<strong>Italian Coach to join Puerto Rico’s National Team Program</strong>

Italian Coach to join Puerto Rico’s National Team Program

Mar 29, 2023

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, March 29, 2023.- Dr. César H. Trabanco president of the National Voleibol Federation of Puerto Rico announced on Sunday, that Italian coach Luca Cristofani will join the National Team Program this summer.

<strong>FIVB Announces Qualification Process and Competition Format for Inaugural Volleyball U17 World Championships in 2024</strong>

FIVB Announces Qualification Process and Competition Format for Inaugural Volleyball U17 World Championships in 2024

Mar 28, 2023

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, March 28, 2023.- The FIVB has officially announced the qualification process and competition format for the inaugural editions of the FIVB Volleyball Girls’ and Boys’ U17 World Championships which are set to be held between July and August next year.

<strong>Cheng and Hughes continue in spectacular form with Tepic Gold</strong>

Cheng and Hughes continue in spectacular form with Tepic Gold

Mar 26, 2023

TEPIC, Mexico, March 26, 2023.- Kelly Cheng and Sara Hughes have been a force in the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour since they became partners for the second time in their careers, last November, and the Americans celebrated their fourth title in the last four months on Sunday, at the Tepic Elite16, in Mexico.

<strong>Participating Teams revealed for FIVB Age Group World Championships 2023</strong>

Participating Teams revealed for FIVB Age Group World Championships 2023

Mar 24, 2023

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, March 24, 2023.- The FIVB has revealed a strong lineup of teams for this year’s Age Group World Championships with the world’s rising volleyball stars from all five continents set to showcase their talent on the global stage.

<strong>Tepic Elite16 main draw set after top-level qualifier</strong>

Tepic Elite16 main draw set after top-level qualifier

Mar 23, 2023

TEPIC, Mexico, March 23, 2023.- The last four spots in each gender in the main draw of the 2023 Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Tepic Elite16 were filled on Wednesday, when the qualifier took place in the two sand courts set up at the Amado Nervo Auditorium.

<strong>Kloth and Nuss secure La Paz Challenge title</strong>

Kloth and Nuss secure La Paz Challenge title

Mar 19, 2023

LA PAZ, Mexico, March 19, 2023.- Second-seeded Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss ended a solid week at the 2023 Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour La Paz Challenge with the gold medals around their necks as the 25-year-old Americans were the winners of the event held in Mexico.

<strong>Tread Rosenthal earns MVP award at NORCECA U19 Pan American Cup</strong>

Tread Rosenthal earns MVP award at NORCECA U19 Pan American Cup

Mar 18, 2023

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, March 18, 2023.- Tread Rosenthal team captain of the United States earned the Most Valuable Player MVP Award on Saturday after his team won back to back at the NORCECA Boys U19 Pan American Cup title in Guatemala.

<strong>United States wins back to back NORCECA Boys U19 Pan American title</strong>

United States wins back to back NORCECA Boys U19 Pan American title

Mar 18, 2023

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, March 18, 2023.- United States beat Mexico 3-0 (25-23, 25-22, 25-20) to win back to back Boys U19 Pan American title on Saturday in Guatemala City.

<strong>Puerto Rico battles five sets to win the Bronze Medal</strong>

Puerto Rico battles five sets to win the Bronze Medal

Mar 18, 2023

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, March 18, 2023.- Puerto Rico battled five sets against Costa Rica 3-2 (24-26, 25-22, 18-25, 25-22, 15-12) to win the bronze medal of the NORCECA Boys U19 Pan American Cup on Saturday in Guatemala.

<strong>Guatemala takes fifth place over Nicaragua</strong>

Guatemala takes fifth place over Nicaragua

Mar 18, 2023

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, March 18, 2023.- Hosts Guatemala took fifth place over Nicaragua 3-0 (26-24, 25-21, 25-22) at the NORCECA Boys U19 Pan American Cup on Saturday.

<strong>Belize finishes 7th place after defeating Suriname in straight sets</strong>

Belize finishes 7th place after defeating Suriname in straight sets

Mar 18, 2023

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, March 18, 2023.- Belize finished seventh place at the NORCECA U19 Pan American Cup after defeating Suriname 3-0 (25-19, 25-22, 25-18) on Saturday in Guatemala.

<strong>All Female Referees officiate NORCECA Boys U19 Pan Am Cup matches</strong>

All Female Referees officiate NORCECA Boys U19 Pan Am Cup matches

Mar 17, 2023

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, March 17, 2023.- Female referees were appointed as first referee of all the matches during the penultimate day of competition at the NORCECA Boys U19 Pan American Cup in Guatemala.

<strong>United States with perfect record makes it into Gold medal match</strong>

United States with perfect record makes it into Gold medal match

Mar 17, 2023

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, March 17, 2023.- The United States will play in the NORCECA U19 Pan Am Cup gold medal match with a perfect record after defeating Costa Rica 3-0 (25-19, 25-19, 25-15) in Friday's semifinal in Guatemala.

<strong>Mexico outclass Puerto Rico in semis to reach their second consecutive U19 Pan Am Cup finals</strong>

Mexico outclass Puerto Rico in semis to reach their second consecutive U19 Pan Am Cup finals

Mar 17, 2023

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, March 17, 2023.- Mexico outclassed Puerto Rico 3-0 (25-22, 25-14, 31-29) in semifinals to reach their second consecutive NORCECA U19 Pan American Cup finals in Guatemala.

<strong>Hosts Guatemala downs Belize to battle Nicaragua for fifth place</strong>

Hosts Guatemala downs Belize to battle Nicaragua for fifth place

Mar 17, 2023

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, March 17, 2023.- Hosts Guatemala downed Belize 3-0 (25-23, 25-16, 25-17) to battle against Nicaragua for fifth place of the NORCECA Boys U19 Pan American Cup.

<strong>Nicaragua beats Suriname in five sets to play for fifth place</strong>

Nicaragua beats Suriname in five sets to play for fifth place

Mar 17, 2023

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, March 17, 2023.- Nicaragua beat Suriname 3-2 (28-26, 20-25, 25-18, 19-25, 15-7) to play for fifth place at the NORCECA U19 Boys Pan American Cup in Guatemala City.

<strong>The Pools for the 2023 Olympic Qualifying Tournaments are here</strong>

The Pools for the 2023 Olympic Qualifying Tournaments are here

Mar 17, 2023

LAUSANE, Switzerland, March 17, 2023.- The Drawing of Lots for the Olympic Qualifying Tournament has now taken place, as the world’s best vie for a spot in Paris 2024 and there is sure to be a lot of conversation in the coming days and weeks from the teams, players and the  global volleyball community as to what it means for the teams. 

<strong>Three NORCECA tandems advance to La Paz Challenge Main Draw</strong>

Three NORCECA tandems advance to La Paz Challenge Main Draw

Mar 16, 2023

LA PAZ, Mexico, March 16, 2023.- Thee NORCECA tandems, Savvy Simo/Toni Rodriguez (USA) in women, Sam Schachter/Dan Dearing (CAN) and Jorge Alayo/Noslen Diaz (CUB) in men from the qualifier matches on Thursday, advanced in the main draw of the 2023 Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour La Paz Challenge.

<strong>Costa Rica beats hosts Guatemala to advance into semifinals</strong>

Costa Rica beats hosts Guatemala to advance into semifinals

Mar 16, 2023

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, March 16, 2023.- Costa Rica beat hosts Guatemala 3-0 (25-21, 25-13, 25-21) to advance into the semifinals of the NORCECA Boys U19 Pan American Cup in the Guatemala City Dome.

<strong>Mexico secures their place in semifinals</strong>

Mexico secures their place in semifinals

Mar 16, 2023

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, March 16, 2023.- Mexico secured their place in the NORCECA U19 Boys Pan American Cup semifinals defeating Nicaragua 3-0 (25-13, 25-20, 25-15) in the quarterfinals on Friday in Guatemala.

<strong>Development Center conducted Level I course in Santiago</strong>

Development Center conducted Level I course in Santiago

Mar 15, 2023

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, March 15, 2023.- The NORCECA/FIVB Regional Volleyball Development Center conducted a Level I course for Physical Education professors with the joint effort from the Volleyball Association of Santiago, Dominican Republic.

<strong>Puerto Rico wins semifinal spot over Guatemala</strong>

Puerto Rico wins semifinal spot over Guatemala

Mar 15, 2023

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, March 15, 2023.- Puerto Rico won a semifinal spot at the NORCECA U19 Pan American Cup beating Guatemala 3-0 (25-19, 25-18, 25-16) on Wednesday at the Guatemala City Dome.

<strong>Nicaragua third in pool B will face Mexico in quarterfinals </strong>

Nicaragua third in pool B will face Mexico in quarterfinals 

Mar 15, 2023

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, March 15, 2023.- Nicaragua finished third in pool B beating Suriname 3-0 (25-22, 25-18, 25-22) and will face Mexico in quarterfinals at the NORCECA U19 Boys Pan American Cup in Guatemala.

<strong>Mexico defeats Belize and finishes second in pool A </strong>

Mexico defeats Belize and finishes second in pool A 

Mar 15, 2023

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, March 15, 2023.- Mexico defeated Belize 3-0 (25-13, 25-14, 25-15) and finished second in pool A of the NORCECA Boys U19 Pan American Cup in Guatemala.

<strong>United States earns ticket into semifinals winning pool A</strong>

United States earns ticket into semifinals winning pool A

Mar 15, 2023

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, March 15, 2023.- United States earned a ticket into semifinals winning pool A after defeating Costa Rica 3-0 (25-18, 25-20, 25-17) at the NORCECA Boys U19 Pan American Cup on Wednesday in Guatemala City.

<strong>Guatemala picks up second win at NORCECA U19 Pan Am Cup</strong>

Guatemala picks up second win at NORCECA U19 Pan Am Cup

Mar 14, 2023

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, March 14, 2023.- Guatemala picked up their second win defeating Nicaragua 3-1 (21-25, 25-20, 25-18, 25-18) at the NORCECA Boys U19 Pan American Cup on Tuesday night at the Guatemala City Dome.

<strong>Costa Rica wins five-set thriller to Belize</strong>

Costa Rica wins five-set thriller to Belize

Mar 14, 2023

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, March 14, 2023.- Costa Rica won a five-set thriller 3-2 (25-14, 21-25, 30-32, 25-18, 15-11) over Central American rival Belize at the NORCECA U19 Pan American Cup in Guatemala.

<strong>United States battles to down Mexico in pool A</strong>

United States battles to down Mexico in pool A

Mar 14, 2023

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, March 14, 2023.- The United States battled to down Mexico 3-1 (23-25, 25-19, 25-19, 25-20) on Tuesday in pool A at the NORCECA Boys U19 Pan American Cup in Guatemala.

<strong>Puerto Rico records second win at NORCECA U19 Pan Am Cup</strong>

Puerto Rico records second win at NORCECA U19 Pan Am Cup

Mar 14, 2023

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, March 14, 2023.- Puerto Rico scored their second win at the NORCECA Boys U19 Pan American Cup beating Suriname 3-0 (25-17, 26-24, 25-19).

<strong>Guatemala opens NORCECA U19 Pan Am Cup strong</strong>

Guatemala opens NORCECA U19 Pan Am Cup strong

Mar 13, 2023

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, March 13, 2023.- Host Guatemala opened the NORCECA U19 Pan American Cup with a strong 3-0 (25-19, 25-8, 25-14) victory over Suriname on Monday night at the Guatemala City Dome.

<strong>Puerto Rico recovers to beat Nicaragua</strong>

Puerto Rico recovers to beat Nicaragua

Mar 13, 2023

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, March 13, 2023.- Puerto Rico recovered from falling in the first set to beat Nicaragua 3-1 (21-25, 25-19, 25-16, 25-20) in their opening match at the NORCECA U19 Pan American Cup being held at the Guatemala City Dome.

<strong>Mexico wins battle to Costa Rica</strong>

Mexico wins battle to Costa Rica

Mar 13, 2023

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, March 13, 2023.- Mexico won the battle to Costa Rica 3-0 (25-23, 25-20, 25-16) to start the NORCECA U19 Pan American Cup in Guatemala City.

<strong>USA starts NORCECA U19 Pan Am Cup with straight set win over Belize</strong>

USA starts NORCECA U19 Pan Am Cup with straight set win over Belize

Mar 13, 2023

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, March 13, 2023.- The United States started the NORCECA U19 Pan American Cup with a straight set win 3-0 (25-11, 25-21, 25-22) in pool A over Belize at Guatemala City Dome.

<strong>U19 NORCECA PAN AM Cup serves as test of new FIVB rule</strong>

U19 NORCECA PAN AM Cup serves as test of new FIVB rule

Mar 12, 2023

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, March 12, 2023.- The Boys U19 NORCECA Pan American Cup will serve for coaches and teams to better prepare for a new volleyball rule that will be implemented and tested as during this year’s age group FIVB World Championship.

<strong>Coaches ready to compete at the Boys U19 NORCECA Pan American Cup</strong>

Coaches ready to compete at the Boys U19 NORCECA Pan American Cup

Mar 12, 2023

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, March 12, 2023.- Coaches of the eight teams attending the Boys U19 NORCECA Pan American Cupare ready for the event that opens on Monday with United States facing Belize. 

<strong>AFECAVOL holds 2022 General Assembly</strong>

AFECAVOL holds 2022 General Assembly

Mar 10, 2023

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, March 10, 2023.-  Representatives of the seven Central American National Federations members of AFECAVOL met in Guatemala to hold their 2022 General Assembly.

<strong>Guatemala welcomes Boys U19 NORCECA Continental Championship</strong>

Guatemala welcomes Boys U19 NORCECA Continental Championship

Mar 09, 2023

CIUDAD DE GUATEMALA, Guatemala, March 9, 2023. – The National Volleyball Federation of Guatemala welcomed the Boys U19 NORCECA Continental Championship to be held from March 11-19 during a press conference.

<strong>Women’s International Day webinar for International Female Referees</strong>

Women’s International Day webinar for International Female Referees

Mar 08, 2023

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, March 8, 2023.- In commemoration of Women’s International Day the NORCECA Referee Commission held a webinar on Tuesday for international female referees with the theme of “Sharing Our Stories” to provide helpful information to support their growth and development.

<strong>Olympic Qualifier Tournament Host Countries Revealed</strong>

Olympic Qualifier Tournament Host Countries Revealed

Mar 08, 2023

LUSANNE, Switzerland, March 8, 2023.- Volleyball World and the FIVB have confirmed the remaining hosts of the FIVB Road to Paris Volleyball Qualifier events set for later this year with Brazil, China and Poland joining Japan in welcoming the world’s best teams who will be fiercely competing for a place at the Olympic Games Paris 2024.

<strong>IOC President visits NORCECA headquarters</strong>

IOC President visits NORCECA headquarters

Mar 07, 2023

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, March 7, 2023.- Thomas Bach, president of International Olympic Committee -IOC- visited the NORCECA Volleyball Confederation facilities whose headquarters are in Dominican Republic.

<strong>Bach congratulates “Reinas del Caribe”, ranked top 10 in world ranking</strong>

Bach congratulates “Reinas del Caribe”, ranked top 10 in world ranking

Mar 07, 2023

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic,March 7, 2023.- International Olympic Committee president, Thomas Bach of Germany, said to be highly satisfied that the Dominican women’s volleyball national team has qualified for three Olympic Games, indicating the Project of National teams of Dominican Republic as “very productive”.

<strong>Boys U19 NORCECA Championship to be held in Guatemala</strong>

Boys U19 NORCECA Championship to be held in Guatemala

Mar 07, 2023

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, March 7, 2023. – The 2023 Boys U19 NORCECA Continental Championship will be held in Guatemala from March 11-19 at the Guatemala City Dome with eight teams competing for two berths to the 2025 FIVB U19 Boys World Championship.

<strong>Centro Caribe Sports inaugurates head office in the Dominican Republic</strong>

Centro Caribe Sports inaugurates head office in the Dominican Republic

Mar 06, 2023

SANTO DOMINGO.- With the presence of the Vice President of the Republic, Raquel Peña, the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach, the sports leader of Panam Sports, Neven Ilic, and the attendance of the members of the Executive Committee, the head office of Centro Caribe Sports was inaugurated in the Dominican capital.

<strong>Alondra Tapia wins crown in Japan; MVP and honor student</strong>

Alondra Tapia wins crown in Japan; MVP and honor student

Mar 05, 2023

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, March 5, 2023.- Alondra Tapia, tall and lean junior volleyball player, arrived in Dominican Republic after ending a dream year in Japan, where she was selected the Most Valuable Player of the Collegiate League with Furukawa-Gakuen High School while winning the crown after a 23-year drought, and graduating from high school with honors.

<strong>MIKASA and NORCECA Signing Ceremony</strong>

MIKASA and NORCECA Signing Ceremony

Mar 03, 2023

Hiroshima, Japan, March 3, 2023- MIKASA CORPORATION (MIKASA) and the North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation (NORCECA) announced a massive 8-year agreement on February 27, 2023. After signing the agreement, both parties shook hands firmly for building a deep relationship.

<strong>Volleyball Canada’s beach athletes recognized with annual award</strong>

Volleyball Canada’s beach athletes recognized with annual award

Feb 27, 2023

ONTARIO, Canada, February 27, 2023.- Beach volleyball athletes Sophie Bukovec and Sam Schachter have been awarded Volleyball Canada’s annual Tom Ng award.

<strong>USAV Beach National Championship to Return to Fort Lauderdale in 2023</strong>

USAV Beach National Championship to Return to Fort Lauderdale in 2023

Feb 27, 2023

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, February 27, 2023.-  It may be chilly outside, but summer is coming and so is the 2023 USA Volleyball Beach National Championship, which will return to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on July 18-23.

<strong>Cuban professors certified as Volleyball Level I Coaches</strong>

Cuban professors certified as Volleyball Level I Coaches

Feb 27, 2023

HAVANA, Cuba, February 27, 2023.- The international volleyball workshop for coaches Level I that took place in Havana, concluded successfully this past weekend.

<strong>St Lucia wins both titles at ECVA Senior Beach Volleyball Tournament</strong>

St Lucia wins both titles at ECVA Senior Beach Volleyball Tournament

Feb 27, 2023

CASTRIES, St Lucia, February 27, 2023: St Lucia won both the Male and Female segments of the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Senior Beach Volleyball Tournament that ended here at the Cul de Sac Bay, on February 26.

<strong>NORCECA and Mikasa establish a historical long-term partnership</strong>

NORCECA and Mikasa establish a historical long-term partnership

Feb 27, 2023

Hiroshima, Japan, February 27, 2023- NORCECA and Mikasa Corporation have announced a historical long-term partnership for eight years 2023-2030. The agreement between the governing body for volleyball in the North, Central American and Caribbean Continental Region and one of Japan’s leading manufacturers was signed in a special ceremony held at MIKASA Headquarters in the city of Hiroshima, Japan.

<strong>NORCECA and Mikasa establish a historical long-term partnership</strong>

NORCECA and Mikasa establish a historical long-term partnership

Feb 27, 2023

Hiroshima, Japan, February 27, 2023- NORCECA and Mikasa Corporation have announced a historical long-term partnership for eight years 2023-2030. The agreement between the governing body for volleyball in the North, Central American and Caribbean Continental Region and one of Japan’s leading manufacturers was signed in a special ceremony held at MIKASA Headquarters in the city of Hiroshima, Japan.

<strong>Descartes and Joseph stay tops</strong>

Descartes and Joseph stay tops

Feb 26, 2023

CASTRIES, St Lucia, February 26, 2023: The pair of Sheldon Descartes and Joseph Clercent confirmed their supremacy as the top team in the Men’s segment of the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Senior Beach Volleyball Tournament here at the Cul de Sac Bay.

<strong>St Lucia  Women take gold medal</strong>

St Lucia  Women take gold medal

Feb 26, 2023

CASTRIES, St Lucia, February 26, 2023: Playing unbeaten throughout, St Lucia Team One pouched the gold medal of the Women’s segment of the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Senior Beach Volleyball Tournament here at the Cul de Sac Bay.

<strong>Women set up title charge in ECVA Beach Volleyball </strong> 

Women set up title charge in ECVA Beach Volleyball  

Feb 25, 2023

CASTRIES, St Lucia, February 25, 2023.- Following two days of play, the semi-finalists are known in the Women’s segment of the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Senior Beach Volleyball Tournament here at the Cul de Sac Bay.

<strong>Semi- finalists decided in ECVA Beach Volleyball  Men’s Play</strong>

Semi- finalists decided in ECVA Beach Volleyball  Men’s Play

Feb 25, 2023

CASTRIES, St Lucia, February 25, 2023: St Lucia Team One, Bermuda, St Kitts and Nevis as well as Antigua and Barbuda, are through to the semi-finals of the Men’s segment of the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Senior Beach Volleyball Tournament here at the Cul de Sac Bay.

<strong>St Lucia and Grenada Women show worth in ECVA Beach Tournament</strong>

St Lucia and Grenada Women show worth in ECVA Beach Tournament

Feb 24, 2023

CASTRIES, St Lucia, February 24, 2023.-  Both St Lucia Women’s teams, as well as Grenada, completed day one, with a win apiece in their segment of the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Senior Beach Volleyball Tournament here at the Cul de Sac Bay.

<strong>Three teams stay unbeaten after Day One in Men’s Pools</strong>

Three teams stay unbeaten after Day One in Men’s Pools

Feb 24, 2023

CASTRIES, St Lucia, February 24, 2023.- St Lucia Team One, St Kitts and Nevis, along with Antigua and Barbuda, played unbeaten on Day One, in the Men’s segment of the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Senior Beach Volleyball Tournament here at the Cul de Sac Bay.

<strong>Teams battle for ECVA Senior Beach Volleyball honours</strong>

Teams battle for ECVA Senior Beach Volleyball honours

Feb 23, 2023

CASTRIES, St Lucia, February 23, 2023: Nine male teams and seven female outfits, will battle for honours  in the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Senior Beach Volleyball Tournament here at the Cul de Sac Bay.

<strong>Workshop for Level I Volleyball Coaches in Cuba</strong>

Workshop for Level I Volleyball Coaches in Cuba

Feb 23, 2023

HAVANA, Cuba, February 23, 2023. – As part of a project to improve and categorization of the Cuban Volleyball Federation (FCV), an international workshop for Level I Coaches was inaugurated with 36 professors from different provinces of Cuba and of the Municipality for Youth of the Island.

<strong>Development Center conducts innovative Sports Medicine Workshop</strong>

Development Center conducts innovative Sports Medicine Workshop

Feb 20, 2023

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, February 20, 2023.- The NORCECA/FIVB Regional Volleyball Development Center in Dominican Republic in a joint effort with the Dominican Volleyball National Federation (FEDOVOLI) conducted this past Saturday a Sports Medicine Workshop with 48 doctors and physical therapists.

<strong>The fifth season of the Volleyball Nations League will start on May 30 </strong>

The fifth season of the Volleyball Nations League will start on May 30 

Feb 16, 2023

LAUSANE, Switzerland, February 16, 2023-The women’s national teams of Germany and the Netherlands will get the fifth season of the Volleyball Nations League underway on May 30. The two European teams will meet in a Pool 2 match in Nagoya, Japan, starting at 16:10 local time (07:10 UTC) to begin the race towards the Finals. 

<strong>Volleyball and Beach Volleyball Olympic Pictograms Unveiled</strong>

Volleyball and Beach Volleyball Olympic Pictograms Unveiled

Feb 10, 2023

LAUSANE, Switzerland, February 10, 2023.- Volleyball and Beach Volleyball will be present at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 with stylish new visual identities. The organizers revealed the 47 different sports pictograms, each of which is meant as “a badge of honor”, representing not only a sporting discipline but also a family, a sense of pride, a set of values and a community. It is a symbol of each wearer belonging to a chosen sporting family, and a sign of affinity with a great and beautiful sporting community.”

<strong>Mireya Luis Hernandez Named Among Top 10 Cuban Athletes In History</strong>

Mireya Luis Hernandez Named Among Top 10 Cuban Athletes In History

Feb 08, 2023

Lausanne Switzerland, February 8, 2023.-Volleyball legend and the FIVB Executive Vice-President Mireya Luis Hernandez has been named among the 10 best Cuban athletes of all time.

<strong>Hughes & Cheng claim historic Beach Pro Tour title</strong>

Hughes & Cheng claim historic Beach Pro Tour title

Jan 30, 2023

DOHA, Qatar, January 29, 2023.- Sara Hughes and Kelly Cheng of the United States are the first-ever Beach Pro Tour champions, winning the gold medal match of the Doha Beach Pro Tour Finals 2-0 (21-18, 21-16) over reigning world champions and world’s top-ranked team Eduarda Santos Lisboa (Duda) and Ana Patricia Ramos of Brazil.

<strong>Félix Sabio prepares proposals for AFECAVOL</strong>

Félix Sabio prepares proposals for AFECAVOL

Jan 18, 2023

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, January 18, 2023.- AFECAVOL President Félix Sabio held an important working session in Guatemala with AFECAVOL General Secretary Carlos Enrique Santis Rangel to present several proposals for the improvement of volleyball in the Central American zone.

<strong>Nicola Negro to coach Mexican Women’s National Team</strong>

Nicola Negro to coach Mexican Women’s National Team

Jan 04, 2023

MONTERREY, Mexico, January 4, 2023.- The Mexican Volleyball Federation announced that Italian Nicola Negro has been hired as the new coach for their women's volleyball team.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2023

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2023

Dec 15, 2022

Dear NORCECA National Federation Presidents, Members of NORCECA Excecutive Committee & Board of Administration, Members of NORCECA Commission and Technical Staff. At the end of a very fruitful year 2022, as President of NORCECA we are pleased to render our 2022 NORCECA Activities Report covering all the events held by NORCECA during the year. The […]

<strong>Workshop for Coaches Conducted by Regional Development Center</strong>

Workshop for Coaches Conducted by Regional Development Center

Dec 12, 2022

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, December 12, 2022.- the NORCECA-FIVB Regional Volleyball Development Center in Dominican Republic in a joint effort with the National District Volleyball Association held this past saturday a workshop for coaches from their affiliate clubs.

<strong>Samuel Schatcher and Daniel Dearing win the NORCECA Tour Finals</strong>

Samuel Schatcher and Daniel Dearing win the NORCECA Tour Finals

Dec 11, 2022

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, December 11, 2022.- Samuel Schatcher and Daniel Dearing of Canada won the 2022 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour Finals in an extended 2-1 (16-21, 21-19, 15-12) to Noslen Díaz and Luis Alayo of Cuba on Sunday in Punta Cana.

<strong>Betsi Flint and Julia Scoles 2022 NORCECA Tour Finals champions</strong>

Betsi Flint and Julia Scoles 2022 NORCECA Tour Finals champions

Dec 11, 2022

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, December 11, 2022.- Betsi Flint and Julia Scoles of the United States were crowned champions of the 2022 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour Finals winning the gold medal match to Allanis Navas and María González of Puerto Rico 2-0 (21-16, 21-19) on Sunday in Punta Cana.

<strong>Canada, Mexico, Cuba and United States reach men’s semifinals</strong>

Canada, Mexico, Cuba and United States reach men’s semifinals

Dec 10, 2022

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, December 10, 2022.- Canada, Mexico, Cuba and the United States reached the men’s semifinals of the 2022 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour Finals after winning their quarterfinal matches in Punta Cana.

<strong>Mexico, Puerto Rico, Canada and USA advance to women’s semifinals</strong>

Mexico, Puerto Rico, Canada and USA advance to women’s semifinals

Dec 10, 2022

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, December 10, 2022.- Mexico, Puerto Rico, Canada and the United States advanced to the women’s semifinals of the 2022 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour Finals in Punta Cana.

<strong>United States and Canada book tickets to quarterfinals</strong>

United States and Canada book tickets to quarterfinals

Dec 09, 2022

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, December 9, 2022.- United States and Canada booked their tickets to the quarterfinals of the 2022 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour Finals on Friday at Punta Cana.

<strong>Five men’s teams with successful start at the NORCECA Tour Finals</strong>

Five men’s teams with successful start at the NORCECA Tour Finals

Dec 09, 2022

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, December 9, 2022.- Five men’s teams had a successful start at the 2022 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour Finals on Friday at Punta Cana.

<strong>NORCECA Tour Finals start Friday in Punta Cana</strong>

NORCECA Tour Finals start Friday in Punta Cana

Dec 08, 2022

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, December 12, 2022.- The 2022 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour Finals, the beginning of the Olympic Qualification System of NORCECA to Paris 2024 kicks off on Friday with the preliminary pool-play.

<strong>2022 NORCECA Continental Tour Final headed to Punta Cana</strong>

2022 NORCECA Continental Tour Final headed to Punta Cana

Dec 05, 2022

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, December 5, 2022.- Twelve countries have registered for the 2022 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour Final to be held from December 9-11 in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

<strong>Navas and Gonzalez of Puerto Rico take the Gold in Santa Marta</strong>

Navas and Gonzalez of Puerto Rico take the Gold in Santa Marta

Nov 27, 2022

SANTA MARTA, Colombia, November 26, 2022.- Allanis Navas and María Gonzalez of Puerto Rico dominated the women’s gold medal match of the first Central American and Caribbean Games of Sea and Beach 2-0 (21-8, 21-9) over Cubans Amanda Armenteros and Jennifer Rivera.

<strong>Cubans Alayo and Diaz win gold in Santa Marta in thrilling three sets</strong>

Cubans Alayo and Diaz win gold in Santa Marta in thrilling three sets

Nov 26, 2022

SANTA MARTA, Colombia, November 26, 2022.- Cubans Luis Alayo and Noslen Diaz needed three sets to beat the home team of Juan Noriega and Yefferson De La Hoz 2-1 (21-17, 20-22, 15-10) for the gold of the first Central American and Caribbean Sea and Beach Games in Santa Marta.

<strong>Cubans Alayo and Noslen undefeated into semifinals</strong>

Cubans Alayo and Noslen undefeated into semifinals

Nov 25, 2022

SANTA MARTA, Colombia, November 25, 2022.- Cubans Luis Alayo and Noslen Díaz the only undefeated team to reach the men’s semifinals of the first Central American and Caribbean Games of Sea and Beach in Santa Marta.

<strong>Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Cuba and Mexico remain as finalists Santa Marta </strong>

Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Cuba and Mexico remain as finalists Santa Marta 

Nov 25, 2022

SANTA MARTA, Colombia, November 24, 2022.- Women’s top four teams of Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Cuba and Mexico remain as finalists after winning the I Central American and Caribbean Sea and Beach Games quarterfinals at the Santa Marta Multisport “500 años” in El Rodadero.

<strong>Cuba challenged by El Salvador in opening day at Santa Marta</strong>

Cuba challenged by El Salvador in opening day at Santa Marta

Nov 25, 2022

SANTA MARTA, Colombia, November 23, 2022.- Cuban duo Amanda Armenteros and Jennifer Rivera were challenged by Gabriela Funes and Sofía Velásquez of El Salvador in a close 2-0 (27-25, 21-17) win on day one of the I Central American and Caribbean Sea and Beach Games in Santa Marta.

<strong>Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Cuba and Mexico move into women’s quarterfinals</strong>

Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Cuba and Mexico move into women’s quarterfinals

Nov 24, 2022

SANTA MARTA, Colombia, November 24, 2022.- Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Cuba and Mexico win their pools and advance into the women’s quarterfinals of the I Central American and Caribbean Sea and Beach Games in Santa Marta.

<strong>Guardado twins of El Salvador top pool A in triple tie</strong>

Guardado twins of El Salvador top pool A in triple tie

Nov 24, 2022

SANTA MARTA, Colombia, November 24, 2022.- Twin brothers Cristopher and Yoel Guardado of El Salvador topped pool A in a triple tie over Colombia and Costa Rica at the I Central and Caribbean Games of Sea and Beach in Santa Marta.

<strong>Solid wins in Men’s Beach Volleyball at Santa Marta</strong>

Solid wins in Men’s Beach Volleyball at Santa Marta

Nov 23, 2022

SANTA MARTA, Colombia, November 23, 2022.- Solid wins marked the first day of competition in the men’s field at the I Central American and Caribbean Sea and Beach Games at the Santa Marta Multisport Park “500 años” in El Rodadero.  

<strong>Beach Volleyball in Santa Marta set to start on Wednesday</strong>

Beach Volleyball in Santa Marta set to start on Wednesday

Nov 22, 2022

SANTA MARTA, Colombia, November 22, 2022.- Beach Volleyball of the inaugural Central American and Caribbean Sea and Beach Games Santa Marta 2022 are set to start on Wednesday at the Santa Marta Multisport Park “500 años” in El Rodadero.

<strong>NORCECA deeply mourns the loss of Roosevelt Comarazamy</strong>

NORCECA deeply mourns the loss of Roosevelt Comarazamy

Nov 14, 2022

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, November 14, 2022.- The NORCECA Volleyball Confederation is in mourning for the loss of one of the best sports journalists of the Dominican Republic and a member of our family.

<strong>NORCECA mourns the passing of John Griffith</strong>

NORCECA mourns the passing of John Griffith

Nov 14, 2022

BARBADOS, November 14, 2022.- The NORCECA Volleyball Confederation mourns the passing of Barbadian John Griffith, former Vice-president of the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association CAZOVA and NORCECA Treasurer, due to a lengthy illness.

<strong>USA Satterfield and Urrutia win the men’s title in Cayman Islands</strong>

USA Satterfield and Urrutia win the men’s title in Cayman Islands

Nov 13, 2022

SEVEN MILE BEACH, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, November 13, 2022.- Ian Satterfield and Jake Urrutia of the United States beat Andy Blanco and Luis García of Guatemala 2-0 (21-15, 21-19) for the men’s title of the seventh stage of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour in Cayman Islands.

<strong>USA Van Gunst and Lindstrom win Gold at Cayman Islands</strong>

USA Van Gunst and Lindstrom win Gold at Cayman Islands

Nov 13, 2022

SEVEN MILE BEACH, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, November 13, 2022.- Teegan Van Gunst and Katie Lindstrom of United States won the Gold Medal over Puerto Ricans Allanis Navas/María González 2-1 (21-19, 13-21, 15-11) at Cayman Islands beach tournament, the seventh stage of the NORCECA Tour.

<strong>Costa Rica wins Under 21 beach women’s gold of AFECAVOL</strong>

Costa Rica wins Under 21 beach women’s gold of AFECAVOL

Nov 13, 2022

PANAMA CITY, Panama, November 13, 2022.- Angel Williams and Kianna Araya won 2-0 (21-14, 21-12) to Paola Alvarado/Ana Sofía Arévalo of Guatemala, winning the XIV Under 21 Beach Volleyball Central American title.  

<strong>Costa Rica Under 21 men’s Central American Beach Volleyball Champion</strong>

Costa Rica Under 21 men’s Central American Beach Volleyball Champion

Nov 13, 2022

PANAMÁ CITY, Panama, November 13, 2022.- Julian Araya/Jhostin Varela (CRC 1) were crowned Under 21 Central American Champions after beating twin brother Christopher Guardado/Yoel Guardado of El Salvador 2-0 (23-21, 26-24) in a great final at the XIV Under 21 Beach Volleyball Central American Champion of AFECAVOL.

<strong>Central Americans to face in Cayman Islands semifinals</strong>

Central Americans to face in Cayman Islands semifinals

Nov 12, 2022

SEVEN MILE BEACH, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, November 12, 2022.- Central American duos Andy Blanco/Luis García of Guatemala and Criforth Lobo/Daniel Dyner of Costa Rica will face in the men’s semifinals of the seventh stage of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour in Cayman Islands.

<strong>Costa Rica ensures a berth in women’s final</strong>

Costa Rica ensures a berth in women’s final

Nov 12, 2022

PANAMÁ CITY, Panama, November 12, 2022.- Costa Rica ensures a berth in the women’s finals at the XIV Under 21 Beach Volleyball Central American Championship with its teams facing in semifinals, while Guatemala and El Salvador will play for the other ticket.

<strong>Hato Mayor women’s semifinals to repeat in Cayman Islands  </strong>

Hato Mayor women’s semifinals to repeat in Cayman Islands  

Nov 12, 2022

SEVEN MILE BEACH, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, November 12, 2022.- Women’s semifinals of Hato Mayor this past weekend between Puerto Rico and Canada, as well as USA against Dominican Republic will repeat in Cayman Islands, the seventh stage of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour.

<strong>Nicaragua will meet El Salvador and Costa Rica in men’s semifinals</strong>

Nicaragua will meet El Salvador and Costa Rica in men’s semifinals

Nov 12, 2022

PANAMA CITY, Panamá, November 12, 2022.- Teams from Nicaragua will meet El Salvador and Costa Rica in the men’s semifinals of the XIV Under 21 Central American Beach Volleyball Championship on Sunday.

<strong>Puerto Rico, USA and Canadians dominate day one in Cayman Islands</strong>

Puerto Rico, USA and Canadians dominate day one in Cayman Islands

Nov 11, 2022

SEVEN MILE BEACH, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, November 11, 2022.- Puerto Rico, United States and both Canadian tandems dominated their opponents in day one of the seventh stage of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour in Cayman Islands.  

<strong>Mexico, United States, Canada and Costa Rica advance in Cayman Islands</strong>

Mexico, United States, Canada and Costa Rica advance in Cayman Islands

Nov 11, 2022

SEVEN MILE BEACH, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, November 11, 2022.- The duos of Mexico, United States, Canada and Costa Rica advanced to the quarterfinal round of the seventh stage of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour in Cayman Islands after winning pool-play.

<strong>Three countries in strong battle at U21 men</strong>

Three countries in strong battle at U21 men

Nov 11, 2022

PANAMA CITY, Panama, November 11, 2022.- El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica showed strength at the beginning of the XIV Under 21 Central American Beach Volleyball championship being held at Ciudad Deportiva Irving Saladino in Panamá City.

<strong>Guatemala and Costa Rica lead the women's tournament</strong>

Guatemala and Costa Rica lead the women's tournament

Nov 11, 2022

PANAMA CITY, Panama, November 11, 2022.- Guatemala and Costa Rica dominated their pools in the start of the women’s tournament of the XIV Under 21 Central American Beach Volleyball championship.

<strong>Nicaragua men will face a great challenge at AFECAVOL U-21 Beach</strong>

Nicaragua men will face a great challenge at AFECAVOL U-21 Beach

Nov 10, 2022

PANAMA CITY, Panama, November 10, 2022.- XIV Under 21 AFECAVOL Beach Volleyball Central American Championship will have 11 teams of six countries competing in three pools at Ciudad Deportiva Irving Saladino.