Tag: Beach Volleyball

Oct 25, 2026

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, October 25, 2026. – Ella Connor and Erin Inskeep of the United States delivered a commanding performance in the women’s gold medal match at the eighth stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour, defeating Puerto Rico’s Allanis Navas and Keishlyann Sánchez 2-0 (21-12, 21-12) to take the top spot […]

Oct 25, 2026

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, October 25, 2026. – Mexico’s Carlos Andrés Ayala and Inés Lares captured their sixth gold medal of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour after defeating Cuba’s Damián Gómez and Eblis Veranes 2-1 (21-19, 12-21, 15-12) in Sunday’s men’s final at the eighth stop of the Tour in Punta Cana, Dominican […]

Oct 24, 2026

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, October 24, 2026. – The women’s semifinals are set at the eighth stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour in Punta Cana, with the United States, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Cuba advancing after Saturday’s quarterfinal action. Sunday’s semifinals will begin at 9:00 a.m., featuring a showdown between USA’s Ella […]

Oct 24, 2026

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, October 24, 2026. – The Dominican Republic, Cuba, Mexico, and Puerto Rico secured their spots in the men’s semifinals of the eighth stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour in Punta Cana, with Mexico’s Carlos Andrés Ayala and Inés Vargas Lares aiming for their sixth gold medal of the […]

Oct 24, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, October 24, 2026. – The NORCECA Executive Committee and Board of Administration held their annual meeting virtually on Saturday, October 24, as part of preparations for the upcoming NORCECA Congress, reviewing the Confederation’s activities, financial performance, proposed constitutional amendments, development programs, and competition planning for 2027. NORCECA President Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz […]

Oct 23, 2026

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, October 23, 2026. – Six women’s pairs representing the Dominican Republic, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Cuba, the United States, and Canada finished undefeated on Friday’s opening day of the eighth stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour in Punta Cana. The United States, Canada, and Cuba each […]

Oct 23, 2026

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, October 23, 2026. – Hard-fought three-set battles highlighted the opening day of men’s competition at the eighth stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour in Punta Cana, where six teams representing the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and Cuba finished Friday’s action undefeated. Mexico and […]

Oct 22, 2026

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, October 22, 2026. – The eighth stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour gets underway Friday in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, bringing together 29 teams for three days of competition through Sunday, October 25. A total of 15 men’s and 14 women’s teams completed their registration on Thursday and […]

Oct 21, 2026

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, October 21, 2026.– The United States, Nicaragua, Guatemala and the Cayman Islands in the men’s competition, along with Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic in the women’s competition, will represent NORCECA at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games beach volleyball tournament, scheduled for October 31 to November 4 at Saly Beach […]

Oct 20, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, October 20, 2026.– The final stage of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour will take place from December 14 to 18 in Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic, and will play a decisive role in the qualification process for the Lima 2027 Pan American Games, awarding double ranking points to participating teams. […]

Oct 20, 2026

October 9, 2026.– The Medical Commission of the North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation (NORCECA), chaired by Dr. Víctor Figueroa, held its annual meeting virtually, reviewing progress in its anti-doping testing program, medical care at competitions, and measures to strengthen the protection of athletes and referees. One of the main topics was NORCECA’s investment […]

Oct 20, 2026

HOLYOKE, Massachusetts, USA, October 20, 2026.– During an interview held as part of the International Volleyball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 induction activities, Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz, NORCECA President and First Vice President of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB), identified the Dominican Republic’s four Olympic qualifications and the educational opportunities provided to numerous athletes among […]

Oct 20, 2026

HOLYOKE, Massachusetts, USA, October 20, 2026.- Nine prominent figures from across international volleyball, beach volleyball and ParaVolley were honoured at the International Volleyball Hall of Fame’s (IVHF) 40th induction ceremony on Saturday, 17 October, recognising achievements ranging from Olympic and world championship success to coaching, refereeing and sports leadership. The Class of 2026 brought together […]

Oct 18, 2026

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, October 18, 2026.– Twin sisters Avery and Addison Junk of the United States celebrated their first appearance on the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour by capturing the women’s U23 title with an undefeated record, without dropping a single set, at the Beach Volleyball Stadium Flor Blanca in San Salvador, El Salvador. […]

Oct 18, 2026

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, October 18, 2026.– Mexico’s Carlos Andrés Ayala and Inés Vargas Lares captured the men’s gold medal at the 2026 U23 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour, completing an undefeated campaign without dropping a single set at the Beach Volleyball Stadium Flor Blanca in San Salvador, El Salvador. The Mexican duo, Carlos Andrés/Lares, […]

Oct 17, 2026

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, October 17, 2026.– Mexico, Canada, the United States and Nicaragua advanced to the men’s semifinals of the 2026 U23 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour at the Beach Volleyball Stadium Flor Blanca in San Salvador. Mexico will face Canada, while the United States will take on Nicaragua on Sunday. Mexico’s Carlos Andrés […]

Oct 17, 2026

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, October 17, 2026.– The United States, Canada, host El Salvador and Mexico secured their places in the women’s semifinals of the 2026 U23 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour following Saturday’s quarterfinal matches at the Beach Volleyball Stadium Flor Blanca in San Salvador. American sisters Avery and Addison Junk, Canada’s Julia McDougall/Natalia […]

Oct 16, 2026

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, October 16, 2026.– Mexico’s Carlos Andrés Ayala and Inés Antonio Vargas Lares secured their spot in the men’s quarterfinals of the 2026 U23 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour, while duos from El Salvador, Nicaragua and the United States took the lead in their respective pools after finishing unbeaten on opening day […]

Oct 16, 2026

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, October 16, 2026.– The United States, Mexico, Canada and host El Salvador each finished unbeaten with two victories on the opening day of the 2026 U23 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour at the Flor Blanca Beach Volleyball Stadium in San Salvador. Twin sisters Avery and Addison Junk of the United States, […]

Oct 16, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, October 16, 2026.– The North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation (NORCECA) expresses its deepest sorrow over the passing of Ángel Iglesias Guerra, a former member of Cuba’s men’s national volleyball team, distinguished sports administrator and former member of the NORCECA Board of Administration. Iglesias Guerra dedicated much of his life […]

Oct 15, 2026

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, October 15, 2026.- The 2026 U23 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour is set to begin Friday, October 16, at the Beach Volleyball Stadium “Flor Blanca” in San Salvador, El Salvador, bringing together 31 teams representing 14 countries from North America, Central America and the Caribbean. The competition will feature 16 women’s […]

Oct 14, 2026

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, October 14, 2026.- Bangladesh has enjoyed encouraging progress in international volleyball, with the National Federation (NF) aiming to further the sport’s development.   The men’s national team won silver at the 2026 Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Men’s Volleyball Championship and is currently ranked 81st in the world. Meanwhile, the women’s team claimed bronze […]

Oct 14, 2026

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, October 14, 2026.- Guided by the FIVB Strategic Vision 2032, the FIVB Board of Administration met to advance key priorities for the Global Volleyball Movement, focusing on strengthening good governance, improving regulations, supporting National Federations and creating new opportunities for the next generation of athletes. The meeting opened with a review of activity […]

Oct 13, 2026

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, October 13, 2026.- Puerto Rico’s top beach volleyball teams will compete from October 22 to 26 in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, at the eighth stop of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, their final international competition before the highly anticipated qualifying tournament for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, scheduled for November […]

Oct 13, 2026

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, October 13, 2026.- El Salvador will host the 2026 U23 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour from October 16 to 18 at the Beach Volleyball Stadium “Flor Blanca” in San Salvador, bringing together 32 teams from North America, Central America and the Caribbean. The competition will feature 16 women’s and 16 men’s […]

Oct 12, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, October 12, 2026.– The NORCECA Beach Volleyball Commission held its annual meeting virtually, reviewing the Continental Tour’s competition systems and regulations, qualification processes for major international events, and proposals aimed at strengthening organization and expanding national federation participation during the 2027 season. Commission President Ed Drakich led the meeting, which also […]

Oct 10, 2026

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, October 10, 2026.- Volleyball’s growing popularity in Saudi Arabia and opportunities to further develop the sport across the Kingdom were highlighted during a meeting with the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SOPC) at the Volleyball House in Lausanne.  The visit provided an opportunity to look at how Saudi’s strong existing foundations could further […]

Oct 10, 2026

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, October 10, 2026.- The countdown to the 8th CISM Military World Summer Games was at the heart of discussions as the FIVB welcomed a delegation from the International Military Sports Council (CISM) to the Volleyball House in Lausanne.  Taking place from 25 June to 4 July 2027, the Games will feature both volleyball […]

Oct 10, 2026

LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND, October 10, 2026.- Mexico’s ambition to build on its growing beach volleyball legacy and bring more people into the sport was at the heart of discussions during a visit by Mexico’s Sports Minister Rommel Pacheco to the Volleyball House in Lausanne.  There is already a strong foundation to build on.   In 2023, Tlaxcala, […]

Oct 09, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, October 8, 2026.- The NORCECA Technical and Coaches Commission held its annual meeting virtually, addressing the sustainable development of volleyball and beach volleyball, coaches’ education, opportunities through the FIVB Empowerment Program, and the impact of changes to the rules of the game implemented during the 2026 season. The meeting was chaired […]

Oct 01, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, October 1, 2026.- The NORCECA Development Commission held its annual meeting virtually, presenting programs, projects and tools available to National Federations to continue promoting the development of volleyball and beach volleyball in their respective countries. The meeting was led by NORCECA President Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz and Development Commission President Mushtaque Mohammed, […]

Sep 04, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, September 4, 2026.- NORCECA’s sustained financial stability continues to strengthen the Confederation’s capacity to provide assistance and development resources to its National Federations and Zonal Associations, NORCECA President Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz highlighted during the 2026 NORCECA Finance Commission Virtual Meeting. Marte said that following the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, […]

Aug 28, 2026

LIMA, Peru, August 28, 2026.- The city won by 29 votes to 24 over Guatemala in the election held at the Panam Sports General Assembly in Lima, Peru. On this day, the continent’s representatives to the ANOC Executive Council were also elected, with Renzo Manyari of Peru, María José Alcalá of Mexico, and Alicia Masoni […]

Aug 24, 2026

MONTREAL, Canada, August 23, 2026.- The United States earned women’s silver, while host Canada celebrated bronze medals in both the women’s and men’s events on the final day of the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Montréal Elite. Americans Kristen Cruz and Taryn Brasher reached the women’s gold medal match, where they faced Brazil’s Thâmela Coradello […]

Aug 07, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 7, 2026. – Central American volleyball and the NORCECA Confederation are mourning the passing of distinguished Costa Rican sports leader Edgar Alvarado Ardón, who dedicated much of his life to the development and strengthening of volleyball in Costa Rica and throughout the region. Don Edgar, as he was respectfully and […]

Jul 31, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 31, 2026. – Puerto Rico’s Allanis Navas and María González successfully defended their Central American and Caribbean Games women’s beach volleyball title, defeating Cuba’s Maykelin Drik and Kailin Garrido 2-1 (21-16, 18-21, 18-16) in a spectacular gold medal match at the 25th Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026. […]

Jul 31, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 31, 2026. – Cuba’s Damián Gómez and Eblis Veranes reclaimed the men’s beach volleyball title at the 25th Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026, rallying from a set down to defeat Mexico’s Carlos Andrés Ayala and Inés Lares 2-1 (19-21, 22-20, 15-11) in a dramatic gold medal match. […]

Jul 30, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 30, 2026. – The semifinal lineup of the women’s beach volleyball tournament at the 25th Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026 was completed on Thursday, with host Dominican Republic, defending champion Puerto Rico, Mexico and Cuba advancing to the medal round following straight-set quarterfinal victories. The semifinals will […]

Jul 30, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 30, 2026. – Puerto Rico, Cuba, Nicaragua and Mexico secured their places in the semifinals of the men’s beach volleyball tournament at the 25th Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026 on Thursday after winning their respective quarterfinal matches. The semifinals will be played on Friday at the Malecón […]

Jul 29, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 29, 2026. – The quarterfinal field is set in the women’s beach volleyball tournament at the 25th Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026 following the conclusion of Wednesday’s preliminary round. Dominican Republic, Cuba, Mexico and Venezuela advanced as group winners, joined in the knockout stage by runners-up El […]

Jul 29, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 29, 2026. – Venezuela, Mexico, Nicaragua and Cuba completed the preliminary round undefeated to claim first place in their respective pools and lead the men’s beach volleyball quarterfinal field at the 25th Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026. Joining them in the knockout stage are second-place finishers Dominican […]

Jul 28, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 28, 2026. – The race for the quarterfinals intensified after four days of women’s beach volleyball competition at the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026, with several teams securing crucial victories on Tuesday. The final preliminary round matches on Wednesday will determine the first- and second-place finishers […]

Jul 28, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 28, 2026. – The battle for first place in each pool intensified after four days of competition in the men’s beach volleyball tournament at the 25th Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026. Four pools remain led by unbeaten pairs, setting the stage for decisive matches on Wednesday to […]

Jul 27, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 27, 2026. – El Salvador, Cuba and Guatemala all preserved unbeaten records on Monday, as the preliminary round of the women’s beach volleyball tournament at the 25th Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026 continued at the Malecón in Santo Domingo. In Group A, the Salvadoran duo of Karla […]

Jul 27, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 27, 2026. – Venezuela, Costa Rica, the Cayman Islands, Puerto Rico, and Cuba all preserved unbeaten records on Monday as the preliminary phase of the men’s beach volleyball tournament at the 25th Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026 reached its third day. In Pool A, Venezuela’s Esyenser Delgado […]

Jul 26, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 26, 2026. – The race for the women’s beach volleyball quarterfinals began to take shape on Sunday as the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Nicaragua remained unbeaten through two days of competition at the 25th Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026. In Pool A, Crismil Paniagua and […]

Jul 26, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 26, 2026. – Venezuela, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Nicaragua, and El Salvador remained unbeaten after the second day of men’s beach volleyball competition at the Santo Domingo 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games, each earning their second consecutive victory to strengthen their positions atop their respective pools. In Pool A, […]

Jul 25, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 25, 2026. – Puerto Rico opened the defense of its women’s beach volleyball title with a straight-set victory as the tournament at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo got underway on Saturday with eight straight-set wins in pool play. In Pool B, defending champions María González and […]

Jul 25, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 25, 2026. – The men’s beach volleyball tournament at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo got underway with six straight-set victories across the opening day of pool play. Defending champions Mexico, with Carlos Ayala and Antonio Lares, began their title defense with a 2-0 (21-12, 21-12) win […]

Jul 24, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 23, 2026. – The women’s beach volleyball tournament at the Santo Domingo 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games gets underway this Saturday at 9:00 a.m. (local time), with 19 pairs representing 19 countries competing for the regional title. Defending champions Allanis Navas and María González of Puerto Rico return looking […]

Jul 24, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 23, 2026. – The men’s beach volleyball tournament at the Santo Domingo 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games gets underway this Saturday at 9:00 a.m. (local time), with 19 pairs representing 19 countries competing for the regional title. Defending champion Mexico returns looking to retain the gold medal, this time […]

Jul 20, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 20, 2026. – The region’s top beach volleyball pairs are set to battle for the 25th Central American and Caribbean Games glory when the Santo Domingo 2026 tournament takes place from July 25 to 31 at the Malecón Deportivo. The venue, with a seating capacity of 450 spectators, will host […]

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 […]