The 2024 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Under 21 Beach Volleyball Championships, in St. Kitts & Nevis concluded.
Bermuda’s Under 21 Women’s team of Isabella Sousa, and Hailey Trott won the Bronze Medal.
In their Semi-Final match, Sousa, and Trott went down 2 – 1 to Kurtrice Jules, and Marie-Therese St. Clair from St. Lucia.
Jules and St. Clair won the first game 21-17, but Sousa, and Trott leveled the match at 1 – 1 when they won the second game 21-10. Jules and St. Clair won the tie-breaker 15-8.
Sousa, and Trott were due to take on Jaya Carr, and Jassania Joseph from Antigua and Barbuda in the Bronze Medal match, but an injury prevented the team from Antigua and Barbuda to take to the court.
Bermuda’s Under 21 Men’s team of Riley Morbey, and Marcus Rodrigues had just one match on the final day.
Morbey, and Rodrigues went down to Jedediah Pencheon, and Komarr Fraites from St. Vincent and the Grenadines 2 – 0, 21-14, 21-16.
Saturday, August 31, 2024
Bermuda in U21 Beach Championships Day 2 Round-Up
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The 2024 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Under 21 Beach Volleyball Championships, in St. Kitts & Nevis continued.
Bermuda’s Under 21 Women’s team of Isabella Sousa, and Hailey Trott advanced to the Semi-Finals.
Sousa, and Trott defeated Nayelli Fergus and Reanna Robinson from Saint Vincent 2 - 0, they would win 21-12, 21-6 in their Quarter-Final battle.
Bermuda’s Under 21 Men’s team of Riley Morbey, and Marcus Rodrigues won their first match of the day and the tournament on Day Two.
Morbey, and Rodrigues defeated Trevon Smith, and Shaquoy Reid from Anguilla 2 – 1, Smith and Reid won the first game 21-11, but Morbey, and Rodrigues leveled the match at 1 – 1 when they won game two 21-17, Morbey, and Rodrigues would then win the match winning the third game 15-11. Morbey, and Rodrigues, then went down 2 - 0 against Khaliq Joseph, and Miguel Lugo from Antigua and Barbuda 21-10, 21-13.
Morbey, and Rodrigues would then win in a walkover Tariq Duncan, and Damari Frederick from St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Friday, August 30, 2024
Mixed Day for Bermuda in U21 Beach Championships Day 1
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Teams from 11 Caribbean Nations including Bermuda began competing in the 2024 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Under 21 Beach Volleyball Championships, in St. Kitts & Nevis.
Bermuda’s Under 21 Women’s team of Isabella Sousa, and Hailey Trott ended Day One with 2 wins in Pool A.
Sousa, and Trott defeated Natalia Drayton, and Karissa Scatliffe from the British Virgin Islands 2 – 0, they would win 21-10, 21-16. Sousa, and Trott then defeated Lavesha Richardson, and Deandra Fleming also from the British Virgin Islands 2 – 0, they would win 21-8, 21-17.
Bermuda’s Under 21 Men’s team of Riley Morbey, and Marcus Rodrigues went down in both their matches on Day One in Pool B.
Morbey, and Rodrigues went down 2 – 0 to Bill Frederick, and Mervin Mingo from Dominica 21-18, 21-14, they would then fall 2 – 1 to Jedediah Pencheon, and Komarr Fraites from St. Kitt’s & Nevis 26-24, 19-21, 15-7.
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Bermuda U21 Beach Volleyball Teams Announced
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The Bermuda Volleyball Association announced its participation in the 2024 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) U21 Beach Volleyball Championships, scheduled to take place from August 30th to September 1st in St. Kitts & Nevis.
This prestigious event will bring together 13 teams from 11 countries, all competing for a coveted spot in the FIVB Beach Volleyball U21 World Championships, which will be held in Georgia in July 2025.
The countries set to compete include Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, St. Lucia, Grenada, the British Virgin Islands, St. Eustatius, Saba, Bermuda, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Anguilla, and host nation St. Kitts and Nevis. These teams represent the region’s dedication to providing young athletes with opportunities to compete at an elite level, fostering both their athletic development and personal growth.
Both the Bermuda Men’s and Women’s Beach Volleyball teams will be competing in the event. The Men’s team features the duo of Riley Morbey 18, and Marcus Rodrigues 17, while the Women’s team includes the pairing of Hailey Trott 16, and Isabella Sousa 16.
Accompanying the teams are two of the BVA’s dedicated coaches, Mark Hamilton and Meagan McPeek. These coaches will not only guide our athletes but will also be pursuing their FIVB Beach Volleyball coaching certification during the event.
The coaches will benefit from the FIVB Beach Volleyball Coaches Course, taking place from August 26-31. This coaching seminar will coincide with a U21 Athlete Training Camp, which will be held in preparation for the ECVA U21 Beach Championships. Bermuda’s athletes and coaches are set to gain valuable knowledge and skills ahead of the competition on August 30.
This initiative underscores the region’s commitment to increasing beach volleyball’s presence within the Eastern Caribbean and is a pilot program — the first of its kind — where a coaching course, training camp, and tournament are being paired together. This unique approach provides an integrated development platform that enhances coaching skills, sharpens athlete performance, and fosters youth development in the sport. By bringing these elements together, the program aims to elevate the standard of beach volleyball throughout the region and create lasting opportunities for growth.
BVA Co-President Brandon Sousa expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "We are incredibly excited to announce our participation in the 2024 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) U21 Beach Volleyball Championships. Our teams have been training rigorously and are eager to compete on the international stage. They are prepared to demonstrate their skills, competitive spirit, and determination.
We anticipate a fantastic competition and are confident that our athletes will make Bermuda proud. This event represents a significant step in our journey to elevate Bermuda's presence in international beach volleyball, and we can't wait to see our teams in action.”
Sunday, June 16, 2024
2024 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour Concludes
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The fourth stop of the 2024 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour in Nicaragua came to an end
Megan Hands and Kayley Hamilton would finish in 12th place in the Women’s Division after falling 21-8, 21-10 to Martiza Zuniga and Danna Aguilar from Guatemala.
With Braedon Cooke and Connor Somerville finishing 15th in the Men’s Division.
