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U-18 Volleyball Team Set For NORCECA Qualifier
Bermuda’s U18 women’s beach volleyball team, featuring Olivia Gazzard and Sophie Weikl, will compete in the NORCECA World Championship Qualifier in the Dominican Republic from July 7–9.
A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Volleyball Association [BVA] is thrilled to announce its participation in the NORCECA U18 World Championship Qualification Tournament, scheduled from July 7-9, 2025, in Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic. The BVA received a last-minute invitation to fill a vacancy in the Women’s event, and our U18 Women’s Beach Volleyball team will be competing.
“Our team features the promising duo of Olivia Gazzard [15] and Sophie Weikl [15]. They will face teams from Bermuda, USA, Canada, Anguilla, Antigua, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, US Virgin Islands, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Trinidad & Tobago, and Nicaragua.
“Bermuda has been drawn into Pool D, where they will compete against the USA, Mexico, and Anguilla. Bermuda’s competition kicks off on July 7th against Mexico at 12 PM Bermuda time, followed by a match against Anguilla at 3:20 PM. On day two, Bermuda will challenge the USA.
“This event is a pivotal opportunity for our team to participate on the international beach stage. The top four teams will qualify directly for the Main Draw at the 2025 FIVB U18 Beach Volleyball World Championships, taking place from October 7-11 in Doha, Qatar.”
Head Coach Sean Tucker will accompany the team. He stated, “The U18 Bermuda team has been training with the NextGen Beach Volleyball program for a few months, under the guidance of FIVB coach Rick Beavis. They have worked hard and shown dedication throughout the beach season. They are excited to represent Bermuda outside of the Caribbean, especially at a world championship qualifier. They are eager to demonstrate their skills against the top competitors in NORCECA.”
The BVA has proactively prepared a U18 team for this qualification event, underscoring our commitment to developing young talent and providing pathways for international competition. BVA Co-President Brandon Sousa remarked, “This qualifier is a fantastic opportunity for Olivia and Sophie to accelerate their development against top-tier international competition. The BVA is dedicated to nurturing our young Bermuda talent, and this tournament offers an invaluable platform for them to gain experience, learn, and grow as athletes. Their participation highlights the BVA’s commitment to building a strong foundation for the future of beach volleyball in Bermuda.”
The spokesperson said, “We encourage the community to follow the team’s progress during the tournament. Updates will be provided on the Bermuda Volleyball Association’s social media channels. For more information and results, please visit the links below:
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