2001 NORCECA CONTINENTAL CONFEDERATION ACTIVITIES
FINAL REPORT
2001 NORCECA CONTINENTAL CONFEDERATION ACTIVITIES REPORT
NORCECA, is an International Organization responsible for the Administration of Volleyball at a Continental level. Representing and working very closely with FIVB, and Private Enterprises, NORCECA promotes Volleyball Competitions and Activities as Promotional Opportunities, Entertainment and Enjoyment for Spectators and Participants.
2001 NORCECA CONGRESS
NORCECA is the representative body of FIVB. October 2001, NORCECA Congress was held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, with the presence of Dr. Ruben Acosta Hernandez
2001 NORCECA CONGRESS
During this important Congress, authorities were elected: Mr. Crist贸bal Marte Hoffiz, (Dom) was elected President. Mr. Alejandro Salinas, (Mex), was elected Executive VicePresident.
2001 NORCECA CONGRESS Other Members elected: Mr. Alan Ahac (CAN) Vice-President North America Mr. Edgar Alvarado (CRC) Vice-President Central America Mr. Mushtaque Mohammed (TTO) Vice-President Caribbean Mr. Nelson Ramirez (DOM) General Secretary Mr. John Griffith (BAR) Treasurer Mr. Angel Iglesias (CUB) Member Mrs. Rebecca Howard (USA) Member Mr. Norman Quijano (ESA) Member Mr. Gerald Rosina (AHO) Member Mrs. Bertha Cuadra (NIC) Member Mr. Jacques Joachim (HAI) Member/FIVB
2001 NORCECA CONGRESS
2001 NORCECA CONGRESS
The most important impact during the 2001 NORCECA Congress was the FIVB Corporate Profile presentation by Dr. RubĂŠn Acosta Hernandez. VOLLEYBALL, the Leader in World Sports Entertainment and KEEP THE BALL FLYING! Were the outstanding themes!
2001 NORCECA CONGRESS
JANUARY NORCECA SPECIAL REFEREEING CLINIC
St. Thomas United States Virgin Island, January 19-21, 2001
FEBRUARY NORCECA REFEREEING COMMISSION MEETING Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. SPORT ORGANIZING COMMISSION MEETING Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. FIVB VIS COURSE
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
MARCH THE AMERICA’S COUNCIL
Held in the city, Lima in Peru, at the South American Confedration Headquarters.
APRIL NORCECA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION MEETING
Curacao, Netherlands Antilles
APRIL CARIBBEAN CLUBS CHAMPIONSHIP Local Spectators were very excited supporting their Club Teams. Results: Mirador Dom. Rep. Gold Caguas Puerto Rico Silver Guaynabo Puerto Rico Bronze Coauhilla Mexico 4th
MAY 2001 MEN’S JUNIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFICATION TOURNAMENT This event was organized with at a very high Technical Level. Brazil and Argentina qualified for the Junior Men’s World Championship in Poland.
MAY 2001 WOMEN’S JUNIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFICATION TOURNAMENT Extraordinary Support from the Spectators at the Nuevo Leon Sports Center, Monterrey, Mexico. Results: Venezuela Argentina USA
1st 2nd 3rd
JUNE 2001 LEEWARD ISLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS Men & Women Final Results:
Men’s 1. Antigua 2. St. Thomas 3. St. Kitts
Women’s 1. St. Croix 2. St. Thomas 3. St. Kitts
JUNE 2002 WOMEN’S JUNIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFICATION TOURNAMENT (SUB-GROUP D)
Jamacian Women’s National Team, qualifies for the 2002 Women’s World Qualification Tournament (K). 2002 MEN’S JUNIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFICATION TOURNAMENT (SUB-GROUP B) Dominican Republic Men’s National Team, qualifies for 2002 Men’s World Qualification Tournament (N).
JULY NORCECA – MEN’S SENIOR QUALIFICATION CHAMPIONSHIP (GROUP A) Costa Rican Men’s National Team won the event qualifying for the NORCECA Senior Championship.
JULY 2002 WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFICATION TOURNAMENT (GROUP K) Very exciting final between Canada and the Dominican Republic.
Results: Dominican Republic Canada
1st 2nd
JULY 2002 WOMEN’S JUNIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFICATION TOURNAMENT (GROUP L) Results: USA Puerto Rico
1st 2nd
JULY NORCECA - MEN’S SENIOR QUALIFICATION CHAMPIONSHIP (GROUP B) Dominican Republic Men’s National Team won the event and qualified to play in the NORCECA Men’s Continental Senior Championship.
JULY 2002 MEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFICATION TOURNAMENT (GROUP N)
Results: Canada USA Dominican Republic
1st 2nd 3rd
JULY 2002 MEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFICATION TOURNAMENT (GROUP M) Cuba qualified for the 2002 Men’s World Championship.
AUGUST CARIBBEAN JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS Men & Women
Paramaribo,Surinam, August 1st - 2nd, 2001, participated by the National Teams of: Jamaica Netherlands Antilleans Martinique Surinam Trinidad &Tobago
AUGUST NORCECA CONTINENTAL SENIOR MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIPS This event was a great success for NORCECA and the Barbados National Volleyball Association. Results: Cuba USA Canada Dominican Republic Puerto Rico Mexico Barbados
Gold Silver Bronze 4th 5th 6th 7th
AUGUST
OECS 2001 WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP
This Championship was held in Tortola, British Virgin Islands.
SEPTEMBER
XI WOMEN’S JUNIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SANTO DOMINGO 2001 16 National Teams from 5 Continents competed in a total of 42 matches. Santo Domingo and Santiago De Los Caballeros, welcomed these National Junior Women’s Teams: 1. Argentina 9. Korea 2. Algeria 10. Italy 3. Brazil 11. Poland 4. Cuba 12. Taipei 5. Croatia 13. Turkey 6. Czech Republic 14. USA 7. China 15. Venezuela 8. Germany
SEPTEMBER
XI WOMEN’S JUNIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SANTO DOMINGO 2001
SEPTEMBER
XI WOMEN’S JUNIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SANTO DOMINGO 2001 The Dominican Republic National Volleyball Federation presented an excellent credential in organization.
Final Results:
Brazil Korea China
Gold Silver Bronze
SEPTEMBER
NORCECA REFEREE COURSE Celebrating in Antuiga, previous to the OECS Women’s Championships
OECS 2001 WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIPS This Championship was held in Antigua.
Results: Dominica St. Lucia Antigua
1st 2nd 3rd
SEPTEMBER
AMERICA’S CUP In the city of Buenos Aires. Brazil’s National Team finished 1st.
OCTOBER NORCECA CONTINENTAL SENIOR WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Exciting matches between Cuba, USA and Dominican Republic guaranteed the spectators enjoyment!
Results: USA Cuba Dominican Rep.
Gold Silver Bronze
NOVEMBER
SPORT MEDICINE SEMINAR - VOLLEYBALL Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, with 125 participants. The high standard of the Seminar Directors the evolvement of the Medical and Traumatology Association of the Dominica Republic, increased the interest of all participants, as well as Press and Media.
NOVEMBER
XIV CENTRAL AMERICAN GAMES (CACSO) Held in Guatemala from Nov 25 to Dec 2, 2001. Final
Results:
Volleyball Gold Silver Bronze
Women Costa Rica Guatemala Nicaragua
Men
Beach Volleyball Gold Silver Bronze
Women El Salvador Costa Rica Guatemala
Men
Costa Rica Honduras El Salvador
Costa Rica El Salvador Honduras
DECEMBER
FIVB LEVEL 1 COACHES COURSE Bridgetown Barbados
FIVB COACHES COURSE LEVEL 1 & II Santo Domingo Dom. Rep.
DECEMBER
XVI 2001 OECS SENIOR MEN’S VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP French St. Martin.
Final Results: St. Lucia 1st French St. Martin 2nd Dominica 3rd