Tag: Beach Volleyball

Apr 10, 2025

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, April 10, 2025.- The FIVB Executive Committee convened today at Volleyball House in Lausanne, Switzerland, to address key matters and proposals aimed at strengthening and empowering the Global Volleyball Movement.  Reflecting the FIVB Strategic Vision 2032 – built on the pillars of empowerment, professionalism, integration, and mass participation – the meeting placed a […]

Apr 09, 2025

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, April 9, 2025.- In a key moment for the development of volleyball, the FIVB today welcomed a delegation from USA Volleyball for a high-level strategic meeting at Volleyball House in Lausanne, Switzerland. The discussions focused on strengthening the sport’s presence across America as the world looks to the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028.  […]

Apr 05, 2025

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, April 4, 2025.- The FIVB proudly welcomed participants from the LEAP Programme to Volleyball House this week, providing them with a unique opportunity to learn more about the work of the International Federation, the activities within the Global Volleyball Movement, and the development of volleyball around the world.  LEAP, the International Leadership Programme […]

Apr 05, 2025

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, April 5, 2025. – The Legal Commission of the North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation (NORCECA) held a productive virtual meeting on Saturday, marking the conclusion of the latest round of NORCECA’s virtual commission sessions. The Finance Commission meeting will be scheduled at a later date, once the external audit […]

Apr 04, 2025

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, April 4, 2025.- The NORCECA Development Commission held its virtual meeting on Friday, highlighting the Confederation’s remarkable development structure, which has set the foundation for the FIVB Development Program. As a leading Confederation in sustainable support, NORCECA continues to enhance development programs for its regional members. NORCECA President Cristobal Marte Hoffiz […]

Apr 03, 2025

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, April 3, 2025 .– The NORCECA Beach Volleyball Commission held its virtual meeting to discuss the ongoing development and future of beach volleyball within the Confederation. With a commitment to year-round competition and structured growth, NORCECA continues to strengthen its position as a global force in beach volleyball. Cristobal Marte Hoffiz, […]

Apr 02, 2025

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, April 2, 2025. – The NORCECA Confederation Refereeing Commission held its virtual meeting to discuss various resources aimed at optimizing referee performance and the training of new officials in the region. NORCECA President Cristobal Marte Hoffiz welcomed the participants, emphasizing the key role that referees play in ensuring neutrality and the […]

Apr 01, 2025

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, April 1, 2025.- The Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) delegation, led by Secretary General Hugh Graham – who also serves as the Executive Vice-President of the FIVB and President of the Oceania Zonal Volleyball Association (OZVA) – embarked on a week-long visit to Lausanne, Switzerland, to meet with the leadership and key departments of […]

Apr 01, 2025

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, April 1, 2025. – The NORCECA Technical and Coaches Commission held its virtual meeting focused on coach development and knowledge transmission, aiming to strengthen volleyball within the NORCECA Confederation. NORCECA President, Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz, highlighted in his welcome speech the importance of the commission’s role and its members in fostering the […]

Apr 01, 2025

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, March 31, 2025. – As the virtual meetings of NORCECA commissions continued, the NORCECA Sports Organization Commission met to assess key points for establishing criteria and procedures that will guide the preparation of the Confederation’s competition calendars, including the Olympic cycle. NORCECA President Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz emphasized the importance of this […]

Mar 31, 2025

QUINTANA ROO, Mexico, March 30, 2025.- Noslen Diaz and Jorge Alayo were first acknowledged as a top team in international beach volleyball after they dominated local tournaments held in the NORCECA region. Their first major victory on the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour couldn’t, then, happen anywhere else in the world and so it was […]

Mar 31, 2025

QUINTANA ROO, Mexico, March 30, 2025.- Americans Terese Cannon and Megan Kraft captured the silver medal at the first Elite event of the 2025 Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour which came to an end on Sunday in Quintana Roo Mexico, while Kristen Nuss and Taryn (Kloth) Brasher, also representing the United States, won the bronze […]

Mar 30, 2025

QUINTANA ROO, Mexico, March 29, 2025.- Led by Americans Chaim Schalk and James Shaw, who eliminated reigning Olympic champions David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig of Sweden in just their sixth tournament as partners, teams from four different countries advanced to the men’s semifinals of the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Elite event held in Quintana […]

Mar 30, 2025

QUINTANA ROO, Mexico, March 29, 2025.- Beach volleyball powerhouse the United States will fight for gold in the first Elite event of the 2025 Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour season on Sunday in Quintana Roo, Mexico, against Brazil. The last two teams standing in the event held at Playa del Carmen, USA’s Terese Cannon/Megan Kraft […]

Mar 30, 2025

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, March 29, 2025.– In recent years, the NORCECA Confederation has been a leader in anti-doping controls, with a growing commitment to ensuring the education and health of athletes, which was reinforced during the organization’s Medical Commission virtual meeting. Under the leadership of NORCECA President Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz, the Confederation has been […]

Mar 29, 2025

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, March 27, 2025.- In what was a highly productive meeting this week, the FIVB team met with key representatives from the Canton de Vaud of Switzerland. With collaboration opportunities in mind, discussions centered around impactful social projects and the growth of volleyball and sport in the canton. Representing the FIVB were President Fabio […]

Mar 29, 2025

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, March 29, 2025.- The FIVB delegation, led by President Fabio Azevedo, recently met with the German Volleyball Federation (DVV) to discuss the sport’s development in Germany. Discussions focused on the impact of the FIVB Volleyball Empowerment program, recent success of volleyball athletes from Germany, and plans for the future as the two organizations […]

Mar 28, 2025

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, March 28, 2025. – The NORCECA Marketing Commission met to discuss efforts aimed at strengthening the institution through the implementation of strategic plans designed to attract regional and local sponsorships. This marks the third session of NORCECA’s working commissions, all of which have been held online. The commission reaffirmed its commitment […]

Mar 27, 2025

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, March 27, 2025. – The Technical, Statistics, and Volleyball Information Systems (VIS) Commission held a virtual meeting in preparation for an exciting 2025 filled with events and advancements in volleyball statistics. The President of the Technical, Statistics, and VIS Commission, Judith Sandino, highlighted during the commission meeting the importance of maintaining […]

Mar 26, 2025

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, March 26, 2025 .– The Press Commission inaugurated the virtual meetings of NORCECA’s Working Commissions, which will run until April 5. Members of NORCECA’s Executive Committee, led by NORCECA President Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz, had the opportunity to review the communication efforts carried out in 2024 and discuss future challenges in the […]

Mar 24, 2025

YUCATÁN, México, March 23, 2025.- USA’s Devon Newberry and Jaden Whitmarsh won the bronze medal at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Yucatan Challenge that took place in  Puerto Progreso from March 19-23. Devon Newberry and Jaden Whitmarsh, in three Beach Pro Tour appearances as a team, the 24-year-old Americans have already collected three medals. […]

Feb 24, 2025

February 22, 2025.- On February 16, the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association, CAZOVA, held their 2025 Online Congress. During the meeting, presided by CAZOVA President Mushtaque Mohammed, several key points were discussed, which included 2024 reports and achievements, as well as plans for 2025. CAZOVA 2024 regional events included the U19 Men’s and Women’s Championships held […]

Feb 21, 2025

MEXICO CITY, Mexico, February 17, 2025. – The National Commission for Physical Culture and Sport (CONADE) announced in a press conference the organization of two stages of the Beach Pro Tour 2025 in Mexico. The event featured the participation of FMVB President Jesús Perales Navarro, elite beach volleyball athletes Atenas Gutiérrez, Susana Torres, Miguel Sarabia, and Jorman Osuna, as well as the governors […]

Feb 21, 2025

LIMA, Peru, February 20, 2025. – After two days of fruitful work between Panam Sports and the Lima 2027 Organizing Committee, the host city contract for the 20th edition of the Pan American Games was signed in the Peruvian capital. “We are very pleased with the signing of this contract. We see a highly committed […]

Feb 17, 2025

February 15, 2024.- The meeting between the FIVB and Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) this week demonstrated an exciting future for the Global Volleyball Movement. The FIVB team, led by President Fabio Azevedo, welcomed ASOIF President Ingmar De Vos and Executive Director James Carr into the FIVB offices to share the principles of […]

Feb 11, 2025

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay, February 10, 2025.- Two wildcats have been chosen to represent the energy, passion, and spirit of perseverance of the more than 4,000 athletes who will take part in the most important youth sports celebration on the continent. The unveiling ceremony was attended by the President of the Republic of Paraguay, Santiago Peña. A […]

Jan 28, 2025

January 28, 2025.- The 26 January 2025 marked India’s 76th Republic Day, which was celebrated by a vibrant ceremony at the KIIT & KISS Athletic Stadium in Bhubaneswar. The event, which was attended by FIVB leadership, saw a gathering of over 40,000 students, staff and dignitaries of the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) and […]

Jan 26, 2025

BELIZE CITY, Belize, January 25, 2025.- The General Assembly of the Central American Volleyball Association AFECAVOL concluded after two days of intense sessions, during which key topics for the transformation and development of volleyball in the region were discussed. AFECAVOL President Félix Ambrosio Sabio presented a detailed report highlighting the following: ALBUM FOTOS: ASAMBLEA GENERAL […]

Jan 22, 2025

January 22, 2025.- The FIVB leadership were honored with an Olympic Games Paris 2024 torch and commemorative medals during the International Federation (IF) Transition Seminar for LA28, held this week at Olympic House and the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland. The prestigious gifts were presented by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Paris 2024 to […]

Jan 19, 2025

MONTERREY, Nuevo León, January 18, 2025. – The Mexican Volleyball Federation (FMVB) celebrated the beginning of a new four-year term, during which Jesús Perales Navarro was reaffirmed as president, strengthening his leadership in the promotion and development of volleyball at both national and international levels. The event was honored by the distinguished presence of Cristóbal Marte […]

Jan 16, 2025

JANUARY 16, 2024 .- Volleyball Canada announced its 2025 roster of beach National Team athletes following the annual induction camp, held earlier this month at the Downsview training centre in Toronto. Five out of the six 2024 Olympians are returning: On the senior women’s side, silver medalists Brandie Wilkerson and Melissa Humana-Paredes, both of Toronto, […]

Dec 20, 2024

December 20, 2024.- The discussions brought together FIVB leadership, Volleyball World executives and FIVB Volleyball Foundation representatives (the FIVB Trilogy) alongside Decathlon’s Volleyball Manager, Antonio Fabrizio De Mola and the Decathlon team. At the heart of the meeting was the FIVB Strategic Vision 2032, built around the motto ‘Together as One’, which reflects a shared […]

Dec 18, 2024

December 18, 2024.- Volleyball World is excited to unveil the schedule for the Beach Pro Tour 2025. The highly anticipated nine-month competition promises to be bigger and better than ever as the world’s elite beach volleyball talent go head-to-head in fierce competition across five continents. Getting underway in late March, the season will culminate with […]

Dec 08, 2024

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, December 8, 2024.- The 9th Stop of the 2024 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, held on the sand courts of La Sabana, concluded with the American duo Peri Brennan and Molly Phillips winning the final match over Mexico’s Atenas Gutiérrez and Susana Torres 2-0 (21-19, 21-19). In the battle for third place, the […]

Dec 08, 2024

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, December 8, 2024.- The Mexican duo Miguel Sarabia and Jorman Osuna claimed the gold medal at the ninth stop of the 2024 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour after defeating Garrett Bucklin and Tyler Penberthy from the U.S. Virgin Islands 2-0 (21-19, 21-13) in the final. Sarabia and Osuna established themselves as the tournament’s […]

Dec 07, 2024

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, November 7, 2024.- United States and Mexico have established themselves as the top contenders in the women’s tournament of the ninth stop of the NORCECA Continental Tour in Costa Rica, each securing two teams in the semifinals. The American duo of Peri Brennan and Molly Phillips advanced to the semifinals with a […]

Dec 07, 2024

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, December 7, 2024.- Mexico’s duos, Sarabia/Osuna and Lares/Cruz, along with Tucker/Caldwell from the United States and Bucklin/Penberthy from the U.S. Virgin Islands, advanced to the men’s semifinals at the ninth stop of the NORCECA Tour in Costa Rica. The semifinals will begin Sunday at 9:00 a.m., with the following matchups: Tyler Penberthy/Garrett […]

Dec 07, 2024

DOHA, Qatar, December 7, 2024.- Kristen Nuss & Taryn Kloth are the 2024 Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour champions. The American duo defended their Doha Finals gold from last year and triumphed as champions for the second time in a row, while collecting their overall eighth gold and 12th medal on the Tour over the years. […]

Dec 07, 2024

December 7, 2024.- The FIVB President Fabio Azevedo met with His Excellency Mr. Saad bin Ali Al Kharji, Chairman of Qatar Tourism and Chairman of the Board of Visit Qatar to explore potential partnerships for volleyball to support promotion of tourism in the country. They were joined by the President of the Qatar Volleyball Association […]

Dec 06, 2024

DOHA, Qatar, December 6, 2024.- Americans Cannon/Kraft and Kloth/Nuss to face Tina/Anastasija of Latvia and  Xue/Xia of China, respectively, in the semifinals of the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Finals in Doha on Friday for a place in the tournament’s gold medal match. The duels will both happen on Saturday, with Tina and Anastasija battling Terese […]

Dec 06, 2024

San José, Costa Rica, December 6, 2024.- Brennan/Phillips and Wilson/Myszkowski from the United States, Austin/Buckner from the U.S. Virgin Islands, Aguilar/Quesada from Costa Rica, and Vidaurrazaga/Ramirez from Mexico finished the first day of the women’s division at the ninth stage of the NORCECA Tour in La Sabana, Costa Rica, undefeated. In the most contested match of […]

Dec 06, 2024

San José, Costa Rica, December 6, 2024.- The duos Sarabia/Osuna from Mexico, Tucker/Caldwell from the United States, Bucklin/Penberthy from the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Stanley/Araya from Costa Rica each claimed two victories in an electrifying start to the ninth stop of the 2024 NORCECA Tour at La Sabana sand courts in Costa Rica. In Pool A, […]

Dec 06, 2024

DOHA, Qatar, December 6, 2024.- FIVB President Fabio Azevedo was in Doha to strengthen the Global Volleyball Movement, for several volleyball initiatives which include visiting  the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), the Qatar Foundation and Qatar Volleyball Association. FIVB President, Fabio Azevedo, met with President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani […]

Dec 05, 2024

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, Thursday, December 5, 2024.- The sand courts of La Sabana Metropolitan Park in San José, Costa Rica, will host the ninth and final stage of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour running from Friday December 6, through Sunday, December 8. Over three days of competition, the top men’s and women’s duos from […]

Dec 05, 2024

DOHA, Qatar, December 5, 2024.- Terese Cannon & Megan Kraft, Kristen Nuss & Taryn Kloth and Katja Stam & Raisa Schoon were the first teams to book their spots in the Doha Finals playoffs. Whether they will advance straight to the semifinals or move on to the quarterfinals, and who are the other three teams […]

Dec 04, 2024

DOHA, Qatar, December 4, 2024.- Terese Cannon & Megan Kraft made a solid start to the Doha Finals on Wednesday. At this rookie appearance for either of the two American players at a Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Finals, they produced two straight-set victories on opening day and were the only women’s team to do […]

Dec 03, 2024

December 3, 2024.- It is almost time for the biggest Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour event of the year! The Beach Pro Tour Finals in the Qatari capital Doha will get underway on Wednesday, December 4, and will last through Saturday, December 7. Among the women’s line-up of 10 top-calibre teams defending Doha Finals champions […]

Dec 01, 2024

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, December 1, 2024. Julián Araya and Stanley Grant, alongside Valentina Molina and Sofía Vega of Costa Rica, are the champions of  the III Central American Under 19 Beach Volleyball Championship held at La Sabana Metropolitan Park in San José, Costa Rica. With a flawless performance, Araya/Grant secured Costa Rica’s second consecutive championship […]

Dec 01, 2024

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, December 1, 2024. The tandems of Fátima Rendón and Dévora Medina of El Salvador, and Cristian Oporta and Ángel Carranza of Costa Rica, emerged as the undefeated champions of the second edition of the Under 17 Central American Beach Volleyball Championship held at La Sabana Metropolitan Park in Costa Rica. In the […]

Dec 01, 2024

December 1, 2024.- FIVB Strategic Vision 2032: “Together as One” is an ambitious but realistic roadmap to elevate volleyball’s global impact over the next eight years. Read it in full here:FIVB Strategic Vision 2032. At its core, volleyball represents important values: collaboration, integration, peace and solidarity. The Vision focuses on empowering all stakeholders to work […]

Dec 01, 2024

December 1, 2024.- FIVB President Fabio Azevedo has taken key actions in his new role, which include meeting with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to share their bold vision for empowering the Global Volleyball Movement, among others. FIVB President Fabio Azevedo and Secretary General Hugh McCutcheon visited the Olympic House, where they met IOC President […]

Nov 30, 2024

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, November 30, 2023.- The women’s team from El Salvador and the men’s team from Nicaragua lead the standings after the first day of competition at the III Central American U19 Championship, held on the sand courts at La Sabana in the Costa Rican capital. In the women’s division, Daniela Vigil and Ashley […]

Nov 30, 2024

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, November 30, 2024.- El Salvador women and Costa Rica men lead the II Central American U17 Beach Championship, which kicked off Saturday on the sand courts at La Sabana in San José, Costa Rica. The competition began at 9:00 a.m. in the women’s division with a commanding victory by Fátima Rendón/Dévora Medina […]

Nov 29, 2024

COSTA RICA, San José, November 29, 2024.- Ten teams from five countries will compete to become champions of the third edition of the 2024 AFECAVOL Central American U19 Beach Volleyball Championship. The national teams from El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Costa Rica, all participating in the U19 category, successfully attended the preliminary meeting this Friday, […]

Nov 29, 2024

COSTA RICA, San José, November 29, 2024.- Five countries, in both the male and female categories, will compete to become champions of the second edition of the Central American U17 Beach Volleyball Championship. Four male teams and five female teams will vie for the U17 Central American championship title. The national teams from El Salvador, Guatemala, […]

Nov 27, 2024

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, November 27, 2024.– Costa Rica will once again host the AFECAVOL Under 17 and Under 19 Central American Beach Volleyball Championships, set to take place on the sand courts of La Sabana on November 30 and December 1. Costa Rica has hosted all editions of the U17 and U19 Central American Beach […]

Nov 26, 2024

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, November 26, 2024.– In a letter addressed to the President of the Peruvian Institute of Sports (IPD), Federico Tong, the Panam Sports Executive Committee announced that the continental event will take place from July 16 to August 1, 2027. Following the Panam Sports Executive Committee meeting held last week in Punta […]

Nov 23, 2024

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, November 23, 2024.-  Three days of activities, more than 18 hours of presentations, 25 exhibitors and 130 attendees, are some of the numbers of the 3rd  Panam Sports Athletes Forum that took place this week in Punta Cana. These numbers translate into new knowledge and help to chart a clear path […]

Nov 19, 2024

November 19, 2024.- The newly formed FIVB Board of Administration met following the successful conclusion of the first-ever Global Volleyball Summit at the FIVB 39th World Congress. Chaired for the first time by the newly elected FIVB President Fabio Azevedo, the meeting focused on laying the groundwork for the next phase of the Global Volleyball Movement. The […]

Nov 17, 2024

PORTO, Portugal, November 17, 2024.- During the 39th FIVB World Congress, held in Porto, Portugal, from November 15 to 17, Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz, President of the NORCECA Confederation, was reelected as First Vice President of the FIVB with an overwhelming 98% of the votes cast by the delegates in attendance.  Marte Hoffiz has held this […]

Nov 17, 2024

PORTO, Portugal, November 17, 2024.-The second day of the 39th FIVB World Congress was filled with historic milestones as delegates voted for the future of FIVB Leadership. Fabio Azevedo was unanimously elected by acclamation as the new President of the FIVB, the FIVB Board of Administration and two Gender in Minority members were elected, marking the […]

Nov 17, 2024

PORTO, Portugal, November 17, 2024.- The second day of the 39th FIVB World Congress in Porto, Portugal, was a celebratory occasion, recognizing outstanding contributions to the sport. A highlight of the event was the presentation of numerous awards to individuals and organizations, with FIVB President Ary S. Graça F° receiving special recognition for his exceptional […]

Nov 16, 2024

PORTO, Portugal, November 16, 2024.- The 39th FIVB World Congress today elected Fabio Azevedo unanimously by acclamation as the new President of the FIVB, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the global volleyball community, while Hugh McCutcheon has been appointed as FIVB Secretary General. With resounding support from international volleyball delegates, Fabio […]

Nov 16, 2024

PORTO, Portugal, November 16, 2024.- The FIVB Volleyball Foundation Board held its first ever meeting in Portugal following the opening day of the 39th FIVB World Congress. This marked a significant step in the organization’s aim to serve the world through volleyball. At the meeting, the Board approved the principle of resource and coaching provision […]

Nov 15, 2024

November 15, 2024.- The 39th FIVB World Congress today celebrated the remarkable progress made during FIVB President Dr Ary Graça’s 12-year mandate and the lasting legacy of innovation and opportunity he has given the global Volleyball Family. During Dr Ary Graça’s presidency, the world witnessed the global transformation of volleyball. Although his time at the […]

Nov 15, 2024

November 2024.- Under the visionary leadership of President Dr Ary S. Graça F°, the FIVB has made unprecedented changes to empower National Federations, athletes and its global volleyball community. Since his election in 2012, President Graça has championed initiatives that reflect his commitment to innovate, expand opportunities and ensure the growth of volleyball worldwide. Here is a […]

Nov 14, 2024

November 14, 2024.- The countdown is on for the 39th FIVB World Congress, set to take place from 15-17 November 2024 in Porto, Portugal, where the global Volleyball Family will elect a new President of the FIVB for the period of 2024-2032. Alongside the presidential election, delegates will also vote to fill several key roles, […]

Nov 10, 2024

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, November 10, 2024.- Jade Race and Devanne Sours of the United States won the gold medal at the eighth stop of the 2024 NORCECA Tour after Canada’s Dana Roskic and Anna Licht were forced to withdraw due to injury during the final match at the Flor Blanca Beach Sports Stadium in El […]

Nov 09, 2024

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, November 7, 2024.- The two Canadian duos, López/Valeska from Nicaragua, and Race/Sours from the United States are set for the women’s semifinals at the eighth stop of the 2024 NORCECA Tour in El Salvador. In Saturday’s semifinals, the two Canadian duos will face off: Dana Roskic and Anna Licht vs. Amy Ozee […]

Nov 09, 2024

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, November 7, 2024.- Mora/López of Nicaragua, Perez/Ierna of the United States, and both Canadian teams have advanced to the men’s semifinals at the eighth stop of the NORCECA Tour, taking place at the Flor Blanca Beach Sports Stadium in El Salvador. The semifinals will be held on Saturday at 9:15 a.m., with […]

Nov 08, 2024

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, November 8, 2024.- The two U.S. teams, U.S. Virgin Islands, Ozee/Glagau of Canada, López/Valeska of Nicaragua and Alvarado/Aguilar of Guatemala, off to a good start at the eighth stage of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour at the Beach Sports Stadium at the Flor Blanca Sports Complex in El Salvador. In Pool A, […]

Nov 07, 2024

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, November 7, 2024.- The Beach Sports Stadium at the Flor Blanca Sports Complex will host the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour for the second year in a row, with the eighth stage of the 2024 season taking place from November 8 to 10. Thirty teams are registered for the competition (16 men’s teams […]

Nov 04, 2024

BONAIRE, Bonaire, November 3, 2024.- Mushtaque Mohammed, President of the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) and Executive Vice President of NORCECA, received a recognition from the Bonaire National Volleyball Federation following the conclusion of the seventh stage of the 2024 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, held from November 1-3 on the beautiful island of Bonaire. Gisette […]

Nov 03, 2024

BONAIRE, Bonaire, November 3, 2024.- Carly Kan and Devanne Sours of the United States took the gold medal of the seventh stage of the 2024 NORCECA Tour that took place at the Rudy Boezen complex in Bonaire from November 1-3, defeating Dana Roskic and Anna Licht of Canada 2-0 (21-18,21-15). This is Carly’s second gold […]

Nov 03, 2024

BONAIRE, Bonaire, November 3, 2024.- Jake Urrutia and Wyatt Harrison of the United States won the championship match of the seventh stage of the 2024 NORCECA Tour in Bonaire over Jake MacNeil and Arran Chambers of Canada 2-1 (21-13, 16-21, 15-10). This is Jake’s and Wyatt’s first medal as a team. For Wyatt it’s his […]

Nov 02, 2024

BONAIRE, Bonaire, November 2, 2024.-Race/Crews and Kan/Sours of United States, Girón/Alvarado of Guatemala and Licht/Roskic of Canada reached the women’s semifinals of the seventh stage of the 2024 NORCECA Tour in Bonaire.   In Sunday’s semifinals, Anna Licht and Dana Roskic of Canada go up against Natalia Girón and Paola Alvarado of Guatemala at 9:00 […]

Nov 02, 2024

BONAIRE, Bonaire, November 2, 2024.- The two teams from Canada and United States advanced to the men’s semifinals of the seventh stage of the 2024 NORCECA Tour in Bonaire. Martin Licht/Luke de Greef and Jake MacNeil/Arran Chambers of Canada play the first semifinal on Sunday at 9:00 am. USA’s Charles Siragusa/John Schwengel and Jake Urrutia/Wyatt […]

Nov 01, 2024

BONAIRE, Bonaire, November 1. 2024.- Padmore/Edwards of Barbados, Roskic/Licht of Canada, Giron/Alvarado of Guatemala, Kan/Sours of USA and Almeida-Anz/Bennett of the U.S. Virgin Islands enjoyed victories in their two outings on day one of the seventh stage of the 2024 NORCECA Tour in Bonaire.  Dei Padmore and Serena Edwards of Barbados won their two matches […]

Nov 01, 2024

BONAIRE, Bonaire, November 1, 2024.- Both teams from Canada and the United States, as well as Trinidad and Tobago go undefeated on opening of the seventh stage of the 2024 NORCECA Tour at the Rudy Boezen complex in Bonaire. Martin Licht/Luke de Greef of Canada lead Pool A taking down their both opponents of the […]

Oct 31, 2024

BONAIRE, Bonaire, October 31, 2024.- The seventh stop of the 2024 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour is ready to get underway at the Rudy Boezen complex in Bonaire from November 1-3. Twenty three teams are registered for the event, representing nine countries. Teams are distributed in three pools per gender. In the women’s field, Pool A […]

Oct 31, 2024

BONAIRE, Bonaire, October 31, 2024.- Stephen Enile and Isaac Theodore of Trinidad and Tobago are the Champions of the first-ever Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Senior Beach Volleyball Champions held in Bonaire. Enile and Theodore earned the gold medal on October 31st defeating Eddy Toro Maldonado/Thelion Jahim Coutinho of Aruba 2-0 (21-18, 21-16) in the […]

Oct 31, 2024

BONAIRE, Bonaire, October 31, 2024.- Dei Padmore and Serena Edwards of Barbados won the first edition of the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Senior Beach Volleyball Tournament in Bonaire. Padmore and Edwards won the round-robin event, consisting of five teams, undefeated with a perfect 4-0 win-loss, at the Rudy Boezen complex, an impressive venue with two […]

Oct 31, 2024

BONAIRE, Bonaire, October 30, 2024.- The beautiful island of Bonaire records history as it will host the first ever Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Senior Beach Volleyball Tournament at the Rudy Boezen complex on Thursday October 31. Eleven teams will compete (6 male and 5 female) for the CAZOVA title, earning FIVB points and also […]

Oct 20, 2024

PUERTO CORTÉS, Honduras, October 20, 2024.- Amy Ozee and Kaylee Glagau from Canada claimed the gold medal at the sixth stop of the NORCECA Tour in Puerto Cortés, Honduras, defeating USA duo Katie Lindstrom and Tifanny Svenssohn 2-1 (21-19, 16-21, 15-12). It was an exciting final, with Lindstrom playing spectacularly in defense, but Glagau’s offense […]

Oct 20, 2024

PUERTO CORTÉS, Honduras, October 20, 2024. – Rubén Mora and Dany López of Nicaragua made history by claiming the gold medal at the sixth stop of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, defeating Lev Priima/David Wieczoreck of the United States 2-0 (21-18, 21-16). This was Mora’s second gold medal, the first was in Punta Cana, Dominican […]

Oct 18, 2024

PUERTOCORTÉS, Honduras, October 18, 2024 – The two teams from the United States remain undefeated at the sixth stop of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour in this city, which began on Friday with heavy rain but gradually gave way to better weather, allowing the athletes to deliver a great spectacle. In Pool  B, Lev Priima/David […]

Oct 18, 2024

PUERTO CORTÉS, Honduras, October 17, 2024.- The sixth stop of the 2024 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour will kick off this Friday, October 18, in Puerto Cortés, the main harbour of Honduras, which could become the logistical hub for beach volleyball in the country. The President of the Honduran National Volleyball Federation (FNVH) and President of […]

Oct 18, 2024

PUERTO CORTÉS, Honduras, October 18, 2024 – United States, Canada, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and the U.S. Virgin Islands have secured their spots in the quarterfinals by winning two matches at the start of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour in Puerto Cortés, Honduras. Natalia Girón and Paola Alvarado of Guatemala advanced to the quarterfinals by defeating […]

Oct 10, 2024

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, October 10, 2024 .- Following the conclusion of the qualification system for the second edition of the Junior Pan American Games to be held in 2025 in Asunción, Paraguay, NORCECA confirms the teams qualified for Beach Volleyball. Thanks to efforts of the Pan American Volleyball Union (UPV) with the Pan Am […]

Oct 08, 2024

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, October 8, 2024.- Cuban duo Amanda Drik/Mileidy Paret, Crismil Paniagua/Darlenys Olivo from the Dominican Republic, Laura Molina/Aliza Aguilar from Costa Rica, and Isabella Martínez/Ella Connor from the United States advanced to the Women’s Semifinals of the NORCECA U23 Beach Volleyball Continental Tour in Punta Cana. In the first semifinal on Wednesday […]

Oct 08, 2024

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, October 8, 2024. – The tandems from the Dominican Republic (George Wilmore/Rolvin Maldonado), United States (Ayden Keeter/Carson Barnes), Cuba (Damián Gómez/Eblis Veranes), and twins Yoel and Christopher Guardado from El Salvador have secured their spots in the men’s semifinals of the NORCECA U23 Beach Volleyball Tour, currently being held at Los […]

Oct 08, 2024

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, October 8, 2024.- During the 62nd General Assembly of Panam Sports, held on October 2 and 3 in Asunción, Paraguay, the Pan American Volleyball Union (UPV) conducted an important session to discuss key issues concerning the development of volleyball in the Americas. The session was attended by the President of the […]

Oct 06, 2024

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, October 6, 2024. – A total of 31 teams will be competing in the U23 Tournament, part of the 2024 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, which kicks off on Monday in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.  The event is part of the qualification system for the 2025 Junior Pan American Games..  16 men’s […]

Oct 04, 2024

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, October 4, 2024 .- Cubans Damián Gómez and Kens Veranes defeated the Dominican Republic duo of Hayerlin De Jesús/Rolvin Maldonado 2-0 (21-19, 21-19) this Friday to secure the gold medal at the fifth stop of the 2024 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, held at the sand courts of Los Corales beach in […]

Oct 03, 2024

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, October 3, 2024.- Amy Ozee/Kaylee Glagau from Canada, T’ara Austin/Taylor Buckner from the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the two U.S. tandems of Mariah Whalen/Molly Phillips and Xolani Hodel/Alexis Durish, secured their spots in the Semifinals of the Fifth Stop of the 2024 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, at the sand courts at […]

Oct 03, 2024

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, October 3, 2024.- Hayerlin De Jesús/Rolvin Maldonado from the Dominican Republic, Garrett Bucklin/William Clements from the U.S. Virgin Islands, Tynan Gannett/Rouzbeh Rahnavard from Canada, and Cubans Damián Gómez/Eblis Veranes advanced on Thursday to the Semifinals of the Fifth Stop of the 2024 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, at Los Corales Beach in […]

Oct 02, 2024

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, October 2, 2024.- The Dominican duo Hayerling De Jesús/Rolvin Maldonado, the Virgin Islands team of Garrett Bucklin/William Clements, the Cuban pair Damián Gómez/Eblis Veranes, as well as both Canadian teams Tynan Gannett/Rouzbeh Rahnavard and Martin Licht/Robert Kemp won their two matches at the start of the Fifth Stop of the NORCECA […]

Oct 02, 2024

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay, October 2, 2024.- On the first day of the 62nd Panam Sports General Assembly, the election for President for the 2024-2028 term took place. The candidates were the current President of the Organization, Neven Ilic, and the second Vice President of Panam Sports, Keith Joseph. The vote was held shortly after 5 p.m. […]

Oct 01, 2024

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, October 1, 2024. – The action of the 2024 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour returns with the Fifth Stop, to be held from October 2 to 4 at Los Corales Beach in Punta Cana. This marks the eighth consecutive year that Punta Cana hosts the most important Beach Volleyball event in the […]

Oct 01, 2024

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, October 1, 2024 – The 2024 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour Season resumes in October starting in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.  Playa Los Corales in Punta Cana will host two events, starting with the fifth Stop of the NORCECA Tour from October 1 to 5, followed by the U23 Continental Tour event […]