JUANA DIAZ, Mexico, May 10, 2023.- Mexico defeated the U.S. Virgin Islands 3-0 (25-15, 25-14, 25-17) in their second victory at the Girls’ U19 NORCECA Pan American Cup in Puerto Rico.
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United States beats Costa Rica in second strong win
JUANA DIAZ, Puerto Rico, May 10, 2023.- The United States beat Costa Rica 3-0 (25-13, 25-13, 25-12) in their second strong win at the Girls’ U19 NORCECA Pan American Cup in Puerto Rico.
The second stage of the NORCECA Beach Tour headed to Varadero, Cuba
VARADERO, Cuba, May 10, 2023.- The second stage of the 2023 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour is headed to Varadero, Cuba from May 12 to 14 at the Barceló Arenas Blancas Hotel.
Puerto Rico prevails in straight sets against Canada
JUANA DIAZ, Puerto Rico, May 9, 2023.- Puerto Rico prevailed in straight sets (25-20, 25-17, 25- 21) against Canada in pool B of the Girls’ U19 NORCECA Pan American Cup at the Dolores Martinez Coliseum in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico.
Dominicans defeat Honduras in their opening match
JUANA DIAZ, Puerto Rico, May 9, 2023.- Dominican Republic defeated Honduras 3-0 (25-10, 25-6, 25-9) in their opening match at the Girls’ U19 NORCECA Pan American Cup at the Dolores Martinez Coliseum in Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico.
Mexico debuts winning over Costa Rica
JUANA DIAZ, Puerto Rico, May 9, 2023.- Mexico won 3-0 (25-19, 25-14, 25-15) over Costa Rica in their debut at the Girls’ U19 NORCECA Pan American Cup being held at Dolores Martínez Coliseum in Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico.
USA opens U19 Pan Am Cup with strength
JUANA DIAZ, Puerto Rico, May 9, 2023.- United States opened the Girls’ U19 NORCECA Pan American Cup with strength over the U.S. Virgin Islands 3-0 (25-6, 25-18, 25-12) on Tuesday at Dolores Martinez Coliseum in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico.
Inspections ahead of U19 Girls’ NORCECA Pan Am Cup
JUANA DIAZ, Puerto Rico, May 7, 2023. – The NORCECA control committee held inspection visits on Sunday in preparation ahead of the U19 Girls’ NORCECA Pan American Cup that runs from May 9 to 15.
FIVB Hosts Second Zonal Association Presidents Seminar
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, May 4, 2023.- The FIVB this week hosted the second Zonal Association Presidents’ Seminar in a hybrid format with most participants connecting online while the African Volleyball Confederation (CAVB) Zonal Association Presidents joined from the FIVB Headquarters where they are currently taking part in a three-day mentoring program.
Canada and Brazil will face off in Gatineau ahead of VNL
GATINEAU, Canada, May 4, 2023.- Ahead of the highly anticipated Volleyball Nationals League (VNL) 2023, Canada will host volleyball powerhouse Brazil at the Centre Sportif de Gatineau, which also serves as the men’s training centre.
Girls U19 NORCECA Pan American Cup to be held in Puerto Rico
JUANA DIAZ, Puerto Rico, May 1, 2023.- The Girls’ U19 NORCECA Pan American Cup will be held in Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico from May 9-15 at the Dolores “Toyita” Martínez Coliseum.
Kloth and Nuss come back to win Uberlândia Elite16
UBERLANDIA, Brazil, April 30, 2023.- Americans Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss recovered from a first-set loss to celebrate their first victory at an Elite16 event at Praia Clube following their three-set (16-21, 24-22, 15-13) win over Australians Taliqua Clancy and Mariafe Artacho in the gold medal match.
International Coaching Symposium Registration is Now Open in Canada
OTTAWA, Ontario, April 26, 2023.- Registration is now open for the 4th edition of the International Coaching Symposium (ICS), held in conjunction with the upcoming 2023 Volleyball Nations League event in Ottawa, Ontario. The ICS will run from Friday, June 9 to Sunday, June 11 at the University of Ottawa (Montpetit Hall).
Frishman and Caldwell Champions at Aguascalientes
AGUASCALIENTES, Mexico, April 23, 2023.- Chase Frishman and Cody Caldwell won the championship match of the first stage of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour in Aguascalientes in a tie-break 2-1 (14-21, 22-20, 15-7) over the home team of Juan Virgen and Miguel Sarabia.
Atenas Gutierrez and Abril Flores win first NORCECA Gold Medal
AGUASCALIENTES, Mexico, April 23, 2023.- Atenas Gutiérrez and Abril Flores of Mexico won their first gold medal at the NORCECA Beach Volleyball defeating USA’s Geena Urango and Carly Skjodt 21-13, 21-19 at the first stage of the tour in Aguascalientes.
Two Mexican pairs, Canada and United States are in Aguascalientes Semifinals
AGUASCALIENTES, Mexico, April 22, 2023.- Juan Virgen/Miguel Sarabia and Gabriel Cruz/Oziel Aguirre of Mexico, joined by Canada’s Liam Kopp/Arran Chambers and USA’s Chase Frishman/Cody Caldwell are in Aguascalientes men’s semifinals, the first stage of the 2023 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour.
Mexico and United States advance two teams into Aguascalientes Semifinals
AGUASCALIENTES, Mexico, April 22, 2023.- Mexican pairs of Atenas Gutierrez/Abril Flores and Esperanza Albarrán/Susana Torres and the U.S. duos of Katie Lindstrom/Teegan Van Gunst and of Geena Urango/Carly Skjodt advanced to semifinals of the first stage of the 2023 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour in Aguascalientes.
Six duos with two victories in Aguascalientes
AGUASCALIENTES, Mexico, April 21, 2023.- Six men duos scored two victories on opening day of the first stage of the 2023 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour at Plaza de Armas in Aguascalientes.
Mexicans Vargas/Vidaurrazaga and Albarrán/Torres and Urango/Skjodt of USA unbeaten
AGUASCALIENTES, Mexico, April 21, 2023.- Mexican duos of Itzel Vargas/Yeray Vidaurrazaga and Esperanza Albarrán /Susana Torres as well as USA’s Geena Urango and Carly Skjodt grabbed two wins on the first day of competition at Aguascalientes 2023 NORCECA Beach Tour on Friday.
29 Teams Ready to battle at Aguascalientes 2023 NORCECA Beach Tour
AGUASCALIENTES, Mexico, April 20, 2023.- 29 Teams are ready to battle at the first stage of the 2023 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour that starts in Aguascalientes on Friday as part of the annual San Marcos Fair festivities.
Canadian Men’s Indoor NextGen Team Selected for 2023
CANADA, April 19, 2023.- Volleyball Canada is pleased to announce the athletes named to its 2023 Men’s NextGen squad. This team begins training in Gatineau, Quebec, on June 5, and will be attending the following competitions:
Budinger/Evans Secure Silver in Saquarema
SAQUAREMA, Brazil, April 17, 2023.- The U.S. beach team of Chase Budinger/Miles Evans fought through the qualifier, battled to the final and took the silver medal at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Saquarema Challenge on Sunday in Brazil.
Aguascalientes Opens the 2023 Beach NORCECA Tour Season
AGUASCALIENTES, Mexico, April 17, 2023.- The 2023 Beach Volleyball NORCECA Tour season is set to kick off in Aguascalientes, Mexico from April 20-24.
FIVB Volleyball Empowerment Stirs Domino Effect On Canadian Women’s Volleyball
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, April 13, 2023.- Volleyball Canada President Mark Eckert spoke to FIVB.com on how they are building a successful program with Volleyball Empowerment support.
Upcoming Course for Level I Beach Volleyball Coaches
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, April 11, 2023 – The NORCECA/FIVB Regional Center in the Dominican Republic for the Development of Volleyball is announcing their upcoming Level 1 Beach Volleyball Coaches Course.
Dominican Republic announces U19 Girls team
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, April 10, 2023.- The Project of National teams of the Dominican Republic announced their U19 Girls team that will represent their country in the 2023 Girls U19 NORCECA Pan American Cup.
NORCECA Girls’ U19 Canadian Roster
CANADA, April 4, 2023.- Volleyball Canada is excited to announce the 12 athletes selected to compete at the 2023 Girls’ NORCECA Pan American Cup from May 7 to 15, 2023 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Twenty Talented U19 Players on USA Roster for Girls Pan Am Cup
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, April 4, 2023. – USA Volleyball is proud to announce the 20 athletes selected for the 2023 Girls U19 NORCECA Pan American Cup Roster.
Pools set for U21 men’s, U19 men’s and U19 women’s World Champs
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, March 31, 2023.- The drawing for the FIVB World Championships men’s U21 and U19 age categories, as well as that for the U19 women’s competition were conducted in Lausanne on Friday and were streamed live on the **Volleyball World YouTube channel**.
Mushtaque Mohammed inducted into Sports Hall of Fame in T&T
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.
Italian Coach to join Puerto Rico’s National Team Program
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.
FIVB Announces Qualification Process and Competition Format for Inaugural Volleyball U17 World Championships in 2024
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.
Cheng and Hughes continue in spectacular form with Tepic Gold
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.
Participating Teams revealed for FIVB Age Group World Championships 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.
Tepic Elite16 main draw set after top-level qualifier
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.
Kloth and Nuss secure La Paz Challenge title
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.
Tread Rosenthal earns MVP award at NORCECA U19 Pan American Cup
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.
United States wins back to back NORCECA Boys U19 Pan American title
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.
Puerto Rico battles five sets to win the Bronze Medal
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.
Guatemala takes fifth place over Nicaragua
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.
Belize finishes 7th place after defeating Suriname in straight sets
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.
All Female Referees officiate NORCECA Boys U19 Pan Am Cup matches
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.
United States with perfect record makes it into Gold medal match
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.
Mexico outclass Puerto Rico in semis to reach their second consecutive U19 Pan Am Cup finals
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.
Hosts Guatemala downs Belize to battle Nicaragua for fifth place
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.
Nicaragua beats Suriname in five sets to play for fifth place
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.
The Pools for the 2023 Olympic Qualifying Tournaments are here
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.
Three NORCECA tandems advance to La Paz Challenge Main Draw
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.
Costa Rica beats hosts Guatemala to advance into semifinals
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.
Mexico secures their place in semifinals
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.
Development Center conducted Level I course in Santiago
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.
Puerto Rico wins semifinal spot over Guatemala
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.
Nicaragua third in pool B will face Mexico in quarterfinals
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.
Mexico defeats Belize and finishes second in pool A
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.
United States earns ticket into semifinals winning pool A
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.
Guatemala picks up second win at NORCECA U19 Pan Am Cup
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.
Costa Rica wins five-set thriller to Belize
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.
United States battles to down Mexico in pool A
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.
Puerto Rico records second win at NORCECA U19 Pan Am Cup
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).
Guatemala opens NORCECA U19 Pan Am Cup strong
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.
Puerto Rico recovers to beat Nicaragua
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.
Mexico wins battle to Costa Rica
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.
USA starts NORCECA U19 Pan Am Cup with straight set win over Belize
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.
U19 NORCECA PAN AM Cup serves as test of new FIVB rule
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.
Coaches ready to compete at the Boys U19 NORCECA Pan American Cup
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.
AFECAVOL holds 2022 General Assembly
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.
Guatemala welcomes Boys U19 NORCECA Continental Championship
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.
Women’s International Day webinar for International Female Referees
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.
Olympic Qualifier Tournament Host Countries Revealed
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.
IOC President visits NORCECA headquarters
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.
Bach congratulates “Reinas del Caribe”, ranked top 10 in world ranking
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”.
Boys U19 NORCECA Championship to be held in Guatemala
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.
Centro Caribe Sports inaugurates head office in the Dominican Republic
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.
Alondra Tapia wins crown in Japan; MVP and honor student
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.
MIKASA and NORCECA Signing Ceremony
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.
Volleyball Canada’s beach athletes recognized with annual award
ONTARIO, Canada, February 27, 2023.- Beach volleyball athletes Sophie Bukovec and Sam Schachter have been awarded Volleyball Canada’s annual Tom Ng award.
USAV Beach National Championship to Return to Fort Lauderdale in 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.
Cuban professors certified as Volleyball Level I Coaches
HAVANA, Cuba, February 27, 2023.- The international volleyball workshop for coaches Level I that took place in Havana, concluded successfully this past weekend.
St Lucia wins both titles at ECVA Senior Beach Volleyball Tournament
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.
NORCECA and Mikasa establish a historical long-term partnership
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.
NORCECA and Mikasa establish a historical long-term partnership
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.
Descartes and Joseph stay tops
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.
St Lucia Women take gold medal
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.
Women set up title charge in ECVA Beach Volleyball
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.
Semi- finalists decided in ECVA Beach Volleyball Men’s Play
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.
St Lucia and Grenada Women show worth in ECVA Beach Tournament
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.
Three teams stay unbeaten after Day One in Men’s Pools
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.
Teams battle for ECVA Senior Beach Volleyball honours
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.
Workshop for Level I Volleyball Coaches in Cuba
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.
Development Center conducts innovative Sports Medicine Workshop
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.
The fifth season of the Volleyball Nations League will start on May 30
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.
Volleyball and Beach Volleyball Olympic Pictograms Unveiled
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.”
Mireya Luis Hernandez Named Among Top 10 Cuban Athletes In History
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.
Hughes & Cheng claim historic Beach Pro Tour title
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.
Félix Sabio prepares proposals for AFECAVOL
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.
Nicola Negro to coach Mexican Women’s National Team
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
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 […]
Workshop for Coaches Conducted by Regional Development Center
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.
Samuel Schatcher and Daniel Dearing win the NORCECA Tour Finals
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.
Betsi Flint and Julia Scoles 2022 NORCECA Tour Finals champions
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.
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