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Saturday, September 13, 2025
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Bermuda's Beach Volleyball Pair Suffer Back-to-Back Defeats
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Bermuda's Kyle Hamilton and Sean Tucker faced a tough start to their 2025 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour campaign in San Salvador, El Salvador, suffering two consecutive defeats in Pool D at the Flor Blanca Beach Sports Stadium.
The Bermudian duo first went down to Canada's Rouzbeh Rahnavard and Dylan Devecseri in straight sets. The Canadian pair proved too strong, winning 21-13, 21-14 in a match that lasted 39 minutes.
Hamilton and Tucker then took on Costa Rica's Daniel Dyner Villa and Victorio Esteban González Flores in a closely contested three-set match. The Bermudians started strongly, clinching the first set 25-23. However, the Costa Rican team fought back to level the match with a 21-14 victory in the second set. In the decider, Villa and Flores maintained their momentum to win 15-11, closing out the match in 47 minutes.
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Friday, September 12, 2025
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Bermudian duo fall in Opening NORCECA Match
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Bermuda's beach volleyball pair of Kyle Hamilton and Sean Tucker have started their NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour campaign with a defeat, falling in straight sets to Venezuela in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Competing in Pool D, the Bermudian duo went up against Juliangel Zaid Vargas and Enyenser Alfonso Delgado Bravo. Despite a spirited effort, Hamilton and Tucker were unable to overcome the Venezuelan team, going down 21-11, 21-16 in a match that lasted 33 minutes.
The loss marks the first of the tournament for the Bermuda pair, who will be looking to bounce back in their remaining pool-play matches.
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Tuesday, September 09, 2025
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Tucker & Hamilton to Compete in El Salvador
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The Bermuda Volleyball Association (BVA) is proud to announce its continued participation at the North America, Central America, and the Caribbean (NORCECA) Beach Volleyball Tour at this eighth stage taking place this weekend, September 12th - 14th in San Salvador, El Salvador.
The NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour is the premier competition circuit for North America, Central America, and the Caribbean, offering valuable international experience and ranking opportunities for participating nations.
Bermuda will be represented by Kyle Hamilton and Sean Tucker who are not new to the international stage. Although Hamilton & Tucker have trained together as part of the Bermuda National Men’s Beach Team for several years, this will mark only the second time they have competed together internationally, with the first being in Costa Rica in 2024. Their partnership this season, brings a fresh dynamic and continues to spotlight the Bermuda’s National beach volleyball program.
Hamilton and Tucker will take on teams from other countries within the region including: Costa Rica, Canada, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, United States, and Venezuela
So far in 2025, the Bermuda Men’s National Beach Volleyball Team has competed in several events, but this is only the second on the NORCECA Beach Tour. With plans to attend at least two more stops this season, the BVA is proud to help these athletes gain valuable experience, with the pairing of Hamilton and Tucker underscoring the Bermuda Volleyball Association’s commitment to developing athletes and increasing Bermuda’s presence on the international stage.
Meagan McPeek, Assistant Coach of the Men’s National Beach Team said “It will be exciting to see these athletes, who have pushed each other in training for years, as teammates. Kyle Hamilton has continued to develop as an impressive vertical as a blocker, and although only 24 years old, Sean Tucker is a smart, seasoned defender. They both have several international competitions under their belt and are excited to test themselves against these strong international teams.”
McPeek added, “This is an important step for both players and for Bermuda’s National Beach program as it continues to grow. Every competition sharpens our skills and builds momentum for the future of beach volleyball in Bermuda.”
Co-President Lisa Leblanc noted “After a long season of training and perseverance, this men's duo is ready to embrace this next challenge at this NORCECA Tour Stop. I look forward to watching their progress unfold and leveraging their lessons learned to scaffold accomplishments throughout the tournament”.
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Sunday, August 10, 2025
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National Champions Crowned in Beach Championships
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The Bermuda Volleyball Association (BVA) successfully hosted its first-ever National Beach Volleyball Championships at Coral Beach, with Hailey Moss and Amber Simons taking the women’s title, and Kyle Hamilton and Chris Fricke claiming the men’s crown.
The landmark event, which took place on the Southshore venue, showcased the island's top talent in the sport.
Women's Division
The Women’s Final saw the experienced duo of Hailey Moss and Amber Simons crowned as the inaugural champions. Both players have a history of representing Bermuda internationally in both beach and indoor volleyball. They overcame a strong field that included runners-up Kayley Hamilton and Natalie Gazzard, followed by Kayla Grant and Gaia Corbetta in third, and Olivia Gazzard and Anna Marcott in fourth.
Men's Division
In the Men’s Final, Kyle Hamilton and his partner Chris Fricke secured the title. Hamilton's recent experience on the international stage, having competed in the 2025 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour in Mexico with his partner Connor Somerville, clearly paid off. The team defeated Sean Tucker and Ben Barnett in the Final. Braedon Madeiros-Cooke and Connor Somerville finished third, while Marcus Rodrigues and Josh Wilson took fourth place.
The championships mark a significant milestone for the BVA and the growth of Beach Volleyball on the island.
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Tuesday, August 05, 2025
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Inaugural National Beach Volleyball Championships
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The Bermuda Volleyball Association (BVA) is set to host a landmark event this weekend, with the first-ever National Beach Volleyball Championships taking place on Saturday at Coral Beach.
The historic tournament, which coincides with the BVA's 50th Anniversary, marks a significant milestone for the sport on the island. The event will bring together Bermuda's top male and female beach volleyball athletes, many of whom are members of the national teams, all competing for the prestigious title of National Champion.
Spectators are invited to attend and witness a full day of elite competition, with a dedicated centre court set up to showcase the top matches. Event organiser Meagan McPeek expressed her excitement, stating, "This is a celebration of the incredible growth of beach volleyball in Bermuda. It’s an opportunity for our top athletes to shine and a chance for the community to come together and support the sport at a national level."
The tournament promises a high-energy atmosphere with music, prizes, and a vibrant beachside crowd. The BVA is also calling for volunteers to assist with the event, with all members of the community welcome to help.
The BVA also extends heartfelt thanks to its Premier Sponsors: Butterfield & Vallis, CDA Designs, Bermuda Spirits, T&H Painting, and Coral Beach Tennis and Beach Club, whose generous support has helped bring this milestone event to life.
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