ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE
Norceca
The
North,
Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation
(NORCECA) is an incorporated, non-profit organization responsible
for all volleyball activities that take place in its zone. NORCECA
is the continental confederation that represents its thirty-five
(35) member countries at the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB)
level. The Confederation is responsible for, among other things,
the staging of Olympic and World Championship zone qualification
tournaments, as well as continental championships for both men and
women in Indoor and Beach Volleyball. In 2003, NORCECA celebrated
its thirty-fifth (35th) anniversary.
Origins
During
the 1966 Caribbean and Central American Games held in San Juan,
Puerto Rico, the idea of the NORCECA concept was born. At that time
it was known as the Caribbean and Central American Zone. The
development of the NORCECA Confederation came from the visionary
mind of today’s former FIVB President, Dr. Rubén Acosta Hernández, in
conjunction with several other sportsmen from Puerto Rico, Cuba and
Haiti. NORCECA was formally created by the FIVB and its President,
Mr. Paul Liband in 1968, when Canada and the United States of
America joined the Confederation. Its first Senior Championship was
held in Mexico from Aug 4-9, 1969 and the inaugural game featured
Haiti vs. Panama, with Haiti winning 3-0. NORCECA’s first Junior
Championship was staged in 1980.
Mission
NORCECA governs, manages and promotes all forms
of Volleyball and Beach Volleyball for the North, Central America
and Caribbean continent. It aims to develop Volleyball within each
and every affiliated National Federation, guaranteeing that
it complies with the FIVB’s Rules and Regulations.
Vision
To be the main organizational and legislative support of all
affiliated National Federations, so that it results in significant
technical advancements of the game in the region, athlete’s
performance, the professionalism of its coaches and the excellence
of the organization of events.
Objectives
To contribute to the organizational strengthening of all affiliated
National Federations, improving the quality of its members and the
efficiency of their services. To integrate North, Central America
and Caribbean countries from a global perspective, to assist in
finding answers to the development of Volleyball in their respective
countries. To positively apply all FIVB Rules and Regulations, with
respect to its logical, psychological and socio cultural factors on
our Confederation. To promote strategic planning among our
affiliated National Federations to guarantee the systematic
advancement of Volleyball within our Confederation, so they may be
at a competitive level with the other FIVB affiliated National
Federations. To create the appropriate marketing conditions for the
commercialization of NORCECA official events and other international
events organized by our affiliated National Federations.
Norceca
Today
With the elected administration
at the 2002 Congress celebrated in Santo Domingo, Dominican
Republic. At this Congress, 23 countries and 4 represented by
proxies, participated, for a total of 27 affiliated National
Federations. The newly elected President was Mr. Cristóbal Marte
Hoffiz, who was tasked with leading the Confederation to achieve
great goals, and as a first measure, to create new working
commissions besides the ones that already existed.
Norceca´s Structure
Representing
all affiliated National Federations, the NORCECA’s Congress is the
supreme authority. Convened every two (2) years, the Congress elects
the President and members of the Board every four (4) years. The
Board of Administration is responsible for the overall management
of NORCECA, overseeing the work of the National Federations and
Commissions, as well as appointing Officials, including members of
the Executive Committee. NORCECA’s President is personally
accountable to the Congress and the Board of Administration, and he
is responsible for executing the decisions of the Board and Congress
with help from Executive Committee members. The Executive Committee
is composed of Board members and each member is charged with
important and specific responsibilities.
The Secretary General is accountable for the ongoing management and
administration of NORCECA, implementing Board and Congress decisions
and ensuring that the Constitution, Regulations and NORCECA
decisions are respected. National Federations are responsible for
Volleyball in their respective countries, while Commissions are
established to support NORCECA’s actions in their mandated area and
are accountable to NORCECA for the fulfillment of their duties in
accordance with the Confederation President’s decisions. NORCECA`S ORGANISATIONAL & OPERATIONAL CHART
Sponsors
NORCECA is seeking to share its success with sponsors and mass
media. NORCECA can offer access to a diversity of markets
during the entire year, providing companies with the opportunity to
associate their products with our athletes and Volleyball, by
promoting the corporate message through millions of people. To
associate with NORCECA and Volleyball is a very positive and
important step forward, for each company that wishes to broaden its
horizons.
Opportunities
The
scope of marketing opportunities offered by NORCECA are extensive:
major events, annual competitions, specially tailored events and
development programs are some of the properties being offered.
Sponsors according to their products, have the opportunity to access
benefits ranging from simple advertising to “name in title” of an
event. NORCECA in conjunction with its sponsors can make history
through the successful association of its athletes and the sponsor’s
commercial products.
Secure
in it´s Future
NORCECA is governed by its own Constitution and Regulations under
the FIVB’S Constitution and Rules and Regulations, and operates from
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, in a fully equipped and resourced
facility with the latest technologies and highly, trained personnel.
NORCECA is in a position to provide effective leadership to its
affiliated National Federations, their athletes and coaches. NORCECA
receives funding from the FIVB, and gains revenue from the
commercialization of its events.
Under the financial control of an accountant certified by the
Dominican government, NORCECA is audited every year by one of the
world's leading auditing firms assigned by the FIVB.
Norceca´s Presidents have been:
(1)
Dr. Rubén Acosta Hernández (1968-1984)
(2)
Libertario Pérez, Esq. (1984-1988)
(3) Luis R. Mendoza, Esq.
(1988-2001)
(4) Mr. Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz (2001-Present)
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