Etiqueta: Voleibol de Playa

Jul 17, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 16, 2026. – The beach volleyball venue for the 25th Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026 has entered its final stage of preparation following an inspection visit to the Malecón Deportivo, where the competition will take place from July 25 to 31. Officials confirmed the venue is 92 […]

Jul 12, 2026

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts & Nevis, July 12, 2026. – Bermuda captured the women’s title at the 2026 ECVA U20 Beach Volleyball Championship after defeating host St. Kitts & Nevis in a thrilling three-set final, 2-1 (16-21, 21-11, 15-12), at Marriott Beach in St. Kitts & Nevis. The three-day championship brought together the Eastern Caribbean’s top […]

Jul 12, 2026

ROATÁN, Honduras, July 12, 2026. – Mexico’s Inés Vargas Lares and Carlos Andrés Ayala captured the gold medal on Sunday at the Seventh Stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, held at Tabyana Beach in Roatán, to secure their fourth consecutive title on the circuit. With the victory, Lares/Carlos Andrés claimed their fifth title […]

Jul 12, 2026

ROATÁN, Honduras, July 12, 2026. – Puerto Rico’s Allanis Navas and María González captured the gold medal at the Seventh Stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, held at Tabyana Beach in Roatán. The Puerto Rican duo, who made their season debut only at the previous stop in Juan Dolio, where they finished third, […]

Jul 11, 2026

ROATÁN, Honduras, July 11, 2026. – Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, and Mexico will compete in the men’s semifinals on Sunday at the Seventh Stop of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, taking place at Tabyana Beach in Roatán. Mexico’s Lares Vargas and Carlos Andrés Ayala will be aiming to capture their fifth gold medal […]

Jul 11, 2026

ROATÁN, Honduras, July 11, 2026. – The teams from Mexico, the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic secured their spots in the women’s semifinals of the Seventh Stop of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, taking place at Tabyana Beach in Roatán. Americans Sarah Wood and Taylor Hagenah starred in one of the most […]

Jul 11, 2026

FRIGATE BAY, St. Kitts, July 11, 2026.- The 2026 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) U20 Beach Volleyball Championship served off today at Marriott Beach, Frigate Bay, with the first day of preliminary round action highlighted by strong performances from hosts St Kitts & Nevis, alongside standout showings from Bermuda, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Antigua […]

Jul 10, 2026

ROATÁN, Honduras, July 10, 2026. – The top three teams in the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour Women’s Rankings—United States, Canada, and Mexico—opened their campaigns with victories at the Seventh Stop of the circuit, being held at Tabyana Beach in West Bay, Roatán. Americans Sarah Wood and Taylor Hagenah, representing the tour’s top-ranked team, defeated […]

Jul 10, 2026

ROATÁN, Honduras, July 10, 2026. – Six of the 16 teams competing in the men’s division of the Seventh Stop of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour completed the opening day of pool play undefeated on Friday at Tabyana Beach in West Bay. Mexico’s Inés Antonio Vargas/Carlos Andrés Ayala,  and Guatemalans Edgar Maldonado/José Miguel Izaguirre in […]

Jul 09, 2026

ROATÁN, Honduras, July 9, 2026. – Following the preliminary inquiry and official registration of the participating teams, everything is in place for the start of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour Seventh Stop, set to take place from July 10 to 12 at the spectacular Tabyana Beach in West Bay, Roatán. The tournament will feature […]

Jul 08, 2026

ROATÁN, Honduras, July 8, 2026. – For the first time in its history, the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour will make its way to the spectacular beaches of Roatán, Honduras, where the seventh stop of the 2026 circuit will be held from July 10 to 12. The iconic Tabyana Beach in West Bay will host the […]

Jul 05, 2026

GSTAAD, Switzerland, July 5, 2026. – The United States earned three medals at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Gstaad Elite, highlighted by Kristen Cruz and Taryn Brasher’s third consecutive women’s title, while Kelly Cheng and Megan Kraft claimed silver in the all-American final and Trevor Crabb and Chase Budinger secured silver in the men’s […]

Jul 05, 2026

FRIGATE BAY, St. Kitts, July 5, 2026. – The St. Kitts Amateur Volleyball Association (SKAVA), in collaboration with the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) and the NORCECA Volleyball Confederation, will host the 2026 ECVA U20 Men’s and Women’s Beach Volleyball Championship from July 10–12 on the sands of Frigate Bay. The zonal championship will bring […]

Jun 25, 2026

June 25, 2026.- As the countdown to World Volleyball Day on 7 July continues, the celebrations ramp up today with the opening of the campaign’s biggest prize yet – a seven-day trip to a 2026 Volleyball Nations League Finals, or another 2026 FIVB Volleyball or Beach Volleyball event of your choice*.  It’s the final chapter in a giveaway series that has put prizes into the […]

Jun 21, 2026

JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, June 21, 2026. – The United States duo of Michelle Shaffer and Paloma Bowman captured the women’s gold medal at the sixth stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, defeating Canada’s Katarina Pantovic and Marilou Couture in straight sets 2-0 (21-14, 21-8) on Sunday at Juan Dolio Beach. The title […]

Jun 21, 2026

JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, June 21, 2026. – Mexico’s Inés Antonio Lares and Carlos Andrés Ayala continued their dominance on the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, claiming their fourth gold medal of the season with a hard-fought 2-1 (21-18, 17-21, 15-9) victory over Americans Lev Priima and Diego Pérez in the men’s final of the […]

Jun 20, 2026

JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, June 20, 2026. – Canada emerged as the standout nation in the women’s competition at the sixth stage of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, advancing both of its teams to the semifinals on Saturday at Juan Dolio Beach. The semifinal lineup is completed by teams from the United States and […]

Jun 20, 2026

JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, June 20, 2026. – Teams from the United States, Canada, Cuba and Mexico secured places in the men’s semifinals of the sixth stage of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour on Saturday at Juan Dolio Beach. The first semifinal will feature the United States and Canada after both teams knocked out […]

Jun 19, 2026

JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, June 19, 2026. – Teams from Cuba, the United States, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica completed the opening day of the sixth stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour in Juan Dolio with unbeaten records. In Pool A, Cuba’s Kailín Garrido and Maykelin Drik dominated their two matches, defeating […]

Jun 19, 2026

JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, June 19, 2026. – Four men’s pairs representing the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Cuba, and Costa Rica remained undefeated at the start of the sixth stop of the NORCECA Continental Beach Volleyball Tour, being held on the sand courts installed on Juan Dolio beach. In Group A, the Dominican pair Hayerling De […]

Jun 18, 2026

JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, June 18, 2026 – The sixth stop of the NORCECA Continental Beach Volleyball Tour lands in the Dominican Republic, where matches will be played throughout the weekend on the sand courts set up on the beautiful beach of Juan Dolio. A total of 16 men’s and 15 women’s teams completed preliminary […]

Jun 06, 2026

VEGA BAJA, Puerto Rico, June 6, 2026.- The NORCECA Confederation officially approved the Areia Sports Complex in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, as the host venue for the NORCECA Continental Olympic Beach Volleyball Qualifier, the event that will determine the Confederation’s Olympic berths for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The tournament will be held from November […]

May 31, 2026

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, May 31, 2026. – Ines Vargas Lares and Carlos Andrés Ayala of Mexico captured their third regional crown by winning the gold medal at the fifth stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, held at the Flor Blanca Sports Complex in San Salvador. The Mexicans defeated Francisco De Jesús and […]

May 30, 2026

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, May 30, 2026. – The pairs from Canada, Mexico, El Salvador and the Dominican Republic secured their spots in the semifinals of the Fifth Stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, held at the Flor Blanca Sports Complex in San Salvador. The quarterfinal round delivered thrilling matches and confirmed the […]

May 30, 2026

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, May 30, 2026.- Canada, Dominican Republic, Mexico and the United States secured their spots in the women’s semifinals of the fifth stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, being held at the Flor Blanca Sports Complex in San Salvador and concluding on Sunday. Canada’s Darby Dunn and Alison McKay were the […]

May 30, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, May 30, 2026. – The NORCECA Sports Organization Commission held a virtual session led by Commission President Ariel Sainz, addressing strategic issues related to the Olympic cycle and the planning of upcoming international events. In his remarks, Sainz emphasized the efforts made so far and the magnitude of the work ahead: […]

May 29, 2026

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, May 29, 2026. – Canadians Darby Dunn and Alison McKay began the fifth stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour with a commanding performance at the Flor Blanca Sports Complex in San Salvador, defending the gold medal they won in Tamaulipas. In Pool A, both Dunn/McKay and Guatemala’s Paola Alvarado […]

May 29, 2026

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, May 29, 2026.- United States, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic and El Salvador topped their respective pools on the opening day of competition in the men’s division of the fifth stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, taking place from May 29 to 31 at the Flor Blanca Sports Complex in San […]

May 28, 2026

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, May 28, 2026.- The preliminary inquiry officially confirmed the pool compositions for the fifth stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, which will take place from May 29 to 31 at the Flor Blanca Sports Complex in San Salvador, featuring 14 women’s teams and 15 men’s teams. The tournament will include […]

May 24, 2026

CIUDAD MADERO, Tamaulipas, Mexico, May 24, 2026.- Canadian duo Darby Dunn and Alison McKay captured the gold medal at the fourth stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour held in Ciudad Madero, defeating Americans Paloma Browman and Michelle Shaffer in straight sets 21-16, 21-19 in the final. The title marks Dunn/McKay’s first gold medal of […]

May 24, 2026

CIUDAD MADERO, Tamaulipas, Mexico, May 24, 2026.- Mexican duo Carlos Andrés Ayala and Inés Lares captured the gold medal at the fourth stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour held in Ciudad Madero, after defeating Cuba’s Damián Gómez and Eblis Veranes in a hard-fought final that went to three sets, 21-13, 18-21, 15-9. With this […]

May 23, 2026

CIUDAD MADERO, Tamaulipas, May 23, 2026.- Cuba’s Kailin/Drik, USA’s  Bowman/Shaffer, Mexico’s Torres/Flores and Canada’s Dunn/McKay secured their spots in the semifinals of the fourth stop of the 2026 NORCECA Tour in Ciudad Madero, Tamaulipas, Mexico, after winning their women’s quarterfinal matches on Saturday and remaining in contention for the tournament medals. The semifinals will feature […]

May 23, 2026

CIUDAD MADERO, Tamaulipas, May 23, 2026.- Canada’s Rouzbeh Rahnavard and Robert Kemp, Cuba’s Damián Gómez and Elbis Veranes, along with the Mexican duos Carlos Andrés Ayala/Inés Antonio Vargas Lares and Jorman Osuna/Miguel Sarabia, secured their spots in the men’s semifinals of the fourth stop of the 2026 NORCECA Tour in Ciudad Madero, Tamaulipas, remaining in […]

May 22, 2026

CIUDAD MADERO, Tamaulipas, May 22, 2026.- Ciudad Madero opened competition Friday for the women’s division of the fourth stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, with an opening day highlighted by the strong performances of several of the circuit’s top contenders, including the Dominican Republic, Canada, Cuba and Mexico. Mexicans Susana Torres and Abril […]

May 22, 2026

CIUDAD MADERO, Tamaulipas, May 22, 2026.- The men’s division of the fourth stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour completed its opening day of competition on Friday in Ciudad Madero, with Cuba and Mexico emerging as two of the strongest teams after finishing the initial group stage undefeated. Mexico, one of the season’s leading […]

May 22, 2026

TAMAULIPAS, Mexico, May 21, 2026. – The preliminary inquiry officially confirmed the pool compositions for the fourth stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, scheduled from May 22 to 24 in Ciudad Madero, featuring 13 women’s teams and 14 men’s teams. The tournament will include participation from 11 countries in the men’s division and […]

May 17, 2026

SAN JUAN DEL SUR, Nicaragua, May 17, 2026.- Mexico’s Miguel Sarabia and Jorman Osuna claimed the title at the third stop of the NORCECA Men’s Beach Volleyball Tour after defeating Costa Rica’s Julián Araya and Stanley Grant 2-0 (21-14, 21-16) in the final. This result marks Mexico’s second title of the 2026 season, in which they […]

May 17, 2026

SAN JUAN DEL SUR, Nicaragua, May 17, 2026.- Mexico’s Susana Torres and Abril Flores defeated María Belén Castillo and Kahlee York of the United States in three sets, 2-1 (19-21, 21-14, 16-14), to claim the title at the third stop of the 2026 NORCECA Tour, earning their first gold medal as a team. After winning two […]

May 17, 2026

SAN JUAN DEL SUR, Nicaragua, May 16, 2026.- The Canadian duo Darby Dunn/Alison McKay will attempt to reach their third consecutive final on the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour when they face Julibeth Payano/Bethania Almanzar of the Dominican Republic in the semifinals at San Juan del Sur. Dunn/McKay arrive in strong form after advancing undefeated through […]

May 17, 2026

SAN JUAN DEL SUR, Nicaragua, May 16, 2026.- The men’s semifinals of the third stop of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour have been set, with Mexico, Nicaragua, El Salvador and Costa Rica reaching the final stage of the tournament. Mexico’s duo Miguel Sarabia/Jorman Osuna will look to extend their country’s dominance on the circuit when they […]

May 16, 2026

SAN JUAN DEL SUR, Nicaragua, May 15, 2026. – Six teams in the women’s tournament got off to a perfect start at the third stop of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, following a 16-match opening day across four pools that left these duos undefeated after their first two outings. In Pool A, the Dominican pair […]

May 16, 2026

SAN JUAN DEL SUR, Nicaragua, May 15, 2026. – An intense opening day of the men’s tournament, which included the opening ceremony and exciting rallies on the sand, marked the start of the third stop of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour. At the end of the day, seven duos remain undefeated with two wins each, […]

May 15, 2026

SAN JUAN DEL SUR, Nicaragua, May 14, 2026.- The third stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour is set to get underway in San Juan del Sur, which once again hosts a continental event after more than a decade. The last time this venue hosted a high-level competition was in February 2015, with the AFECAVOL […]

May 13, 2026

Lausanne, Switzerland, May 12, 2026.- The FIVB Executive Committee and Board of Administration meetings took place at Volleyball House in Lausanne at the end of last week, bringing together leaders from across the Global Volleyball Movement to shape the next phase of the sport’s growth around the world. Guided by the ambitions of the FIVB […]

May 10, 2026

GÜIBIA, Dominican Republic, May 10, 2026. – Crismil Paniagua and Yari Cleto made history by securing the Dominican Republic’s first-ever gold medal on the NORCECA Continental Beach Volleyball Tour, winning the women’s title at the second stop of the 2026 circuit in Güibia. The Dominican duo edged Canada’s Darby Dunn and Alison McKay in a […]

May 10, 2026

GÜIBIA, Dominican Republic, May 10, 2026. – Mexico’s Inés Lares and Carlos Andrés Ayala captured the gold medal at the second stop of the 2026 NORCECA Continental Beach Volleyball Tour, held on Güibia Beach, after defeating Cuba’s Damián Gómez and Eblis Veranes in a thrilling three-set final, 2-1 (21-17, 11-21, 15-7). Lares and Ayala advanced […]

May 09, 2026

GÜIBIA, Dominican Republic, May 9, 2026. – The Dominican Republic placed both of its teams in the semifinals, joined by one pair each from Mexico and Canada, at the second stop of the NORCECA 2026 Beach Volleyball Tour on Güibia Beach. The Dominican duo of Bethania Almanzar/Julibeth Payano advanced with a 2-0 (21-17, 21-16) win […]

May 09, 2026

GÜIBIA, Dominican Republic, May 9, 2026. – The United States, Cuba and Mexico delivered dominant performances to book their spots in the semifinals of the second stage of the NORCECA 2026 Beach Volleyball Tour at Güibia Beach in the Dominican Republic. Americans Charles Siragusa/Rowdy Lennon advanced after a battled 2-0 (21-17, 29-27) victory over Puerto […]

May 08, 2026

GÜIBIA, Dominican Republic, May 8, 2026. – Six women’s pairs, representing Nicaragua, the United States, Canada, Costa Rica, and two teams from the Dominican Republic, remained undefeated after the opening day of the second stage of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, taking place at Güibia Beach. In Pool A, Nicaragua’s Socorro López/Lolette Rodríguez delivered […]

May 08, 2026

GÜIBIA, Dominican Republic, May 8, 2026. – Five men’s duos, representing the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Mexico (both teams), and Cuba, remained undefeated after the opening day of competition at the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, held on the sand courts of Güibia Beach. In Pool A, the Dominican pair Ramón De Jesús/Alexander Wilmore secured two […]

May 08, 2026

GÜIBIA, Dominican Republic, May 7, 2026 – Thirteen countries are set to compete in the second stage of the 2026 NORCECA Continental Beach Volleyball Tour, which gets underway this Friday on the sand courts at Güibia Beach in Santo Domingo. Teams will battle for one of the seven remaining spots at the Lima 2027 Pan […]

May 05, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, May 4, 2026. – The NORCECA Refereeing Commission held a productive virtual meeting focused on the implementation of new rules of the game, technological advancements, and the continued development of refereeing standards across the region. Opening the session, NORCECA President Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz welcomed participants and underscored the importance of adapting […]

May 04, 2026

BRASILIA, Brazil, May 3, 2026.-  Americans Savvy Simo and Devon Newberrywonthe bronze medal at the Beach Pro Tour Brasília Elite over the weekend. Savvy Simo and Devon Newberry, needed to play eight matches in five days in Brazil to win bronze in their third tournament as partners. The Americans had a remarkable run in Brasília, […]

May 04, 2026

CASTRIES, Saint Lucia, May 3, 2026. – Saint Kitts and Nevis captured the men’s gold medal as the 2026 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Senior Beach Volleyball Championship concluded on Sunday at the scenic Cul de Sac sand courts in Saint Lucia. In the men’s event, Saint Kitts and Nevis topped the podium undeafeated, with […]

May 04, 2026

CASTRIES, Saint Lucia, May 3, 2026. – Grenada struck gold as the 2026 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Senior Women’s Beach Volleyball Championship concluded on Sunday at Cul de Sac courts in Saint Lucia. Grenada claimed the top spot on the podium, while hosts Saint Lucia and Dominica also secured medals. The women’s gold‑medal match […]

May 04, 2026

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, May 3, 2026 .– In two intense finals filled with drama and excitement, Guatemala’s Manuel Estrada/Robin Oliva, along with Nicaragua’s Franchely Alvarado/Ella Resau, captured the titles in the boy’s and girl’s divisions, respectively, at the IV AFECAVOL Central American U-19 Beach Volleyball Championship. In the boy’s division, Estrada/Oliva proved to be the […]

May 04, 2026

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, May 3, 2026. – El Salvador’s Fátima Rendón/Dévora Medina, along with Nicaragua’s Justin Dinarte/Matthew Kempf, claimed the top honors in the girl’s and boy’s divisions, respectively, at the III AFECAVOL Central American U-17 Beach Volleyball Championship. Both pairs had flawless runs to the title in their respective categories. Notably, Rendón/Medina secured […]

May 03, 2026

CUL-DE-SAC, Saint Lucia, May 2, 2026. – Teams from Dominica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Sint Maarten have secured their places in the men’s semifinals of the ECVA Beach Volleyball Championship currently being held in Saint Lucia. Dominica’s pair of Yahn Florent and Mervin Mingo advanced with a 2–0 (21–15, 21–14) victory over […]

May 03, 2026

CUL-DE-SAC, Saint Lucia, May 2, 2026 – Teams from Saint Lucia, Dominica and Grenada have secured their places in the women’s semifinals of the ECVA Beach Volleyball Championship currently being staged in Saint Lucia. The Saint Lucian pairs of Clio Phillip/Tenayestigni Joseph and Denila Prospere/Amalia Louis advanced in dominant fashion. Phillip and Joseph swept Nikita […]

May 03, 2026

San Salvador, El Salvador, May 2, 2026. – El Salvador’s Fátima Rendón/Dévora Medina will look to defend their title in front of their home crowd when they play for the girl’s gold medal against Guatemala’s Daniela Campos/Fátima Reina in the final of the III AFECAVOL Central American U17 Beach Volleyball Championship. In the boy’s division, […]

May 03, 2026

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, May 2, 2026. – Nicaragua will be represented in both the boy’s and girl’s gold medal matches at the IV AFECAVOL Central American U19 Beach Volleyball Championship after finishing first in both categories following the preliminary phase. The boy’s division had an electrifying finish with the possibility of a three-way tie […]

May 03, 2026

CASTRIES, Saint Lucia, May 1, 2026. – Reigning women’s champions Saint Kitts and Nevis, represented by the new duo of Shajunee Gumbs and Jontelle Hensley Philip, finished the opening day of the ECVA Beach Volleyball Championship undefeated. In Pool B, the Kittitian duo of  Shajunee Gumbs and Jontelle secured victory against Sherenn Leblanc/Francine Blackman (SXM) 2-0 (21-14, […]

May 02, 2026

CASTRIES, Saint Lucia, May 1, 2026. – Reigning Men’s Champions, Joseph Clercent/Sheldon Descartes finished undefeated on the opening day of the ECVA Beach Volleyball Championship, which kicked off on Friday May 1st at Cul-de-Sac Beach in Saint Lucia. In Pool A, the Saint Lucian duo of Joseph Clercent/Sheldon Descartes secured victory against Tahj Jno Jules/J’den […]

May 02, 2026

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, May 1, 2026.- El Salvador’s Fátima Rendón/Dévora Medina got off to a strong start in their campaign at the III AFECAVOL U-17 Central American Beach Volleyball Championship, earning a convincing 2-0 (21-11, 21-7) victory over Honduras’ Miley Rodríguez/Valeria Acosta at the Beach Sports Stadium in San Salvador. Rendón/Medina made it clear they […]

May 02, 2026

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, May 1, 2026.- Nicaragua celebrated twice, earning victories in both genders on the opening day of the IV AFECAVOL U-19 Central American Beach Volleyball Championship, taking place at the Beach Sports Stadium in San Salvador. In the girl’s division, Fenchely Alvarado/Ella Resau secured an important first win, prevailing 2-0 (21-10, 21-12) over […]

May 01, 2026

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, April 30, 2026.– Teams from Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Honduras have completed their required documentation during the preliminary inquiries and are ready to take the court at the IV Central American U19 Beach Volleyball Championship to be held in San Salvador, El Salvador. The competition will showcase the sport’s rising talents, […]

May 01, 2026

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, April 30, 2026.– With the presence of the bronze medalists from the NORCECA Beach Volleyball U18 FIVB World Championship Qualifier, Nicaragua’s Justin Dinarte/Matthew Kempf, along with El Salvador’s Fátima Rendón/Devora Medina, the III Central American U17 Boy’s and Girl’s Beach Volleyball Championship will get underway this Friday, May 1. The event will […]

Abr 27, 2026

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, April 27, 2026.- El Salvador is set to host a new edition of the AFECAVOL Central American U17 and U19 Beach Volleyball Championships, which will be held simultaneously at the Beach Sports Stadium in San Salvador from May 1 to 3. The event marks a milestone as it will be held for […]

Abr 26, 2026

JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, April 26, 2026. – The American pair of Lauren Leach and Janie McCanna claimed the gold medal in the girls’ division of the NORCECA U18 Beach Volleyball World Championship Qualifier, delivering a commanding 2-0 (21-9, 21-8) victory over Canada’s Julia McDougall and Natalia Casas in the final on the sands of […]

Abr 26, 2026

JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, April 26, 2026.- The American pair of Gavin Mortensen and Caden Phillips captured the boy’s gold medal at the NORCECA U18 Beach Volleyball World Championship Qualifying Tournament, defeating home favorites Francisco De Jesús and Franklin Segura in straight sets, 2-0 (21-18, 21-8), on the sands of Juan Dolio. On their way […]

Abr 26, 2026

Present at the opening ceremony was Mr. Cristóbal Marte, Vice President of the FIVB, who expressed his delight at seeing so many coaches participating and encouraged them all to utilize this tool in athlete preparation to achieve better results in competitions. He also congratulated Professor Nelson Ramírez for his ongoing commitment to developing more properly […]

Abr 25, 2026

JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, April 25, 2026 – The teams from the United States, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Canada advanced to the women’s semifinals of the NORCECA U18 Beach Volleyball Qualifying Tournament in Juan Dolio,  securing their places at the U18 Beach Volleyball World Championship. The American duo of Lauren Leach and Janie McCanna […]

Abr 25, 2026

JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, April 25, 2026 – The men’s duos from the United States, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico secured their spots at the U18 Beach Volleyball World Championship on Saturday by advancing to the semifinals of the NORCECA Qualifying Tournament, currently taking place on the sand courts of Juan Dolio Beach. The […]

Abr 25, 2026

JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, April 24, 2026 – The teams from El Salvador, the United States, Canada, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico got off to a strong start at the NORCECA U18 Beach Volleyball Qualifying Tournament in Juan Dolio, closing out the first day of men’s competition with two wins in as many matches. […]

Abr 25, 2026

JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, April 24, 2026 – Four men’s pairs finished undefeated on the opening day of the NORCECA U18 Beach Volleyball Qualifier, which kicked off this Friday on the beautiful Juan Dolio Beach in the Dominican Republic. In Group A, the American duo of Gabin Mortensen/Caden Phillips secured victories against Cael Greenidge/Joshua Ashby […]

Abr 23, 2026

JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, April 23, 2026. – A total of 14 countries are ready to compete in the NORCECA U18 Beach Volleyball Qualifying Tournament, the official pathway to the 2026 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championship. Competition gets underway Friday on the scenic sand courts of Juan Dolio Beach in the Dominican Republic, offering a […]

Abr 23, 2026

CUL DE SAC, Saint Lucia, April 23, 2026. – From May 1-3, 2026, Saint Lucia will host some of the Caribbean’s most talented senior beach volleyball athletes as the island welcomes the ECVA Senior Beach Volleyball Championship. Senior male and female teams from St. Kitts, Grenada, Dominica, Antigua, Bermuda, St. Vincent, Anguilla, Sint Maarten and […]

Abr 21, 2026

JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, April 21, 2026. – Five coveted berths are up for grabs at the NORCECA U18 Qualification Tournament for the 2026 Beach Volleyball World Championship, set to take place in Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic, from April 23 to 27. The top five teams in the final standings will secure qualification to the […]

Abr 20, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, April 20, 2026.– The NORCECA Volleyball Confederation mourns the irreparable loss of Attorney Juan Ambrosio Sabio Cacho, beloved father of Attorney Félix Ambrosio Sabio González, President of the Central American Volleyball Association AFECAVOL and Vice President of NORCECA. In this moment of profound sorrow, we extend our heartfelt condolences and join […]

Abr 19, 2026

ORLANDO, Florida, April 19, 2026.- The San Diego Mojo continued their late-season push on Sunday afternoon, sweeping the Orlando Valkyries 25-17, 25-19, 25-23 at Addition Financial Arena for their third consecutive victory. San Diego secured its second straight sweep on the road and extended its winning streak to three matches, marking the fourth three-match run of […]

Abr 19, 2026

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, April 19, 2026.- The American duo of Torrey Van Winden and Lindsey Sparks were crowned champions of the first stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, held in Costa Rica, after defeating Canada’s Darby Dunn and Alison McKay 2-1 (18-21, 21-14, 15-10) in a final that built in intensity and finished […]

Abr 19, 2026

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, April 19, 2026.- The U.S. duo of Troy Field and Ryan Wilcox captured the gold medal at the first stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour in Costa Rica, defeating Mexico’s Carlos Andrés Ayala and Inés Antonio Vargas Lares 2-0 (22-20, 21-19) in a tightly contested final decided by the finest […]

Abr 18, 2026

PARAMARIBO, Suriname, April 17, 2026.- The Suriname Volleyball Association (SUVOBO) has successfully elected a new Board of Administration at a Special General Meeting convened on Friday, April 17, 2026. This meeting follows a prior resolution of the General Assembly on March 13, 2026, which determined that the General Election held on December 20, 2025 would […]

Abr 18, 2026

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, April 18, 2026.- Stanley Grant/Julián Araya of Costa Rica, Carlos Andrés Ayala/Inés Vargas Lares of Mexico, Luke de Greeff/Tynan Gannett of Canada, and Troy Field/Ryan Wilcox of the United States secured a spot in the men’s semifinals of the first stage of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, following a demanding day […]

Abr 18, 2026

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, April 17, 2026.- The teams of Darby Dunn/Alison McKay of Canada, Marcela Araya/Eugenia Ramírez of Costa Rica, Susana Torres/Abril Flores of Mexico, and Torrey Van Winden/Lindsey Sparks of the United States secured their spots in the semifinals of the first stage of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, following an intense day […]

Abr 17, 2026

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, April 17, 2026.- Five duos finished undefeated after the opening day of the women’s main draw at the first stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, in a competitive start held at La Sabana that featured both dominant wins and tightly contested matches. The pairs of Darby Dunn/Alison McKay (Canada), Crismil […]

Abr 17, 2026

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, April 17, 2026.- The opening day of the men’s main draw at the first stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, held at La Sabana, saw seven duos take control after recording two victories each, establishing themselves as the most solid teams of the day. In Pool A, the Mexican pair […]

Abr 17, 2026

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, April 16, 2026.- A total of 16 women’s and 16 men’s teams from 12 countries are confirmed for the opening of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour season, set to take place from Friday, April 17 to Sunday, April 19 on the sand courts of La Sabana in San José, Costa Rica. […]

Abr 15, 2026

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, April 14, 2026.-The 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Season is set to officially get underway in Costa Rica, with the first stage of the NORCECA Beach Tour scheduled for April 16–20 at La Sabana in San José. The opening event marks the beginning of an exciting and extensive season organized by the […]

Abr 13, 2026

SAQUAREMA, Brazil, April 12, 2026.- American Olympians Taryn Brasher and Kristen Cruz won the  gold medal of the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Elite in Saquarema Brazil over the weekend. Brasher and Cruz celebrated their success in Brazil, having won four gold medals in nine tournaments played in the country. With their victory in Saquarema, […]

Abr 13, 2026

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, April 12, 2026.– The Puerto Rican Volleyball Hall of Fame successfully held its sixth induction ceremony, in which 34 new figures were enshrined into  this historic entity during an emotional event held Sunday at the John William Harris Theater of the Universidad Interamericana, Metropolitan Campus in San Juan. The ceremony brought together […]

Mar 23, 2026

TLAXCALA, Mexico, March 22, 2026. – The United States secured bronze medals in both the women’s and men’s competitions at the Tlaxcala Challenge of the 2026 Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour. In the women’s tournament, Sara Hughes and Allysa Batenhorst captured their second consecutive Challenge bronze, following their podium finish at the Bhubaneswar Challenge two […]

Mar 16, 2026

JOÃO PESSOA, Brazil, March 15, 2026.- Americans Taryn Brasher and Kristen Cruz (formerly Nuss) spoiled the Brazilian party in the first Elite event of the 2026 Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour season, winning the tournament held in João Pessoa on Sunday. The Paris Olympians denied fan favorites and reigning Olympic champions Eduarda ‘Duda’ Lisboa and […]

Feb 19, 2026

February 18, 2026.- FIVB and Volleyball World leadership recently met with Akito Mizuno, President of renowned Japanese sporting goods brand Mizuno at Mizuno House during the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. The meeting was an opportunity to review the ongoing success of their partnership and explore future opportunities to grow volleyball globally. The partnership, […]

Feb 18, 2026

February 17, 2026.- The FIVB is aware that preliminary materials concerning potential future rule changes have been circulating publicly. These materials reflect internal discussions and do not represent official decisions. At this stage, no official rule tests have been confirmed. The FIVB continuously evaluates the sport and explores a variety of concepts through its Commissions […]

Feb 18, 2026

February 16, 2026.- FIVB leadership recently visited Milan’s Centro Pavesi, one of Italy’s premier volleyball hubs, where they met with Giuseppe Manfredi, President of the Italian Volleyball Federation (FIPAV), and the federation’s leadership. The visit took place during the Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games 2026 and highlighted the centre’s pivotal role in developing players, supporting […]

Feb 18, 2026

February 16, 2026.- FIVB and Volleyball World leadership recently met with the President of the Chinese Olympic Committee (COC) and Minister, General Administration of Sport of China (GASC) Gao Zhidan and COC Secretary General Jian Wu during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games to discuss the future of volleyball in Asia and across the globe. The high-level meeting focused on strategic priorities for the […]

Feb 10, 2026

February 9, 2026.- Aligned with the FIVB Strategic Vision 2032, the FIVB is introducing an updated National Federation Categorisation assessment. This initiative builds on the important work already being carried out by National Federations and reflects the FIVB’s shared ambition to strengthen governance, sustainability and long-term development pathways worldwide.  The new NF Categorisation is a development-focused self-assessment designed to […]

Feb 07, 2026

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, February 7, 2026. – The Association of Central American Volleyball Federations (AFECAVOL) created the “Marta Centeno de Sajché Golden Parchment” Award during its 2026 General Assembly, celebrating its first presentation in an emotional ceremony that recognized NORCECA President Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz for his outstanding contribution to the development of regional and international […]

Feb 07, 2026

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, February 6, 2026. – The Association of Central American Volleyball Federations (AFECAVOL) opened its 2026 General Assembly with the first of two working sessions in Guatemala City, focused on evaluating the activities carried out during 2025 and strengthening the development of volleyball in the region. AFECAVOL President Félix Sabio officially opened the […]