October 18, 2010

PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico, October 18, 2010 – Puerto Ricans Yarleen Santiago and Dariam Acevedo capped a successful year by claiming the women’s gold medal of Bicentennial Beach Volleyball Cup, the tenth and final stage of NORCECA Circuit on Sunday. It was the fifth victory of the year for the Puerto Ricans who also won the titles at Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic, Chiapas and San Diego. They finished on the podium in the nine tournaments they took part. More Español 

October 16, 2010

Santiago and Acevedo in semifinals at Puerto Vallarta 
PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico, October 16, 2010 – Top-seeded Yarleen Santiago and Dariam Acevedo of Puerto Rico and Mexicans Aldo Miramontes and Juan Virgen are the women’s and men’s first semifinalists respectively at Bicentennial Beach Volleyball Cup, the tenth and final stage of 2010 NORCECA Circuit. Santiago/Acevedo advanced following their 21-19, 23-21 victory against Heather Bansley/Elizabeth Maloney of Canada-1 while Miramontes/Virgen.  More Español 

October 15, 2010

Turtles Hatch Next to Volleyball Stadium
PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico, October 15, 2010 - Nature’s wisdom came to show right after dozens of pacific turtles hatched next to the stadium where the current stop of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Circuit is taking place. At around 7:00PM, during the training sessions the evening before the kick off of the tournament. More Español 

October 14, 2010

Four Mexican teams move on to the quarterfinals 

PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico, October 15, 2010 – Mexicans Xitlali Herrera and Martha Revuelta in the women’s division and brothers Ulises and Lombardo Ontiveros in the men’s side won two matches during opening day at NORCECA Circuit´s Bicentennial Beach Volleyball Cup moving into the quarterfinals round. The duo Herrera/Revuelta first defeated Katherine Zakrzewski/Julie Rodrigue of Canada-2 (21-16, 21-18) and then upset Cubans Nirian Sinal/Kirenia Ballard 2-0.  More Español 

October 14, 2010
Volleyball complex to be erected in Haiti from donations
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, October 14, 2010 – A combined group of U.S. institutions composed of Youth Without Borders, Professional and Scientific Associates and Creative Tent International are joining the NORCECA and FIVB efforts to build an indoor volleyball complex in Haiti, the impoverished Caribbean nation hit by a devastating earthquake in January 2010. For this purpose, all met this week at NORCECA headquarters in Santo Domingo along with representatives from the National Olympic Committees.  More Español 

October 03, 2010

Mexico and Cuba shine like gold

MANZANILLO, Mexico, October 3, 2010 – Mexican pair of Aldo Miramontes and Juan Virgen in men’s and Cubans Nirian Sinal and Kirenia Ballard in women’s both are champions of the NORCECA Maeva Beach Volleyball Tournament for second consecutive year. Mexicans top ranked players, Miramontes and Virgen, had an impressive victory over Canada 1 (Josh Binstock-Andrew Hinchey), in a pair of sets, 21-13 y 21-14, in the men’s competition final. More Español 

October 01, 2010

Three Mexican teams in Norceca Maeva’s semifinals 

MANZANILLO, Colima, October 2, 2010 - The highly expected semifinals of Norceca Maeva 2010 will have a great presence of Mexican teams. In men’s competition, Mexico 1 will run against Cuba and Canada 1 will battle against Puerto Rico. In women’s competition, two Aztec teams will contest against each other on the semifinals with Mexico 1 versus Mexico 2, while Puerto Rico squares off against Cuba. . More Español 

October 01, 2010

Mexicans leads Norceca Maeva after first matches  

MANZANILLO, Colima. October 1, 2010 – Mexico’s leading pairs of Aldo Miramontes-Juan Virgen in men’s, and Martha Revuelta-Xitlally Herrera in women’s, were brilliant in the first day at Maeva NORCECA 2010 with victories over Canada 2 and Cuba respectively, directly qualifying to the quarterfinals of the tournament. Aldo Miramontes and Juan Virgen won against Canada 2 (Maverick Hatch-Jessi Lelliot). More Español 

September 30, 2010

All teams set for NORCECA Maeva Beach Volleyball  

MANZANILLO, Colima, September 30, 2010 - Ten women’s couples and eleven men’s duos will take part in the 2010 NORCECA Maeva Beach Volleyball Circuit, where Mexicans Aldo Miramontes and Juan Virgen will defend their gold medal from last year’s event. All has been set ready by the organizing committee, after the technical meeting held this Thursday, with the presence of important authorities.  More Español 

September 25, 2010

Top-seeds make the semifinal round in Tijuana 

TIJUANA, Mexico, September 25, 2010 – Top seeded Yarleen Santiago and Dariam Acevedo of Puerto Rico in the women’s side and Mexicans Aldo Miramontes and Juan Virgen reached. More Español 

September 24, 2010
Mexicans Candelas and Garcia get two victories in BC Volley  
 TIJUANA, Baja California, September 24, 2010 – The Mexican women’s duo of Bibi Candelas and Mayra Garcia won their two matches during opening day of Tijuana Beach Volleyball Torunament at Baja California High Development Center in Tijuana. More Español

September 24, 2010

Players from eight countries at Tijuana Beach Volleyball  

TIJUANA, Mexico, September 24, 2010 – Players from eight countries will take part in the Tijuana Beach Volleyball Tournament, the eighth stop of the 2010 NORCECA Circuit. The countries represented in the event. More Español

August 30, 2010

Puerto Ricans and Mexicans claim gold medals in Chula Vista

CHULA VISTA, California, August 30, 2010 – The Puerto Rican women’s team of Yarleen Santiago and Dariam Acevedo and the Mexican men’s team. More Español

August 29, 2010

Mexico, Puerto Rico and USA teams to semis in Chula Vista

CHULA VISTA, California, August 28, 2010 – Teams from Mexico, Puerto Rico and the United States advanced to Sunday’s men’s and women’s semifinals.  More Español

August 27, 2010

Good start for Mexicans Miramontes and Virgen

CHULA VISTA, California, August 27, 2010 – The Mexican men’s team of Aldo Miramontes and Juan Virgen went 3-0 on Friday in the first day of pool play.  More Español

August 26, 2010

Teams announced for seventh leg of NORCECA Circuit

CHULA VISTA, California, August 26, 2010 - USA Volleyball has announced the teams that will compete this weekend at the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Circuit event at the Olympic Training Center.  More Español

July 11 2010

Mexican men’s and Canadian women’s are champions in Boqueron
CABO ROJO, Puerto Rico, July 11, 2010 - Ulises Ontiveros/Lombardo Ontiveros, of México-1 and Heather Bansley/Elizabeth Maloney, of Canadá-1 are the champions of the sixth stop of the IV NORCECA Beach Volleyball Circuit that finished at Boqueron Beach in the western area of the island on Sunday. The Mexican pair of Ulises Ontiveros/Lombardo Ontiveros won its first gold medal of the year.  More Español 

July 10 2010

Semifinals are set in Boqueron Beach stop of NORCECA Circuit

CABO ROJO, Puerto Rico, July 10, 2010 - Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, USA and Costa Rica are the countries represented in the semifinals of the sixth stop of the V NORCECA Beach Volleyball Circuit that concludes on Sunday at Borqueron Beach.In the men’s division the semifinalist pairs are Canada 1 (Samuel Schachter/Ray Sewell), Mexico (Ulises Ontiveros/Lombardo Ontiveros), Puerto Rico 1 (Orlando Irizarry/Robert Rodriguez) and Costa Rica (Jonathan Guevara/Alexander Villegas).  More  Español 

July 09 2010

USA and Puerto Rico unbeaten in both genders at Boqueron  
CABO ROJO, Puerto Rico, July 9, 2010 – United States 1 and Puerto Rico 1 finished unbeaten with their two top pairs both in women and men during the first day of action in the sixth stop of the Fourth NORCECA Beach Volleyball Circuit being played in Boqueron Beach at Cabo Rojo. More Español

July 08 2010

Sands of Boqueron warm-up with NORCECA 2010 Tour 

CABO ROJO, Puerto Rico, July 8, 2010 – Fifty players from 11 countries will be competing in the sixth stop of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Circuit to be held on the warming sands of Boqueron Beach located. More Español 

CHIAPAS Mexico, May 16, 2010 – Puerto Ricans Yarleen Santiago and Dariam Acevedo edged resilient Cubans Imara Estevez and Ion Canet 2-1 (19-21, 21-19, 18-16) to win the gold medal in the fifth stop of NORCECA Beach  Volleyball at Puerto Arista, Chiapas.

Santiago and Acevedo, who also had won in Cayman Islands and Dominican Republic, achieved their third gold in four tries as they skipped the Guatemala stage to participate in the SWATCH FIVB World Tour tournament in Brazil. More Spanish

CHIAPAS, Mexico, May 15, 2010 – The teams of United States 2 (Stafford Slick/Marcin Jogoda), Mexico 1 (Ulises Ontiveros/ Lombardo Ontiveros), Canada (Samuel Schachter/Cameron Wheelan) and Cuba (Sergio González/Yoendris Kinderlan), made it into the semi finals and confirmed their condition as favourites  in the men’s tournament of the fifth leg of NORCECAl Beach Volleyball Circuit being held at Puerto Aristas in Chiapas, Mexico.

Mexicans Ulises and Lombardo claimed a confortable victory over Stafford. More Spanish

CHIAPAS, Mexico, May 15, 2010 -  The fifth stop of NORCECA Beach Volleyball Circuit, being placed at Puerto Arista, is nearing its final and following the second day we have the women pairs qualified to  the semi finals. They are: Canada 1 (Jamie Broter/Elizabeth Cordonier), CanadA 2 (Heather Bansley/Elizabeth Maloney), Cuba (Imara Estévez/Ion Canet) and Puerto Rico (Yarleen Santiago/Dariam Acevedo).

Broter y Cordonier of CAN 1 reached this stage by defeating Costa Rica (Ingrid Morales/Natalia Alfaro), by score of 2-0 (21-15 y 21-6). More Spanish

CHIAPAS, México, 15 de mayo, 2010 – United States 2 (Stafford Slick/Marcin Jogoda), Mexico 1 (Ulises Ontiveros/ Lombardo Ontiveros), Canada (Samuel Schachter/Cameron Wheelan) and Cuba (Sergio González/Yoendris Kinderlan), are the top contenders for the title.

The activities of the fifth NORCECA Circuit’s leg started on Friday under heavy rain and with big contest between Mexico 1 and Mexico 2 and the Central American classic between Guatemala and Costa Rica 2. The first match pitted United States 2. More Spanish

CHIAPAS, Mexico, May 15, 2010 – The Puerto Rican pair of Yarleen Santiago and Dariam Acevedo eliminated Mexicans Marta Revueltas/Vanessa Virgen by defeating the local girls 2-1 (21-9, 21-18) during Day One of the NORCECA Circuit’s fifth leg.

Even tough the competition started under heavy rain, the action kicked-off in Puerto Arista, Chiapas, with the first match between Canada 1 (Jamie Broter/Elizabeth Cordonier) and México 2 (Xitlali Heco/Rosario Reyes) ending with a victory for the Cannucks by score of 2-1 ( 21/19, 16/21 y 15/13). More Spanish

CHIAPAS, Mexico, May 14, 2010 – The sands of Puerto Arista Beach in Chiapas, Mexico, are open for the fifth leg of NORCECA Beach Volleyball Circuit with the participation of 11 pairs in the women’s event and 12 duos in the men’s competition.

The action is scheduled to start at 8:00 a.m with the women’s bracket matches in the main court featuring CAN 1 vs. MEX 2, CAY vs. NCA y MEX 1 vs. CAN 2. In the men’s contests, also at 8:00 a.m. More Spanish

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, April 11, 2010 – Cubans Karell Peña and Sergio González claimed the gold medal at the fourth leg of NORCECA Beach Volleyball Circuit.

Peña and González completely dominated the fourth stop claiming the crown with an unbeaten record. In the final, Jessie Lelliott and Benjamin Saxton of Canadá, the Cubans won by score of 2-0 (21-16, 21-14).

In the match for third place, Michael Bruning and Jason Wight of United States prevailed against Dany Wilson and Mark Lewis of Jamaica 2-0 (21-14, 21-17).  More Spanish

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, April 11, 2010 – Canadian women’s pair of Katherine Zakrzewski and Julie Rodriguez defeated Nirian Sinal and Kirenia Ballar of Cuba to claim the gold medal at the fourth leg of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Circuit. Zakrzewski/Rodriguez of CAN-1 needed three sets 2-1 (21-18, 13-21, 17-15) to dominate Cubans Sinal/Ballar who have taken the silver medal in the last two stops of the circuit.  More Spanish

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, April 10, 2010.- Canada and Cuba became the first two semi finalists of the fourth leg of NORCECA Beach Volleyball Circuit.

Canadians Jessie Lelliott and Benjamin Saxton upset Michael Bruning and Jason Wight of United States by score of 2-1 (21-18, 18-21, 15-10) while Cubans Karell Peña and Sergio Gonzalez defeated Alexander Villegas and Zlatko Piskulich of CRC 2-0 (21-14, 21-11). In the semi final round, Lelliott and Saxton will play against Jamaicans Dany Wilson and Mark Lewis. More Spanish  

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, April 10, 2010 – Top seeded Nirian Sinal and Kirenia Ballar of Cuba, advanced to the semi final round of the fourth leg of the 2010 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Circuit that concludes at the courts of Campo Marte on Sunday.

In the semifinal round, Sinal and Ballar will play against Guatemalans María José Orellana and Lourdes Ramírez, while Canadians Katherine Zakrzewski and Julie Rodríguez will go against Costa Ricans Ingrid Morales and Natalia Alfaro. More Spanish  

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, April 9, 2010.- Top seeded Cubans Nirian Sinal and Kirenia Ballar, claimed two victories during the first day of action at the fourth stop of NORCECA Beach Volleyball Circuit.

Sinal and Ballar downed Shanique Green and  Cheryl Daley of Jamaica 2-0 (21-9, 21-10) in 37 minutes and in their second match won easily against Recinos/Lopez 2-0 (21-11, 21-10) of GUA-2.

The Cubans showed their superior talent and are confident of taking home the gold. More Spanish

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, April 9, 2010 – Top seeded Michael Bruning and Jason Wight of United States started with the right foot in the fourth stop of NORCECA Circuit.

Bruning and Wight dominated their rivals during the matches contested in the opening day of the tour. They first met Joseph Clercent and Dayne Williams of Saint Lucia winning in 28 minutes by score of 2-0 (21-11, 21-17).

They followed with a victory against hosts Garrido/Recinos of GUA-1 by score of 21-9, 21-18 in 32 minutes. More Spanish

CIUDAD DE GUATEMALA, Guatemala, April 7, 2010 – Delegates from NORCECA, the Volleyball National Federation of Guatemala and the Organizing Committee of the fourth stop of the 2010 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Circuit informed the media about the details of the competition during a press conference held here.

The meeting with the media was chaired by Mrs. Marta Centeno de Sajche, Vice President of NORCECA and President of AFECAVOL.  More Spanish 

BOCA CHICA, Dominican Republic, April 4, 2010 – Mexicans Aldo Miramontes and Juan Virgen have won the men’s gold medal at Boca Chica Beach Volleyball Tournament, the third stage of 2010 NORCECA Circuit.

Miramontes and Virgen, winners of the previous stop at El Salvador, defeated Cubans Karell Piña and Sergio Gonzalez by score of 2-1 (17-21, 21-15, 15-10).

Dominicans Yewddys Perez and German Recio won the bronze medal with a 2-0 (21-17, 21-19) victory over Daniel Erazo and Eric Hadock . More Spanish

BOCA CHICA, Dominican Republic, April 4, 2010 – Puerto Ricans Yarleen Santiago won the women’s gold medal at Boca Chica Beach Volleyball Tournament, the third stop of 2010 NORCECA Circuit.

Winners of first leg of the regional competition at Cayman Islands, Santiago and Acevedo edged Cubans Niriam Sinal and Kirenia Ballar in a sensational contest by score of 2-1 (19-21, 21-19, 21-19). The Puerto Ricans have now finished on the podium in the first three tournaments of the year as. More Spanish

BOCA CHICA, Dominican Republic, April 3, 2010 – Cubans Karell Piña and Sergio Gonzalez and Mexicans Aldo Miramontes and Juan Virgen are the first semi finalists of the men’s Boca Chica Beach Volleyball Tournament.

Piña and Gonzalez topped Seth Burnhham and Lucas Wisniakowski of USA-1 by score of 2-0 (21-12, 21-16) and Miramontes and Virgen defeated Yewddys Perez and German Recio of Dominican Republic 2-0 (21-17, 21-16). Daniel Erazo and Eric Hadock  of PUR-2 also advanced to the semi final round with a 2-1. More Spanish

BOCA CHICA, Dominican Republic, April 3, 2010 – Cubans Niriam Sinal and Kirenia Ballar and Puerto Ricans Yarleen Santiago and Dariam Acevedo claimed the first two spots in the semi finals of the women’s event of Boca Chica Beach Volleyball Tournament, the third leg of 2010 NORCECA Circuit.

In the quarterfinals phase, Sinal and Ballar defeated Emily Day and Angela McHenry of USA-1 by score of 2-0 (21-13, 21-13), while Santiago and Acevedo beat Guatemalans Maria Orellana and. More Spanish

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, April  2, 2010 – The teams of Mexico, Cuba and Dominican Republic were the most successful during day one of the Boca men’s Chica Beach Volleyball Tournament, the third stop of 2010 NORCECA Circuit.
 

Mexicans Aldo Miramontes and Juan Virgen, winners in the previous leg in El Salvador, defeated Daniel Erazo/Eric Haddock of Puerto Rico-2 (21-14, 31-9) and Jeovanny Medrano/David Vargas of El Salvador (21-16, 21-9). More Spanish

BOCA CHICA, Dominican Republic, April 2, 2010 – Cubans Niriam Sinal and Kirenia Ballar won their two matches on opening day of women’s Boca Chica Beach Volleyball Tournament, the third stop of 2010 NORCECA Circuit.

The silver medalists in El Salvador’s stage first edged USA-2 (Cayley Thurlb/Tealle Hunkus) by score of 2-1 (21-18, 12-21, 15-4) and followed with a 2-0 (21-16, 21-17) over Ingrid Morales and Natalia Alfaro of Costa Rica.

Puerto Ricans Yarleen Santiago and Dariam Acevedo, winners of the first. More Spanish

BOCA CHICA, Dominican Republic, April 1, 2010 – Players of fourteen countries are taking part of the Boca Chica Beach Volleyball Tournament, the third leg of the 2010 NORCECA Circuit. The two previous events successfully organized in Cayman Islands and El Salvador.

The General Technical Meeting took place Thursday night at Dominican Bay Hotel in the presence of Mr. Cristobal Marte Hoffiz, President of NORCECA.

Teams of USA and Canada share the lead in the 2010 men’s rankings and Puerto Rico sits atop of the women’s. More Spanish

BOCA CHICA, Dominican Republic, March 31, 2010 – The 2010 NORCECA Circuit continues next weekend with the Boca Chica Beach Volleyball Tournament, the third stop of the competition.

The event is part of the tradition of Boca Chica, the nearest beach to Santo Domingo, during the Easter weekend. It is located 20 miles to the east of the Dominican Republic capital and thousands of vacationers crowd its white sands and clear blue waters during this time of the season. More Spanish

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, March 29, 2010 – The Mexican team of Aldo Miramontes and Juan Virgen claimed the crown of the second stop of the 2010 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Circuit at El Salvador.

Miramontes/Virgen crushed the USA team of Ty Loomis/Matt Prosser in a lopsided final match by score of 21-13, 21-9.

The best match of the day was reserved for the bronze medal contest where Cubans Karell Peña and Sergio Gonzalez prevailed in a tough.  More Spanish

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, March 29, 2010 – Americans Claire D’Amore and Jennifer Zinder won the women’s gold medal at El Salvador Beach Volleyball Tournament, the second stop of the 2010 NORCECA Circuit.

D’Amore and Zinder prevailed against Cubans Niriam Sinal and Kirenia Ballar in a tough battle by score of 21-19, 21-17.

The bronze medal went to Puerto Ricans Yarleen Santiago and Dariam Acevedo who beat Guatemalans Maria Jose Orellana and Lourdes Ramirez. More Spanish

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, 28 de marzo, 2010 – The women teams of United States, Puerto Rico, Cuba and Guatemala are the semi finalists of El Salvador Beach Volleyball Tournament, the second stop of 2010 NORCECA Circuit.

Puerto Rico goes against Cuba and United States faces Guatemala in Sunday’s semifinals starting at 11:30. The first pair to qualify was United States (Clair D’Amore/Jennifer Zinder) with a 21-13, 21-16 victory over Cubans Niriam Sinal/Kirenia Ballar by score of 21-13, 21-16. More Spanish

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, March 28, 2010 – The men’s pairs of  Canada, Mexico, United States and Cuba advanced to the semifinals  of El Salvador Beach Volleyball Tournament, the second stop of 2010 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Circuit.

Sunday’s semifinales feature Canada against United States and Mexico against Cuba.

The Canadian pair of Martin Reader and Ray Sewell was the first to qualify with a 2-1 (21-17, 16-21, 15-9) victory over Jamaicans Mark Lewis. More Spanish

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, March 27, 2010 – The teams of Guatemala (María Jose Orellana-Lourdes Ramirez), Cuba (Niriam Sinal-Kirenia Ballar) and Puerto Rico (Yarleen Santiago-Dariam Acevedo), started with victories their participation in the second stop of the 2010 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Circuit in El Salvador.

Orellana and Ramírez first won against Dominican Republic (Ginnete Selmo/Gina Selmo) 2-0 (21-17 y 21-19), and then defeated the team of El Salvador -3 (Ana Aquino-Frida Larios) 2-0 (21-16, 21-16). More Spanish

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, March 27, 2010 – The men’s teams of México (Aldo Miramontes-Juan Virgen), Canada (Martin Reader-Ray Sewell) and Dominican Republic won their two matches of the opening day at El Salvador Beach Volleyball Tournament, the second stop of the 2010 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Circuit.

The Mexicans Miramontes and Virgen first defeated Julio Recinos and Erick Garrido of  Guatemala, 21-9, 21-11 and then edged Americans Ty Loomis and  Matt Prosser in an exciting battle by score. More Spanish

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, March 23, 2010 –Fresh from the successful opening stage in Cayman Islands, the 2010 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Circuit now moves to El Salvador the smallest but the most densely populated country in Central America.

The action will take place next weekend on the sands of a temporary facility located next to the biggest shopping mall of San Salvador, the capital of the country bordering the Pacific Ocean. “After the exciting action in Grand Cayman we are hopeful of more emotions with the players of both genders competing. More Spanish

GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, March 22, 2010 – Canadians Martin Reader and Ray Sewell defeated Puerto Ricans Orlando Irizarry and Joseph Gil 21-17, 18-21, 15-8 claiming the men’s gold medal of the Cayman Islands Beach Volleyball Tournament, the opening leg of the 2010 NORCECA Circuit.

Both finalists had to battle to the limit in the semi final phase as the experienced Canadians prevailed against compatriots Maverick Match and Ben Saxton (11-21, 21-18, 15-10) while the Puerto Ricans edged Jeff Moran and Ivan Mercer of USA 14-21, 21-14, 15-10. More Spanish

GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, March 22, 2010 – Puerto Ricans Yarleen Santiago and Dariam Acevedo started where they left off last year by winning the women’s gold medal of the Cayman Islands Beach Volleyball Tournament, the first leg of the 2010 NORCECA Circuit.

Winners of the last year’s final stage in Nicaragua, Santiago-Acevedo defeated Brooke Langston and Heather Lowe of USA-1 by score of 21-14, 21-18 to take home the title. Earlier on Sunday, the Puerto Ricans had scored a 21-16, 21-18. More Spanish

GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, March 21, 2010 – First ranked team of Orlando Irizarry and Joseph Gil of Puerto Rico and Canadian duo of Martin Reader and Ray Sewell continued their successful run advancing to the semi final round of the Cayman Islands Men’s Beach Volleyball Tournament.

Irizarry and Gil now play against the USA Team of Jeff Moran and Ivan Mercer who entered the semi final phase through the loser’s bracket in the double elimination event. More Spanish Cayman Islands Volleyball Federation

GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, March 21, 2010 – The women teams of Puerto Rico, United States, Mexico and Canada have advanced to the semi final round of the Cayman Islands Beach Volleyball Tournament, the first leg of the 2010 NORCECA Circuit.

Puerto Rico, represented by Yarleen Santiago and Dariam Acevedo, and the USA pair of Brooke Langston and Heather Lowe won Pools A and B respectively with perfect records. On Sunday, Puerto Rico will meet Canada (Jamie Broder-Kristina Valjas) and USA will play Mexico (Martha Revuelta-Vanessa Virgen). More Spanish

GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, March 20, 2010 – Jamaicans Mark Lewis and Dany Wilson defeated Andrew Gordon and Duncan Hamann of Cayman Islands-2 and Erick Hadock and Daniel Erazo of Puerto Rico 2 beat Jeovanny Medrano and David Vargas of El Salvador during the opening action of Men’s Cayman Islands Beach Volleyball Tournament.

Lewis-Wilson won by score of 2-0 (21-16, 21-17) before a good crowd at Seven Miles Beach while Hadock-Erazo prevailed 2-0 (21-17, 21-18). More Spanish Cayman Islands Volleyball Federation

GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, March 20, 2010 – Brooke Langston and Heather Lowe of USA and Jamie Broder and Kristina Valjas of Canada won their three matchers in Pool B during the first day of action of the Cayman Islands Beach Volleyball Tournament, the first leg of the 2010 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Circuit.

The American pair defeated Cristin Alexander and Tarasa Barnett of Cayman Islands-2 by score of 2-0 (21-9, 21-8) in their first match and followed with a 2-0 (21-8, 21-6) victory over Nancy Joseph. More Spanish

GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, March 19, 2010 – The first leg of the 2010 NORCECA Circuit kicks off on Friday with 22 matches in both genders at Seven Miles Beach.
 

The action starts at 9:00 a.m. with Brooke Langston and Heather Lowe of USA facing Cristin Alexander and Tarasa Barnett of Cayman Islands-2 in the women’s tournament and Seth Burhanm and Lucas Wisniakowski of USA-2 playing against Fabien Whhitfield and Daneil Williams of Trinidad & Tobago in the men’s. Eleven teams will be taking part in the women’s event. More Spanish

GRAND CAYMAN, March 18, 2010 – The Primer Minister Honorable W. McKeeva Bush will offer an opening reception to all athletes, coaches and officials taking part in the Cayman Islands Beach Volleyball Tournament, the first leg of the 2010 NORCECA Circuit. The reception will be at Osetra Bay on Friday
 

“There is a lot of enthusiasm with the return of this event for second year in a row,” said Noel Williams, President of the National Federation. More Spanish

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, March 9, 2010 – United States, Canada and Puerto Rico have registered two men’s teams to participate in the first leg of the Beach Volleyball NORCECA Circuit in Cayman Islands on March 18-21.

Players from 12 countries will take part in the opening competition of the calendar that includes a confederation’s record of thirteen stops.

Canada, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, St. Kitts & Nevis. More Spanish

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, February 22, 2010 – For second consecutive year the tournament of Cayman Islands will open the action of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Circuit which will expand to a total of 14 stops this year.

The event will take place in Grand Cayman, the biggest of the islands, on March 17-22.

“We are excited about the start of the competition in Cayman Islands,” said Arnaldo Sanchez, Technical Director of the circuit. More Spanish