October 17th. 2024 Bulletins  Photogallery
Belize defeats El Salvador and secures a Medal

CHITRÉ, Panama, October 17, 2024.- Belize defeated El Salvador 3-1 (21-25, 25-16, 25-22, 25-18) to secure a medal at the 20th AFECAVOL U21 Men’s Central American Championship in the Papa Francisco Gymnasium in Chitré, Panama. With the win, Belize secured a medal, finishing 4-2 with 19 points and now awaits the completion of the day's matches to determine their final position in the tournament. El Salvador finished with a 1-5 record and 10 points. Belize held an advantage of 50-39 in attacks and 15-4 in blocks. El Salvador performed better in serves, 8-4, and committed fewer errors, 27-30.  More Español

October 16th. 2024
Guatemala Undefeated Champion with One Day Remaining in AFECAVOL U21 

CHITRÉ, Panama, October 16, 2024.- Guatemala is the undefeated champion of the 20th AFECAVOL Men’s Central American U21 Championship with one day remaining in the event, after defeating Panama 3-2 (25-23, 23-25, 19-25, 25-22, 15-10) at the Papa Francisco Gymnasium in Chitré, Panama.  Regardless of the result of their match against Nicaragua on the last day of the event, Guatemala has already claimed the title with a 5-0 record and 23 points.  This is Guatemala's second consecutive title, and their ninth overall. Panama holds a 1-4 record and 17 points.  On the final day of competition, Guatemala (5-0) will face Nicaragua (2-3) at 4:30 pm, and Panama (1-4) will play Costa Rica (3-2) at 7:00 pm. More Español

October 16th. 2024
Costa Rica Overcomes Nicaragua in Five Sets

CHITRÉ, Panama, October 16, 2024.- Costa Rica overcame Nicaragua 3-2 (16-25, 25-21, 19-25, 25-17, 15-6) on the penultimate day of the 20th AFECAVOL Central American Men’s Championship at the Papa Francisco Gymnasium in Chitré, Panama.  Costa Rica improved their record to 3-2, while Nicaragua fell to 2-3.  This was Costa Rica’s third five-set match. Nicaragua also lost in five sets last night against Panama. More Español

October 16th. 2024
Athlete Unlimited Pro Volleyball Season 2024 Enters Week 3

October 16, 2024.- The American Athletes Unlimited women’s volleyball 2024 season enters week three. This is the fourth season and it’s being held in Mesa, Arizona over the course of five weeks. In partnership with USA Volleyball, Athletes Unlimited launched its professional women’s indoor volleyball league in the U.S. in 2021. More Español

October 16th. 2024
El Salvador captures first victory at AFECAVOL U21 

CHITRÉ, Panama, October 16, 2024.- El Salvador captured their first win in the 20th AFECAVOL Central American Men’s U21 Championship by defeating Honduras 3-0 (25-16, 25-15, 25-14) at the Papa Francisco Gymnasium in Chitré, Panama.   With the victory, El Salvador improved their record to 1-4 and will face Belize (3-2) on the final day of competition at 2:00 pm. Honduras finished the tournament with a 6-0 record.  More Español

October 15th. 2024
Panama Claims 5-Set thriller over Nicaragua to Remain Undefeated

CHITRÉ, Panama, October 15, 2024.- Panama remains undefeated with a dramatic 3-2 (25-16, 21-25, 25-27, 25-20, 19-17) victory over Nicaragua in the XX AFECAVOL U21 Men’s Central American Championship, held at the Papa Francisco Gymnasium in Chitré, Panama. Panama holds an undefeated 4-0 record with 15 points and will face defending champion Guatemala, also unbeaten but with 20 points. More Español

October 15th. 2024
Guatemala swept Costa Rica to remain Unbeaten

CHITRÉ, Panama, October 15, 2024.- Guatemala swept Costa Rica 25-13, 25-14, 25-16 to remain unbeaten in the XX AFECAVOL U21 Men’s Central American Championship on Tuesday at the Papa Francisco Gymnasium in Chitré, Panama. After five days of competition, defending champion Guatemala remains unbeaten with a perfect 4-0 record and 20 points. More Español

October 14th. 2024
Panama is undefeated with a five-set victory against Belize

CHITRÉ, Panama, October 14, 2024. - Panama is undefeated with a five-set victory, 3-2 (24-26, 25-22, 20-25, 25-23, 18-16), against Belize at the 20th AFECAVOL U21 Men’s Central American Championship on Monday night at the Papa Francisco Gymnasium in Chitré, Panama. Panama stands unbeaten at 3-0 after four days of competition, while Belize holds a 2-2 record.   More Español

October 14th. 2024
Nicaragua Blocks Honduras all the way in second victory 

CHITRÉ, Panama, October 14, 2024.- Nicaragua blocked Honduras (21-7) all the way, earning  3-1 victory (27-29, 25-23, 25-19, 25-15) in their second win at the 20th AFECAVOL U21 Men’s Central American Championship on Monday at the Papa Francisco Gymnasium in Chitré, Panama. After four days of competition, Nicaragua has a 2-1 record. More Español

October 13th. 2024
Guatemala Remains Undefeated in AFECAVOL U21 

CHITRÉ, Panama, October 13, 2024.- Guatemala defeated Belize 3-0 (25-19, 27-25, 25-14) to remain undefeated in the 20th Central American U21 Men’s Championship at the Papa Francisco Gymnasium in Chitré, Panama. After three days of competition, the defending champions hold a 3-0 record and 15 points. Belize now has a 2-1 record and 8 points.  More Español

October 12th. 2024
Panama takes a hard-fought victory over El Salvador

CHITRÉ, Panama, October 12, 2024.- Panama took a hard-fought victory over El Salvador, 3-1 (23-25, 25-23, 26-24, 25-23), on Saturday night in the 20th AFECAVOL U21 Men’s Central American Championship, at the Papa Francisco Gymnasium in Chitré, Panama. The host team remains undefeated with a 2-0 record and 9 points, while El Salvador stands at 0-2. More Español

October 12th. 2024
Guatemala earns a dominant victory over Honduras

CHITRÉ, Panama, October 12, 2024.- Defending champion Guatemala earned a dominant victory over Honduras 3-0 (25-16, 25-13, 25-15) on the second day of action at the 20th AFECAVOL U21 Men’s Central American Championship in Chitré, Panama. Guatemala earned its second straight-set victory, improving its record to 2-0 with 10 points. Honduras remains winless at 0-2. More Español

October 12th. 2024
Belize secures second win after a five-set victory over Costa Rica

CHITRÉ, Panama, October 12, 2024.- Belize secured its second win at the 20th AFECAVOL U21 Men’s Central American Championship after a five-set victory, 3-2 (25-20, 25-20, 17-25, 25-27, 25-13) over Costa Rica, on Sunday at the Papa Francisco Gymnasium in Chitré, Panama. More Español

October 11th. 2024  
Panama Defeats Honduras on Opening Day of AFECAVOL U21

CHITRÉ, Panama, October 11, 2024.-  Panama defeated Honduras 3-0 (25-20, 25-13, 25-20) on the opening day of the 20th AFECAVOL U21 Men’s Central American Championship at the Papa Francisco Gymnasium. The host team led in attacks (29-24), blocks (10-1), and aces (7-2). Panama committed 26 errors, while Honduras had 29. More Español

October 11th. 2024
Belize Defeats Nicaragua in Dramatic Finish at AFECAVOL U21 Tournament

CHITRÉ, Panama, October 11, 2024.- In a dramatic finish, Belize defeated Nicaragua 3-0 (25-15, 25-21, 29-27) to start the 20th AFECAVOL U21 Men’s Central American Championship at Papa Francisco Gymnasium in Chitré, Panama. Nicaragua lost three set points in the third set on a kill from Kaelen Ingram and a Belizean error. Despite Kenneth Martínez managing. More Español

October 11th. 2024
Guatemala Opens AFECAVOL U21 with Straight-Set Victory

CHITRÉ, Panama, October 11, 2024.- Guatemala kicked off the 20th AFECAVOL U21 Men’s Central American Championship with a straight-set victory 3-0 (25-23, 26-24, 25-22) over El Salvador at the Papa Francisco Gymnasium. Guatemala topped in attacks (45-39) and serving (3-2), benefiting from 24 opponent errors compared to their 18.  More Español

October 10th. 2024  Bulletins  Photogallery
Seeking for a Medal at the AFECAVOL U21 Men’s Championship

CHITRÉ, Panama, October 10, 2024. - The seven Central American countries are aiming for a medal at the AFECAVOL U21 Men’s Championship, set to take place from October 11 to 17 at the Papa Francisco Gymnasium in Chitré, Panama. In their first interviews, the coaches agreed that it will be a tough competition, as is customary in AFECAVOL men’s events. More Español

October 10th. 2024 Check the final NORCECA ranking here:
NORCECA Confirms Beach Volleyball Teams Qualified for Asunción 2025

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).  More Español

October 9th. 2024
USA Wins Women’s Gold in U23 NORCECA Tour in Punta Cana   

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, October 9, 2024. - The USA pair Isabella Martínez/Ella Connor defeated the Dominican duo Crismil Paniagua/Darlenys Olivo 2-0 (21-8, 21-15) to win the gold medal at the NORCECA U23 Beach Volleyball Continental Tour held at Los Corales Beach in Punta Cana. Martínez and Connor (USA) advanced to the gold medal match after defeating.   More Español

October 9th. 2024
Keeter/Barnes of the United States Win the U23 Tour in Punta Cana 

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, October 9, 2024. - Ayden Keeter and Carson Barnes from the United States claimed the top honors by defeating Cuba’s Damián Gómez and Eblis Veranes 2-0 (21-18, 21-18) in the championship match of the NORCECA U23 Beach Volleyball Tour. More Español

October 8th. 2024
Cuba, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, and United States advance to NORCECA U23 Women’s Semifinals  

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.  More Español

October 8th. 2024
Dominican Republic, United States, Cuba, and El Salvador Advance to U23 Men’s Semifinals in Punta Cana

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, October 8, 2024. - The tandems from the Dominican Republic (George Wilmore/Rolvin Maldonado), United States (Ayden Keeter/Carson Barnes). More Español

October 8th. 2024
Pan American Volleyball Union holds important meeting in Asunción, Paraguay

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.  More Español

October 8th. 2024
Level 2 International Volleyball Coaching Course Concludes Successfully 

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, October 7, 2024. - With the participation of 23 coaches, a Level 2 International Volleyball Coaching Course concluded, held from October 1 to 5 at the NORCECA-FIVB Regional Volleyball Development Center in Santo Domingo.  More Español

October 7th. 2024
Men competition at the U23 Tour in Punta Cana kicks off fiercely 

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, October 7, 2024. - Teams from Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, El Salvador, the United States, Costa Rica, and Canada won both of their matches on the first day of competition.  More Español

October 7th. 2024
Seven undefeated women's teams start the U-23 Continental Tour

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, October 7, 2024.-Seven women's teams started undefeated in the 2024 NORCECA U-23 Beach Volleyball Continental Tour that began this Monday on the sand courts installed on Los Corales beach in Punta Cana. The Cubans Maykalin Drik/Mileidy Paret defeated Zoe Paniagua/Anicaury Báez (DOM2) 2-0 (21-19, 21-11)  More Español

October 7th. 2024
Chitré, Panama, Host of the U21 AFECAVOL Men’s Central American Championship

CHITRÉ, Panama, October 7, 2024.- The city of Chitré, Panama, will host the 20th AFECAVOL U21 Men’s Central American Championship, to be held at the Papa Francisco Gymnasium from October 11 to 17.  More Español

October 6th. 2024
Everything is ready for the U-23 Continental Tour in Punta Cana

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, October 6, 2024.- A total of 31 teams will be competing in the U-23 Tournament as part of the 2024 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour that starts this Monday in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.In this event, 16 male and 15 female teams registered during the preliminary inspections on Sunday, seeking to advance to the next round. More Español

October 4th. 2024   RESULTS-WOMEN  RESULTS-MEN
US women's duo wins gold in Punta Cana

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, October 4, 2024.- Americans Xolani Hode and Alexis Durish defeated the Canadian duo of Amy Ozee and Kaylee Glagau 2-0 (21-7, 21-16) on Friday to claim the gold medal at the fifth stop of the 2024 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour held at Los Corales beach in Punta Cana.   More Español

October 4th. 2024
Cuba takes the men's gold at the fifth stop of the 2024 NORCECA Beach Tour

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, October 4, 2024.- Cubans Damián Gómez and Kens Veranes defeated the Dominican Republic duo Hayerlin De Jesús/Rolvin Maldonado 2-0 (21-19, 21-19). More Español

October 3rd. 2024
Canada, U.S. Virgin Islands, and USA Teams Advance to Women’s Semifinals in Punta Cana

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. More Español

October 3rd. 2024
Dominican Republic, Virgin Islands, Canada and Cuba qualify for the Men´s Semifinals on the NORCECA Beach Tour

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, October 3, 2024.- The pairs of the Dominican Republic Hayerlin De Jesús/Rolvin Maldonado, Virgin Islands Garrett Bucklin/William Clements, Canada Tynan Gannett/Rouzbeh Rahnavard and the Cubans Damián Gómez/Eblis Veranes, advanced this Thursday. More Español

October 2nd. 2024  

Neven Ilic Re-elected President of Panam Sports

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.. More Español

October 2nd. 2024
United States and Canadian women's duos start strong in Punta Cana

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, October 2, 2024.- The United States women's duos of Mariah Whalen/Molly Phillips and Xolani Hodel/Alexis Durish, as well as the Canadian duos of Amy Ozee/Kaylee Glagau and Sophia Hladyniuk/Abbey Thorup won their respectives matches on the first day of competition to get off to a good start in this Fifth Stop.. More Español

October 1st. 2024
International Volleyball Coaches Level 2 Course Begins

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, October 1, 2024. - With the participation of 23 coaches representing Belize, Costa Rica, Cuba, the United States, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic, a Level 2 International Volleyball Coaches Course was inaugurated at the NORCECA-FIVB Regional Development Center. More Español

October 1st. 2024
NORCECA 2024 Tour Returns with the Fifth Stop in Punta Cana

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 region, bringing together teams. More Español

October 1st. 2024
The 2024 NORCECA Beach Tour Returns

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 from October 6 to 10.  More Español

September 28th. 2024 Bulletins  Photogallery
Amanda Campos of Costa Rica, Most Valuable Player at AFECAVOL U17

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 28, 2024.- Amanda Campos was awarded the Most Valuable Player (MVP) trophy at the First AFECAVOL U17 Girls’ Central American Championship, after helping Costa Rica claim the title undefeated. Campos, an opposite hitter, was the third-highest scorer of the tournament with 70 points. More Español

September 28th. 2024
Costa Rica wins U17 Central American Girls’ Championship

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 28, 2024.- Costa Rica was crowned the first U17 Central American Girls’ Volleyball champion after defeating Honduras 3-1 (25-15, 25-20, 20-25, 25-16). After battling against a determined Honduran team, Costa Rica secured the gold medal undefeated, showing resilience in every match. More Español

September 28th. 2024
Nicaragua defeats Guatemala and secures the silver medal 

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 28, 2024.-  Nicaragua won 3-1 (25-18, 15-25, 25-14, 25-17) against Guatemala to claim the second place in the First AFECAVOL U17 Girls’ Central American Championship. Costa Rica became the champion of this inaugural edition undefeated, while Nicaragua secured the silver medal with a 4-1 record.   More Español