NORCECA CONTINENTAL CONFEDERATION ACTIVITIES NORCECA 2002 REPORT

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. Confederación Norte, Centroamericana y del Caribe De Voleibol, NORCECA

LLEGADA & SALIDA / ARRIVAL & DEPARTUREDIA DE REUNION / MEETING DAYS Marketing Medical Finanzas

LLEGADA & SALIDA / ARRIVAL & DEPARTUREDIA DE REUNION / MEETING DAYS Sport Organizing Technical and Coaches Referee

The Executive Committee / Board of Administration Meeting were held in the city of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on April 27-28, 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 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 Pan- American 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. Confederación Norte, Centroamericana y del Caribe De Voleibol, NORCECA Executive Committee / Board of Administration

Confederación Norte, Centroamericana y del Caribe De Voleibol, NORCECA LLEGADA & SALIDA / ARRIVAL & DEPARTUREDIA DE REUNION / MEETING DAYS

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. Confederación Norte, Centroamericana y del Caribe De Voleibol, NORCECA Administration

AUDITORS ACCOUNTANT PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PRESS COORDINATOR COMMISSIONS PRESS AND MASS MEDIA TECHNICAL AND COACHES BEACH VOLLEYBALL SPORT ORGANIZING MARKETING MEDICAL FINANCES REFEREEING TECHNICAL DIRECTOR SECRETARIAT SECRETARY GENERAL NORCECA`S ORGANISATIONAL & OPERATIONAL CHART NORCECA CONGRESS FIVB NORCECA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE / BOARD ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR SUPPORT PERSONAL & STAFF COORDINATORS

NORCECA’s news, bulletins and press releases

Women’s Caribbean Beach Volleyball Held in the city of Boca Chica, Dominican Republic, on April 19-21, Good crowds supporting local teams, excellent performance from participating teams, VIS System implemented Final Results: 1stPuerto Rico 2ndDominicana 3rdCayman 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, Excellent local spectators assistance. Good organization. Local TV Broadcasting and VIS System were implemented. Final Results : 1st Cuba 2ndDominicana 3rd Canada 4th Mexico Confederación Norte, Centroamericana y del Caribe De Voleibol, NORCECA

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, Good spectators assistance, VIS System implemented. Final Results: 1st. PANAMA 2nd. COSTA RICA 3rd. HONDURAS Confederación Norte, Centroamericana y del Caribe De Voleibol, NORCECA

Women 1st.St. Croix 2nd.St. Kitts & Nevis 3rd.British Virgin Islands Final Results: Men 1st.St. Croix 2nd.St. Kitts & Nevis 3rd.St. Maarten Leeward Island Volleyball Championship St. Maarten on July 11-15, 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

Final Results: Men 1st. BARBADOS 2nd. NETHERLANDS ANTILLES 3rd. MARTINIQUE Men’s and Women’s Caribbean Volleyball Championships Trinidad & Tobago on July 18-28, 2002 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, A total of 20 students from Mexico, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, Aruba and 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, 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, Good organization. VIS System was implemented. Final Results: 1st.USA 2nd.DOMINICANA 3rd.PUERTO RICO 4th.CANADA Confederación Norte, Centroamericana y del Caribe De Voleibol, NORCECA

Confederación 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

Boy’s Youth (Under 19) Continental Championship Held in the city of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on August 9-15, 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, Students from Mexico, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Dominican Republic took part in this continental course.. Confederación Norte, Centroamericana y del Caribe De Voleibol, NORCECA

Central American and Caribbean Sport Games. San Salvador, El Salvador from November 23 to December 7, Final Results: Women 1st. DOMINICANA 2nd. VENEZUELA 3rd. MEXICO Excellent organization and good spectators assistance. VIS System implemented, local and international TV broadcasting, good performance from participating teams, both Men and women. Confederación Norte, Centroamericana y del Caribe De Voleibol, NORCECA

Final Results: Men 1st. PUERTO RICO 2nd. MEXICO 3rd. VENEZUELA Central American and Caribbean Sport Games. San Salvador, El Salvador from November 23 to December 7, Confederación Norte, Centroamericana y del Caribe De Voleibol, NORCECA

Final Results: Men 1st. PUERTO RICO 2nd. MEXICO 3rd. VENEZUELA Central American and Caribbean Sport Games Beach Volleyball Championship Held in the city of San Salvador, El Salvador from December 4-7, Good organization, VIS System implemented, Local and International TV broadcasting. 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, Final Results: 1st Costa Rica 2ndCayman Island 3rd Dominicana Confederación Norte, Centroamericana y del Caribe De Voleibol, NORCECA

XXVIII FIVB WORLD CONGRESS BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA SEPTEMBER , 2002 The Congress was held from the 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 Vice- President 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

Mrs. Rebecca Howard USA Exec. Vice-President and Member of the B/A Mr. Alan Ahac CAN Member of the Board Administration Mr. Jacques Joachim HAI Member of the Board Administration Mr. Angel Iglesias CUB Member of the Board Administration Mr. Norman QuijanoESA Development Commission Mr. Mark Tennant CAN Development Commission Prof. Eugenio George CUB Technical & Coaches Commission Mr. Doug Reimer CAN Technical & Coaches Commission Prof. José R. Pérez VentoCUB Refereeing Commission Mr. Thomas Blue USA Refereeing Commission Mr. Jorge Lusson CUB Legal Commission Mr. Aureliano LopezMEX Press Commission Mr. Peter DiamondUSA TV and Mass Media Commission Dr. Andrés Piña del Rosario DOM Medical Commissión Dr. Bernard Nau HAI Medical Commission Dr. Jonathan Reeser USA Medical Commission Mr. Christopher St.John Smith USA President Beach Volleyball Council Other Members of NORCECA elected during the XXVII FIVB World Congress Confederación Norte, Centroamericana y del Caribe De Voleibol, NORCECA