ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, September 27, 2025. – In an exciting matchup at the 2025 ECVA Women’s Final 4, Bermuda showcased their strength by defeating Antigua and Barbuda 3-1 (25-23, 26-24, 20-25, 25-17). This marks Antigua’s second defeat in the tournament. Bermuda started strong, dominating the first set, but Antigua made a commendable effort to tighten […]
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Honduras Defeats El Salvador at AFECAVOL Women’s Final Four
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, September 27, 2025. – Honduras earned their first victory in the AFECAVOL Women’s Central American Final Four Championship by defeating El Salvador 3-1 (25-19, 25-23, 20-25, 26-24) in a thrilling duel at the San Francisco de Dos Ríos Gymnasium. The start was favorable for the Catrachas, who, with an organized game, […]
Saint Lucia Dominates Grenada in 2025 ECVA Women’s Final 4
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, September 27, 2025. – In an impressive display of skill and teamwork, Saint Lucia swept Grenada 3-0 (25-17, 25-10, 25-15) in their second match of the 2025 ECVA Women’s Final 4 at the YMCA, St. John’s Antigua. From the very beginning, Saint Lucia asserted control over the match, showcasing their dominance with […]
Women’s teams from Puerto Rico, the United States, Canada, and Costa Rica advance to the semifinals in Punta Cana
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, September 27, 2025.- The women’s teams from Puerto Rico, the United States, Canada, and Costa Rica advanced this Saturday to the semifinals of the ninth leg of the NORCECA Continental Beach Volleyball Tour, which is being held on the sand courts at Los Corales Beach in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Puerto […]
Nicaragua, Cuba, United States, and Mexico Advance to Men’s Semifinals on NORCECA Tour
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, September 27, 2025 – The men’s teams of Nicaragua, Cuba, the United States, and Mexico advanced to the semifinals of the ninth stage of the NORCECA Continental Beach Volleyball Tour, being played at Los Corales Beach in Punta Cana. Nicaragua’s Rubén Mora and Dany López defeated Dominicans Melvin de Jesús/Ramón de […]
USA and Canada awarded 2027 FIVB Women’s World Championship
September 26, 2025 – USA Volleyball, Volleyball Canada, the FIVB and Volleyball World, today announced that the 2027 FIVB Women’s World Championship, the world’s premier women’s volleyball event, will be co-hosted by the United States and Canada, with the final rounds staged at Honda Center and OCVIBE in Anaheim, California, while four more host cities […]
Saint Lucia Triumphs Over Antigua and Barbuda in ECVA Women’s Final 4
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, September 27, 2025. – In a thrilling opening match of the 2025 ECVA Women’s Final 4 tournament, Saint Lucia emerged victorious with a hard-fought 3-2 win against the host country, Antigua and Barbuda. The match, held at the YMCA, ended with set scores of 25-16, 25-17, 19-25, 18-25, and 15-7. Despite a […]
Bermuda Triumphs Over Grenada in 2025 ECVA Women’s Final 4 Opener
ST JOHN, Antigua and Barbuda, September 26, 2025.- Bermuda delivered a strong performance in the opening match of the 2025 ECVA Women’s Final 4, defeating Grenada 3-0 (20-14, 25-10, 25-15) at the YMCA in St. John’s. The tournament runs from September 26 to 28 and features the top female teams in the Eastern Caribbean. In […]
Costa Rica Opens with Victory over El Salvador in the Final Four
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, September 26, 2025.- Costa Rica got off to a strong start in the AFECAVOL Women’s Central American Final Four Championship, defeating El Salvador 3-0 (25-15, 25-13, 25-20) at the San Francisco de Dos Ríos Gymnasium. The home team controlled the first set with a comfortable margin (25-15). In the second, Costa Rica’s […]
Nicaragua opens Final Four with commanding win over Honduras
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, September 26, 2025.- Nicaragua started their campaign at the AFECAVOL Women’s Final Four Central American Championship with a convincing 3-0 victory over Honduras (25-18, 25-18, 25-10) at the San Francisco de Dos Ríos Sports Complex in San José, Costa Rica. Nicaragua took control midway through the first set and closed strong to […]
Women’s duos from six countries undefeated in Punta Cana
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, September 26, 2025 – The teams from Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico won their respective matches on the first day of competition at the ninth stop of the NORCECA Continental Beach Volleyball Tour, at Los Corales Beach in Punta Cana. In Group A, Dominicans Julibeth […]
Six men’s teams undefeated on Punta Cana Continental Tour
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, September 26, 2025 – The teams from the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Mexico, Venezuela, Canada, and Cuba finished undefeated the first day of competition of the ninth leg of the 2025 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour undefeated, held at Los Corales Beach in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. In Group A, the pairing […]
Teams from 15 Countries to See Action in Punta Cana
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, September 25, 2025.– A total of 15 countries will see action in the ninth stop of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour, which kicks off this Friday on the sand courts set up at Los Corales Beach in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Fifteen pairs per gender confirmed their participation in the […]
St. Clair Hodge Selected for FIVB’s “Beyond the Sport” Global Athlete Program
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts and Nevis. September 23, 2025. St. Kitts and Nevis’ own St. Clair Hodge has been selected as a member of the inaugural cohort of the FIVB (International Volleyball Federation) Volleyball Athletes’ Commission’s “Beyond the Sport” Program. The prestigious initiative, which runs from October 6–10 in Lausanne, Switzerland, is designed to support volleyball […]
Bulgaria mount heroic comeback to beat USA and push through to the semis
September 25, 2025. Bulgaria are back among the best four of an FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship for the first time since 2006. In front of well over 10 thousand fans on the stands in Pasay City on Thursday, they mounted a sensational comeback from two sets down in their quarterfinal against the United States […]
Countries ready to face the II AFECAVOL Women’s FINAL FOUR
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, September 25, 2025.- The four participating countries of the II AFECAVOL Women’s Final Four are already ready and this Thursday successfully went through the preliminary interview. Costa Rica was the first national team to go through the preliminary inquiry, followed by Honduras, Nicaragua and El Salvador. For this September 25, the […]
Nicaragua Ready to Defend Its Title at the AFECAVOL Women’s Final Four
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, September 23, 2025. – Nicaragua is determined to defend its crown at the second edition of the AFECAVOL Women’s Central American Final Four Championship, set to take place September 26–28 at the Polideportivo Gymnasium in San Francisco de Dos Ríos, San José, Costa Rica. The reigning champions will once again face […]
2025 ECVA Men’s Final 4 Award Winners
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, September 22, 2025.- Antigua and Barbuda won gold and Cairon Davis stood out at MVP in St John’s, Antigua, as the 2025 ECVA Men’s Final 4 Tournament concluded. Yashid Auguiste won two awards – Best Libero and Best Digger for his defensive action with the Antiguan team. Antigua also picked four additional […]
Garcia scores seven aces and leads the United States to the quarterfinals
September 22, 2025.- Gabriel Garcia was on fire as he spearheaded the United States into the quarterfinals of the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship in the Philippines. In Monday’s eighthfinal match in Pasay City, the Americans came back from a set down to beat Slovenia in four. USA will take on Bulgaria in one […]
ANTIGUA strikes 2025 ECVA Men’s Final 4 GOLD
ST JOHN’S, Antigua and Barbuda, September 22, 2025.- Antigua and Barbuda swept Saint Lucia to claim gold at the 2025 Men’s Final Four Tournament at YMCA in St. John’s, Antigua on Sunday evening. Despite the determination of Saint Lucia, the powerful Antigua squad won the final 3-0 (23-25, 19-25, 15-25) and qualifies to the NORCECA […]
Dominica Earns Bronze Medal at 2025 ECVA Men’s Final 4
ST JOHN’S, Antigua and Barbuda, September 21, 2025. – Dominica captured the Bronze Medal in the ECVA Men’s Final 4 tournament, defeating Grenada in straight sets 3-0 (25-19, 28-26, 26-24) at the YMCA, St. John’s Antigua and Barbuda. Dominica came out strong, taking early control of the match by dominating the first set. Grenada responded […]
Reagan Cooper Named MVP at 2025 NORCECA Women’s Final Six
GUADALAJARA, Jalisco, September 21, 2025. – USA outside hitter Reagan Cooper was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2025 NORCECA Women’s Final Six that ran from September 16-21 in Guadalajara, Jalisco. Cooper was a consistent offensive force for the American squad. Cooper’s performance was pivotal in guiding the United States to their second-ever gold medal at […]
USA Crowned Undefeated Champion at 2025 NORCECA Women’s Final Six
GUADALAJARA, Jalisco, September 21, 2025. – The United States captured the gold medal at the 2025 NORCECA Women’s Final Six, defeating Mexico 3-0 (25-19, 25-17, 25-19) on Sunday at Unidad Deportiva López Mateos to finish the tournament as the undefeated champion. The U.S. closed the event with a perfect 7-0 record, while Mexico finished 5-2 […]
Dominican Republic Outlasts Puerto Rico in Epic Five-Set Battle to Claim Final Six Bronze
GUADALAJARA, Jalisco, September 21, 2025. – The Dominican Republic captured its first-ever bronze medal at the NORCECA Women’s Final Six, outlasting Puerto Rico in an epic five-set clash 3-2 (25-22, 20-25, 19-25, 25-23, 15-13) on Sunday at Unidad Deportiva López Mateos in Guadalajara. This result adds to the Dominican Republic’s impressive Final Six history, which […]
Marie-Alex Belanger and Lea Monkhouse win Gold in Punta Cana
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, September 21, 2025.- Canadians Marie-Alex Belanger and Lea Monkhouse defeated Puerto Ricans María González and Allanis Navas 2-1 (14-21, 21-17, 16-14) to win gold in the NORCECA 2025 World Beach Championships Qualifying Tournament, which concluded this Sunday at Los Corales Beach in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Belanger and Monkhouse defeated Dominicans […]
Partain/Benesh take gold in Punta Cana Qualifier
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, September 21, 2025.- The United States duo of Miles Partain and Andrew Benesh defeated Puerto Ricans Cristian Encarnación and Diego Rosich in straight sets 2-0 (21-13, 21-17) to win the gold medal in the NORCECA 2025 Beach World Championship Qualifying Tournament played on the sand courts installed on Los Corales beach […]
Canada Sweeps Cuba for Fifth Place at NORCECA Women’s Final Six
GUADALAJARA, Jalisco, September 21, 2025. – Canada claimed fifth place at the 2025 NORCECA Women’s Final Six with a commanding 3-0 (25-16, 25-22, 25-21) sweep over Cuba on Sunday at Unidad Deportiva López Mateos in Guadalajara. Canada closed the tournament with a 2-4 record, while Cuba finished 1-5. The Canadians defeated Cuba twice in the […]
Mexico Defeats Puerto Rico in Five Sets to Reach The Final Six Gold Medal Match
GUADALAJARA, Jalisco, September 20, 2025. – Mexico delivered a thrilling five-set victory over Puerto Rico, 3-2 (18-25, 25-21, 19-25, 25-20, 15-12), to advance to the gold medal match of the 2025 NORCECA Women’s Final Six, held at Unidad Deportiva López Mateos in Guadalajara With this victory, Mexico secures its second-ever appearance in the gold medal […]
José Pablo Pérez of Guatemala Named MVP of AFECAVOL U23 Championship
CHIRIQUÍ, Panama, September 20, 2025.– José Pablo Pérez of Guatemala was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the VII AFECAVOL U23 Men’s Central American Championship after leading his team to the title. Pérez guided Guatemala to their sixth championship in this category, finishing as the top scorer with 22 points in the final against Nicaragua. […]
Saint Lucia and Antigua set to battle for Top Position in ECVA Men’s Final Four Tournament
ST JOHN’S, Antigua: September 20, 2025: In a thrilling match at the ECVA Men’s Final Four Tournament, Saint Lucia emerged victorious over Antigua and Barbuda with a decisive score of 3-0, solidifying their status as a top contender. The match, played at the YMCA, concluded with set scores of 25-15, 25-23, and 25-19, showcasing the […]
Guatemala Claims Sixth Title at the VII AFECAVOL U23 Central American Championship
CHIRIQUÍ, Panama, September 20, 2025.– After an uncertain start, Guatemala rose to the occasion to defeat Nicaragua 3-1 (29-31, 25-17, 25-18, 25-15) in the battle for the title of the VII AFECAVOL U23 Men’s Central American Championship. For the Guatemalan team, it was their sixth triumph in seven editions, making them the most successful nation […]
Dominica Triumphs Over Grenada in ECVA Men’s Final 4
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – September 20, 2025: In an exhilarating encounter on day two of the ECVA Men’s Final 4, Dominica secured a decisive victory against Grenada , winning in straight sets with scores of 25-20, 25-20, and 25-19. This victory propels Dominica into the finals of the tournament, setting the stage for an exciting battle for […]
United States Gold Medal Bound at the NORCECA Women’s Final Six
GUADALAJARA, Jalisco, September 20, 2025. – The United States booked its ticket to the gold medal match of the 2025 NORCECA Women’s Final Six after defeating the Dominican Republic 3-1 (25-20, 16-25, 25-18, 25-22) in the semifinals at Unidad Deportiva López Mateos in Guadalajara. This marks the fourth consecutive appearance for Team USA in the […]
Dominican Republic, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico secure their ticket to the World Cup
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, September 20, 2025.- The women’s teams from the Dominican Republic, Canada, Puerto Rico and Mexico advanced this Saturday to the Semifinals of the NORCECA 2025 Beach Volleyball World Cup Qualifying Tournament being held in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, securing this way their ticket to the World Cup, which will take place […]
United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Nicaragua advance to Semifinals in Punta Cana
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, September 20, 2025 – The pairs of USA Miles Partain/Andrew Benesh, CAN Samuel Schachter/Jonathan Pickett, PUR Cristian Encarnación/Diego Rosich, and NCA Rubén Mora/Dany López advanced to the Semifinals of the NORCECA 2025 Beach World Championship Qualifiers, which is being successfully held on the sand courts located at Los Corales Beach in […]
Costa Rica Tops Panama for Bronze at the VII AFECAVOL U23 Central American Championship
CHIRIQUÍ, Panama, September 20, 2025 – The Costa Rica National Team climbed to third place at the VII AFECAVOL U23 Men’s Central American Championship after defeating Panama 3-0 (25-19, 25-18, 29-27). Panama was slow to get going and tried to extend the match, especially in the third set, but Costa Rica shut the door thanks […]
Antigua and Barbuda Triumphs Over Dominica in ECVA Men’s Final Four Tournament
ST. JOHNS, Antigua – September 20, 2025: In an exhilarating Day 2 matchup of the Men’s Final Four Tournament, Antigua and Barbuda emerged victorious against Dominica with a score of 3-1 (23-25, 25-22, 25-23, 25-22). The match, held at the YMCA, showcased intense competition and highlighted the exceptional skills of both teams. Antigua and Barbuda’s […]
Saint Lucia triumphs Over Grenada in a thrilling match at YMCA, Saint John’s
ST JOHN’S – Antigua: September 20, 2025 – In an exhilarating showdown at the YMCA Hall, the Saint Lucia volleyball team emerged victorious against Grenada with a commanding score of 3-1. The match drew an enthusiastic crowd of spectators who witnessed a display of skill and determination from both teams. The match began at 9:00 […]
Belize Takes Fifth Place at the VII AFECAVOL U23 Central American Championship
CHIRIQUÍ, Panama, September 20, 2025. – Belize did what was necessary to overcome El Salvador 3-1 (25-18, 14-25, 25-20, 25-23) in the battle that awarded the winner fifth place at the VII AFECAVOL U23 Men’s Central American Championship. Belize closed the competition with an overall record of 3-1 in wins and losses after competing in […]
Canada falls to Poland in Round of 16
September 20, 2025- Poland secured its place in the quarterfinals at the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship 2025 in the Philippines. This Saturday in the city of Pasay, the finalists of the last three editions overcame Canada’s resistance in a four-set Round of 16 match. The number one team in the FIVB World Ranking will […]
Antigua and Barbuda Secure Home Victory Against Grenada
ST. JOHN, Antigua, September 29, 2025.- In the second match of the day, Antigua and Barbuda thrilled their home crowd with a 3–1 win over Grenada (19–25, 25–17, 25–18, 25–19). Despite dropping the first set, the home team rallied with dominant play across the remaining frames. Darron Oxford of Grenada led the scores with 17 […]
Saint Lucia Triumphs Over Dominica in ECVA Men’s Final 4 Opener
ST. JOHN, Antigua, September 29, 2025.- The 2025 ECVA Men’s Final 4 Tournament launched with electrifying action at the YMCA in St. John’s, Antigua, as Saint Lucia edged Dominica in a five-set thriller, followed by a commanding win from host nation Antigua and Barbuda over Grenada. Saint Lucia opened the tournament with a dramatic 3–2 […]
Mexico Bounces Back to Beat Dominican Republic in Four Sets
GUADALAJARA, Jalisco, September 19, 2025. – Mexico bounced back to defeat the Dominican Republic 3-1 (21-25, 26-24, 26-24, 25-23) in the final match of the preliminary round at the 2025 NORCECA Women’s Final Six in Guadalajara, Jalisco. With the win, Mexico closed the preliminary phase in second place with a 4-1 record and will face Puerto […]
Nicaragua Secures the Other Ticket to the Final of the VII AFECAVOL U23 Central American Championship
CHIRIQUÍ, Panama, September 19, 2025. – In a dramatic, nail-biting finish, Nicaragua claimed the second ticket to the final of the VII AFECAVOL Men’s U23 Central American Championship, prevailing over Panama in a thrilling five-set battle 3-2 (25-19, 19-25, 23-25, 25-21, 15-12). Nicaragua will aim for its second title in the category and will face […]
Guatemala to Defend Its Crown in the Final of the VII AFECAVOL U23 Central American Championship
CHIRIQUÍ, Panama, September 19, 2025.– Guatemala’s National Team secured its place in the final of the VII AFECAVOL U23 Men’s Central American Championship after prevailing over Costa Rica in a fierce battle, winning 3-1 (25-23, 22-25, 25-18, 25-20). For Guatemala, the defending champion, this will be their sixth final in the category, during which they […]
USA Tops the Preliminary Round Undefeated at Women’s Final Six
GUADALAJARA, Jalisco, September 19, 2025. – The United States completed the preliminary round of the 2025 NORCECA Women’s Final Six undefeated after sweeping Puerto Rico 3-0 (25-22, 25-21, 25-13) on Friday night at Unidad Deportiva López Mateos in Guadalajara. USA finished pool play with a perfect 5-0 record, while Puerto Rico closed with a 2-3 […]
Cuban, United States, and Canadian men’s teams undefeated in Punta Cana
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, September 19, 2025 – The Cuban, Canadian, and United States men’s teams won both matches on the opening day of the NORCECA 2025 World Beach Championship Qualifiers, being played on the sand courts at Los Corales Beach on the coast of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. In Group A, Cubans Damián Gómez […]
Four women’s teams start undefeated in Punta Cana
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, September 19, 2025 – The women’s teams from the Dominican Republic, the Virgin Islands, Canada, and Cuba started undefeated at the NORCECA 2025 Beach Volleyball World Championship Qualifying Tournament held at Los Corales Beach in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. In Pool C, Dominicans Yari Cleto and Julibeth Payano easily defeated Deajra […]
Canada Earns First Win with a Reverse Sweep Over Cuba at Women’s Final Six
GUADALAJARA, Jalisco, September 19, 2025 .– Canada pulled off an impressive reverse sweep to capture their first victory at the 2025 NORCECA Women’s Final Six, defeating Cuba 3-2 (14-25, 14-25, 27-25, 25-19, 15-11) on Friday night at Unidad Deportiva López Mateos in Guadalajara. Both Canada and Cuba concluded the preliminary round with a 1-4 record […]
Belize Defeats Honduras and Will Play for Fifth Place at the VII AFECAVOL U23 Central American Championship
CHIRIQUÍ, Panama, September 19, 2025. – The Belizean squad handled Honduras with little trouble, winning 3-0 (25-20, 25-22, 25-15) to advance to the fifth-place match against El Salvador, on the final day of the VII AFECAVOL U23 Men’s Central American Championship. The loss left Honduras in seventh place in the event, without a single victory […]
United States Secures their Spot in the Women’s Final Six Semifinals
GUADALAJARA, Jalisco, September 18, 2025. – The United States defeated Mexico 3-1 (25-15, 25-15, 20-25, 25-20) to secure its place in the semifinals of the 2025 NORCECA Women’s Final Six, taking place in Guadalajara, Jalisco. With a perfect 4-0 record, the Americans have already clinched a spot in Saturday’s semifinals, with one preliminary match still […]
Paula Weishoff, Olympic Legend, Inspires Team USA at the NORCECA Final Six
GUADALAJARA, Jalisco, September 18, 2025. – At the 2025 NORCECA Women’s Final Six, legendary player and International Volleyball Hall of Fame inductee Paula Weishoff is making her mark off the court, serving as assistant coach for Team USA. The three-time Olympian — silver medalist in Los Angeles 1984 and bronze medalist in Barcelona 1992 — spoke about […]
Belize Defeats Guatemala and Sets the Stage for the Semifinals of the VII Central American U23 Championship
CHIRIQUÍ, Panama, September 18, 2025.- Belize pulled off a surprising victory over Guatemala 3-1 (21-25, 25-22, 25-15, 25-20) to close Pool A of the VII AFECAVOL Central American U23 Championship, a result that determined the semifinal matchups. All three teams in Pool A finished with a 1-1 win-loss record, but the semifinal spots went to […]
Dominican Republic Earns Important Victory Over Canada at the Final Six
GUADALAJARA, Jalisco, September 18, 2025. – Dominican Republic secured a valuable 3-1 (25-20, 21-25, 25-20, 25-22) victory over Canada on day four of the 2025 NORCECA Women’s Final Six in Guadalajara, Jalisco. With this result, the Dominicans improve their record to 2-2, the same as Puerto Rico, while Canada remains winless (0-4). Dominican Republic will […]
21 teams will see action in the Beach Volleyball World Championship Qualifying Tournament in Punta Cana
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, September 18, 2025. – A total of 21 teams from 12 different countries will compete in the NORCECA 2025 Beach Volleyball World Championship Qualifying Tournament, which will take place from September 19 to 21 on the sand courts located on Punta Cana Beach, Dominican Republic. Twelve men’s and 10 women’s teams […]
Costa Rica Takes First Place in Pool B at the VII AFECAVOL U23 Central American Championship
CHIRIQUÍ, Panama, September 18, 2025. – Costa Rica finished with a perfect 3-0 record and claimed the top spot in Pool B after defeating Nicaragua in a hard-fought duel 3-1 (25-17, 15-25, 25-20, 26-24), in the final day of pool play at the VII AFECAVOL U23 Central American Men’s Championship. Nicaragua finished in second place […]
Cuba Takes Down Puerto Rico for First Win at Women’s Final Six
GUADALAJARA, Jalisco, September 18, 2025. – Cuba earned its first victory at the 2025 NORCECA Women’s Final Six, defeating Puerto Rico 3-1 (18-25, 25-21, 25-16, 25-22) on Thursday night at Unidad Deportiva López Mateos in Guadalajara. Cuba now stands at 1-3, while Puerto Rico drops to 2-2. In their final matches of the preliminary round, […]
El Salvador Earns First Victory at the VII AFECAVOL U23 Central American Championship
Chiriquí, Panama, September 18, 2025.– The El Salvador National Team defeated Honduras 3-0 (25-15, 25-19, 25-15) to claim its first victory at the VII AFECAVOL Men’s U23 Central American Championship, closing the group stage of the event. El Salvador finished with a 1-2 win-loss record, placing third in Pool B, a position that guarantees them […]
NORCECA Joins World Beach Clean-Up Day in Punta Cana
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, September 18, 2025. – The NORCECA Volleyball Confederation and its Beach Volleyball Department join the World Beach Clean-Up Day in support of the Ministry of Environment of the Dominican Republic. In commemoration of this global initiative, all participating teams of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball World Championship Qualification Tournament are invited to […]
International Level 2 Volleyball Coaches Course Opens in Santo Domingo
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, September 18, 2025. – The NORCECA/FIVB Regional Volleyball Development Center officially opened an International Level 2 Volleyball Coaches Course, with the participation of 42 coaches from Argentina, Belize, Colombia, Peru, Puerto Rico, Panama, Guatemala, Mexico, Chile, El Salvador, and the Dominican Republic. The opening ceremony was attended by prominent sports authorities, […]
Mexico Keeps Perfect Record with Dominant Win over Cuba at Women’s Final Six
GUADALAJARA, Jalisco, September 17, 2025. – Host nation Mexico kept their undefeated record intact with a commanding 3-0 (25-20, 25-10, 25-22) victory over Cuba at the 2025 NORCECA Women’s Final Six at Unidad Deportiva López Mateos in Guadalajara. Mexico will face the United States on Thursday in a clash of undefeated teams (3-0). Cuba will go […]
Guatemala Crosses Paths with Panama in the VII AFECAVOL U23 Central American Championship
CHIRIQUÍ, Panama, September 17, 2025.– Defending champion Guatemala overcame a rough start to defeat Panama 3-1 (20-25, 25-13, 25-23, 25-20), earning their first victory in the highly competitive Pool A of the VII AFECAVOL U23 Men’s Central American Championship. Guatemala did not play on the tournament’s opening day but now adds an important win ahead […]
Puerto Rico Earns Second Win at NORCECA Women’s Final Six
GUADALAJARA, Jalisco, September 17, 2025. – Puerto Rico swept Canada 3-0 (25-14, 25-12, 25-19) to capture their second victory at the 2025 NORCECA Women’s Final Six in Guadalajara, Jalisco. Puerto Rico improved its record to 2-1, while Canada remains winless at 0-3. The top four teams will advance to the crossover semifinals. On day three […]
World Championship Qualifier Tournament to Be Held in Punta Cana
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, September 17, 2025. – Punta Cana will host the NORCECA Qualifier Tournament for the 2025 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championship, taking place from September 19 to 21, where the best pairs from the region will compete to secure their spot at the world event. A total of twelve teams per gender […]
USA Continues Winning Streak at Women’s Final Six
GUADALAJARA, Jalisco, September 17, 2025. – The United States continued its winning streak at the 2025 NORCECA Women’s Final Six, defeating defending champions Dominican Republic 3-1 (25-12, 21-25, 25-20, 25-13) on Wednesday night at Unidad Deportiva López Mateos in Guadalajara. USA improves to 3-0 and sits atop the standings, while the Dominican Republic falls to […]
Nicaragua Secures Semifinal Spot at the AFECAVOL U23 Central American Championship
CHIRIQUÍ, Panama, September 17, 2025.– Nicaragua defeated El Salvador 3-1 (25-14, 25-18, 18-25, 25-18) to secure one of the two semifinal spots at the VII AFECAVOL U23 Central American Championship, improving their record to 2-0 in Pool B play. Nicaragua still has one match left against Costa Rica in the final day of pool play, […]
USA knock Cuba out of Men’s Volleyball World Championship
September 17, 2025.- The United States knocked Cuba out of the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship in the Philippines. In the last Pool D match in Pasay City on Wednesday, the Americans beat the Caribbeans in four sets and left them third in the final pool standings on a 1-2 win-loss record. Portugal, who […]
Canada loses against Türkiye and advance as pool runners-up
September 17, 2025.- Türkiye defeated Canada in the last game of the pool stage at the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship in the Philippines and finished as the undefeated leader of the final Pool G standings. This Wednesday in Quezon City, the Turks defeated Canada in straight sets, who also advanced to the Round […]
Mexico Remains Undefeated with a Four-Set Win against Canada
GUADALAJARA, Jalisco, September 16, 2025. – Mexico rallied after dropping the opening set to defeat Canada 3-1 (21-25, 25-11, 25-17, 25-20) and remain unbeaten at the 2025 NORCECA Women’s Final Six at Unidad Deportiva López Mateos in Guadalajara. Mexico now stands at 2-0, while Canada falls to 0-2. On day three of the event, Mexico […]
Panama Passes First Test with Honors at AFECAVOL U23 Central American Championship
CHIRIQUÍ, Panama, September 16, 2025.– Panama earned an important victory against a tough Belize team, 3-0 (25-18, 25-16, 27-25), in the stellar match of the day, which opened Pool A action at the VII AFECAVOL U23 Men’s Central American Championship. Panama capitalized on its advantage in blocking (9-3) and serving (8-1). Belize led in attack […]
Puerto Rico Earns First Win at Women’s Final Six
GUADALAJARA, Jalisco, September 16, 2025. – Puerto Rico earned its first victory at the 2025 NORCECA Women’s Final Six with a dominant 3-0 (25-16, 25-16, 25-22) sweep over defending champions Dominican Republic on Tuesday night at Unidad Deportiva López Mateos in Guadalajara. With the win, Puerto Rico evened its record to 1-1, while Dominican Republic […]
Comfortable Victory for Costa Rica in Their Debut at the VII AFECAVOL U23 Central American Men’s Championship
CHIRIQUÍ, Panama, September 16, 2025. – Costa Rica delivered a convincing performance, earning their first victory against El Salvador 3-0 (25-23, 25-18, 25-20) in Pool B action on the opening day of the VII AFECAVOL U23 Central American Men’s Championship. Costa Rica was consistent throughout the match, even though El Salvador stayed close on the […]
USA Beats Cuba in Five Sets to Move 2-0 at NORCECA Women’s Final Six
GUADALAJARA, Jalisco, September 16, 2025. – The United States overcame a tough challenge from Cuba, earning a five-set victory 3-2 (25-20, 16-25, 25-18, 22-25, 15-10) to move to 2-0 at the 2025 NORCECA Women’s Final Six, taking place at Unidad Deportiva López Mateos in Guadalajara, Jalisco. The match was a roller-coaster battle, featuring powerful swings […]
Nicaragua Rallies to Earn First Victory at AFECAVOL U23 Central American Championship
CHIRIQUÍ, Panama, September 16, 2025.– The Nicaraguan National Team came from behind to defeat Honduras in five sets (23-25, 22-25, 25-8, 25-12, 15-6), earning their first victory in Pool B action as the VII AFECAVOL U23 Central American Championship got underway. Honduras started strong by taking the first two sets against a Nicaraguan squad that […]
Mexico Starts Final Six with Dramatic Five-Set Win over Puerto Rico
GUADALAJARA, Jalisco, September 15, 2025. – Mexico thrilled the home crowd by opening the 2025 NORCECA Women’s Final Six with a dramatic 3-2 (25-20, 25-23, 23-25, 20-25, 15-8) victory over Puerto Rico on Monday night at Unidad Deportiva López Mateos in Guadalajara. The highly competitive round-robin tournament brings together the region’s top six teams, with […]
USA Dominates Canada with Blocking Power in their NORCECA Women’s Final Six Opening
GUADALAJARA, Jalisco, September 15, 2025. – The United States delivered a blocking masterclass, outscoring Canada 14-1 at the net, to sweep their opening match of the 2025 NORCECA Women’s Final Six 3-0 (25-13, 25-11, 25-20) at Unidad Deportiva López Mateos in Guadalajara, Jalisco. The round-robin tournament features the top six teams in the region, with […]
USA move on to Round of 16 after sweeping Portugal
September 15, 2025.- The United States became the fourth national team guaranteed in the Round of 16 of the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship on Monday, when they secured their second victory in the tournament’s Pool D at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, in Pasay City. With six points earned and no sets […]
Canada advance at Men’s Volleyball World Championship – Japan out of contention!
September 15, 2025.- Things cleared up in Pool G of the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship in the Philippines and revealed the shocking truth that big pool favorites Japan will have to pack up at the end of the first stage of the competition. Canada and Türkiye will be the two teams from this […]
Cuba earns first victory and stays alive at the Men’s Volleyball World Championship
September 15, 2025.- Cuba responded strongly to an unexpected first-round group stage defeat to Portugal and dominated Colombia on Monday to secure their first victory at the 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship and keep their hopes of advancing to the Round of 16 very much alive. The Caribbeans opened the fourth day of matches […]
Teams Ready for Battle at the VII Central American Men’s U23 Championship
CHIRIQUÍ, Panama, September 15, 2025.- With the presence of seven well-prepared squads and a new competition format, the battle for the title at the VII AFECAVOL Central American Men’s U23 Championship is shaping up to be a very exciting one as the event kicks off this September 16. The teams from Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, […]
ECVA Men’s and Women’s Final 4 Tournament 2025
ST. JOHNS Antigua & Barbuda, September 15, 2025. – The Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) is thrilled to announce the first edition of the highly anticipated 2025 ECVA Men’s and Women’s Final 4 Tournaments, taking place in the stunning twin-island nation of Antigua and Barbuda. This event will showcase the region’s top four volleyball talents […]
Dominican Republic Defeats Cuba in Straight Sets in NORCECA Women’s Final Six Opener
GUADALAJARA, Jalisco, September 15, 2025. – The Dominican Republic opened the 2025 NORCECA Women’s Final Six with a straight set 3-0 (25-16, 25-23, 25-21) victory over Cuba at Unidad Deportiva López Mateos in Guadalajara, Jalisco. The round-robin tournament features the top six teams in the region, with the four best-ranked squads advancing to crossover semifinals. […]
McKay-Dunn of Canada Shine with Gold in El Salvador
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, September 14, 2025.- Alison McKay and Darby Dunn of Canada painted themselves with gold by winning the Gold Medal of the 8th stop of the 2025 NORCECA Beach Tour, held at the Flor Blanca beach stadium. A high-class final was played on Sunday afternoon on Court 1 of the Flor Blanca Beach […]
Mexico’s Sarabia/Osuna conquer the Gold in El Salvador
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador. September 14, 2025.- Mexico’s number 1 pair, Sarabia/Osuna, conquered the Gold of the 8th stop of the 2025 NORCECA Beach Tour, held at the Flor Blanca beach stadium. Miguel Sarabia and Jorman Osuna defeated Canadians of Martin Licht and Luke de Greeff in the grand finale with scores of 21-15 and 21-13. […]
North Central Volleyball Association Holds Annual Meeting
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, September 13, 2025. – The North Central Volleyball Association (NCVA) held its annual meeting this Saturday, September 13, in Guadalajara, Mexico, on the occasion of the NORCECA Women’s Final Six tournament. The session was chaired by Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz, President of NORCECA, and Mark Eckert, CEO of Volleyball Canada and President […]
Coaches Speak Ahead of the NORCECA Women’s Finals Six
GUADALAJARA, Jalisco, September 14, 2025.- Head Coaches from Canada, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Puerto Rico and the United States spoke ahead of the 2025 NORCECA Women’s Final Six event running from September 15 to 21 in Guadalajara, Jalisco. Tournament ranking points for the 2026 NORCECA Continental Championship, which is the Olympic Qualifier, in addition to […]
Canada secures a team in the final; Costa Rica and Mexico for the other ticket
San Salvador, El Salvador. September 13, 2025. – The two Canadian teams qualified for the semifinals of the 8th stop of the 2025 NORCECA Beach Tour, held at the Flor Blanca beach stadium, thus ensuring one spot in the tournament final, while Costa Rica and Mexico will play the other semifinal for the second spot. […]
Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Canada and USA move into the Women’s Semifinals
San Salvador, El Salvador. September 13, 2025. – Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Canada and the United States qualified for the semifinals of the 8th stop of the 2025 NORCECA Beach Tour, held at Flor Blanca Beach Stadium. Venezuela’s Oriana Granadilla / Yonnielis Camacho advanced after mercilessly defeating Katherine Quesada / Eugenia Ramírez of Costa Rica with scores […]
Portugal stuns Cuba
September 13, 2025.- Portugal shocked Cuba with a victory in their debut at the 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship in the Philippines. In a Pool D match played in Pasay City on Saturday, the Europeans came back after losing the first set to celebrate their first World Championship win in nearly 23 years. With […]
Vernon-Evans returns and pushes Canada to avoid upset against Libya in their World Championship debut
September 13, 2025.- Playing his first match with the Canadian national team since the Tokyo Olympics four years ago, opposite Sharone Vernon-Evans made a difference and helped the North Americans avoid what would have been a major upset, scoring 22 points to lead them to victory in their 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship debut. […]
Captain Christenson leads USA to opening victory against debutants Colombia
September 13, 2025.- Back with the U.S. men’s national team after missing the Volleyball Nations League, captain Micah Christenson (Olympic medalist setter) guided the Americans to a solid victory in their first match of the 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship on Saturday in the Philippines. Led by their star setter, the Americans started their […]
Puerto Ricans González/Navas start the tournament in full force
San Salvador, El Salvador. September 12, 2025. – The Puerto Rican duo of María Claudia González and Allanis Navas started strong in their quest for a sixth consecutive title, on the first day of action of the 8th Stop of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour 2025, held at the Flor Blanca Beach Sports Stadium. The […]
Costa Rica and Nicaragua remain undefeated in the Men’s Division
San Salvador, El Salvador. September 12, 2025. – The pairs from Costa Rica, Julián Araya / Jhostin Varela, and Nicaragua, Rubén Mora / Dany López, started undefeated in the 8th stop of the 2025 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, held at the Flor Blanca Beach Sports Stadium. The opening day was marked by very close duels […]
Guadalajara Ready to Host 2025 NORCECA Women’s Final Six
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, September 11, 2025. – Guadalajara, Jalisco, is set to welcome the 2025 NORCECA Women’s Final Six, scheduled for September 15–21 at the Unidad Deportiva López Mateos. This will be the fifth edition of the prestigious tournament, which serves as part of the qualification pathway for both the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Pan American Cup […]
Everything Ready for the 8th Stop of the NORCECA Tour in El Salvador
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, September 11, 2025. – Everything is set for the start of the eighth stop of the 2025 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, scheduled to take place September 12-14 at the Flor Blanca Beach Sports Stadium. Teams from twelve countries are officially registered, guaranteeing three days of high-level action for El Salvador’s fans. […]
7th AFECAVOL Men’s U3 Championship Introduces New Competition Format
CHIRIQUÍ, Panama, September 12, 2025.– The Seventh AFECAVOL Men’s U23 Central American Championship will take place from September 16 to 20 at the La Basita Gymnasium in the province of Chiriquí, Panama, featuring a brand-new competition format that includes a preliminary group stage. Until now, AFECAVOL tournaments in this category had been played in a […]
Eighth Stop of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour Heads to El Salvador
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, September 10, 2025.– The eighth stop of the 2025 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour will take place September 12-14 at the Sand Sports Stadium of the Flor Blanca Sports Complex in San Salvador. This marks the third consecutive year that El Salvador hosts a stage of the prestigious continental circuit. For this edition, […]
Maria Gonzalez and Allanis Navas Claim Fifth Consecutive Gold
ZAPOPAN, Jalisco, September 7, 2025. – Puerto Rico’s Maria Gonzalez and Allanis Navas claimed their fifth straight gold medal of the 2025 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, rallying to defeat USA’s Michelle Shaffer and Rachael Kramer 2-1 (14-21, 21-18, 15-9) in a thrilling final in Zapopan, Jalisco. Entering the tournament as the top favorites, Gonzalez and […]
Evan Cory and Derek Bradford of USA Capture Gold in Zapopan
ZAPOPAN, Jalisco, September 7, 2025. – Evan Cory and Derek Bradford of the United States clinched the gold medal at the seventh stop of the 2025 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, defeating home favorites José Cardenas and Jorman Osuna of Mexico 2-0 (21-17, 21-19) in a thrilling final at the Conjunto Santander de Artes Escénicas in […]
Mexico, Canada, Cuba and USA Reach Men’s Semifinals in Zapopan
ZAPOPAN, Jalisco, September 6, 2025 – The men’s semifinals are set in Zapopan, with Mexico’s José Cardenas/Jorman Osuna, Canada’s Cameron Chadwick/Robert Kemp, Cuba’s Damian Gomez/Eblis Verane, and USA’s Evan Cory/Derek Bradford advancing at the seventh stop of the 2025 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour. Sunday’s semifinals will see local favorites Cardenas/Osuna take on Chadwick/Kemp of Canada, […]




































































































