SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, June 22, 2025 – The Dominican Republic U19 Women’s National Volleyball Team departed today for Kingston, Ontario, Canada, to compete in the NORCECA U19 Women’s Pan American Cup, set to take place from June 24 to 28 at Queen’s University’s Athletics & Recreation Centre.
The Dominican team will aim to represent the country with pride in this important continental tournament, facing off against the U19 national teams of Canada, Costa Rica, Mexico, Suriname, the United States, and Venezuela.
Official Roster Dominican Republic U19 Women’s National Team:
Setters:
Ana Patricia Encarnación Montero
Valerie Mariel Vargas Guzmán
Outside Hitters
Virelys Shantal Rivera Soto
Estel Santos Mateo
Ámbar Avril Hernández Domínguez
Harleny Linette De los Santos Báez
Middle Blockers:
Jakarlis Marianni Lima García
Yalyn Victoria Firpo Filpo – Team Captain
Cristal Yasmelis Mercedes Núñez
Opposites:
Julie Millaray Arias Alejo
Rayni Merab Mondesí Arias
Libero:
Aurelina Ruiz Rosario
Coaching Staff:
Alexander Ceccato, Head Coach
Marcos Vinicious Macedo, Assistant Coach
José Antonio Espinal Reynoso, Second Assistant Coach
Cedar Andrés Báez, Team Doctor
José Antonio Reynoso De Los Santos, Physiotherapist
Agripina Martínez, Team Manager
With a talented and determined group of athletes, the Dominican Republic heads into the competition ready to perform at a high level and continue advancing the growth of women’s volleyball in the country.