June 22th. 2025    Results:  Men & Women

Costa Rica’s Araya and Varela Capture Back-to-Back NORCECA U23 Gold at Seven Mile Beach

SEVEN MILE BEACH, Cayman Islands, June 22, 2025.-  Costa Rica’s Julian Araya and Jhostin Varela successfully defended their title, claiming back-to-back gold medals at the NORCECA U23 Beach Volleyball Tour with a decisive 2-0 (21-19, 21-15) win over El Salvador’s Christopher and Yoel Guardado in Sunday’s final at the iconic Seven Mile Beach. Araya and Varela showed composure throughout the competition, overcoming a thrilling semifinal against the USA’s Ayden Keeter and Carson Barnes. After dropping the first set and facing two set points in the second, the Costa Rican duo rallied for a remarkable comeback, winning 2-1 (15-21, 26-24, 15-10) to advance to the gold medal match. Asking what it took to get to the final and win, Jhostin remarked “It was hard work, after winning a couple of weeks ago in the Dominican Republic, we trained for this”. More Español

June 22th. 2025
USA’s Durish and Koenig Crowned NORCECA U23 Champions at Seven Mile Beach

SEVEN MILE BEACH, Cayman Islands, June 22, 2025. – Alexis Durish and Audrey Koenig of the United States claimed the gold medal at the NORCECA U23 Beach Volleyball Tour with a commanding straight-sets victory over Costa Rica’s Sofia Vega and Laura Molina, 2-0 (21-10, 21-14), at the stunning Seven Mile Beach. The American duo delivered a flawless performance throughout the tournament, going undefeated and not dropping a single set in route to the top of the podium. After winning the gold medal, Audrey Koenig expressed “It was a great tournament, set up nicely and it was just the chemistry we had together to take us to the final”. She added “I call this jumper-sand, because it helps us get up a lot in our offence and take some pretty nice swings”.  Alexis Durish added a warm thanks to the U.S. staff working with them for the tournament “we had an amazing staff taking care of our bodies the whole weekend. Our coach Nick Lucena (two-time Olympian) did some good scouting for us”. In the bronze medal match, El Salvador’s Karla Tovar and Daniela Vigil defeated Barbados’ Sierra Rayside and Destiny Layne 2-0 (21-16, 21-10) to secure third place. Tovar and Vigil had previously fallen to Durish and Koenig in the semifinals 2-0 (21-11, 21-8), while Vega and Molina earned their place in the final by overpowering Rayside/Layne of Barbados (2-0: 21-7, 21-5).  More Español

June 22th. 2025  SCHEDULE
Dominican Republic U19 Women’s National Team Travels to Canada for NORCECA Pan American Cup

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, June 22, 2025 – The Dominican Republic U19 Women’s National Volleyball Team departed today for Kingston, Ontario, Canada, to compete in the NORCECA U19 Women’s Pan American Cup, set to take place from June 24 to 28 at Queen’s University’s Athletics & Recreation Centre.

The Dominican team will aim to represent the country with pride in this important continental tournament, facing off against the U19 national teams of Canada, Costa Rica, Mexico, Suriname, the United States, and Venezuela. More Español

June 22th. 2025
All Go to Five Sets: Wins for USA and Dominican Republic, Loss for Canada

June 22, 2025. – On the final day of Week 2 in the Women’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL), the United States celebrated a thrilling five-set victory over France in Belgrade, a win that lifted the Americans above the Finals qualification cut. Earlier in Istanbul, the Dominican Republic also claimed a dramatic five-set win against Korea. In another Istanbul nail-biter, Belgium emerged victorious in five sets over Canada.  More Español

June 21th. 2025
Tandems from Barbados, Costa Rica, USA & El Salvador Reach Semifinals at Seven Mile Beach

SEVEN MILE BEACH, Cayman Islands, June 21, 2025.- The semifinal women’s lineup is set at the U23 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour in the Cayman Islands, with teams from Barbados, Costa Rica, the United States, and El Salvador earning their places after standout performances in Saturday’s quarterfinal action. In front of an enthusiastic crowd on the iconic sands of Seven Mile Beach. More Español

June 21th. 2025
North Americans Face Central Americans in Seven Mile Beach Semifinals 

SEVEN MILE BEACH, Cayman Islands, June 21, 2025.- The semifinal matchups are set at the U23 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour in the Cayman Islands, and they will see North America take on Central America as teams from the USA and Canada go head-to-head with El Salvador and Costa Rica on the stunning shores of Seven Mile Beach.  More Español

June 21th. 2025
USA Sweeps Netherlands, Dominican Republic Falls to Brazil

June 21, 2025.- Playing in Belgrade, the United States swept the Netherlands, while in Istanbul, the Dominican Republic couldn’t overcome Brazil and fell in straight sets at the 2025 Women’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL). More Español

June 20th. 2025
Central American Teams and Canada-1 Off to Winning Start at Women’s NORCECA U23 in Cayman Islands

SEVEN MILE BEACH, Cayman Islands, June 20, 2025. – Women’s duos from El Salvador, Costa Rica, and Guatemala along with Canada-1 enjoyed a perfect start at the 2025 NORCECA U23 Beach Volleyball Tour, each securing two victories on opening day at the picturesque Seven Mile Beach in the Cayman Islands.  More Español

June 20th. 2025
Seven Men’s Teams Go Undefeated on Opening Day of NORCECA U23 at Seven Mile Beach

SEVEN MILE BEACH, Cayman Islands, June 20, 2025. – Seven men’s duos were off to an undefeated start on the opening day of the 2025 NORCECA U23 Beach Volleyball Tour at the stunning Seven Mile Beach. Both Canadian pairs, the U.S. team, St. Kitts and Nevis  and all three Central American duos, each delivered dominant performances, winning their two matches in straight sets. More Español

June 20th. 2025
Iconic Seven Mile Beach Shines as Host of 2025 CAZOVA U21 Beach Volleyball Championship in Cayman Islands

SEVEN MILE BEACH, Cayman Islands, June 20, 2025.– The Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) hosted a dynamic one-day Under-21 Beach Volleyball Championship on June 19, on the beautiful sands of Seven Mile Beach, bringing together top youth teams from across the region in a vibrant competing atmosphere.  More Español

June 20th. 2025
Canada Falls Short Against Brazilian Block

June 20, 2025. – Canada delivered one of its strongest performances so far in the 2025 Women’s VNL, but couldn’t overcome Brazil’s powerful blocking game, falling 0-3 (20-25, 23-25, 23-25) in a tightly contested match at Istanbul’s Sinan Erdem Dome, with over 2,000 spectators in attendance. More Español

June 19th. 2025
Costa Rica’s Araya and Varela Lead U23 NORCECA Tour in Cayman Islands Stage

SEVEN MILE BEACH, Cayman Islands, June 19, 2025.– After claiming gold in the opening stop of the 2025 NORCECA U23 Beach Volleyball Tour, Costa Rica’s Julián Araya and Jhostin Varela arrive in the Cayman Islands as the team to watch for the second leg of the tour, which will take place from June 20 to 22 on the iconic shores of Seven Mile Beach.  More Español

June 19th. 2025 Photogallery
Cayman’s Delapenha and Ebanks Capture CAZOVA U21 Women’s Beach Volleyball Gold at Home

SEVEN MILE BEACH, Cayman Islands, June 19, 2025. – In a thrilling display of skill and resilience on home sand, Brianna Delapenha and Luna Ebanks clinched the women’s gold medal at the inaugural CAZOVA U21 Beach Volleyball Championship.  More Español

June 19th. 2025
Barbados' Williams and Taylor Crowned CAZOVA U21 Men’s Beach Volleyball Champions

SEVEN MILE BEACH, Cayman Islands, June 19, 2025. – Nkoya Williams and Aaron Taylor of Barbados claimed the men’s gold medal at the inaugural CAZOVA U21 Beach Volleyball Championship, prevailing in the final over. More Español

June 18th. 2025
Panam Sports Confirms Indoor and Beach Volleyball for the Lima 2027 Pan American Games

SANTIAGO, CHILE, June 19, 2025 .– With just over two years to go until the start of the 20th Pan American Games, Panam Sports has officially announced the 36 sports that will be included in the Lima 2027 Sports. More Español

June 18th. 2025
Intense Day at Women’s VNL: Dominicans Win, USA and Canada Fall

June 19, 2025. – An intense day of action unfolded Thursday during Week 2 of the Women’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL). The Dominican Republic earned a commanding win over Belgium, the United States started strong against Poland but couldn’t hold on, and Canada fell in straight sets to a dominant Türkiye. More Español

June 18th. 2025
NORCECA and the Cuban Volleyball Federation Strengthen Regional Cooperation

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, June 18, 2025.- A productive working meeting was held this week at the headquarters of the North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation NORCECA between the new leadership of the Cuban Volleyball Federation (FCV) and NORCECA President Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz. More Español

June 18th. 2025  SCHEDULE
Top Young Talent Ready to Compete at U19 Girls’ Pan American Cup in Kingston

KINGSTON, Ontario, June 18, 2025. – Volleyball excitement is building in Kingston as the city prepares to host the NORCECA U19 Girls’ Pan American Cup from June 24 to 28 at Queen’s University’s Athletics & Recreation Centre. .   More Español

June 18th. 2025
USA Wins; Canada and Dominican Republic Fall in Week 2 VNL Opener

June 18, 2025.– The United States kicked off the second week of the Women’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) with a valuable victory over host Serbia in Belgrade. Meanwhile, in Istanbul, the Dominican Republic put up a strong fight but fell in straight sets to Türkiye, while Canada played a thrilling match that ended in a five-set loss to Korea. More Español

June 17th. 2025
Seven Mile Beach Set for Double Dose of International Beach Volleyball

SEVEN MILE BEACH, Cayman Islands, June 17, 2025. – The famous shores of Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, are set to become the epicenter of regional beach volleyball this week, as two important international competitions take place back-to-back. More Español

June 15th. 2025
United States and Canada Close Week 1 with Victories

June 15, 2025. – The United States and Canada wrapped up the first week of the 2025 Men’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) with victories. The U.S. defeated Cuba, while Canada swept Bulgaria.  More Español

June 14th. 2025
NORCECA Teams Fall to European Rivals

June 14, 2025. – Teams from NORCECA, the United States and Canada, were unable to overcome Slovenia and France, respectively. The U.S. lost 1-3 to Slovenia, while Canada came close to an epic comeback against France but ultimately fell in a tie-break.  More Español

June 14th. 2025
Luca Cristofani Returns to Puerto Rico to Support the Development of National Volleyball

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, June 14, 2025.- The Puerto Rican Volleyball Federation (FPV) is pleased to announce the return of renowned Italian coach Luca Cristofani to Puerto Rico. He will collaborate directly with both the women’s and men’s National Team programs. More Español

June 13th. 2025
Cuba Falls to Ukraine in Another Intense Tie-Break at the 2025 VNL

June 13, 2025. – The Caribbean team fought until the very end but couldn’t replicate the previous day’s feat. Cuba played its second consecutive five-set match in Rio de Janeiro, but this time fell short against a surprising Ukrainian squad, who edged out a hard-fought 3-2 victory (25-22, 20-25, 25-20, 17-25, 15-12). Cuba outperformed Ukraine from the service line (8-5). More Español

June 12th. 2025
Big Wins for Cuba and the United States, Canada Lose Their Undefeated Record

June 12, 2025. – Cuba pulled off the surprise of the day by defeating Brazil at home in five sets. The United States came back from a 0-2 deficit to win in five sets against Iran, while Canada couldn’t hold on to a 2-1 lead and ended up falling 2-3 to Argentina. More Español

June 11th. 2025
Canada starts with a win, USA and Cuba lose their opening matches

June 11, 2025.- Host country Canada kicked off the first week of the Men’s VNL with an important victory, edging Germany 3-2. Meanwhile, the United States were upset by Ukraine in a straight-set loss, and Cuba began their campaign with a 1-3 defeat to Slovenia. More Español

June 9th. 2025
Spectacular Coastal Venue Elevates 2025 ECVA U21 Beach Volleyball Championships in St. Kitts & Nevis

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis, June 9, 2025.- The 2025 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) U21 Beach Volleyball Championships came to a thrilling conclusion after three days of intense action, excitement. More Español

June 8th. 2025
St. Lucia’s Phillip and Ericka Crowned Undefeated ECVA U21 Women’s Champions

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts & Nevis, June 8, 2025.- St. Lucia’s Ericka Gaspard and Clio Phillip delivered a flawless performance at the ECVA U21 Beach Volleyball Championship, capturing the women’s gold medal with an undefeated 5-0 record.  More Español

June 8th. 2025
Dominica’s Mingo and Frederick Defend ECVA U21 Men’s Title with Back-to-Back Gold

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts & Nevis, June 8, 2025.- Dominica’s Mervin Mingo and Bill Frederick were crowned ECVA U21 Men’s Beach Volleyball Champions for the second year in a row, delivering a confident 2-0 win (21-17, 21-15) over St. Lucia’s Victor Rio and Peter Emmanuel in Sunday’s gold medal match at the scenic shores of Saint Kitts and Nevis. More Español