Historic year for Anguilla in Volleyball

ANGUILLA, February 13, 2013 - Historic is one word that can be used to describe the recently concluded 2012 Volleyball season in Anguilla, the season was filled with many firsts, tournaments and training opportunities for the members of the Anguilla Amateur Volleyball Association. 

For the first time, in history, both the male and female national squads have progressed to the second round of the Volleyball World Championships Qualifiers, an international and regional based tournament. In addition to this, male and female beach volleyball teams attended the ninth round of Norceca Beach Volleyball Continental Circuit Tournament in St. Lucia.

The Jumeirah Resort sponsored its first ever beach volleyball tournament, which was opened to both adults and the primary schools.  The Jumeirah Beach Volleyball Classic was staged at the scenic and historic Forest Bay and returned many locals to this forgotten beach. 

2013 plans to be a very active year for the sport of Volleyball in Anguilla.  The male and female national squads are slated to travel to Suriname (June 13 -17) and Trinidad (May 23-26) respectively, to participate in the second round of the World Championships Qualifiers. 

The male junior squad will travel to St. Martin (11-15 July), while the female junior squad will travel to St. Lucia to participate in the ECVA Junior Championships. Antigua will host the male and female youth tournaments at a date to be announced. 

Players will also have the opportunity to participate in several regional beach volleyball events slated for Cayman Islands, Mexico and other countries.