Sport Management Seminar concludes in Punta Cana

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, October 5, 2011 – The NORCECA International Sport Management for National Federations Category I and II concluded on Wednesday with the ceremony of certificate presentation chaired by Mr. Jizhong Wei, President of the FIVB.

The second day session opened with the presentation of Mr. John Kessel of USA who spoke about volleyball in schools, the integration of the family to the sport, and the way to teach volleyball among several topics.

He was followed by Mr. Larry Romany, President of the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee, who explained the marketing opportunities for the national federations, how to attract sponsors and the utilization of athletes in their publicity campaigns.

Roosevelt Comarazamy of Dominican Republic and NORCECA Press Officer, commented about the importance of a good image throughout public relations and offered advice on the organization of press conferences and the profile of the ideal PR man or woman.

Also Mr. Nelson Ramirez, Director of the FIVB Regional Development Center in Dominican Republic, made reference to the organization of the different seminars and courses during the year and the necessity of development.

The final exposition was made by NORCECA President, Mr. Cristobal Marte Hoffiz, who explained the qualification process to be implemented by the Confederation towards the FIVB Men’s and Women’s World Championship in 2014 and also the situation of the Beach Volleyball Continental Cup, a qualifier to the London Olympic Games.

The closing words were pronounced by Mr. Mushtaque Mohammed, Vice President of NORCECA in charge of development who congratulated the participants and praised the exponents and the NORCECA staff.