Calypso Spikers stroll past Barbados in Group I opener
ST AUGUSTINE, Trinidad: Finland-based
Darlene Ramdin led four players in double-digits as host T&T
sounded an early warning to all opponents in Group I of their
NORCECA Women’s Second Round qualifiers to the 2014 FIVB World
Championship in Italy with a straights sets win (25-12, 25-6,
26-24) over rivals Barbados.
This was at the University of the West Indies Sports and
Physical Educational Centre, St Augustine, on Saturday morning.
Ramdintallied
16 points, inclusive of 12 kills and three service aces while
Poland-based players, captain Krystle Esdelleadded
13 points (five blocks).More
May 25,
2013
El Salvador crushes British Virgin Islands in Pool K
ST CROIX, Virgin Islands, May 25, 2013 – El Salvador cruised
past British Virgin Islands to win in straight sets (25-12,
25-17, 25-9) the first match of the NORCECA Second Round Group K
Tournament, a qualifier towards the 2014 FIVB Women’s World
Championship on Saturday morning at Ronald “Ranche” Charles
Arena.
“To tell the truth I think we can play better than we did
today,” El Salvador Captain Adriana Flores said. “We will
improve as the competition goes on.”
“We made pretty much fundamental mistakes especially with our
passing,” British Virgin Islands Captain Sabinah Clement stated.More
May 25,
2013
Coaches in St Croix ready to serve off
ST CROIX, Virgin Islands, May 24, 2013 – The battle for two
spots in the third and final stage of the NORCECA qualifiers
towards the 2014 FIVB Women’s World Championship in Italy is set
to kick off at the Women’s Group K in St Croix on Saturday.
The coaches of British Virgin Islands..
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May 25,
2013
Group I women coaches seek top two finish
ST AUGUSTINE, Trinidad: May 24, 2013 With Curacao and St Lucia
having already secured their passage to the Third Round of
Qualification to next year’s FIVB Women’s World Championships in
Italy from their Group J series held earlier this month, four
more teams will begin their quest for two more places this
weekend in Group I.
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May 24,
2013
Cuba to play Argentina in friendly series
HAVANA, Cuba, May 24, 2013 – Cuba will send a twelve-man
volleyball squad to Argentina in preparation for the XXIV FIVB
World League, the premier men’s annual event from May 31 to July
21. The Cubans travel on Saturday for a four-match friendly
series, three of them against the Argentina National Team.More
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May 24,
2013
Thailand edges Puerto Rico in five sets
SHENZHEN, China, May 24, 2013 – Thailand overcame Puerto Rico to
win five sets (21-25, 25-13, 25-17, 21-25, 15-5) to conclude the
second phase of the China International Women’s Volleyball
Tournament on Friday with a 2-1 win-loss record.
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SHENZHEN, China, May 23, 2013 – China remained undefeated at the
China Women’s International Volleyball Tournament after pulling
a come from behind five-set victory. More
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May 23,
2013
Former president of Cuban Federation passed away in Havana
SANTO DOMINGO, May 23, 2013 – The NORCECA Confederation regrets
to inform the passing of Eliseo Acosta Sosa, who presided over
the Cuban National Volleyball Federation during the period
1968-80. He was the founder of the Cuban School of Volleyball and one of
the founders of NORCECA Confederation and contributed to the
growth of both organizations at worldwide level.More
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May 21,
2013
Puerto Rico wins another five-setter over Cuba
LOGGANNG, China, May 22, 2013 – Puerto Rico defeated Cuba in
five sets (16-25, 25-21, 23-25, 26-24, 15-10).More
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May 21,
2013 Trinidadians favored to win women’s Group I at home
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad & Tobago, May 21, 2013 – Hosts Trinidad
& Tobago are heavily favored to win the NORCECA Second Round
Group I Tournament, a qualification event.More
May 21,
2013
St Croix to host NORCECA Women’s Group K
ST CROIX, Virgin Islands, May 21, 2013 – The NORCECA Second
Round Group K Tournament, a qualifier event towards the 2014
FIVB Women’s World Championship in Italy. More
May 21,
2013
Mexican Boys are training in Russia
ANAPA, Russia, May 21, 2013- Following a short training tour in
Baja California, the Mexico’s Boys’ U19 squad arrived in the
Russian city of Anapa on the shores of Black Sea to begin a new
stage in their preparation for the age-group FIVB World
Championship to be held in the cities of Tijuana and Mexicali,
Mexico.More
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May 19,
2013
Richard Smith earns MVP honors in Aruba
ORANJESTAD, Aruba, May 19, 2013 – Costa Rica’s Richard Smith,
whose explosive spikes carried his team to the victory at the
NORCECA Second Round Group L Tournament.More
May 19,
2013 Costa Rica earns ticket to NORCECA third round of qualifiers
ORANJESTAD, Aruba, May 19, 2013 – Costa Rica scored a 25-22,
25-22, 19-25, 25-15 over hosts Aruba on Sunday.More
May 19,
2013 Curacao finishes third in NORCECA Group L
ORANJESTAD, Aruba, May
19, 2013 – Curacao beat Antigua & Barbuda in straight sets
(25-22, 25-17, 25-19) on Sunday evening for third place of the
NORCECA Second Round Group L.More
May 19,
2013
Ivan “The Captain” Contreras visits Baja California
TIJUANA, Mexico, May 19, 2013 - The life of Ivan Contreras is
full of experiences on and off the court. Following a brilliant
career as college and professional volleyball player.More
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May 19,
2013
Costa Rica beat Aruba in warm-up match
ORANJESTAD, Aruba, May 19, 2013 – Costa Rica defeated Aruba in
straight-sets (25-15, 25-12, 25-19) in the last match of the
preliminary round of the NORCECA Second.More
May 19,
2013
Curacao claims first victory
ORANJESTAD, Aruba, May 19, 2013 – Curacao defeated Antigua &
Barbuda in straight sets (25-11, 25-17, 25-19) in the first
match of Sunday in the NORCECA Second Round Group L Tournament
of the 2014 Men’s FIVB World Championship.More
May 19,
2013
Canada wins series against Turkey
KINGSTON, Canada, May 19, 2013 – Canada defeated Turkey in two
of three-match exhibition series between the two countries in
men’s volleyball as the North Americans continue.
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May 18,
2013
Aruba grabs sensational victory over Curacao
ORANJESTAD, Aruba, May 18, 2013 – Aruba scored a sensational
victory in five sets over Curacao (20-25, 25-15, 23-25, 27-25,
15-13) to secure a spot against Costa Rica in the finals.More
May 18,
2013
Costa Rica scores second victory
ORANJESTAD, Aruba, May 18, 2013 – Costa Rica subdued Antigua &
Barbuda in four sets (26-28, 25-17, 25-18, 25-20) for its second
triumph in as many outings in the NORCECA Second Round Group L
of the 2014 FIVB.More
May 18,
2013
Costa Rica prevails against tough Curacao
ORANJESTAD, Aruba, May 18, 2013 – NORCECA eighth-ranked Costa
Rica defeated Curacao 25-19, 27-29, 25-17, 28-26 on Saturday
morning in the opening match.
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May 18,
2013
Puerto Rico wins five-setter over Cuba
NINGBO, China, May 18, 2013 – Puerto Rico pulled a spectacular
come from behind victory over Cuba in five sets (25-27, 23.25,
25-22, 25-18, 15-11) in the second day of the China
International Women’s Volleyball Tournament on Saturday. More
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May 17,
2013
FIVB Boys’ U19 World Championship Drawing of Lots in Tijuana
Tijuana, Mexico, May 17 2013 - The composition of the four pools
of the FIVB Boys’ U19 World Championship has been completed
following the Drawing of Lots Ceremony held.
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May 17,
2013
Mohammed praises efforts of Aruban organizers
ORANJESTAD, Aruba, May 17, 2013 – The Centro Deportivo Betico
Croes in Oranjestad, with a seating capacity of 1,500
spectators, will be the competition venue for the NORCECA Second. More
May 17,
2013
Coaches sound plenty optimistic before the start in Aruba
Oranjestad, Aruba, May 17, 2013 – On the eve of the start of the
action at the NORCECA Second Round Group L of the FIVB Men’s
World Championship.
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May 17,
2013
Opening losses for Puerto Rico and Cuba in Ningbo
NINGBO, China, May 17, 2013 – China blanked Puerto Rico 25-12,
25-20, 25-14 in the opening day of the China Women’s
International Tournament on Friday before 6,000 spectators. More
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May 16,
2013
Team Canada beats Turkey in five set friendly match
GATINEAU, Quebec, May 16, 2013 – Team Canada have won a tune
match up against Turkey in preparation for the 2013 FIVB World
League Tournament. More
May 16,
2013
Dominican Republic women’s team visits FIVB in Lausanne
Lausanne, Switzerland, May 16, 2013 – The Dominican Republic
women’s volleyball team paid a courtesy visit to the
International Volleyball Federation headquarters in Lausanne. More
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May 16,
2013
Puerto Rico and Cuba to play in China
NINGBO, China, May 16, 2013 – The word preparation was the most
commonly used by the four coaches of the women’s national teams
taking part in the China Invitational Tournament that start off
on Friday.More
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May 15,
2013
USAV and NORCECA Mourns Passing of Dave Williams
COLORADO SPRINGS - USA Volleyball is deeply saddened to confirm
the passing of Dave Williams, its managing director of beach
programs. He was also member of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball
Commission. Williams, a native of Brilliant, Ohio, and resident
of Hermosa Beach, Calif. More
May 14,
2013
NORCECA Road to Poland continues in Aruba
ORANJESTAD, Aruba, May 14, 2013 – The second round of NORCECA
qualifiers towards the FIVB 2014.More
May 13,
2013
Curacao’s Anthony is women's Group J MVP
WILLEMSTAD, Curacao, May 13, 2013- Christine Anthony of hosts
Curacao was named as Most Valuable Player” of the Second Round
of the 2014 FIVB Women’s World Championship.More
May 13,
2013
Mother’s Day celebrated in Curacao
WILLEMSTAD, Curacao, May 13, 2013 – Sunday was Mother’s Day in
many parts of the world so it was fit the organizing.
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