GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, March 26, 2009.- The pairs participating in the first stop of the Third Norceca Continental Beach Volleyball Circuit arrived in this warm caribbean island with plenty enthusiasm for the event that kicks off next Friday.

During the afternoon and evening hours the representatives of United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, Guatemala, Mexico, Dominican Republic and Cuba were arriving.

The teams were welcomed in the hotel by Noel Williams, President of the Cayman Islands Volleyball Federation.

During the afternoon, Arnaldo Sanchez, the Norceca Technical Delegate, once again double checked the competition areas and discussed the procedure of the preliminary enquiry and the technical meeting that will take place on Thursday.

“All the personnel of the Federation have followed our recommendations,” said Sanchez. “We are convinced that this will be a great event. The athletes, which are the important part of the Circuit are here and very enthusiastic.”

Prior to the start of the Circuit the continental ranking show Puerto Rico (1080), United States (770), Cuba (690), Costa Rica (520) and Guatemala (495) in the men’s division. In the women’s branch, Puerto Rico is also tops with 830 points, followed by Mexico (760), Cuba (740), United States (650) and Costa Rica (520).

The Third Norceca Continental Beach Volleyball Circuit awards points for the XXI Central American and Caribbean Games 2010 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico.

This year’s events include Guatemala (April 1-6), Dominican Republic (8-13), Manzanillo, Mexico (May 13-18), Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (May 20-25), Pachuca, Mexico (May 27-June 1), Jamaica (June 24-29), Trinidad & Tobago (July 18-20), Nicaragua (August 26-31) and Barbados (November 6-8).