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, earned the honors as
Most Valuable Player of the competition.
Smith finished the event with 79 points for an average of 19.75
per game, second only to the top scorer Darwin Colina of Curacao
who finished with 86 points.
Costa Rican Alvaro Pescante took away the honors as best digger,
best receiver and best libero while his teammate Jeffrey
Calderon was recognized as the best spiker.
Three players from Aruba received individual awards during the
closing ceremony.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 night to advance
to the third round of NORCECA qualifiers towards the 2014 FIVB
Men’s World Championship in Poland.
The NORCECA eighth-ranked Costa Ricans were the pre-tournament
favorites and played to the level of their status winning their
four matches, including two over the home side. The Central
Americans join St Lucia as non-seeded teams who have earned
tickets to next year’s final round of regional competitions.
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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 Tournament of the 2014 FIVB Men’s
World Championship at Centro Deportivo Betico Croes in
Oranjestad.Once again Darwin
Colina was the top scorer for Curacao.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, and representing Mexico in a lot of
international competitions, Contreras has zeroed on a new
objective at this stage of his life.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 Round Group L
Tournament, a qualifier to the 2014 FIVB Men’s World
Championship in Poland. 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 at Centro Deportivo
Betico Croes in Oranjestad.
Curacao finished the preliminary phase with a 1-2 win-loss
record while the losers remained.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 with their
preparation for the FIVB World League tournament which starts
May 31 against the Netherlands in Quebec City.More
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.
More
Español
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.
More
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
Español
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.
More
May 12,
2013
Anthony powers Curacao to Group J women’s gold
WILLEMSTAD, Curacao, May 12, 2013- Christine Anthony saved
her best for last as hosts Curacao captured the gold medal
in their second round NORCECA Group J qualifiers.
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May 12,
2013
Belize downs Antigua & Barbuda for third spot
WILLEMSTAD, Curacao, May 12, 2013 - For the second time in
their two meetings, Tichele Solis was one of three players
to score in double-digits as Belize overpowered Antigua &
Barbuda in straight sets (25-16, 25-20, 25-18). More
May 12,
2013
Colombia wins U-20 Copa Latina
LIMA, Peru, May 12, 2013 – Colombia won the Women’s Junior
Volleyball Copa Latina with a convincing straight-set
victory over Dominican Republic 25-17, 25-11, 25-15 at
Eduardo Dibos Coliseum on Sunday.
In the match for third place.
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May 12,
2013
St Lucia sweeps Antigua & Barbuda to stay alive for finals
spot
WILLEMSTAD, Curacao, May 12, 2013- Indira Laurencin had a
team-high 17 points as Eastern Caribbean Volleyball
Association (ECVA) champions St Lucia registered a much
needed three sets.More
May 12,
2013
Curacao eases past Belize, sets up St Lucia final meeting
WILLEMSTAD, Curacao,
May 12, 2013- Hosts Curacao warmed up for the finals of the
2014 FIVB Women’s World Championship.
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May 11,
2013
Team effort gives St Lucia important win over Belize
WILLEMSTAD, Curacao, May 11, 2013- Samantha Mann led four
players with double-figures in scoring as St Lucia overcame
a first set loss to secure a hard fought four-sets win over
Belize.
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May 11,
2013
Dominican Republic and Colombia to play for the crown
LIMA, Peru, May 11, 2013 – Dominican Republic will play Colombia
in the title match of the women’s junior Copa Latina at Eduardo
Dibos Coliseum on Sunday.
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May 11,
2013
Curacao crushes Antigua & Barbuda for finals spot
WILLEMSTAD, Curacao, May 11, 2013 - For the second straight
match, USA-based Christine Anthony and Geraldine Grigorious
were the main contributors as host Curacao.
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May 11,
2013
Hosts Curacao blanks ECVA champs St Lucia
WILLEMSTAD, Curacao, May 11, 2013 - USA-based Christine
Anthony and Geraldine Grigorius combined for 24 points as
hosts Curacao blanked St Lucia (25-12, 25-22, 25-19.
More
May 11,
2013
Belize women off to winning start in second round World
qualifiers
WILLEMSTAD, Curacao, May 11, 2013 - Tichele Solis was one of
three players to score in double-digits as little known Belize
made a winning start to the second round of the 2014.
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