NORCECA CONTINENTAL CONFEDERATION ACTIVITIES
NORCECA 2002 REPORT
Confederación Norte, Centroamericana y del Caribe De Voleibol, NORCECA
2002 NORCECA Continental Volleyball Confederation Report By Mr. Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz, NORCECA’s President
The year 2002 has been a very active and fruitful year for the North, Central American and Caribbean Continental Volleyball Confederation, NORCECA. Developing a very active calendar of competitions and events, NORCECA was able to restructure its commissions, hosting their annual meeting as scheduled, as well as its Executive Committee and Board of Administration Meeting. A progressive achievement and development have been successfully obtained during the year 2002, not only with the organization of Regional, Continental, Intercontinental and International Tournaments and Championships, but also, very important aspects have been obtain in its management.
Confederación Norte, Centroamericana y del Caribe De Voleibol, NORCECA
Commissions Meetings During the month of February, NORCECA’s Beach Volleyball Commission, Refereeing, Sport Organizing, Medical, Technical and Coaches Commission, Press, Finances and Marketing Commission, held their annual meeting with an extraordinary enthusiasm and results. All meetings were developed in accordance with FIVB Regulations, receiving in each case a full report from each FIVB Commissions, in order to properly implement FIVB decisions, optimizing the efficiency of NORCECA’s Working Commissions.
Medical Marketing
Finanzas
LLEGADA & SALIDA / ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE
DIA DE REUNION / MEETING DAYS
Referee Sport Organizing Technical and Coaches
LLEGADA & SALIDA / ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE
DIA DE REUNION / MEETING DAYS
Confederación Norte, Centroamericana y del Caribe De Voleibol, NORCECA
Executive Committee / Board of Administration The Executive Committee / Board of Administration Meeting were held in the city of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on April 27-28, 2002. With the presence of all Executive and Board Members, during the opening ceremony of this important activity, a welcome speech was delivered by Dr. Jose Joaquin Puello, President of the Dominican Republic Olympic Committee and Organizing Committee of the XIV Pan-American Sports Games, Santo Domingo 2003. Important aspects were debated during the Executive Committee and Board of Administration Meetings. President’s activities, decisions to be implemented from the XXVII FIVB World Congress of Seville, Spain, NORCECA’s transition, financial situation, NORCECA’s Commissions Report and the FIVB Regional Development Centre Report were presented.
Confederación Norte, Centroamericana y del Caribe De Voleibol, NORCECA
Executive Committee / Board of Administration An updated report on the organization of the XIX Central American Sport Games, San Salvador, 2002, and the XIV PanAmerican Sport Games, Santo Domingo 2003 were also presented. NORCECA’s Competition Schedule for the year 2003 was updated. The final system for zonal events qualification to continental events was discussed, the restructure of continentals zone such as AFECAVOL for Central America and CAZOVA for the Caribbean were alson presented. The strategy for the participation of NORCECA’s affiliated National Federations in the XXVIII FIVB World Congress of Buenos Aires, Argentina was established, as well as, the unanimous support from all National Federations affiliated to NORCECA, for the reelection of Dr. Ruben Acosta Hernandez, as President of FIVB.
Confederaci贸n Norte, Centroamericana y del Caribe De Voleibol, NORCECA
LLEGADA & SALIDA / ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE
DIA DE REUNION / MEETING DAYS
Confederación Norte, Centroamericana y del Caribe De Voleibol, NORCECA
Administration With 35 affiliated National Federations a great effort has been made to establish an adequated communication and constant flow of information, in order for NORCECA to support the activities of its National Federations. Regional, Continental, Intercontinental and International events received a decisive support from NORCECA’s Staff, Technical and Support Personal, in order to ensure the organization of events, according to FIVB Regulations. NORCECA’s headquarter has been established in the city of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Professional Staff have been engaged. An Executive Director, Administrative Director, Internal Auditor, Accountant, Technical Director, Secretariat and Coordinators, conform the support personal and Staff of NORCECA. Also, a professional continental Press Officer has been contracted with the financial support of FIVB. Within the restructure of NORCECA, an organizational and operational chart is now in place. Following the guidance of Dr. Ruben Acosta Hernandez, FIVB’s President, NORCECA’s profile has been launched at a continental level and important contacts have been made with potentials sponsors.
Confederación Norte, Centroamericana y del Caribe De Voleibol, NORCECA
Administration NORCECA’s news, bulletins and press releases were distributed at a continental and worldwide level during 2002, promoting NORCECA’s events and activities. Establishing a close working relation with the media, major newspapers of our continent created the necessary awareness during the organization of Regional, Continental, Intercontinental and International events. Radio stations and TV channels also broadcasted our majors and most important events. Following President Acosta guidance, NORCECA, as a FIVB institution and representing FIVB in our continent, will continue to implement FIVB’s Constitution, Administrative, Financial and Code of Conduct, as well as the enforcement of FIVB decisions.
NORCECA`S ORGANISATIONAL & OPERATIONAL CHART FIVB NORCECA CONGRESS
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
NORCECA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE / BOARD ADMINISTRATION
ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR
AUDITORS PRESS COORDINATOR
PRESIDENT ACCOUNTANT
SECRETARIAT COORDINATORS
SECRETARY GENERAL
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
SUPPORT PERSONAL & STAFF COMMISSIONS REFEREEING
FINANCES
MEDICAL
MARKETING
SPORT ORGANIZING
BEACH VOLLEYBALL
PRESS AND MASS MEDIA
TECHNICAL AND COACHES
NORCECA’s news, bulletins and press releases
Confederación Norte, Centroamericana y del Caribe De Voleibol, NORCECA
Women’s Caribbean Beach Volleyball Held in the city of Boca Chica, Dominican Republic, on April 19-21, 2002. Good crowds supporting local teams, excellent performance from participating teams, VIS System implemented
Final Results: 1st Puerto Rico 2nd Dominicana 3rd Cayman Island
Confederación Norte, Centroamericana y del Caribe De Voleibol, NORCECA
Pan-American Women’s Volleyball Cup Tijuana and Ensenada, State of Baja California, Mexico, June 26-30, 2002. Excellent local spectators assistance. Good organization. Local TV Broadcasting and VIS System were implemented.
Final Results: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
Cuba Dominicana Canada Mexico
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Defense, Service, Reception and Libero Technical Seminar Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on July 2-7, 2002
Directed by Prof. Susan Gozansky, FIVB International Instructor.
A total of 30 Coaches from Mexico, Peru, Italy, Netherlands Antilleans and Dominican Republic took part in this important seminar.
Confederación Norte, Centroamericana y del Caribe De Voleibol, NORCECA
Men’s Central American Championship Held in the city of San Jose, Costa Rica on July 4-11, 2002. Good spectators assistance, VIS System implemented.
Final Results: 1st. PANAMA 2nd. COSTA RICA 3rd. HONDURAS
Confederaci贸n Norte, Centroamericana y del Caribe De Voleibol, NORCECA
Leeward Island Volleyball Championship St. Maarten on July 11-15, 2002.
Final Results: Men 1st. St. Croix 2nd. St. Kitts & Nevis 3rd. St. Maarten
Women 1st. St. Croix 2nd. St. Kitts & Nevis 3rd. British Virgin Islands
Confederación Norte, Centroamericana y del Caribe De Voleibol, NORCECA
NORCECA’s Junior Women (Under 20) Championship Junco and Humacao, Puerto Rico, July 12-19, 2002
Large crowds and exciting spectators enjoyed this important championship supporting their Teams. Local TV broadcasting and VIS System was implemented.
Final Results: 1st.
PUERTO RICO
2nd. USA 3rd.
CUBA
4th.
DOMINICANA
Confederación Norte, Centroamericana y del Caribe De Voleibol, NORCECA
Men’s and Women’s Caribbean Volleyball Championships Trinidad & Tobago on July 18-28, 2002
Final Results: Men 1st. BARBADOS 2nd. NETHERLANDS ANTILLES 3rd. MARTINIQUE
Women 1st. BARBADOS 2nd. TRINIDAD TOBAGO 3rd. MARTINIQUE
Confederación Norte, Centroamericana y del Caribe De Voleibol, NORCECA
NORCECA’s Continental VIS Course Held in the city of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on July 22-28, 2002. A total of 20 students from Mexico, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, Aruba and Dominican Republic took part in this continental course.
Confederación Norte, Centroamericana y del Caribe De Voleibol, NORCECA
Men’s Junior (Under 21) Continental Championship Held in the city of Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada on July 24-29, 2002. Extraordinary support from spectators and excellent organization. VIS System implemented
Final Results: 1st. CANADA 2nd. PUERTO RICO
3rd. USA
Confederación Norte, Centroamericana y del Caribe De Voleibol, NORCECA
Girl’s Youth (Under 18) Continental Championship Held in Salt Lakes City, Utah, USA, from July 30 – August 6, 2002. Good organization. VIS System was implemented.
Final Results: 1st. USA 2nd. DOMINICANA 3rd. PUERTO RICO 4th. CANADA
Confederaci贸n Norte, Centroamericana y del Caribe De Voleibol, NORCECA
Attack & Middle Blocker Players Technical Seminar Held in the city of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on August 2-9, 2002, directed by Prof. Toon Gerbrand, FIVB International Instructor and by Prof. Bas Van de Goor, from Holland. A total of 22 Coaches from Puerto Rico, Mexico, Peru, Italy, Netherlands Antilleans and Dominican Republic took part in this important seminar
Confederación Norte, Centroamericana y del Caribe De Voleibol, NORCECA
Boy’s Youth (Under 19) Continental Championship Held in the city of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on August 9-15, 2002. Good organization, VIS System implemented
Final Results: 1st. PUERTO RICO 2nd. DOMINICANA 3rd. USA
Confederación Norte, Centroamericana y del Caribe De Voleibol, NORCECA
Women’s Central American Championship Held in the city of Managua, Nicaragua, on September 7-14, 2002
Final Results: 1st. COSTA RICA 2nd. NICARAGUA 3rd. EL SALVADOR
Confederación Norte, Centroamericana y del Caribe De Voleibol, NORCECA
NORCECA’s Continental VIS Course Held in the city of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on November 18-24, 2002. Students from Mexico, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Dominican Republic took part in this continental course. .
Confederaci贸n Norte, Centroamericana y del Caribe De Voleibol, NORCECA
Central American and Caribbean Sport Games San Salvador, El Salvador from November 23 to December 7, 2002.
Excellent organization and good spectators assistance. VIS System implemented, local and international TV broadcasting, good performance from participating teams, both Men and women.
Final Results:
Women 1st. DOMINICANA
2nd. VENEZUELA 3rd. MEXICO
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Central American and Caribbean Sport Games San Salvador, El Salvador from November 23 to December 7, 2002.
Final Results:
Men 1st. PUERTO RICO 2nd. MEXICO
3rd. VENEZUELA
Confederaci贸n Norte, Centroamericana y del Caribe De Voleibol, NORCECA
Central American and Caribbean Sport Games Beach Volleyball Championship Held in the city of San Salvador, El Salvador from December 4-7, 2002. Good organization, VIS System implemented, Local and International TV broadcasting.
Final Results: Men 1st. PUERTO RICO 2nd. MEXICO 3rd. VENEZUELA
Women 1st. MEXICO 2nd. VENEZUELA 3rd. DOMINICANA
Confederación Norte, Centroamericana y del Caribe De Voleibol, NORCECA
Men’s Central American and Caribbean Beach Volleyball Championship Excellent organization, VIS System implemented, good assistance on behalf of local fans, held in San Salvador, El Salvador, on December 7, 2002.
Final Results: 1st Costa Rica 2nd Cayman Island 3rd Dominicana
Confederaci贸n Norte, Centroamericana y del Caribe De Voleibol, NORCECA
XXVIII FIVB WORLD CONGRESS BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA SEPTEMBER 21-22-23, 2002 The Congress was held from the 21-23 of September. The Presidential elections took place on September 23, with the reelection of Dr. Ruben Acosta Hernandez, as President of FIVB. The Board of Administration and Executive Committee for the next 4 years was also elected by the Assembly. NORCECA played a very important role in the future plans of the FIVB. Accompanying President Acosta, Mr. Cristobal Marte Hoffiz, President of NORCECA, was reelected Executive VicePresident of FIVB, and was reelected in the Finances Commission and designated in the World Plan Vision 2008 Commission and Sport Event Council.
Confederación Norte, Centroamericana y del Caribe De Voleibol, NORCECA Other Members of NORCECA elected during the XXVII FIVB World Congress Mrs. Rebecca Howard Mr. Alan Ahac Mr. Jacques Joachim Mr. Angel Iglesias Mr. Norman Quijano Mr. Mark Tennant Prof. Eugenio George Mr. Doug Reimer Prof. José R. Pérez Vento Mr. Thomas Blue Mr. Jorge Lusson Mr. Aureliano Lopez Mr. Peter Diamond Dr. Andrés Piña del Rosario Dr. Bernard Nau Dr. Jonathan Reeser Mr. Christopher St .John Smith
USA CAN HAI CUB ESA CAN CUB CAN CUB USA CUB MEX USA DOM HAI USA USA
Exec. Vice-President and Member of the B/A Member of the Board Administration Member of the Board Administration Member of the Board Administration Development Commission Development Commission Technical & Coaches Commission Technical & Coaches Commission Refereeing Commission Refereeing Commission Legal Commission Press Commission TV and Mass Media Commission Medical Commissión Medical Commission Medical Commission President Beach Volleyball Council