leads U19 Central American Championship in Both Genders
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, November 25, 2023. – The host teams won all their matches on the second day of the II Under-19 Central American Beach Volleyball Championship, leading the standings in the quest for a medal in Costa Rica.
El Salvador Women and Costa Rica Men top U17
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, November 25, 2023. – Dévora Medina and Daniela Vigil from El Salvador, and Stanley Grant and Cristian Oporta from Costa Rica, top the first Under-17 Central American Championship after three games in women and four in men on the day two of action in La Sabana.
Cuba will face Costa Rica for fifth place at NORCECA U17
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, November 25, 2023.- Cuba will face Costa Rica for fifth place in the first edition of the NORCECA Girls’ U17 Championship after defeating Honduras in straight sets 25-16, 25-8 and 25-7 on Saturday in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
Costa Rica beats Nicaragua to play for fifth place
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, November 25, 2023.- Costa Rica beat Nicaragua 3-0 (25-21, 25-21, 25-22) at the first edition of the NORCECA Girls’ Under-17 Championship on Saturday at the Jorge Galeano Gymnasium in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
Panama Men and Guatemala Women lead day one at U19 Central American Championship in Costa Rica
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, November 24, 2023. – Victor Arauz/Adamit del Cid Moreno from Panama in men and Maritza Zúñiga/Danna Aguilar from Guatemala in women lead the standings after the first day of the Under-19 Central American Championship being held at the sand courts in Sabana.
Nicaragua women and Costa Rica men lead on day one at U17 Central American Championship in Costa Rica
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, November 24, 2023. – The sand courts of La Sabana welcomed the Central American pairs who, under the capital sun, played their first day in the inaugural U17 Beach Volleyball Central American Championship.
Mexico makes it to NORCECA U17 Semifinals beating Cuba
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, November 24, 2023.- Mexico made to the semifinals of the NORCECA Girls’ Under-17 Championship after beating Cuba 3-0 (25-10, 25-17, 25-19) on Friday at the Jorge Galeano Gymnasium in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.