April
13th.
2025 Cristóbal Marte
Hoffiz Meets with IOC President Thomas Bach in Lausanne
LAUSANNE, Switzerland,
April 13, 2025. – Within the framework of the International Volleyball
Federation (FIVB) Board of Administration meeting, NORCECA President
Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz held a friendly meeting with International
Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach at the Olympic House in
Lausanne. The conversation took place in a warm and cordial atmosphere,
reinforcing institutional ties and highlighting a shared commitment to
the development of sport globally, particularly in Latin America. Thomas
Bach expressed his admiration for the Dominican Republic women’s
volleyball national team program, which he has followed closely after
visiting the team on two occasions: during the Lima 2019 Pan American
Games and later in Santo Domingo.
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April
12th.
2025 Punta
Cana to host 40th FIVB World Congress 2026
LAUSANNE,
Switzerland, April 12, 2025.– Volleyball-loving nation of Dominican
Republic set to welcome the Global Volleyball Movement next year. The
FIVB Board of Administration today unanimously approved Punta Cana,
Dominican Republic, as the host of the 40th FIVB World Congress 2026.
The proposal to bring the Congress to Punta Cana was presented by
NORCECA President and FIVB 1st Executive Vice-President Cristóbal Marte
Hoffiz. .More
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April
21th.
2025
NORCECA Mourns the Passing of His Holiness Pope Francis
April 21,
2025.- The North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation
(NORCECA) expresses its profound sorrow following the passing of His
Holiness Pope Francis, a spiritual leader whose humility, compassion,
and unwavering commitment to peace and unity touched millions around the
world. Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz, President of NORCECA, extended his
heartfelt condolences to the global Catholic community and to all those
mourning the loss of a man who dedicated his life to service and
dialogue.More
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April
21th.
2025 ECVA
Senior Beach Volleyball Championship Set for Saint Lucia
CUL DE SAC,
Saint Lucia, April 21, 2025. – From May 2nd to 4th, 2025, Saint Lucia
will host some of the Caribbean’s most talented senior beach volleyball
athletes as the island welcomes the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball
Association (ECVA) Senior Beach Volleyball Championship. Senior male and
female teams from Saint Lucia, Grenada, Dominica, Antigua, Bermuda, St.
Vincent, Anguilla, and St. Kitts will compete for top honours and the
coveted ECVA Championship title. More
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April
21th.
2025
Managua to Host AFECAVOL U21 and U23 Beach Volleyball Central American
Championships
MANAGUA,
Nicaragua, April 21, 2025. – Managua is getting ready to host the 15th
Central American Under 21 Championship and the inaugural edition of the
Central American Under 23 Beach Volleyball Championships organized by
AFECAVOL, from April 24 to 28. Both events will be held simultaneously
at the sand court located in the iconic Paseo Xolotlán in Managua,
Nicaragua. More
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April
20th.
2025 Las
Criollas Earn Spot in the 2025 LVSF Finals
GUAYNABO,
Puerto Rico, April 20, 2025. – In a thrilling battle last Thursday
night, the Criollas de Caguas secured their spot in the finals of the
2025 Women’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSF), defeating the Mets de
Guaynabo 3-1 (25-19, 20-25, 25-20, 26-24) at the Mario “Quijote” Morales
Coliseum. With this victory, the Criollas broke the home-court trend and
sparked an outburst of celebration among their fans. They claimed the
semifinal series 4-2. More
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April
20th.
2025 Nuss &
Brasher bring home first Beach Pro Tour gold for 2025
BRASILIA,
Brazil, April 20, 2025.- After taking bronze in Quintana Roo and silver
in Saquarema, USA’s Kristen Nuss & Taryn Brasher snatched the gold in
Brasilia as the third Elite event of the year on the Volleyball World
Beach Pro Tour came to a close in the Brazilian capital on Sunday. This
way, the American Paris 2024 Olympians topped the podium for the first
time since the 2024 Tour Finals. More
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April
15th.
2025
Volleyball and Beach Volleyball Venues confirmed for Olympic Games Los
Angeles 2028!
April 15, 2025.- The countdown is on, as
the venues for volleyball and beach volleyball at the Olympic Games LA28
have now been confirmed. The City of Long Beach, a 2028 Venue City,
will showcase Beach Volleyball at the iconic Alamitos Beach. More
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April
13th.
2025
Historic FIVB Board of Administration meeting wraps up at Olympic House
and Olympic Museum
LAUSANNE,
Switzerland, April 13, 2025.- The FIVB Board of Administration concluded
an inspiring two days of meetings, marking a historic milestone as the
second day’s morning and afternoon sessions were held at the Olympic
House. More
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April
14th.
2025
Progress and empowerment: FIVB Board of Administration approves key
proposals from FIVB Commissions and Councils
LAUSANNE,
Switzerland, April 14, 2025.- Among the proposals approved were the
establishment of World Volleyball Day (7 July), the expansion of the
World Ranking, and much more! The FIVB Board of Administration took
several key.More
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April
13th.
2025 Nuss
and Brasher Win Silver in Saquarema
SAQUAREMA,
Brazil, April 13, 2025.- Americans Kristen Nuss an Taryn Brasher won the
silver medal of the Volleyball World Beach Pro Elite event in Saquarema,
Brazil, after falling in Sundays’ final to Brazilians Thamela Coradello
and Victoria Lopes 1-2 (19, 21, 21-16, 10-15). Watch the Beach Pro Tour
Saquarema Elite replays onVBTV.
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April
12th.
2025 Las
Criollas One Win Away from the Final and Santurce Wins Semifinal Series
B
Puerto
Rico, April 12, 2025. – The Criollas de Caguas are now just one win away
from the Final after defeating the Mets de Guaynabo in Semifinal A,
while the Cangrejeras de Santurce swept the Atenienses de Manatí on
Saturday in Semifinal B of the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF)
of Puerto Rico. More
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April
11th.
2025
NORCECA Leadership Present at the FIVB Board of Administration
Meeting in Lausanne
LAUSANNE,
Switzerland, April 11, 2025. – Members of the Executive Committee of the
North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation NORCECA
actively participated in the Board of Administration meeting of the
International Volleyball Federation FIVB, held in Lausanne,
Switzerland.Led by President Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz.
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April
11th.
2025 A
Special Reunion in Lausanne with Thomas Bach
LAUSANNE,
Switzerland, April 11, 2025.– As part of the Board of Administration
meeting of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB), members of
the Executive and the Board gathered at the Olympic House and the
Olympic Museum for a day filled with inspiration, reflection, and
discussions on the future of global volleyball. One of the highlights of
the event was the meeting with Thomas Bach, outgoing President of the
International Olympic Committee (IOC). More
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April
11th.
2025 FIVB Board of
Administration meeting gets underway with Strategic Vision 2032 progress
at forefront
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, April
11, 2025.- The FIVB Board of Administration gathered yesterday for the
first day of its meeting at the Volleyball House in Lausanne,
Switzerland, with serving the Global Volleyball Movement through. More
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April
10th.
2025
Empowering Global Volleyball Movement Headlines FIVB Executive Committee
Meeting
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. More
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April
10th.
2025 Mets
Tie Semifinal Against Criollas; Santurce One Win Away from Final
Puerto
Rico, April 10, 2025. – While the Mets were evening up Semifinal A with
two wins apiece against the Criollas de Caguas at the Mario “Quijote”
Morales Coliseum in Guaynabo, the defending champions, the Cangrejeras
de Santurce, captured their ninth consecutive set in Semifinal B against
the Atenienses at the Juan Aubín Cruz Coliseum in Manatí. More
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April
9th.
2025 FIVB and
USA VOLLEYBALL discuss opportunities for Volleyball ahead of LA28
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.. More
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April
8th.
2025
Criollas Lead Serie A and Cangrejeras Extend Their Dominance in Serie B
Puerto
Rico, April 8, 2025.– In the semifinals of the Women’s Superior
Volleyball League (LVSF) of Puerto Rico, the Criollas de Caguas
successfully defended their home court at the Roger Mendoza Coliseum
against the Mets de Guaynabo to regain the lead (2-1) in Series A, while
the Cangrejeras de Santurce continue to dominate in Series B (2-0).
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April
5th.
2025
NORCECA Legal Commission Convenes to Review Key Constitution Updates
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. More
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April
5th.
2025 VBTV
Partners with National Federations to Bring World-Class Volleyball to
Local Communities & members
LAUSANNE,
Switzerland, April 4, 2025.- National Volleyball Federations around the
world now have the opportunity to offer their registered members direct
access to the sport’s premium content through a partnership. More
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April
4th.
2025 FIVB welcomes LEAP programme
participants to Volleyball House
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. More
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April
4th.
2025 Criollas Start Strong in LVSF
Semifinals Against Mets
CAGUAS, Puerto Rico, April 4, 2025. – The
Criollas de Caguas kicked off Semifinal A of the Women’s Superior
Volleyball League (LVSF) on the right foot, defeating the Mets de
Guaynabo 3-1 (25-19, 15-24, 26-24, 25-23) at home in the Roger Mendoza
Coliseum. With the match tied at one set apiece, both teams battled
point-for-point in the third set, with ties at 21, 22, 23, and 24.
Caguas. More
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April
4th.
2025
NORCECA Development Structure Paves the Way for FIVB Development Program
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.
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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. More
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April
1st.
2025
Volleyball Rule Change
Video 2025 NORCECA Refereeing
Commission Discusses Resources to Improve Performance and the
Training of New Officials
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.
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April
1st.
2025
Report Tech. & Coaches Com. Coaches
Commission Committed to Development and Knowledge Transmission
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. More
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April
1st.
2025
AVC delegation strengthens ties with FIVB and Volleyball World
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.More
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March 31th.
2025
Report
S.O.C. Commission Sports
Organization Commission Lays the Foundations for NORCECA Competition
Calendars
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. More
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March 30th.
2025 Diaz
and Alayo celebrate first Beach Pro Tour Gold in Mexico
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 on Sunday. More
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March
30th.
2025
Mets Complete the Four Semifinalists
of the 2025 LVSF
GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, March 30, 2025.–
The Mets de Guaynabo became the fourth semifinalist of the Women’s
Volleyball Superior League (LVSF) after dominating Section A of the
quarterfinals with a third consecutive victory over the Changas de
Naranjito. The Mets de Guaynabo defeated the Changas de Naranjito
3-0 (25-20, 26-24, 25-23)
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March
30th.
2025
Cannon
and Kraft capture Quintana Roo Silver, Nuss and Brasher the Bronze
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 medal.
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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.
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March
29th.
2025
Building on
success: FIVB and German Volleyball Association plan for future
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. More
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March
29th.
2025
Defending Champions Cangrejeras Secure LVSF Semifinal Spot
SAN
JUAN, Puerto Rico, March 29, 2025. – The Cangrejeras de Santurce
swept their quarterfinal series in Section B of the Women’s
Volleyball Superior League (LVSF) against the Valencianas de Juncos
after securing their third consecutive victory. The Cangrejeras
defeated the Valencianas 3-0 (25-22, 25-23, 25-17) .
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