May 04, 2013

Brazilian LaisVasques elected MVP at U-18 Pan Am Cup

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, May 4, 2013. -LaisVasques was named the Most Valuable Player of the U-18 Girls Pan American Cup that concluded on Saturday at Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium in Guatemala. More  Español

May 04, 2013

Brazil claims the Gold at U-18 Pan Am Cup

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, May 4, 2013. - Brazil won the Gold Medal of the U-18 Pan American Cup following anexciting five set victory over Puerto Rico (20-25, 25-19, 25-13, 23-25, 15-12) on Friday at Gymnasium Teodoro. More  Español

May 04, 2013

Dominicans outdueled Argentina for the bronze medal

CITY, Guatemala, May 4, 2013. - Dominican Republic outdueled Argentina by score of 3-1 (25-16, 25-17, 20-25, 25-22) to claim the Bronze Medal of the second edition of the U-18 Girls Pan American Cup on Friday. Dominican Republic. More  Español

May 04, 2013

Chile defeats Peru for fifth place

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, May 4, 2013.-Chiletook the fifth place at the U-18 Girls Pan American Cupafter their historic victory over Peru by 3-20 (16-25, 25-14, 17-25, 25-16, 16-14).Both teams showed resistance and were equally aggressive as their statistics reveal a small margin of difference. Peru did better in blocking by 10-9 and in aces by 7-5.Chile had never beaten Peru before. More  Español

May 04, 2013

Colombia finished seventh at U-18 

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, May 4, 2013. - Colombia defeated host Guatemala in straight sets (25-18, 25-14, 25-13) to finish seventh place of the U-18 Girls Pan Am Cup on Saturday at Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium. More  Español

May 03, 2013

Puerto Rico overcame Dominican Republic in five set-thriller

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, May 3, 2013. –Puerto Rico overcame Dominican Republic inoutstanding five sets (25-19, 25-23, 19-25, 15-25, 15-9) to reach the gold medal match of the U-18 Girls Pan American Cup against Brazil. An intense match that lasted two hours and five minutes where Puerto Ricans weren’t able to seal the win because of Dominicans remarkable come-back. More  Español

May 03, 2013

Brazil to play for the U-18 Pan Am title 

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, May 3, 2013. -Brazil advanced to the final match of the U-18 Girls Pan American Cup defeating Argentina 3-0 (27-25, 25-21, 25-19) in the first semifinal contest at Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium in Guatemala. Brazilians earned the right to play for the Pan Am title with advantage in aces by 7-2 and stronger defense over.

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May 03, 2013

Easy victory for Peru over Guatemala

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, May 3, 2013. - Peru beat host Guatemala easily in straight sets 25-8, 25-12 y 25-14 in the consolation round for the 5-8 position at the U-18 Girls Pan American Cup. The home team wasn’t able to contain Peru’s devastating advantage in attacks with 37 points. More  Español

May 03, 2013

Chile to play for fifth place 

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, May 3, 2013. -Chile beat Colombia 3-1 (25-22, 22-25, 26-24, 25-16) and will play for the fifth place of the U-18 Girls Pan American Cup. Chile held a better margin in the serving category by 10-3, led by Catalina Melo with impressive 33 points. Colombia had a small advantage in blocking 12-10 and AmandaCaneowas their top scorer with 23 points. Catalina Melo expressed.  More  Español

May 02, 2013

Puerto Rico makes it into Semis in dramatic way

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, May 2, 2013.- Puerto Rico made it into the semifinals of the U-18 Girls Pan American Cup after defeating Peru in five sets (25-18, 18-25, 21-25, 25-20, 15-9)on Thursday’s quarterfinal at Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium. The key for Puerto Rico’s dramatic victory were their 18 points scored in blocking against 8 from Peru.. More  Español

May 02, 2013

Argentina to play Brazil in Semis

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, May 2, 2013. - Argentina scored a 3-1 (25-18, 28-30, 25-17, 25-18) victory over Chile on Thursday and booked a spot to play the U-18 Girls Pan American semifinal against Brazil. Argentina depended on their strong blocking scoring with a 14-8 advantage against Chile, but not before losing an epic second set by 28-30. More  Español

May 01, 2013

Puerto Rico books ticket to Thailand 

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, May 1, 2013. - Puerto Rico sealed the last berth to the FIVB Girls’ World Championship in Thailand with an overwhelming victory to host Guatemala by 3-0 (25-6, 25-13, 15-9)  as they won Pool B at the U-18 Girls Pan American Cup on Wednesday. More  Español

May 01, 2013

Dominicans beat Argentina to top Pool A

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, May 1, 2013. - Dominican Republic topped Pool A of the preliminary round of the U-18 Girls Pan American Cup following a 3-0 (25-15, 25-17, 25-23) victory over Argentina. Dominicans advance to the semifinals with a 3-0 win-loss record and Argentinians. More  Español

May 01, 2013

Brazil defeats Peru with power

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, May 1, 2013. - A powerful Brazil defeated Peru 3-0 (25-20, 25-21, 25-21) for its second victory in Pool A at the U-18 Girls Pan American Cup on Wednesday at Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium.  Finishing the preliminary round with 2-1 mark, Brazil must wait for the result between Dominican Republic and Argentina to receive a bye to semifinals.  More  Español

May 01, 2013

Chile reaches the quarterfinals

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, May 1, 2013. – Chile scored a 3-0 (25-18, 25-21, 25-19) victory over Colombia and reaches the quarterfinals of the U-18 Girls Pan American Cup. Chile concludes with a 2-1 win-loss mark in Pool B while Colombia finishes 1-2 and will play for the 5-8 positions. The enormous advantage in service points of Chile by 11-0 was decisive for the win. More  Español

April 30, 2013

Colombia dominates Guatemala

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, April 30, 2013. - Colombia had no difficulties to dominate Guatemala 3-0 (25-11, 25-14, 21-11) in Group B at the U-18 Girls Pan American Cup on Tuesday night. Colombia was superior with a huge advantage in all categories, attacks by 34-11, in blocking with 11-4 and by 12-2 in service points. Colombia is now with a 1-1 win-loss mark while Guatemala remains winless.  More  Español

April 30, 2013

Dominicans claims second win at U-18 Pan Am Cup

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, April 30, 2013. - Dominican Republic claimed its second win at the U-18 Girls Pan American Cup by defeating Peru in straight (25-21, 25-15, 25- 21) on Tuesday. Dominicans was superior scoring18 blocks and 4 aces against 5 and 2 respectively by Peru.  More  Español

April 30, 2013

Second victory for Puerto Rico in Pool B

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, April 30, 2013. –Puerto Rico grabbed their second victory in Pool B, defeating Chile by 3-0 (25-23, 25-21, 25-21) at the U-18 Girls Pan American Cup in Guatemala. Puerto Ricans were determined to win and defeated Chile in a match that lasted 1 hour 25 minutes, with better blocking (8-4), attacks (47-37) and service points (6-3). Puerto Rico improves to a 2-0 win-loss. More  Español

April 30, 2013

Brazil edges Argentina for first victory  

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, April 30, 2013. -  Brazil edged Argentina in straight sets 25-20, 25-18 and 25-19 for their first victory in Pool A during the second day in the U-18 Girls Pan American Cup atTeodoro Palacios Flores in Guatemala. The winners held a huge advantage in the blocking category by 14-5 and were also better in aces by 7-5. Brazil had a continuous performance during the whole match. More  Español

April 29, 2013

Chile earns first victory over Guatemala 

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, April 29, 2013. - Chile earned their first victory over host Guatemala 3-0 (25-18, 25-11, 25-7) in the last match of opening day at the U-18 Girls Pan American Cup. The home girls put up a fight in the first set, but slowly lost to a more experienced Chile who was better in the blocking category by 9-4 and in service points by 8-3. Chile had in Catalina Meloits top scorer with 16 points. More  Español 

April 29, 2013

Argentina beats Peru in straight sets 

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, April 29, 2013. -Argentina beat Peru in straight sets 25-16, 25-17 and 25-21 in their debut at the U-18 Girls Pan American Cup on opening dayTeodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium. Defending champion Argentina looked strong against a much. More  Español 

Puerto Rico opens defeating Colombia

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, April 29, 2013. –Puerto Ricoopens with their first victory in Pool B defeating Colombia by 2-1 (25-21, 19-25, 25-23, 25-15) in the first day of actions of the U-18 Girls Pan American Cup at Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium. Puerto Rico’s response after dropping the second set was efficient. More  Español 

April 28, 2013

Girls U-18 Pan Am Cup is set to go 

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, April 28, 2013. - The U-18 Girls Pan American Cup is set to go as the city of Guatemala welcomes eight teams for the competition that kicks off on Monday. Defending champions Argentina, Brazil, Dominican Republic and Peru, in Pool A already qualified to the 2013 FIVB World Championship in Thailand, while hosts Guatemala, Chile, Colombia and Puerto Rico in Pool B will battle for the last ticket available.  More  Español 

April 27, 2013

Seminar for use of e-scoring sheet in Guatemala

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, April 27, 2013 – A seminar to train personnel in the use of the volleyball electronic score sheet was conducted in Guatemala on the occasion of the U-18 Girl’s Pan American Cup that serves off on Monday. The seminar was directed by FIVB and NORCECA instructor Yeivic Jimenez of Venezuela in the presence of Judith Sandino, president of the VIS. More  Español 

April 27, 2013

Marte Hoffiz hands new equipment to AFECAVOL

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, April 27, 2013. - The NORCECA Confederation thru its President Cristobal MarteHoffiz handed out new computer equipment for AFECAVOL, the Central American Zonal Association. As part of the development programs of the region and support to VIS personnel, the Executive Committee.  More  Español 

April 25, 2013

All the roads take to U-18 Pan Am Cup in Guatemala

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, April 25, 2013 – The Organizing Committee of the second edition of the U-18 Girls Pan American Cup held a joint meeting on Wednesday with the representatives of AFECAVOL, the Central American zonal association of NORCECA. The eight-team competition which offers the last ticket to the FIVB Girl’s Youth World Championship in Thailand. More  Español 

April 8, 2013

U-18 Girls Pan American Cup to be held in Guatemala

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, April 8, 2013 – Teams from eight countries –four of them already qualified to the FIVB U-18 World Championship in Thailand- will compete in the second edition of the Girl’s Youth Pan American Cup from April 29 to May 4 in Guatemala City. One last ticket to the world event.  More  Español