July 2, 2014

Thousands followed stream video of NORCECA U18

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, July 2, 2014 – The recently concluded NORCECA Girls’U18 Continental Championship generated impressive interest from the volleyball fans reflected in the stats released by the organizers on Tuesday. The event was covered by local media, international agencies, websites of NORCECA and FIVB and different sites dedicated to the sport of volleyball. One important aspect to be highlighted was the role played by the social media which created a big impact. More  Español

June 29, 2014 

Natalia Martinez named MVP of NORCECA Girls’ U18

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, June 29, 2014 - Natalia Martinez, outside hitter of the Dominican Republic was selected as the Most Valuable Player of the Girls’ U-18 NORCECA Continental Championship as her team won their first title ever at Gimnasio Nacional of San Jose, Costa Rica. The awarding ceremony was presided over by Cristobal Marte Hoffiz, President of NORCECA. More  Español

June 29, 2014 

Dominican Republic first title ever at Girls’ U-18 NORCECA

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, June 29, 2014.- Dominican Republic defeated defending champions United States with a 3-1 (25-14, 25-21, 20-25, 25-20) victory at the Girls’ U-18 NORCECA Continental Championship in Gimnasio Nacional San Jose, Costa Rica. This is the first title ever for Dominican Republic in the history of this age-group competition; they have one a total of two silvers and three bronze medals.  More  Español

June 29, 2014 

Mexico captures FIVB U-18 WCH berth and wins NORCECA U-18 Bronze

 SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, June 29, 2014.- Mexico captured the Girls’ FIVB U18 World Championship berth defeating Puerto Rico 3-1 (26-24, 25-20, 19-25, 25-19) in the Bronze Medal match of the Girls’ U18 NORCECA Continental Championship in San Jose, Costa Rica.  A thriller with both teams battling hard for the last ticket available in the tournament for the FIVB age-group Championship. .  More  Español

June 29, 2014 

Costa Rica concludes Girls’ U-18 NORCECA in fifth place

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, June 29, 2014 – Hosts Costa Rica concluded in fifth place at the NORCECA Girls’ U18 Continental Championship defeating Guatemala 3-0 (25-18, 25-14, 25-18) at Gimnasio Nacional of San Jose. This was the second victory of Costa Rica over Guatemala in the tournament. Costa Rica finishes with a 3-1 win-loss record and Guatemala with 1-3 for fifth and sixth place respectively. The home girls held a big advantage in spikes 33-15 and outserved the opponents. More  Español

June 28, 2014 

Dominican Republic to finals, wins spot to FIVB WCH 

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, June 28 - Dominican Republic dominated Mexico 3-0 (25-19, 25-21, 25-14) at Saturday’s semifinal to reach the final match of the Girls’ U-18 NORCECA Continental Championship. The Dominican Republic also booked a ticket to the 2015 Girls’ U-18 FIVB World Championship and will face defending champions USA in the Gold Medal Match. The two teams have met three times in the finals with the Americans winning on each occasion.  More  Español

June 28, 2014 

United States book first ticket to Girls’ U-18 FIVB WCH

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, June 28, 2014- Defending champions United States beat Puerto Rico 3-0 (25-17, 25-21, 25-17) to advance to the Gold Medal match of the Girls’ U-18 NORCECA Continental Championship. With USA’s victory they booked the first of three tickets granted for the 2015 Girls’ U-18 FIVB World Championship and will have the chance to earn their seventh title in a row on Sunday’s gold medal match against the winner between Dominican Republic and Mexico. More  Español

June 28, 2014 

Trinidad and Tobago defeat Honduras for seventh place  

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, June 28, 2014 - Trinidad and Tobago defeated Honduras 25-23, 26-24, 25-15 to finish in seventh place at the Girls’ U-18 NORCECA Continental Championship at Gimnasio Nacional of San Jose, Costa Rica. The Caribbean team, who concluded pool play as the highest ranked third place, earned their first victory to finish with a 1-2 win-loss record while the Central American had a 1-3 mark. Trinidad and Tobago were the superior team despite their disadvantage.  More  Español

June 27, 2014 

Mexico to face Dominican Republic in Semis

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, June 27, 2014- Mexico won the quarterfinal match over hosts Costa Rica in straight sets (25-11, 25-15, 25-13) and will play Dominican Republic in the semifinals of the Girls’ U-18 NORCECA Continental Championship. With advantage of 28-13 in attacks, 10-3 in blocks and 12-1 in serves, Mexico completely neutralized Costa Rica’s strategy. Their consistent spikes and serves showed they’re prepared for next round. Mexico’s offensive line was led by outside hitter.  More  Español

June 27, 2014 

Puerto Rico reaches the Girls’ U18 NORCECA Semifinals

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, June 27, 2014.-  Puerto Rico reached the Girls’ U-18 NORCECA Continental Championship Semifinals after defeating Guatemala 3-0 (25-13, 25-19, 25-19) at Gimnasio Nacional of San Jose, Costa Rica. Puerto Rico fell in a series of unforced errors and the Central American team got closer in sets two and three. Puerto Rico will face United States in Saturday’s semifinal and Guatemala will play for fifth and six positions.    More  Español

June 27, 2014 

Honduras beat St. Lucia for first victory

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, June 27, 2014- Honduras trounced St. Lucia 3-0 (25-13, 25-13, 25-22) for their first victory at the Girls’ U-18 NORCECA Continental Championship on Friday. Honduras took advantage of St. Lucia’s unforced errors in the first two sets, but then had difficulties with their passing in the third set before recovering rapidly. Honduras will play Trinidad and Tobago for the seventh position while St. Lucia finishes the tournament winless and in ninth place. More  Español

June 26, 2014 

Costa Rica claims Pool A over Guatemala

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, June 26, 2014- Hosts Costa Rica prevailed over Guatemala 3-1 (25-19, 25-23, 20-25, 25-13) to claim Pool A of the Girls’ U-18 NORCECA Continental Championship at Gimnasio Nacional in San Jose. Costa Rica suffered the loss of setter Fernanda Paredes due to a minor injury at the beginning of the third set which Guatemala took advantage of to extend the match to four sets. More  Español

June 26, 2014 

Dominican Republic stops Puerto Rico to top Pool C

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, June 26, 2014- Dominican Republic defeated Puerto Rico in straight sets 25-21, 25-19, 25-18 on Thursday to top Pool C at the Girls’ U-18 NORCECA Continental Championship at Gimnasio Nacional of San Jose, Costa Rica. It was another strong performance by the Dominican Republic squad neutralizing Puerto Rico’s attacks. Both teams displayed talented young players who battled strongly all the way, with Dominicans winning Pool C and a bye to semifinals. More  Español

June 26, 2014 

USA wins Pool B at Girl’s U-18 NORCECA

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, June 26, 2014- United States earned top place in Pool B with a 3-0 (25-20, 25-17, 25-19 ) victory over Mexico at the Girls’ U-18 NORCECA Continental Championship in San Jose, Costa Rica on Thursday. The Americans blocked Mexico to take control of the match after a very tight first set and overcoming a three point difference, to finish strong. United States finishes first in Pool B and advances to the semifinals, while Mexico in second place will play the quarterfinals. United States held a 33-17 advantage in spikes, a 10-3 margin the blocking category and a 3-2.  More  Español

Mexico opens strong against Honduras

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, June 25, 2014- Mexico blanked Honduras 3-0 (25-9, 25-8, 25-7) in their debut in Pool B of the Girls’ U-18 NORCECA Continental Championship in the last match of Day Two. Mexico’s first appearance definitely confirmed their intentions to battle for one of the three spots available for the World Championship as they are strong candidates to reach the finals here in San Jose. Mexico out-blocked Honduras 7-1; they held a 13-2 margin in aces and a huge advantage in attacks by 32-7. More  Español

June 25, 2014 

Guatemala prevails against tough Trinidad & Tobago  

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, June 25, 2014- Guatemala debuted at the Girls’ U-18 NORCECA Championship with a straight-set victory 25-19, 25-19, 25-20 over Trinidad & Tobago  on at Gimnasio Nacional of San Jose on Wednesday. In their first outing, Guatemala was challenged by a tough Trinidad & Tobago who maintained the score very tight, even taking the lead on several occasions during the Pool A match.  More  Español

June 25, 2014 

Dominican Republic storm past St. Lucia

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, June 25, 2014- Dominican Republic stormed past St. Lucia 3-0 (25-4, 25-2, 25-4) in their debut at the Girls’ U-18 NORCECA Continental Championship on Wednesday. The winners held a huge advantage of 39-2 in spikes and 14-0 in service points, showing superiority over St. Lucia who now has a 0-22in-loss record in Pool C. Dominican Republic relied mainly on the performance of opposite Massiel Matos, who contributed 4 points, 11 kills and 3 aces; and outside hitter Natalia Martinez who added 13 points all kills. More  Español

June 24, 2014 

Costa Rica opens defeating Trinidad & Tobago

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, June 24, 2014- The host country Costa Rica opened the Girls’ U-18 Championship defeating Trinidad & Tobago 3-0 (25-21, 25-15, 25-14) in the first day of actions at Gimnasio Nacional of San Jose. Costa Rica suffered a scare in the first set with Trinidad & Tobago taking the lead by 12-5 but with consistency and self-control they were able to turn the score around.   More  Español

June 24, 2014 

USA Team power past Honduras

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, June 24, 2014 - Defending champions United States displayed a lot of power while brushing aside Honduras 3-0 (25-8, 25-9, 25-8) in their debut at the Girls’ U-18 NORCECA Championship on Tuesday. With a better structured game, the Americans faced no resistance from the Central American team.  United States put Honduras under pressure with their strong services. A great superiority from United States was evident in their stats against Honduras as they held a 33-5 advantage in spikes, 8-0 in blocking and 16-0 in serves. Topping USA’s scorers was spiker Milan Stokes with 14 points, including 7 service points and 2 blocks.   More  Español

June 24, 2014 

Puerto Rico tops St. Lucia in opening match

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, June 24, 2014- Puerto Rico defeated St. Lucia 3-0 (25-6, 25-8, 25-5) in the opening match of the Girls’ U-18 NORCECA Championship at the Gimnasio Nacional in San Jose, Costa Rica. St. Lucia couldn’t control Puerto Rico’s strong serves and had no chance to turn things in their favor. Puerto Rico held a huge advantage of 30-3 in kills and 17-0 in service points, they were also better in the blocking category by 5-2. Puerto Rico took advantage of 23 St. Lucia’s errors. The only player with double digits, Alejandra Negron with 12 points, led Puerto Rico’s victory, with 3 aces included.   More  Español

June 23, 2014 

Teams ready to battle for the Girls’ U-18 NORCECA Championship

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, June 23, 2014.- The nine registered teams are ready to battle for the Girls’ U-18 NORCECA Championship title and to clinch a berth to the FIVB World Championship when the contest begins this Tuesday at the Gimnasio Nacional of San Jose, Costa Rica. After the conclusion of the preliminary inquiry and the general technical meeting, the Head coaches stated they are aiming to reach the final round of the tournament as their main concern is to develop young. More  Español

June 22, 2014 

Costa Rica is all set for the Girls’ U-18 NORCECA Championship

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, June 22, 2014 - The Girls’ U-18 NORCECA Championship is set to begin on Tuesday at the Gimnasio Nacional of Costa Rica after Sunday’s inspection of the competition hall made by the members of the control committee of the event. Cristobal Marte Hoffiz, President of NORCECA.More  Español

June 22, 2014 

USA dominance at U-18 to be challenged in San Jose

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, June 22, 2014 – Six-time defending champions United States are one of nine teams to compete at the NORCECA Girls’ U-18 Continental Championship to be played in the city of San Jose, capital of Costa Rica, from June 24-29. Since the inception of the event in 1998, the dominance of the United States representative has been more than evident as the Americans have won seven of the eight editions of the competition to go with one silver medal. Puerto Rico, with a gold medal in 2000, when the event took place in the Dominican Republic. More  Español