USA and Dominican Republic to compete in World Grand Prix Group 1

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, November 6, 2014 – World champions United States and sixth world-ranked Dominican Republic will participate in Group 1 of the 2015 FIVB World Grand Prix as representatives of NORCECA Confederation.

The preliminary phase of elite group of the event which consists of the top 12 teams of the world kicks off in Thailand, China and Turkey on July 3-5, continuing in Brazil, Japan and Russia on July 10-12, and finishing in Italy, Hong Kong and Germany on July 16-18.

The Final Round will take place in Omaha, Nebraska in the United States on July 22-26 with the participation of the host team and the five best sides in the preliminary phase.

United States begin their campaign playing hosts Turkey, Italy and Belgium, then move to Russia to compete against Turkey, Serbia and the home side, and close against China, Japan and Thailand in Hong Kong.

The Dominican Republic serves off in China playing against Russia, Germany and the local team, then move to Japan to meet the home side, China and Italy. The Dominicans conclude the preliminary round in Germany going against Turkey, Serbia and the local squad.

NORCECA teams in Group 2 are Puerto Rico (15th) and Canada (16th) while Cuba (26th) and Mexico (27th) will compete in Group 3.

For the complete schedule of Group 1 visit:

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