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) with the Pan Am Sports organization, it was confirmed that Beach Volleyball at Asunción 2025 will feature 16 teams per gender, equally distributed between the NORCECA and South American (CSV) Confederations; 8 teams per gender for each Confederation.  More Español

October 9th. 2024  RESULTS-MEN  RESULTS-WOMEN
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 the Cuban duo Amanda Drik and Mileidy Paret 2-0 (21-17, 21-11) in the semifinals, while Paniagua and Olivo (DOM) overcame Costa Rica’s Laura Molina and Aliza Aguilar 2-0 (21-19, 21-19). The Cuban pair Drik/Paret won the bronze medal over Costa Rica’s Molina/Aguilar 2-1 (19-21, 24-22, 16-14).   More Español

October 11th. 2024  Bulletins  Photogallery
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.

Panamanians David León and Kendrieck Newby each scored 11 points, with Víctor Pérez adding 8. 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 to tie the set at 27 points for Nicaragua, Ingram, along with Eleazar Mejia, sealed the victory for Belize with their attacks. 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. El Salvador dominated in blocking (10-4). Outside hitters Roberto Recinos and Yeferson Zavala led Guatemala with 17 and 16 points, respectively. 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, and that their goal is to win a medal. 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

September 27th. 2024
Guatemala dominates El Salvador with strong serve

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 27, 2024.- Guatemala (2-2) returned to winning ways by defeating El Salvador (1-3) 3-0 (25-18, 25-14, 25-20) at the start of the fourth day of the First Central American U17 Girls’ Championship of AFECAVOL. More Español

September 26th. 2024
Nicaragua Secures Third Win by Defeating Belize

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 26, 2024.- Nicaragua (3-0) battled to a 3-1 victory (26-24, 25-16, 20-25, 25-21) over Belize (1-2) to close out the third day of the inaugural AFECAVOL U17 Central American Girls’ Championship. Belize missed two set points in the first set, leading 24-22, but eventually lost 24-26, which energized Nicaragua. More Español

September 26th. 2024
El Salvador Stages Comeback to Defeat Honduras

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 26, 2024.- El Salvador pulled off a great comeback, winning 3-1 (22-25, 25-18, 25-11, 25-23) against Honduras to secure their first victory in the inaugural AFECAVOL U17 Central American Girls’ Championship. Honduras came into the first set energized, winning 25-22 with strong blocking.  More Español

September 26th. 2024
Costa Rica Remains Undefeated Against a Competitive Guatemala

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 26, 2024.- Costa Rica (3-0) pushed to the limit to defeat a fierce Guatemala (1-2) with a 3-1 victory (25-17, 17-25, 25-23, 25-23) at the start of the third day of the inaugural AFECAVOL U17 Central American Girls’ Championship. More Español

September 25th. 2024   Bulletins  Photogallery
Nicaragua prevails over a combative Honduras

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 25, 2024.- Nicaragua needed four sets, 3-1 (25-6, 17-25, 25-11, 25-15), to defeat a battling Honduras in the closing match of the second day of the First AFECAVOL U17 Central American Girls’ Championship. After a dominant first set for Nicaragua, 25-6, Honduras started the second set strong, leading 7-1 thanks to their effective. More Español

September 25th. 2024  
Costa Rica secures second victory by defeating El Salvador

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 25, 2024. - Costa Rica earned their second victory by defeating El Salvador 3-0 (25-13, 25-19, 25-19) on the second day of the First AFECAVOL U17 Central American Girls’ Championship. At times, El Salvador put pressure on Costa Rica, staying tied until the second technical timeout (16), but from then on, Costa Rica maintained composure and relied on their serve, which once again made the difference. More Español

September 25th. 2024  
Belize battles through four sets to defeat Guatemala

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 25, 2024.- Belize secured their first victory by defeating Guatemala 3-1 (25-17, 25-21, 26-28, 25-21) at the start of the second day of the AFECAVOL U17 Central American Girls’  Championship. Belize showed more organization and strength in attack, especially with captain Akili Jones, who scored 27 points, six of them from serves. More Español

September 24th. 2024  

USA Volleyball Announces John Speraw as President & CEO

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, September 2025.– USA Volleyball is pleased to announce that it has hired John Speraw to serve as its president and Chief Executive Officer, starting on October 1. Prior to becoming the eighth CEO of USA Volleyball.  More Español

September 24th. 2024  
NORCECA is Saddened to learn about the Passing of Yuko Arakida

September 25, 2024.- The North, Central America, and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation NORCECA and the volleyball community is deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Yuko Arakida on September 16, 2024, at the age of 70; pivotal member of Japan’s national women’s volleyball team. More Español

September 24th. 2024
Nicaragua defeats El Salvador on opening day of the U17 Championship

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 24, 2024. - Nicaragua opened with a 3-0 victory (25-12, 25-09, 25-19) against El Salvador in the closing match of the first day of the AFECAVOL U17 Central American Girls’ Championship. More Español

September 24th. 2024
Guatemala Secures Victory Over Honduras

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 24, 2024.- Guatemala earned an important 3-0 (25-22, 25-20, 25-21) victory over Honduras thanks to an effective serve, in the second match of the opening day of the First AFECAVOL U17 Central American Girls’ Championship. More Español

September 24th. 2024
Costa Rica Opens with a Win Against Belize in the AFECAVOL U17 Tournament

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 24, 2024.- Costa Rica started strong with a 3-0 victory (25-14, 25-16, 25-23) against Belize in the opening match of the First Central American U17 Girls’ Championship by AFECAVOL.  More Español

September 23th. 2024  
New AFECAVOL Talents to Take the Court at the U17 Women's Championship

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 23, 2024. – The first Central American U17Girls’  Championship, organized by the Association of Central American Volleyball Federations (AFECAVOL), offers a great opportunity. More Español

September 21th. 2024
Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Guatemala Qualify for Asunción 2025

PARAMARIBO, September 21, 2024 - Following the conclusion of the 2024 Men's U23 Pan American Cup, NORCECA announced that Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Guatemala have qualified for the Men's Volleyball tournament at the II Junior Pan American Games to take place in 2025 in Asunción, Paraguay.   More Español

September 21th. 2024
Isaías Aguirre of Mexico Named Most Valuable Player of the U23 Pan American Cup

PARAMARIBO, Suriname, September 21, 2024. - Mexican outside hitter Isaías Aguirre was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2024 Men's U23 Pan American Cup, which concluded on Saturday at the Anthony Nesty Sporthal.  More Español

September 21th. 2024

Mexico U23 Men’s Pan American Cup Champion

PARAMARIBO, Suriname, September 21, 2024 .- Mexico was crowned champion of the 2024 Men's U23 Pan American Cup after winning the gold medal match 3-1 (25-16, 27-25, 21-25, 25-13) against Peru at the Anthony Nesty Sporthal in Paramaribo, Suriname, on the final day of competition. This is Mexico's second title in the history of the Cup; they also won gold in 2021 after defeating Puerto Rico. In total, Mexico has won 4 medals: 2 gold and 2 silver. More Español