July 27th. 2025
Crabb Brothers Strike Gold in Paramaribo After Thrilling 36-34 Set in the Final

PARAMARIBO, Suriname, July 27, 2025. – The American duo Taylor and Trevor Crabb captured the title at the fifth stop of the 2025 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, defeating Mexico’s Antonio Lares/Carlos Ayala in a thrilling final 2-0 (21-18, 36-34) on the courts of the Telesur Cul Complex in Paramaribo. The marathon second set, ending 36-34, became the most intense of the season. The Crabb brothers reached the gold medal match after overcoming compatriots Derek Bradford/Zephyr Dew in three sets 2-1 (15-21, 21-18, 15-12). In the other semifinal, Lares/Ayala defeated Canada’s Cameron Chadwick/Robert Kemp 2-0 (21-19, 21-15). The bronze medal went to Bradford/Dew, who prevailed over Chadwick/Kemp in straight sets 2-0 (21-18, 21-17). Fifth place went to the home team of David Pinas/Keven Sporkslede, who edged Elkreen Morton/Zendai Richards of Saint Kitts 2-0 (22-20, 25-23). Fellow Surinamese players Dean Kasdi/Anferney Schmeltz secured seventh place after defeating Joshua Dwarkasing/Ethan Asimia 2-0 (21-17, 21-17).  More Español

July 27th. 2025
Torres and Gutiérrez Claim Mexico’s First Gold of the Season in Paramaribo

PARAMARIBO, Suriname, July 27, 2025. – Mexico’s Susana Torres and Atenas Gutiérrez were crowned champions, capturing Mexico’s first gold medal of the season after defeating USA’s Piper Ferch/Erin Inskeep in a thrilling final, 2-1 (8-21, 21-16, 18-16), at the fifth stop of the 2025 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, held at the Telesur Cul Complex courts in Paramaribo. In the semifinals, Gutiérrez and Torres defeated Canada’s Kaylee and Emma Glagau 2-0 (21-16, 21-19). Meanwhile, the American duo Ferch/Inskeep had no trouble overcoming Suriname’s Tammenga/Frankel 2-0 (21-10, 21-13). The bronze medal went to Canada’s Kaylee and Emma Glagau, who overcame the home team of Janneke Tammenga/Chagnaz Frankel in straight sets, 2-0 (21-9, 21-14). In the battle for fifth place, the U.S. Virgin Islands’ Melanie Valenciana and Cristina Almeida dominated the host pair Chayeney Soedamah/Chanice Myr with a 2-0 victory (21-7, 21-16).  More Español

July 26th. 2025
Mexico, Canada and Two U.S. Pairs Advance to Men’s Semifinals in Paramaribo

PARAMARIBO, Suriname, July 26, 2025.- The fifth stop of the 2025 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, being held at the Telesur Cus Complex in Paramaribo, has its men’s semifinalists set. The teams advancing are: Antonio Lares/Carlos Ayala of Mexico (MEX), Cameron Chadwick/Robert Kemp of Canada (CAN), and the two U.S. duos: Taylor Crabb/Trevor Crabb (USA1) and Derek Bradford/Zephyr Dew (USA2). Antonio Lares and Carlos Ayala secured their spot after defeating Suriname’s Joshua Dwarkasing/Ethan Asimia in the quarterfinals 2-0 (21-11, 21-8). In the semifinals, they will face Canada’s Chadwick/Kemp, who advanced after beating Elkreen Morton/Zendai Richards of Saint Kitts and Nevis 2-0 (21-13, 21-17).  More Español

July 26th. 2025
Mexico, Canada, Suriname and the United States Advance to Women’s Semifinals in Paramaribo

PARAMARIBO, Suriname, July 26, 2025.- The women’s pairs from Mexico, Canada, Suriname and the United States secured their spots in the semifinals of the fifth stop of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, taking place at the Telesur Cus Complex in Paramaribo, Suriname. In the quarterfinals, Mexico’s Susana Torres and Atenas Gutiérrez cruised past locals Chayeney Soemadah and Chanice Myr with a commanding 2-0 (21-3, 21-5) victory. Meanwhile, Canada’s sisters Kayleen and Emma Glagau also dominated their match, defeating Suriname’s Margaret Ketura and Charice Frankel 2-0 (21-0, 21-12). The home duo of Janneke Tammenga and Chagnaz Frankel battled through a tight three-setter against Melanie Valenciana and Cristina Almeida of the U.S. Virgin Islands, earning their semifinal berth with a 2-1 (21-19, 17-21, 15-3) win. The U.S. pair Piper Ferch/Erin Inskeep advanced directly to the semifinals with a bye. More Español

July 25th. 2025
Women's teams from Mexico, the Virgin Islands, and the United States get off to a smooth start in Paramaribo

PARAMARIBO, Suriname, July 25, 2025 – Mexico's Susana Torres/Atenas Rodríguez, the Virgin Islands' Melanie Valenciana/Cristina Almeida, and the United States' Piper Perch/Erin Inskeep started the fifth stop of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour unbeaten, held for the first time in Suriname at the Telesur Cul Complex in Paramaribo. In Group A, Valenciana/Almeida defeated Margaret Ketura and Charis Frankel of Suriname 2-0 (21-16, 21-16) with identical scores. In the same group, Mexicans Susana Torres and Atenas Gutierrez, who have finished second in the previous four matches, easily defeated Ketura/Frankel 2-0 (21-6, 21-14). Piper Perch and Erin Inskeep of the United States won both of their matches in Group B, first against Janneke Tammenga and Chagnaz Frakel of Suriname 2-0 (21-10, 21-5), and in the second, they spectacularly defeated sisters Kayleen and Emma Glagau of Canada 2-1 (18-21, 21-17, 15-6). The preliminary round continues this Saturday, followed by the quarterfinals and losers' rounds.  More Español

July 25th. 2025
Mexico, Canada, and the two American teams are undefeated in the men's division

PARAMARIBO, Suriname, July 25, 2025.- The Mexican, Canadian, and both of American teams started their participation undefeated in the fifth leg of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, which kicked off successfully this Friday on the sand courts installed at the Telesur Cul Complex in Paramaribo, Suriname. Brothers Taylor and Trevor Crabb won both of their matches in Group A, the first against Elkreen Morton/Zendai Richards of Saint Kitts 2-0 (21-10, 21-17), and in the second they easily defeated Suriname's Joshua Dwarkasing/Ethan Asimia 2-0 (21-12, 21-8). In Pool B, fellow Americans Derek Bradford and Zephir Dew defeated (SUR) Dean Kasdi and Anferney Schmeltz 2-0 (21-13, 21-16), and in the same pool, Canada's Cameron Chadwick and Robert Kemp easily defeated Kasdi and Schmeltz 2-0 (21-12, 21-6). The only men's match of the day that went to a maximum of three sets was in Pool C, won by Mexicans Antonio Lares and Carlos Ayala, who defeated David Pinas and Keven Sporkslede of Suriname 2-1 (21-10, 10-21, 17-15). More Español

July 24th. 2025
16 Duos to Compete in NORCECA Beach Tour in Suriname

PARAMARIBO, Suriname, July 24, 2025. – A total of 16 teams from 6 different countries will compete in the fifth stage of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, an event being held for the first time ever in Suriname, with the Telesur Cul Complex in Paramaribo serving as the venue. Nine men's teams and seven women's teams confirmed their participation during the preliminary meeting held on Thursday. All pairs will give their best in the preliminary round, which kicks off this Friday at 10:00 AM, aiming to advance from the group stage to the knockout rounds. A total of 12 matches, six per gender, are scheduled for the opening day. The preliminary round will conclude on Saturday, along with the quarterfinals. Semifinals, the consolation round, and the grand final will take place on Sunday. More Español

July 23th. 2025
Suriname to Host NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour for the First Time

PARAMARIBO, Suriname, July 23, 2025. – Suriname will make history this week as it hosts the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour for the first time ever, welcoming teams from across the region to the fifth leg of the 2025 season. The competition will take place July 25-27 in Telesur Cul Complex in Paramaribo. More Español