North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation
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The North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation (NORCECA) is an incorporated, non-profit organization responsible for all volleyball
activities that take place in its zone. NORCECA is the continental confederation that represents its thirty-five (35) member countries at the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) level. The Confederation is responsible for, among other things, the staging of Olympic and World Championship zone qualification tournaments, as well as continental championships for both men and women in Indoor and Beach Volleyball. In 2003, NORCECA celebrated its thirty-fifth (35th) anniversary.
, the idea of the NORCECA concept was born. At that time it was known as the Caribbean and Central American Zone. The development of the NORCECA Confederation came from the visionary mind of today’s FIVB President, Dr. Rubén Acosta Hernández, in conjunction with several other sportsmen from Puerto Rico, Cuba, Dominican Republic and Haiti. NORCECA was formally created by the FIVB and its President, Mr. Paul Liband in 1968, when Canada and the United States of America joined the Confederation. Its first Senior Championship was held in Mexico from Aug 4-9, 1969 and the inaugural game featured Haiti
vs. Panama
, with Haiti winning 3-0. NORCECA’s first Junior Championship was staged in 1980.
Volleyball
Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules.The complete rules are extensive...
activities that take place in its zone. NORCECA is the continental confederation that represents its thirty-five (35) member countries at the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) level. The Confederation is responsible for, among other things, the staging of Olympic and World Championship zone qualification tournaments, as well as continental championships for both men and women in Indoor and Beach Volleyball. In 2003, NORCECA celebrated its thirty-fifth (35th) anniversary.
Origins
During the 1966 Caribbean and Central American Games held in San Juan, Puerto RicoSan Juan, Puerto Rico
San Juan , officially Municipio de la Ciudad Capital San Juan Bautista , is the capital and most populous municipality in Puerto Rico, an unincorporated territory of the United States. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 395,326 making it the 46th-largest city under the jurisdiction of...
, the idea of the NORCECA concept was born. At that time it was known as the Caribbean and Central American Zone. The development of the NORCECA Confederation came from the visionary mind of today’s FIVB President, Dr. Rubén Acosta Hernández, in conjunction with several other sportsmen from Puerto Rico, Cuba, Dominican Republic and Haiti. NORCECA was formally created by the FIVB and its President, Mr. Paul Liband in 1968, when Canada and the United States of America joined the Confederation. Its first Senior Championship was held in Mexico from Aug 4-9, 1969 and the inaugural game featured Haiti
Haiti
Haiti , officially the Republic of Haiti , is a Caribbean country. It occupies the western, smaller portion of the island of Hispaniola, in the Greater Antillean archipelago, which it shares with the Dominican Republic. Ayiti was the indigenous Taíno or Amerindian name for the island...
vs. Panama
Panama
Panama , officially the Republic of Panama , is the southernmost country of Central America. Situated on the isthmus connecting North and South America, it is bordered by Costa Rica to the northwest, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south. The...
, with Haiti winning 3-0. NORCECA’s first Junior Championship was staged in 1980.
Norceca's Presidents
- Dr. Rubén Acosta Hernández (1968-1984)
- Lcdo. Libertario Pérez, Esq. (1984-1988)
- Lcdo. Luis R. Mendoza, Esq. (1988-2001)
- Lic. Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz (2001-Present)
Affiliated Federations
| Code | Country | Federation |
|---|---|---|
| AGU | Anguilla Volleyball Association | |
| AHO | Nederlands Antilliaanse Volleyball Bond | |
| ANT | Antigua and Barbuda Volleyball Association | |
| ARU | Aruba Volleyball Association | |
| BAH | Bahamas Volleyball Association | |
| BAR | Barbados Volleyball Association | |
| BER | Bermuda Volleyball Association | |
| BIZ | Belize Volleyball Association | |
| CAN | Volleyball Canada | |
| CAY | Cayman Islands Volleyball Federation | |
| CRC | Federación Costarricense de Voleibol | |
| CUB | Federación Cubana de Voleibol | |
| DMA | Dominica Volleyball Association | |
| DOM | Confederación Dominicana de Voleibol Dominican Volleyball Federation The Dominican Republic Volleyball Confederation is a non-profit organization which serves as the national governing body of volleyball in the Dominican Republic.... |
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| ESA | Federación Salvadoreña de Voleibol | |
| GDP |  Guadeloupe |
Ligue Guadeloupe de Volleyball |
| GRN | Grenada Volleyball Association | |
| GUA | Federación Guatemalteca de Voleibol | |
| HAI | Haiti Volleyball Association | |
| HON | Federación Hondureña de Voleibol | |
| ISV | US Virgin Island Volleyball Association | |
| IVB | Bristish V.I. Volleyball Association | |
| JAM | Jamaica Volleyball Federation | |
| LCA | St. Lucia Volleyball Association | |
| MEX | Federación Mexicana de Voleibol | |
| MQE |  Martinique |
Martinique Volleyball Federation |
| MSR | Montserrat Volleyball Federation | |
| NCA | Federación Nicaragüense de Voleibol | |
| PAN | Federación Panameña de Voleibol | |
| PUR | Federación Puertorriqueña de Voleibol | |
| SKN | St. Kitts & Nevis Volleyball Federation | |
| SUR | Surinaamse Volleyball Bond | |
| TRI | Trinidad & Tobago Volleyball Federation | |
| USA | United States Volleyball Association USA Volleyball USA Volleyball is a non-profit organization which serves as the national governing body of volleyball in the United States of America .... |
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| VIN | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Volleyball Federation |
Tournaments
- NORCECA Volleyball ChampionshipNORCECA Volleyball ChampionshipThe NORCECA Volleyball Championship is a sport competition for national volleyball teams, currently held biannually and organized by the NORCECA, the North America, Central America and Caribbean volleyball federation...
(men & women) - NORCECA Men´s Junior Continental Championship U-21NORCECA Men´s Junior Continental Championship U-21The NORCECA Men's Junior Continental Championship U-21 is a sport competition for national teams, currently held biannually and organized by the NORCECA, the North America, Central America and Caribbean volleyball federation. The competition is played by men's under 21 years.-Winners of NORCECA...
(men) - NORCECA Women´s Junior Continental Championship U-20NORCECA Women´s Junior Continental Championship U-20The NORCECA Women's Junior Continental Championship U-20 is a sport competition for national teams, currently held biannually and organized by the NORCECA, the North America, Central America and Caribbean volleyball federation. The competition is played by women's under 20.-Winners of NORCECA...
(women) - NORCECA Boy's Youth Continental Championship U-19NORCECA Youth Continental Championship U-19The NORCECA Boy's Youth Continental Championship U-19 is a sport competition for national teams, currently held biannually and organized by the NORCECA, the North America, Central America and Caribbean volleyball federation. The competition is played by men's under 19 years.-Winners of NORCECA...
(men) - NORCECA Girl' s Youth Continental Championship U-18NORCECA Girls Youth Continental Championship U-18The NORCECA Girls Youth Continental Championship U-18 is a sport competition for national volleyball teams, currently held biannually and organized by the NORCECA, the North America, Central America and Caribbean volleyball federation. The competition is played by women's under 18 years.- Winners...
(women) - Men's Pan-American Volleyball CupMen's Pan-American Volleyball CupThe Men's Pan-American Volleyball Cup is a Continental Cup organized by NORCECA with teams from North- and Central America, and the Caribbean, to qualify for the America's Cup. The women have their own equivalent of the tournament, the Women's Pan-American Cup....
(men) - Women's Pan-American Volleyball CupWomen's Pan-American Volleyball CupThe Women's Pan-American Volleyball Cup is a Continental Cup organized by NORCECA with teams from all over America to qualify for the World Grand Prix. It gives one spot for the best South American team and three for Norceca's teams...
(women) - Men's Junior Pan-American Volleyball Cup U21Men's Junior Pan-American Volleyball CupThe Men's Junior Pan-American Volleyball Cup is a Continental Cup organized by NORCECA for U21 teams from North- and Central America, and the Caribbean.- History :-See Also:* Men's Pan-American Volleyball Cup* Boys' Youth Pan-American Volleyball Cup...
(men) - Women's Junior Pan-American Volleyball Cup U20Women's Junior Pan-American Volleyball CupThe Women's Junior Pan-American Volleyball Cup is a Continental Cup organized by NORCECA for U20 teams from all over America - History :-See Also:* Women's Pan-American Volleyball Cup...
(women) - Boys' Youth Pan-American Volleyball Cup U19Boys' Youth Pan-American Volleyball CupThe Boys' Youth Pan-American Volleyball Cup is a Continental Cup organized by NORCECA for U19 teams from North- and Central America, and the Caribbean.- History :-See Also:* Men's Pan-American Volleyball Cup* Men's Junior Pan-American Volleyball Cup...
(men) - Girls' Youth Pan-American Volleyball Cup U18Girls' Youth Pan-American Volleyball CupThe Girls' Youth Pan-American Volleyball Cup is a Continental Cup organized by NORCECA for U18 teams from all over America - History :-See Also:* Women's Pan-American Volleyball Cup...
(women) - Final Four Women’s Volleyball CupFinal Four Women’s Volleyball CupThe Final Four Women’s Volleyball Cup is a Continental Cup organized by the Pan-American Volleyball Union with the top two ranked teams from the NORCECA and CSV confederations at the Pan-American Cup.- History :-References:* website...
(women) - NORCECA Beach Volleyball CircuitNORCECA Beach Volleyball CircuitThe Norceca Beach Volleyball Circuit is a sport competition for national teams in the sport of beach volleyball.The championship combines events for men and women, and is held annually, organized by the NORCECA ....
(men & women)