Tag: Cazova
NORCECA Confederation Mourns the Passing of Former International Referee Randy Heath
Nov 04, 2025
November 4, 2025. — With deep sadness, the NORCECA Volleyball Confederation is saddened to learn of the passing of Randy Heath, former CAZOVA Board Member and former member of CAZOVA and NORCECA Referees’ Commission, who departed on November 3rd. Randy Heath, from Suriname, was a former International Referee, one of the first in the CAZOVA […]
Barbados Destiny Layne and Janica Grant took Gold in CAZOVA U18
Sep 01, 2025
COURLAND, Tobago. August 30, 2025. Barbados Destiny Layne and Janica Grant took the gold medal in the first CAZOVA Girls U18 Beach Volleyball Champion when they defeated the Aruba’s duo of Whitfield and Eduards 21-9, 21-11. In the semifinals, Whitfield and Eduards eased past Cayman Islands’ Luna Ebanks and Krisi Smith, while Layne and Grant […]
TTO’s Jeremiah Jankey and Michael Burkett spiked CAZOVA U18 Gold
Sep 01, 2025
Courland, Tobago, August 30, 2025.- TTO’s Jeremiah Jankey and Michael Burkett spiked their way to the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Under-18 Beach Volleyball Tournament final with a hard-fought three-set win over Cayman Island’s Dylan Lynee and William Duty at the Courland Beach Sports Arena, in Courland, Black Rock, Tobago on Saturday. The hometown pair […]
CAZOVA U18 Beach Volleyball Camp and Tournament Serves Off in Tobago
Aug 27, 2025
COURLAND, Tobago, August 27, 2025.- The Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Under-18 Beach Volleyball Camp and Tournament officially began in Courland, Tobago, bringing together over 50 athletes and coaches from eight participating nations: Aruba, Barbados, Cayman Islands, Haiti, Martinique, St. Kitts and Nevis, United States Virgin Islands, and host nation Trinidad and Tobago. This initiative […]
Curaçao’s first gold strike at CAZOVA Men’s Championship
Aug 24, 2025
Nassau, The Bahamas, August 23, 2025. – Curacao captured their first CAZOVA volleyball crown with an invincible run in the 19th tournament in the Kendal GL Isaacs National Gymnasium. Curaçao’s 25-21, 25-23, 25-16 victory over hosts The Bahamas crushed the hopes of a filled gym of screaming supporters including Prime Minister Philip Davis and other members […]
Trinidad and Tobago Win Record 10th CAZOVA Women’s Volleyball crown
Aug 24, 2025
Nassau, The Bahamas, August 23, 2025. – The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago captured a record 10th CAZOVA women’s volleyball crown with a come from behind victory over archrivals Barbados in the Kendal GL Isaacs National Gymnasium. After grabbing the first set and leading 18-12 in the second Barbados seemed on course to win their […]
Former Queens, Jamaica, take Bronze
Aug 23, 2025
Nassau, The Bahamas, August 23, 2025.- The deposed 2023 CAZOVA queens, Jamaica will not be returning home empty handed. Jamaica captured the bronze in the Kendal GL Isaacs National Gymnasium with a 25-10, 25-21, 25-23 win over Guadeloupe. After being rolled over in the first set Guadeloupe fought much better and actually led Jamaica before […]
A New King to be Crowned
Aug 23, 2025
Nassau, The Bahamas – August 22 – A new king will be crowned when the 19th CAZOVA championship climaxes on Day Eight in the Kendal GL Isaacs National Gymnasium, Nassau, The Bahamas. That is because the newest hero of Bahamas Kyle Wilson put on a sublime performance to blast his team into the final while […]
Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago Women to Battle for Gold
Aug 23, 2025
NASSAU, The Bahamas, August 21 – Former six times queens Barbados and their archrivals previous champions Trinidad and Tobago will battle for the gold at the 19th CAZOVA championships being played here in Nassau, The Bahamas. Barbados and T&T qualified for the final in contrasting styles. Barbados was cruising to victory against Guadeloupe before dropping […]
Hosts Bahamas Men Create History
Aug 23, 2025
Nassau, The Bahamas, August 21 – Hosts, The Bahamas men won their first match against Barbados to create history at the 19th CAZOVA championships being played here in Nassau, The Bahamas. After placing last in Group A the locals gave their fans lots to cheer for in the Kendal GL Isaacs National Gymnasium with a […]
Suriname stop Bahamas men in a thriller
Aug 21, 2025
Nassau, The Bahamas, August 20 – The 2023 kings Suriname broke the hearts of hundreds of vocal fans when they stopped hosts Bahamas in an exciting final round match in the Kendal GL Isaacs National Gymnasium on Day Five of the 19th CAZOVA championship. In a match punctuated with powerful spikes, awesome blocking and ground […]
Jamaica and Guadeloupe score quarterfinals wins
Aug 21, 2025
Nassau, The Bahamas, August 20 – Defending champions Jamaica will clash with former queens Trinidad and Tobago at 3.00 when the semifinals of the 19th CAZOVA championships are staged on Day Six in the Kendal GL Isaac’s National Gymnasium. Jamaica who lost their opening match in Group C to six times queens Barbados took the […]
Jamaica queens ready to continue rule of CAZOVA
Aug 17, 2025
NASSAU, The Bahamas, August 16, 2025.- Queens Jamaica have no intentions of surrendering their first time CAZOVA CVC crown when the 19th serves off today in Nassau, The Bahamas. Jamaica’s coach Ricardo Chong who took over the women’s program four years ago admitted that as the defending champions they will have to deal with the […]
Suriname Ready to Defend CAZOVA Men’s Title
Aug 16, 2025
NASSAU, The Bahamas, August 16 – The 19th CAZOVA CVC tournament serves off today in the beautiful tourist island of Nassau, The Bahamas with defending men’s champions Suriname looking to add a third title to the one they first won in 2018 and reclaimed last year as hosts in Paramaribo. The kings were the first […]
Bahamas is ready to host the 19th Edition CAZOVA Senior Volleyball Championships
Aug 09, 2025
NASSAU, Bahamas, August 9, 2025.- The stage is set for a very exciting 19th edition of the CAZOVA Caribbean Volleyball Championship with the release of the final schedule for the event in Nassau, The Bahamas, August 16 – 24. Five teams will be trying to dethrone queens Jamaica while kings Suriname will be battling to […]
Suriname Women and Barbados Men CAZOVA Under 17 Champions
Aug 04, 2025
SPANISH TOWN, Jamaica, August 3, 2025.- The inaugural CAZOVA Under 17 Championships ended on Sunday with the all-conquering Suriname women and Barbados men duly taking the titles. The women’s final between unbeaten Suriname and Barbados was close from start to finish. While the Bajans relied on their all-round strength and court craft to manipulate games, […]
Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago and two from Barbados in Finals
Aug 02, 2025
SPANISH TOWN, Jamaica, August 2, 2025.- Both teams from Barbados and one each from Trinidad and Tobago and Suriname will contest the finals of the CAZOVA U17 volleyball championships at GC Foster in Spanish Town, Jamaica on Sunday. Suriname’s unbeaten women advanced to the main game after beating Trinidad and Tobago 3-2 in an absorbing […]
Barbados impresses on day two of CAZOVA U17 Championships
Aug 02, 2025
SPANISH TOWN, Jamaica, Agust 1, 2025.- Barbados pulled off a fantastic double on day two of the CAZOVA Under 17 Volleyball championship with wins over Trinidad and Tobago and Suriname. Trinidad and Tobago, after beating Jamaica 3-0 on day one, were very confident at the start and edged the first set 26-24. But that’s when […]
Trinidad and Tobago Women, Jamaica and Barbados Men triumphant
Aug 01, 2025
SPANISH TOWN, Jamaica, July 31, 2025 – Trinidad and Tobago women, Jamaica and Barbados Men triumphant in day one of the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Under-17 Championships at GC Foster College in Spanish Town. In the women’s division, Jamaica fell 0-3 to a dominant Trinidad and Tobago side (10-25, 15-25, 11-25). The visitors showcased […]
The Haitian Volleyball Federation Launches “Volley Jeunes” to Discover Haiti's Future Volleyball Stars
Jul 28, 2025
PORT-AU-PRINCE, July 28, 2025.- Amid a social climate marked by instability and limited opportunities for young people, a wave of hope is rising in Haiti with the launch of “Volley Jeunes” at the Ayiti Cheri Gymnasium. This national development program is dedicated to identifying and training the next generation of Haitian volleyball talent. With the […]
T&T’s Miguel is CAZOVA Under-23 men’s ‘MVP’
Jul 15, 2025
MALONEY, AROUCA, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, JULY 13, 2025: Trinidad and Tobago’s Opposite Hitter Jahreef Miguel was named the ‘Most Valuable Player’ of the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Under-23 Men’s Championship hosted by the T&T Volleyball Federation (T&TVF) at the Maloney Indoor Sports Arena on Sunday. Miguel also collected the ‘Best Opposite’ award after helping his team to a 21-25, 25-20, 30-28, […]
Martinique’s Melinard-Chanteu cops CAZOVA Under-23 Women’s ‘MVP’
Jul 15, 2025
MALONEY, AROUCA, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, JULY 13, 2025: As was expected Martinique captain Maelyss Melinard-Chanteur was deservedly named the ‘Most Valuable Player’ of the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Under-23 Women’s Championship hosted by the T&T Volleyball Federation (T&TVF) at the Maloney Indoor Sports Arena on Sunday. Melinard-Chanteur captured the award, one of two on the night after firing her team too 23-25, […]
Trinidad and Tobago battle to CAZOVA Under-23 Men’s title
Jul 14, 2025
MALONEY, AROUCA, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, JULY 13, 2025: Host Trinidad and Trinidad were crowned the first champions of the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Under-23 Men’s Championship hosted by the T&T Volleyball Federation (T&TVF) at the Maloney Indoor Sports Arena on Sunday. This was after the Calypso Spikers led by captain Nicholas Williams defeated Suriname in a sometimes heated but […]
Martinique dethrones Suriname as CAZOVA Under-23 Women's Champions
Jul 14, 2025
MALONEY, AROUCA, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, JULY 13, 2025: Martinique lifted the title in the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Under-23 Women’s Championship hosted by the T&T Volleyball Federation (T&TVF) when they dethroned Suriname (3-1) at the Maloney Indoor Sports Arena. Inspired by France-based captain Maelyss Melinard-Chanteur, Martinique was made to work hard for their victory by a stubborn Suriname team who won the first set, 25-23, before […]
Trinidad and Tobago get Bronze in CAZOVA U-23 Women’s tournament
Jul 14, 2025
MALONEY, AROUCA, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, JULY 13, 2025: Host Trinidad and Tobago ended their campaign in the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Under-23 Women’s Championship on a high with a win over Curacao for the bronze medal. Winners over the same opponents on Thursday’s first day of competition in five sets, the Deon Hutchinson-coached ‘Calyspo Spikers’ won 25-12, 25-13, 25-20 […]
Martinique finishes on a high to grab Men Bronze in CAZOVA U23
Jul 14, 2025
MALONEY, AROUCA, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, JULY 13, 2025: Martinique took home the bronze medal in the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Under-23 Men’s Championship hosted by the T&T Volleyball Federation (T&TVF) when they came from behind to beat Guadeloupe 3-1 at the Maloney Indoor Sports Arena. Winners over the same opponents in their final round-robin pool match on Saturday night in straight sets, Martinique found themselves trailing at […]
Suriname outlasts T&T in five-sets in gold medal prelude
Jul 13, 2025
MALONEY, AROUCA, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, JULY 12, 2025: Suriname and host Trinidad and Tobago provided the spectators with a glimpse of what to expect in the final of the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Under-23 Men’s Championship hosted by the T&T Volleyball Federation (T&TVF) at the Maloney Indoor Sports Arena on Sunday from 6 pm. Both teams already qualified for the final, went back-and-forth […]
Martinique gets past Guadeloupe for first win
Jul 13, 2025
MALONEY, AROUCA, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, JULY 12, 2025: Martinique finally got among the win column in the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Under-23 Men’s Championship hosted by the T&T Volleyball Federation (T&TVF) when they brushed aside French-speaking rivals Guadeloupe (3-0) at the Maloney Indoor Sports Arena. With both teams yet to get a win heading into the contest, it was just left for bragging rights […]
Suriname battles past T&T to reach U-23 women’s finals
Jul 13, 2025
MALONEY, AROUCA, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, JULY 12, 2025: Defending champions Suriname will have a chance to avenge their lone defeat in the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Under-23 Women’s Championship hosted by the T&T Volleyball Federation (T&TVF) so far when they face unbeaten Martinique in the final at the Maloney Indoor Sports Arena on Sunday from 4 pm. This after Suriname coached by Victor Lesperrans broke […]
Martinique marches into U-23 women’s finals unbeaten
Jul 13, 2025
MALONEY, AROUCA, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, JULY 12, 2025: Tournament favourites Martinique marched into the finals of the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Under-23 Women’s Championship hosted by the T&T Volleyball Federation (T&TVF) with a third win from as many matches at the Maloney Indoor Sports Arena. Winners over defending champions Suriname in their opener on Thursday, and host Trinidad and Tobago on Friday, Martinique led by […]
Calypso Spikers defeats Guadeloupe for CAZOVA U23 Men finals
Jul 12, 2025
MALONEY, AROUCA, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, JULY 11, 2025: Host Trinidad and Tobago won for the second time in straight sets 3-0), beating Guadeloupe 25-16, 25-13, 25-20 to secure a spot in the gold medal match of the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Under-23 Men’s Championship hosted by the T&T Volleyball Federation (T&TVF) at the Maloney Indoor Sports Arena. For T&T, the trio […]
Martinique silences T&T to reach CAZOVA U23 Women’s gold medal match
Jul 12, 2025
MALONEY, AROUCA, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, JULY 11, 2025: Martinique secured the first spot available in the final of the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Under-23 Women’s Championship hosted by the T&T Volleyball Federation (T&TVF) after they swept host Trinidad and Tobago (3-0) at the Maloney Indoor Sports Arena. Coming off a win against defending champions Suriname in four sets on Thursday night, all eyes were on […]
Suriname wins again to reach CAZOVA U-23 men gold medal match
Jul 12, 2025
MALONEY, AROUCA, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, JULY 11, 2025: Suriname made it two wins from as many matches to reach the gold medal match when they battled past Martinique in four sets in the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Under-23 Men’s Championship hosted by the T&T Volleyball Federation (T&TVF) at the Maloney Indoor Sports Arena. Following their first night triumph over Guadeloupe in a similar four sets, Suriname powered […]
Calypso Spikers hold nerve to get past Curacao in five sets
Jul 11, 2025
MALONEY, AROUCA, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, JULY 10, 2025: Host Trinidad and Tobago served off their bid for the title in the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Under-23 Women’s Championship hosted by the T&T Volleyball Federation (T&TVF) with a nail-biting (3-2) win over Curacao at the Maloney Indoor Sports Arena. In a see-saw contest that had the vociferous crowd at the edge of […]
Calypso Spikers sweep Martinique in clinical display
Jul 11, 2025
MALONEY, AROUCA, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, JULY 10, 2025: Team captain Nicholas Williams led from the front as host Trinidad and Tobago swept Martinique (3-0) 25-13, 25-18, 26-24 in an enthralling contest in the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Under-23 Men’s Championship hosted by the T&T Volleyball Federation (T&TVF) at the Maloney Indoor Sports Arena. Commenting on his team’s performance Trinidad and Tobago head coach […]
Martinique stuns defending champions Suriname in U-23 curtain raiser
Jul 11, 2025
MALONEY, AROUCA, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, JULY 10, 2025: Martinique sounded a warning to all rivals at the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Under-23 Women’s Championship hosted by the T&T Volleyball Federation (T&TVF) when they defeated defending champions Suriname (3-1) at the Maloney Indoor Sports Arena. Led by captain Maelyss Melinard-Chanteur, Martinique secured a 25-16, 25-11, 21-25, 25-21 victory to signal their title ambitions in their […]
Suriname overcomes Guadeloupe ine U-23 CAZOVA Men’s opener
Jul 11, 2025
MALONEY, AROUCA, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, JULY 10, 2025: Suriname got off to a winning start in their bid to become the first champion in the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Under-23 Men’s Championship hosted by the T&T Volleyball Federation (T&TVF) when they defeated Guadeloupe (3-1) at the Maloney Indoor Sports Arena. Playing the opening match of the four-team tournament which also involves host country Trinidad […]
Coaches express optimism ahead of CAZOVA U23 Women’s Championship
Jul 10, 2025
MALONEY, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, JULY 9, 2025: As the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Under-23 Championships prepare to serve off simultaneously for both men and women at the Maloney Indoor Sports Arena from Thursday, July 10 to Sunday, July 13, attention turns to the women’s tournament, now being held for only the second time in […]
Coaches express optimism ahead of inaugural CAZOVA U23 Men’s Championship
Jul 10, 2025
MALONEY, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, JULY 9, 2025: Less than 24 hours before the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Men and Women Under-23 Championships get underway simultaneously at the Maloney Indoor Sports Arena from Thursday, July 10 to Sunday, July 13, the focus turns to the historic debut of the men’s tournament. Being staged for the […]
CAZOVA Under-23 Championship set to serve off in T&T
Jul 09, 2025
MALONEY, Trinidad and Tobago, July 9, 2025.- The T&T Volleyball Federation (T&TVF) will play host to the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Under-23 Championship at the Maloney Indoor Sporting Facility from Thursday, July 10 until Sunday, July 13. In the men’s four-team tournament, host Trinidad and Tobago will face off with Martinique, Guadeloupe and Suriname […]
CAZOVA VolleyStation Seminar Concludes Successfully in The Bahamas
Jun 30, 2025
Nassau, The Bahamas, June 29, 2025. – The CAZOVA VolleyStation Seminar officially concluded in Nassau, The Bahamas, as part of preparations for the upcoming CAZOVA Championships set to take place in the country. The initiative aimed to strengthen the region’s technical capabilities in line with international standards. A total of 16 participants were trained in […]
CAZOVA VolleyStation Seminar Opens in The Bahamas with Regional Participation
Jun 27, 2025
Nassau, The Bahamas, June 26, 2025.- The Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) has officially launched a four-day VolleyStation Seminar in Nassau, The Bahamas, bringing together volleyball professionals from across the region. The seminar, which runs from June 26 to 29, has attracted 16 participants representing Trinidad and Tobago and multiple islands of The Bahamas, reflecting […]
Cayman’s Delapenha and Ebanks Capture CAZOVA U21 Women’s Beach Volleyball Gold at Home
Jun 20, 2025
SEVEN MILE BEACH, Cayman Islands, June 19, 2025. – In a thrilling display of skill and resilience on home sand, Brianna Delapenha and Luna Ebanks clinched the women’s gold medal at the inaugural CAZOVA U21 Beach Volleyball Championship. The Cayman Islands duo edged out Barbados’ Destiny Layne and Sierra Rayside in a hard-fought three-set final, […]
Barbados' Williams and Taylor Crowned CAZOVA U21 Men’s Beach Volleyball Champions
Jun 20, 2025
SEVEN MILE BEACH, Cayman Islands, June 19, 2025. – Nkoya Williams and Aaron Taylor of Barbados claimed the men’s gold medal at the inaugural CAZOVA U21 Beach Volleyball Championship, prevailing in the final over Cayman Islands’ Stephen Watson and Dylan Lynee. Williams/Taylor bounced back after dropping the first set, winning the second and then sealing […]
Inaugural CAZOVA U21 Beach Volleyball Championship Begins at Seven Mile Beach
Jun 19, 2025
SEVEN MILE BEACH, Cayman Islands, June 16, 2025.– The inaugural Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Under-21 Beach Volleyball Championship is set to take place on June 19 at the iconic Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman. This one-day tournament will feature 12 teams representing Barbados, Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and the U.S. Virgin […]
One month to go: get ready for first-ever World Volleyball Day
Jun 07, 2025
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, June 7, 2025.- 7 July 2025 marks a historic moment for our sport – the inaugural World Volleyball Day, and it is now just one month away! The date commemorates the first public demonstration of volleyball by William Morgan in 1895 and will annually serve as a global celebration of volleyball. The day […]
Volleyball Thrives in Haiti: Regional Tournaments Unite Hundreds of Youth Despite National Challenges
Jun 04, 2025
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, June 3, 2025.- The Haitian Volleyball Federation has been in full activity organizing successful tournaments, thanks to the tireless efforts and remarkable dedication by regional organizers. In parts of the Northern Department, school tournaments began as early as December 2024. In 2025, hundreds of students continued to play volleyball, with championships held in […]
CAZOVA held its 2025 Congress
Feb 24, 2025
February 22, 2025.- On February 16, the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association, CAZOVA, held their 2025 Online Congress. During the meeting, presided by CAZOVA President Mushtaque Mohammed, several key points were discussed, which included 2024 reports and achievements, as well as plans for 2025. CAZOVA 2024 regional events included the U19 Men’s and Women’s Championships held […]
Enile/Theodore of Trinidad and Tobago, CAZOVA Men Senior Beach Champions
Oct 31, 2024
BONAIRE, Bonaire, October 31, 2024.- Stephen Enile and Isaac Theodore of Trinidad and Tobago are the Champions of the first-ever Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Senior Beach Volleyball Champions held in Bonaire. Enile and Theodore earned the gold medal on October 31st defeating Eddy Toro Maldonado/Thelion Jahim Coutinho of Aruba 2-0 (21-18, 21-16) in the […]
Dei Padmore and Serena Edwards of Barbados Win CAZOVA Women Senior Beach
Oct 31, 2024
BONAIRE, Bonaire, October 31, 2024.- Dei Padmore and Serena Edwards of Barbados won the first edition of the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Senior Beach Volleyball Tournament in Bonaire. Padmore and Edwards won the round-robin event, consisting of five teams, undefeated with a perfect 4-0 win-loss, at the Rudy Boezen complex, an impressive venue with two […]
Bonaire to host CAZOVA First Ever Senior Beach Tournament
Oct 31, 2024
BONAIRE, Bonaire, October 30, 2024.- The beautiful island of Bonaire records history as it will host the first ever Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Senior Beach Volleyball Tournament at the Rudy Boezen complex on Thursday October 31. Eleven teams will compete (6 male and 5 female) for the CAZOVA title, earning FIVB points and also […]
With Deep Sadness, NORCECA Mourns the Passing of Pilar Victoriá
Aug 29, 2024
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 29, 2024. – The North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation NORCECA and its president, Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz, join in profound grief and sadness over the passing of Pilar Marie Victoriá, a distinguished member of the Puerto Rican National Volleyball team. We extend our deepest condolences to her parents, family, […]
Trinidad and Tobago in both Finals vs Jamaica Women & Barbados Men
Aug 03, 2024
SPANISH TOWN, August 2, 2024.- Trinidad and Tobago teams played superbly to advance to both finals of the CAZOVA U19 Volleyball Championships on day seven. The men will tackle Barbados while the women will take on hosts Jamaica. Trinidad and Tobago women had to fight for every point in their semifinal clash […]
Trinidad & Tobago, U.S Virgin Islands, Barbados and Jamaica are in both Semi Finals
Aug 01, 2024
SPANISH TOWN, Jamaica, July 31, 2024.- The semi-finalists in the CAZOVA U19 Boys and Girls Volleyball Championships have been decided after the playing of the Quarterfinals on Day 5. In the first quarterfinal, the U.S. Virgin Islands men were too good for the Cayman Islands, beating them in […]
Quarterfinals Matchups decided at CAZOVA U19 Championships
Jul 31, 2024
SPANISH TOWN, Jamaica, July 30, 2014.- The preliminary rounds of the CAZOVA Under 19 Boys and Girls Championships ended on day four with three games. These games were ultimately used to determine the matchups in the Quarterfinals which begin on day five, Wednesday, July 31. In one […]
Trinidad & Tobago and Jamaica Storm into the Semis
Jul 30, 2024
SPANISH TOWN, Jamaica, July 29, 2024.- Hosts Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago men took big steps into the semifinals of the CAZOVA U19 Volleyball Championships when they won their games on day three. Jamaica, after beating Aruba on day one, had to produce mightily against the U.S. Virgin Islands who were impressive in beating Aruba […]
US Virgin Islands upset Aruba
Jul 29, 2024
SPANISH TOWN, Jamaica, July 28, 2024.- The United States Virgin Islands (USVI) men produced the most impressive performances on day two of the CAZOVA U19, with a 3-0 (25-20,25-22, 25-18) beating of Aruba. USVI, who are one of the favorites based on today’s display, put on a clinic of power-hitting and serving, which got the […]
Barbados came from behind to beat Jamaica
Jul 28, 2024
SPANISH TOWN, Jamaica, July 28, 2024.- Hosts Jamaica had to take a backseat to Barbados women as the CAZOVA U19 Volleyball Championships continued on Sunday. Barbados came from behind to win an absorbing game 3-1. It was an even game in the first set as both teams committed too many errors, especially is their service […]
CAZOVA U19 Boys and Girls Volleyball Championships Gets Underway at GC Foster College
Jul 26, 2024
SPANISH TOWN, Jamaica, July 24, 2024.- After months of meticulous planning, not even the passing of powerful hurricane Beryl will stop the 2024 CAZOVA U19 Boys and Girls Volleyball Championships from getting underway at the GC Foster College in Spanish Town, Jamaica, this weekend. The Opening Ceremony gets underway at 3:00 pm on Saturday, after […]
Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz Re-elected as President of NORCECA
Jul 07, 2024
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, July 7, 2024.- During the last day of sessions of the 27th NORCECA Congress, Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz was re-elected as the President of the North, Central America, and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation NORCECA. This re-election underscores the confidence and respect he commands within the regional volleyball organization.
NORCECA Executive Committee and Board of Administration Extraordinary Meeting: Charting a New Course
Jul 05, 2024
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, July 5, 2024.- In a significant event for the North, Central America, and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation NORCECA convened its Executive Committee and Board of Administration for an extraordinary meeting on the eve (July 6-7) of to the 27th NORCECA Congress in Punta Cana. This session marked a pivotal moment as new members […]
JaVA Hosts Volleyball Workshop for INSPORT Officers
Jun 09, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica, June 9, 2024.- The Jamaica Volleyball Association conducted a workshop for Officers of the Institute of Sports (INSPORT) on Friday, June 7 at the GC Foster College of Physical Education and Sports.
Cayman Islands gets better of T&T for FIVB U19 Girls ticket
May 28, 2024
BLACKROCK, Tobago, May 26, 2024.- Cayman Islands’ Joanna Robinson and Luna Ebanks emerged as champions of the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA)/Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) FIVB World Championship Under-19 Beach Volleyball Qualifiers to qualify to the Worlds’ main draw with unbeaten 4-0 record at the end of their five-team round-robin series.
St Lucia tops T&T for automatic FIVB Boys U19 World Beach spot
May 28, 2024
BLACKROCK, TOBAGO, MAY 26, 2024.- Rio Jaden Victor and Peter Emmanuel of St Lucia earned the lone automatic spot to the upcoming FIVB World Championship Under-19 Beach Volleyball Tournament.
T&T, Cayman Islands stay unbeaten in Girls U-19 qualifiers
May 26, 2024
BLACKROCK, Tobago, May 25, 2024.- The duo of host Trinidad and Tobago and Cayman Islands both ended the opening day of the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA)/Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) FIVB World Championship Under-19 Beach Volleyball Qualifiers with unbeaten 2-0 records in the five-team round-robin series.
CAZOVA & ECVA Beach U19 World Championships Qualification Tournaments
May 23, 2024
BLACK ROCK, Tobago, May 23, 2024.- Following on the successful hosting of the volleyball competition at the Courland Beach Sports Facility in Black Rock, Tobago for the Commonwealth Youth Games in Tobago last year, the venue will once again take the spotlight where a Development Camp and the U19 World Championships Qualification event will be held.
27 Successful at FIVB Beach Volleyball Course
Mar 31, 2024
SCARBOROUGH, Trinidad and Tobago, March 29, 2024. - The Trinidad and Tobago Volleyball Federation (TTVF) announced the successful completion of the international Beach Volleyball Coaching Course at the Courland Beach Volleyball Facility, which took place from March 24-28 and was conducted by Mr. Rick Bevis a Professor at the Vancouver Island University in Canada with the support of the experienced local coach, Mr. David Thomas.
FIVB Beach Volleyball Course in Tobago
Mar 25, 2024
SCARBOROUGH, Trinidad and Tobago, March 25th, 2024.- An international Beach Volleyball Coaching Course started on Sunday at the Courland Beach Volleyball Facility constructed for the 2023 Youth Commonwealth Games in Black Rock Tobago.
U13-Volley Fest 2024 concludes in Suriname
Mar 17, 2024
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.
Jamaica to host 2024 CAZOVA U19 Boys and Girls Championships
Feb 09, 2024
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.
Mushtaque Mohammed Reelected: CAZOVA Embraces Continuity
Dec 17, 2023
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.
Mushtaque Mohammed inducted into Sports Hall of Fame in T&T
Mar 30, 2023
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago, March 30, 2023.- Mushtaque Mohammed, the former T&T Volleyball Federation President and current president of the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association CAZOVA was inducted into the First Citizens Sport Foundation Hall of Fame in Trinidad and Tobago.
USVI's Gillens cops Under-19 Girls "MVP" honours
Jul 11, 2022
PLEASANTVILLE, San Fernando, Trinidad, July 11, 2022: Anna Gillens of US Virgin Islands was expected bestowed the top accolade of "Most Valuable Player" in the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Girls Under-19 (Youth Championship) at the Southern Regional Indoor Sports Arena (SRISA).
USVI claims first Girls Under-19 CAZOVA crown
Jul 11, 2022
PLEASANTVILLE, San Fernando, Trinidad, July 11, 2022: US Virgin Islands captured their first-ever Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Youth Girls (Under-19) Championship title following a polished 3-0 (25-22, 25-20,25-14) win over Martinique in their finals showdown at the Southern Regional Indoor Sports Arena (SRISA).
Haiti's Beauvoir spikes Under-21 "MVP" award
Jul 11, 2022
PLEASANTVILLE, San Fernando, Trinidad, July 11, 2022: Estakend Beauvoir of Haiti capped off a memorable tournament for his team by being named as the "Most Valuable Player" in the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Men's Under-211(Junio Championship) at the Southern Regional Indoor Sports Arena (SRISA).
Haiti cruises to maiden CAZOVA Under-21 Men's title
Jul 11, 2022
PLEASANTVILLE, San Fernando, Trinidad, July 11, 2022: Haiti strolled to their first title at the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Junior Men's Championship after cruising past host Trinidad and Tobago 3-0 (25-13, 25-15, 25-15) at the Southern Regional Indoor Sports Arena.
Suriname whips TTO for Under-19 Girls bronze medals
Jul 11, 2022
PLEASANTVILLE, San Fernando, Trinidad, July 11, 2022 - Former champions Suriname secured a bronze medal finish in the 2021 Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Youth Girls (Under-19) Championship after whipping host Trinidad and Tobago 3-0 (25-14, 25-8, 25-) in their third place playoff at the Southern Regional Indoor Sports Arena (SRISA).
Suriname downs Jamaica Under-21 men for silver
Jul 11, 2022
PLEASANTVILLE, San Fernando, Trinidad, July 11, 2022 - Suriname secured a surprisingly comfortable 3-0 (25-18, 25-20, 25-18) triumph over Jamaica in a battle of teams with 2-1 win-loss records for the second spot in the 2021 Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association Junior Men (Under-21) Championship at the Southern Regional Indoor Sports Arena.
USVI's Gillens spikes Under-21 MVP honours
Jul 10, 2022
PLEASANTVILLE, San Fernando, Trinidad, July 10, 2022: Anna Gillens of the US Virgin Islands was named as the 'Most Valuable Player' after leading her team to a first-ever Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association(CAZOVA) Junior Women (Under-21) Championship title at the Southern Regional Indoor Sports Arena (SRISA).
Suriname's Meson is Under-19 Boys CAZOVA MVP
Jul 10, 2022
PLEASANTVILLE, San Fernando, Trinidad, July 10, 2022: Suriname's Anakaba Meson captured the 'Most Valuable Player' award among his three individual honours after helping his country to a 2-0 win over host Trinidad and Tobago in the 2021 Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association(CAZOVA) Youth Men (Under-19) Championship at the Southern Regional Indoor Sports Arena (SRISA).
USVI overcomes Raphael absence to spike first Under-21 women's title
Jul 10, 2022
PLEASANTVILLE, San Fernando, Trinidad, July 10, 2022: US Virgin Islands overcame the absence of injured captain Alek-Wek Raphael to beat Suriname 3-0 (25-22, 25-9, 25-19) to secure their first ever title in the 2021 Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association(CAZOVA) Junior Women (Under-21) Championship at the Southern Regional Indoor Sports Arena (SRISA).
Martinique humbles TTO to reach Under-19 Girls final
Jul 10, 2022
PLEASANTVILLE, San Fernando, Trinidad, July 10, 2022 - Debutants Martinique cemented their spot in the final of the 2021 Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Youth Girls (Under-19) Championship thanks to a 3-0 defeat of host Trinidad and Tobago at the Southern Regional Indoor Sports Arena (SRISA).
Suriname beats TTO to stay in Under-21 men title hunt
Jul 10, 2022
PLEASANTVILLE, San Fernando, Trinidad, July 10, 2022 - Suriname kept their slim hopes of claiming the gold medal in the 2021 Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association Junior Men (Under-21) Championship alive with a 3-0 (25-21, 25-23, 25-15) victory against host Trinidad and Tobago at the Southern Regional Indoor Sports Arena.
Haiti moves within sight of maiden CAZOVA Under-21 men's crown
Jul 10, 2022
PLEASANTVILLE, San Fernando, Trinidad, July 10, 2022 - Haiti moved within sight of claiming a maiden title in the 2021 Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association Junior Men (Under-21) Championship after easing past US Virgin Islands 3-0 (25-14, 25-7, 25-17) at the Southern Regional Indoor Sports Arena.
USVI sweeps past Suriname to reach first U-19 Girls final since 2007
Jul 10, 2022
PLEASANTVILLE, San Fernando, Trinidad, July 10, 2022 - US Virgin Islands swept aside 2019 winners Suriname 3-0 (25-23, 25-23, 25-17) to book a spot in the 2021 Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Youth Girls (Under-19) Championship match with a perfect round-robin record of 3-0 at the Southern Regional Indoor Sports Arena (SRISA).
Suriname brushes aside TTO to keep Under-19 Girls hopes alive
Jul 09, 2022
PLEASANTVILLE, San Fernando, Trinidad, July 9, 2022: Defending champion Suriname kept their hopes of retaining their title in the 2021 Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Youth Girls (Under-19) Championship alive when they outplayed Trinidad and Tobago 3-0 (25-12, 25-4, 25-23) in a clash of winless teams at the Southern Regional Indoor Sports Arena (SRISA).
Jamaica eases past USVI to increase Under-21 men title hopes
Jul 09, 2022
PLEASANTVILLE, San Fernando, Trinidad, July 9, 2022 - Jamaica eased past the challenge of US Virgin Islands 3-0 (25-18, 25-18, 25-17) to improve to a 2-1 record in their five-team round-robin series and stayed in the hunt for the 2021 Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association Junior Men (Under-21) Championship crown at the Southern Regional Indoor Sports Arena.
Suriname holds off TTO to claim U-19 Boys title and NORCECA ticket
Jul 09, 2022
PLEASANTVILLE, San Fernando, Trinidad, July 9, 2022 - Suriname secured the lone spot to the NORCECA Continental playoffs when they defeated host Trinidad and Tobago 3-1 (25-20, 25-11, 23-25, 25-13) to complete a 2-0 sweep of their best-of-three series for the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Youth (Under-19) Championship title at the Southern Regional Indoor Sports Arena.
Suriname brushes aside TTO to keep Under-19 Girls hopes alive
Jul 09, 2022
PLEASANTVILLE, San Fernando, Trinidad, July 9, 2022: Defending champion Suriname kept their hopes of retaining their title in the 2021 Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Youth Girls (Under-19) Championship alive when they outplayed Trinidad and Tobago 3-0 (25-12, 25-4, 25-23) in a clash of winless teams at the Southern Regional Indoor Sports Arena (SRISA).
Haiti defeats Suriname to remain unbeaten in Under-21 men
Jul 09, 2022
PLEASANTVILLE, San Fernando, Trinidad, July 9, 2022: Haiti maintained their winning record in the five-team round-robin series of the 2021 Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association Junior Men (Under-21) Championship with a combative 3-1 (25-18, 20-25, 25-19, 25-17) win over Suriname at the Southern Regional Indoor Sports Arena.
Suriname Under-19 Men beat TTO to inch close to NORCECA spot
Jul 08, 2022
PLEASANTVILLE, San Fernando, Trinidad, July 8, 2022 - Suriname took a giant step towards qualification to the Continental playoffs when they overcame host Trinidad and Tobago 3-0 (25-21, 25-16, 25-21) to take a 1-0 lead in best-of-three series for the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Youth (Under-19) Championships title at the Southern Regional Indoor Sports Arena.
Suriname brushes aside TTO U-19 girls in straight sets
Jul 08, 2022
PLEASANTVILLE, San Fernando, Trinidad, July 8, 2022 - US Virgin Islands sounded a warning to their rivals at the 2021 Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Youth Girls (Under-19) Championship with a commanding 3-0 (25-17, 25-10, 25-5) beating of host Trinidad and Tobago at the Southern Regional Indoor Sports Arena (SRISA).
Mohammed salutes commitment of CAZOVA participants
Jul 08, 2022
PLEASANTVILLE, San Fernando, Trinidad, July 8, 2022 - Mushtaque Mohammed, President of the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) praised the efforts of the participating teams' federations at the CAZOVA Youth and Junior Championships which served off at the Southern Regional Indoor Sports Arena.
USVI rallies past Martinique to stay unbeaten in Under-19 Girls
Jul 08, 2022
PLEASANTVILLE, San Fernando, Trinidad, July 8, 2022 - US Virgin Islands made it two wins from as many matches in the 2021 Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Youth Girls (Under-19) Championship when they came-from-behind to rally past Martinique 3-1 (20-25, 25-20, 25-13, 25-23) in a clash of unbeaten teams at the Southern Regional Indoor Sports aArena (SRISA).
Suriname makes winning Under-21 men start
Jul 08, 2022
PLEASANTVILLE, San Fernando, Trinidad, July 8 , 2022: Suriname registered an impressive 3-0 (25-13, 25-18, 25-17) win over a jaded US Virgin Islands in their 2021 Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association Junior Men (Under-21) Championship round-robin opener at the Southern Regional Indoor Sports Arena.
Suriname to meet USVI for NORCECA U21s ticket
Jul 08, 2022
PLEASANTVILLE, San Fernando, Trinidad, July 8, 2022: Suriname dashed the hopes of host Trinidad and Tobago while booking their own spot in the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Junior Women (Under-21) final with a 3-0 (25-18, 28-26, 25-20 triumph at the Southern Regional Indoor Sports Arena.
TTO battles past USVI in Under-21 men five-set thriller
Jul 07, 2022
PLEASANTVILLE, San Fernando, Trinidad, July 7, 2022: Host Trinidad and Tobago began their campaign with a five-set entertaining win (3-2) 25-18, 21-25, 25-20, 10-25, 15-9 over a stubborn US Virgin Islands in their 2021 Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association Junior Men (Under-21) Championship round-robin opener at the Southern Regional Indoor Sports Arena.
Martinique stuns champs Suriname in CAZOVA Girls U-19 Opener
Jul 07, 2022
PLEASANTVILLE, San Fernando, Trinidad, July 7, 2022 - Martinique made a stunning debut at the 2021 Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Youth Girls (Under-19) Championship with a polished 3-0 (25-22, 25-12, 25-22) win over defending champion Suriname in the competition's curtain-raiser at the Southern Regional Indoor Sports Arena (SRISA).
Haiti subdues Jamaica in Under-21 Men CAZOVA opener
Jul 07, 2022
PLEASANTVILLE, San Fernando, Trinidad, July 7, 2022: Haiti made a winning start to its bid to claim the title left vacant by six-time winners Barbados when they came-from-behind to subdue Jamaica 3-1 (23-25, 25-16, 25-16, 25-21) in their 2021 Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association Junior Men (Under-21) Championship round-robin opener at the Southern Regional Indoor Sports Arena.
Five Coaches comment about potential of Men’s U-21
Jul 06, 2022
PLEASANTVILLE, San Fernando, Trinidad, July 6, 2022 - Barbados, the perennial kings and six-time winners, including the last four editions will not be present to defend their title at the 2021 Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association Junior Men (Under-21) Championship which serves off at the Southern Regional Indoor Sports Arena on Thursday, meaning a first time champion will be crowned from the five competing teams.
