Antigua and Barbuda Volleyball Association

🇦🇬🏐 OFFICIAL RELEASE | ROAD TO ECVA BVI 2026 🏐🇦🇬

The Antigua and Barbuda Volleyball Association (ABAVA) is proud to announce the Provisional Senior Men’s and Women’s National Training Squads as preparations officially begin for the 2026 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Senior Championships, set to take place in the British Virgin Islands.

This marks the beginning of the journey toward regional competition, bringing together many of Antigua and Barbuda’s finest volleyball talents. The selected athletes represent clubs from accross our association and comprise a blend of experienced national team players and exciting emerging prospects.

Over the coming weeks, both squads will undergo intensive training and evaluation as coaches focus on building team chemistry, refining systems of play, and preparing the athletes for the demands of international competition. Final selections will be based on commitment, performance, fitness, and overall readiness.

We extend our congratulations to all athletes named to these provisional squads. The opportunity to wear the Antigua and Barbuda colours is both an honour and a responsibility, and we have every confidence that these athletes will rise to the occasion with pride, passion, and determination.

🏐 Senior Men’s National Training Squad

Middle Blockers: Dwight Bonnie, Kemarni Joseph, Gladstone Joseph, Abner Farquhar, Jervon Carbon, Shamar Bannis, Ronel Richards.

Setters: Miguel Pena Lugo, Stefan Warren, Barrymore Daley, Dominique Anthony, Collin Thomas.

Opposites: Asafa Donavan, George Freeland, Paul Richards, Joshua Roberts, Jayden Daniel.

Outside Hitters: Erwin Mathurin, Jamarie James, Cairon Davis, Amali Mannix, Ozan Williams, Kahlique Joseph, Raenor Sharp, Kylon Cabrall.

Liberos: Jedidiah Christian, Yashid Auguiste, Cruz Benitez.

COACHES:
Mr. Fitzroy Benjamin and
Mr. Braulio Estrada-Lopez

🏐 Senior Women’s National Training Squad

Middle Blockers: Nyota Peters, Alliyah Smith, Alexia Farrell, Keyanna Geran, Jaanai Jacobs, Dairilys Cruz.

Setters: Allisha Jno-Baptiste, Jerri-Ann Barnes, Aliya Alfred, Anjelina Morris-Silston.

Opposites: Jahzara Donavan, Nashea Brown, Jaya Carr, Anik Jarvis.

Outside Hitters: Rayanna Regis, Josanne Lewis, Faith Gibson, Phillisha Burnette, Ismay Caraballo.

Liberos: Sharifa Simmons, Tiffany Kaladin, Sabrina Rodriguez.

COACHES:
Mr Carl Williams and
Ms Rosemarie Simon

📌 Please note that these are provisional training squads. The final travelling teams will be announced following the completion of the preparation programme.

The road to the British Virgin Islands begins now. Let us rally behind our athletes as they prepare to represent Antigua and Barbuda on the regional stage.

🇦🇬 One Nation. One Purpose. One Dream.
🏐 Road to ECVA BVI 2026 starts now!



ECVA - Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association
Antigua and Barbuda National Olympic Committee

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26 DAYS TO GO! 🔥🏐

The countdown is ON to the ECVA 2026 U20 BVB Tournament in Saint Kitts!

Sun, sand and the next generation of beach volleyball stars are about to take over the Caribbean.

National Federations… ARE YOU READY?
Who’s sending the team that will own the beach and claim the crown? 🌴🏆

The Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association presents the 2026 Beach Volleyball Coaches Course with International Instructor, Mark Kontopoulos from the United Kingdom July 6–10 at the Marriott, Frigate Bay, St. Kitts and Nevis!

Level up your coaching game on and off the sand 🏐

Don’t miss this chance to sharpen your tactics, upgrade your training methods and lead your team to the next level.

The Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association is pleased to announce the 2026 Beach Volleyball International Continental Referee Course, taking place from July 7th to 12th at the Marriott Resort, Frigate Bay, St. Kitts & Nevis.

This course will be led by three International Instructors:
Keith Murlless – USA, Andre Trottier – CAN and Rogol Mills – SKN

Federations registered for this course include:
🇬🇩Grenada, 🇻🇨St. Vincent and the Grenadines, 🇱🇨Saint Lucia, 🇩🇲Dominica, Sint Eustatius, 🇰🇳Saint Kitts and Nevis, 🇦🇬Antigua and Barbuda, 🇸🇽Sint Maarten and 🇲🇽Mexico.

The Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association looks forward to welcoming referees and officials to St. Kitts for this important step in the development of beach volleyball.

For more information please stay tuned to the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association social media pages.

📊 Women’s Standings after Week 1!

Five-set thrillers, big upsets, and statement wins to open the season 🤯

Which result surprised you the most? 👀

📺 Catch all the action live on VBTV: https://bit.ly/3Bjc3Ui

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: MEN’S WEEK 1 IS LOADED 🔥

The Men’s opens with huge matchups, fierce rivalries and stars ready to make noise from Day 1. 🏐✨

Which clash is already on your watchlist? 👀

📺 Watch LIVE on VBTV - https://bit.ly/3Bjc3Ui

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🏆 Champions Crowned: Da Squad and Pytonz Reign Supreme in ABAVA President’s Cup Finals 🏆

After days of intense competition, dramatic comebacks, and winner-take-all battles, the curtain has finally fallen on the 2026 ABAVA President’s Cup. On Saturday night at the YMCA Sports Complex, four teams entered with championship dreams, but only two would leave with the title.

Women’s Final

Da Squad (sponsored by Cool & Smooth & Joma Caribbean) 🆚 Stoneville (sponsored by Theatric Lighting & Joma Caribbean)

The women’s championship match featured two teams that had battled fiercely throughout the Best-of-3 series, and the final encounter was no different.

Da Squad came out with purpose, capturing the opening set and setting the tone for the evening. Stoneville responded in the second set to level the contest and briefly shift the momentum. However, Da Squad refused to be denied. Displaying confidence, composure, and championship determination, they regained control in the third set before powering through the fourth to secure the victory and lift the President’s Cup trophy.

Set Scores:
25–17 | 20–25 | 25–19 | 25–11

🏆 Champions: Da Squad (Cool & Smooth & Joma Caribbean)

Men’s Final

Pytonz (sponsored by Zamine Shipping & ABI Insurance) 🆚 Stoneville (sponsored by Theatric Lighting & Joma Caribbean)

The men’s final brought together two of the tournament’s strongest teams in a highly anticipated showdown.

Pytonz wasted no time asserting themselves, claiming the opening two sets with disciplined play and relentless attacking. Stoneville responded with tremendous heart in the third set, extending the contest and refusing to let their championship hopes fade quietly.

But champions rise when the pressure is greatest.

With the title within reach, Pytonz delivered a composed fourth-set performance to close out the match and successfully claim the President’s Cup crown.

Set Scores:
25–20 | 25–20 | 16–25 | 25–21

🏆 Champions: Pytonz (Zamine Shipping & ABI Insurance)

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From opening night to the final whistle, the 2026 ABAVA President’s Cup showcased the very best of local volleyball—competitive matches, passionate athletes, and unforgettable moments.

Congratulations to all participating teams, coaches, officials, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters who contributed to a successful tournament.

👑 Da Squad reign supreme in the Women’s Division.
👑 Pytonz reign supreme in the Men’s Division.

The champions have been crowned.

🏐 Keep the Ball Flying! 🏐