2025 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour Kicks Off in Varadero
VARADERO, Cuba, April 25, 2025.- The highly anticipated 2025 season
of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour kicks off in the
paradise destination of Varadero, Cuba, marking the beginning of a
circuit that promises excitement, a high level of competition, and
valuable points toward the NORCECA and FIVB rankings.
This
year, the prestigious NORCECA Tour calendar includes 13 stops,
reinforcing its importance in the development of beach volleyball
across North, Central America, and the Caribbean. Varadero, a
traditional tour stop since 2011, will play an even more prominent
role in 2025 by hosting two stages: the tour’s opening event and the
grand finale, scheduled for October.
At
the first stop of the Tour, to be held from May 1 to 5 in Varadero,
there is a registration of 18 men's teams and 15 women's teams,
representing fourteen countries.
The
2025 NORCECA Tour awards important points for both the continental
and world rankings. Additionally, it marks the beginning of the
qualification process for the 2026 Central American and Caribbean
Games in Santo Domingo, adding an extra level of motivation for the
participating teams.
Specifically, regarding the 2026 Central American and Caribbean
Games, Colombia and Venezuela must secure their qualification
through the NORCECA Tour, which means both countries will be
competing in several stops of the circuit.
As
part of its commitment to developing young talent, the season will
also feature two U23 events, which will serve as preparation
tournaments for the Junior Pan American Games in Asunción.
With
this Beach Continental Tour, NORCECA reaffirms its mission to
promote sporting excellence, provide competitive growth
opportunities for regional athletes, and bring the excitement of
beach volleyball to beautiful and iconic venues like Varadero. |