Beach Volleyball Duo to Play for 9th at U18 Qualifier
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Bermuda's dynamic beach volleyball duo of Olivia Gazzard and Sophie Weikl will play for places 9th and 10th on the final day of the North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation (NORCECA) Under 18 Beach World Championship Qualifier. The event, held on the sands of Juan Dolio Beach, serves as a crucial qualifier for the FIVB U18 World Championship.
The Bermudian pair, flying the island's flag in Group D, faced a challenging end to their group stage campaign. They went down to the formidable United States pair of Jordyn Scribner and Ella Grimes in a 21-minute battle, with scores of 21-3, 21-10. This match followed a mixed opening day for Gazzard and Weikl, where they secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Anguilla after an initial loss to Mexico.
Following their group stage matches, Gazzard and Weikl took to the court for a 9th-12th place Play-off match against Philisha Brunette and Nevae Robertson from Antigua. The Bermudian pair delivered a strong performance, securing a 2-0 win in a 28-minute battle, with set scores of 21-14, 21-17. This victory ensures they will compete for 9th and 10th place on the final day of the tournament.
While World Championship qualification was not achieved, the experience gained by Gazzard and Weikl against top-tier international competition from the NORCECA region will be invaluable for their continued development in beach volleyball.
Monday, July 07, 2025
Women's Beach Volleyball Team Battles U18 Qualifiers
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Bermuda has officially begun its participation in the North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation (NORCECA) Under 18 Beach World Championship Qualifier. The dynamic duo of Olivia Gazzard and Sophie Weikl, flying the Bermuda flag in Group D, experienced a mixed bag of results on their opening day.
The prestigious tournament, which is a crucial pathway to the U18 Beach World Championships later this year in Doha, Qatar, kicked off today on the sand courts of Juan Dolio.
Gazzard and Weikl faced a challenging start in their first match, going down 2-0 to the formidable Mexican pair of Angela Perez and Melina Roman. The Bermudians fell 21-8, 21-4 in a 25-minute battle, highlighting the high level of competition at this international qualifier.
However, the young Bermudian pair demonstrated resilience and bounced back strongly in their second outing. Gazzard and Weikl secured a convincing 2-0 victory over CynneeŽ Liburd and Cayla Jno-Baptiste from Anguilla. The Bermuda pair recorded a 30-minute win with set scores of 21-14, 21-11, showing their ability to adapt and perform under pressure.
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Bermuda Women Set for U18 Beach World Qualifier
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The countdown is well underway for the North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation (NORCECA) Under 18 Beach World Championship Qualifier, with Bermuda confirming its participation in the women's division.
The prestigious tournament is scheduled to take place from July 6th to 10th in the Dominican Republic, serving as a crucial pathway to the U18 Beach World Championships later this year.
Flying the Bermuda flag will be the dynamic duo of Olivia Gazzard and Sophie Weikl. This young pair will represent the island's hopes in the highly competitive regional qualifier, aiming to secure one of the coveted spots for the World Championship event.
While the current registration shows only a women's team representing Bermuda, all eyes will be on Gazzard and Weikl as they face off against top young talent from across the NORCECA region. Their performance in the Dominican Republic will be a key indicator of Bermuda's rising beach volleyball talent.
Sunday, June 08, 2025
Volleyball Teams Conclude ECVA U21 Championships
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The 2025 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Under-21 Beach Championships have concluded in Saint Kitts & Nevis, with Bermuda's Men's team of Anijhaé Dos Santo Martin and Kyle Mello, and the Women's team of Kayley Hamilton and Hailey Moss completing their campaigns.
After a challenging tournament, the Bermudian men's pairing of Dos Santo Martin and Mello finally secured a well-deserved victory on the final day, in their last match of the championships. They defeated D'jario Hassell and Zjondre De Jesus from St Eustatius in straight sets, 2-0, with scores of 21-19, 21-15. This win will undoubtedly provide a positive note to end their tournament.
In the women's competition, Kayley Hamilton and Hailey Moss continued to show their competitive spirit. In their Class of 5-8 match, they defeated Xenia Collins and Teasia Jones from Grenada in straight sets, 2-0, with scores of 21-17, 21-10.
Hamilton and Moss then took to the court for the 5th/6th place match. They secured a strong victory over Celina Alwani and Jontelle Hensley Philip from Saint Kitts and Nevis in straight sets, 2-0, with scores of 21-8, 21-13. This strong finish saw them claim fifth place in the women's tournament.
While the Bermuda teams faced stiff competition throughout the championships, their final day performances demonstrated their resilience and development. The experience gained at this regional event will be crucial for their continued growth in beach volleyball.
Saturday, June 07, 2025
Disappointing Day 2 for Bermuda in Beach Championships
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The 2025 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Under-21 Beach Championships continued in Saint Kitts & Nevis, with Bermuda's representatives facing a difficult day of competition.
It was a particularly disappointing outcome for the women's pairing of Kayley Hamilton and Hailey Moss, who bowed out of the tournament in a tight Quarter-Final battle. They faced Jassania Joseph and Jaya Carr from Antigua and were defeated 2-1.
The match was heavily impacted by windy conditions, making play difficult for both teams. Hamilton and Moss managed to take the first game 21-18, showing their resilience. However, the Antiguan pair fought back to win the second game 21-15. The decisive tie-breaker saw Joseph and Carr advance to the Semi-Finals with a narrow 15-12 victory.
For the men's duo of Anijhaé Dos Santo Martin and Kyle Mello, it was unfortunately another winless day. In their first match, they went down 2-0 to Mervin Mingo and Bill Frederick from Dominica, with set scores of 21-11, 21-9. Their second match saw them fall 2-0 to Trevon Smith and Shaquoy Reid from Anguilla, losing 21-19, 21-10.
Despite the challenging results on Day Two, the Bermuda teams will look to learn from their experiences against strong regional opposition as the tournament progresses.
