The 2026 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association Under-20 Beach Volleyball Championship has gained significant local expertise from Antigua and Barbuda, with three of the country’s top volleyball officials stepping into critical technical positions for the regional tournament.
The Antigua and Barbuda Volleyball Association, the governing body for the sport in the twin-island nation, confirmed the appointments this week. Orson James has taken up the post of ECVA VIS Supervisor, responsible for overseeing the tournament’s official information system that tracks results, player statistics and competition logistics. Tori-Ann Browne will lead the championship’s scoring operations as ECVA Head Scorer, while Michael Hamilton joins the event’s officiating team as a certified Continental Referee.
ABAVA officials emphasized that these appointments mark a new milestone for Antigua and Barbuda’s engagement in regional volleyball, going far beyond the traditional role of fielding competing athletes. The selected officials will play an integral part in every stage of the tournament, working alongside regional counterparts to ensure smooth, fair and successful delivery of the championship.
The national volleyball association has formally extended its congratulations to the three appointed officials, expressing confidence in their ability to carry out their duties effectively while representing their country on the regional stage. ABAVA added that the selection of three Antiguan and Barbudan officials for these key positions underscores the high level of professional skill and specialized expertise that the nation continues to bring to the development of volleyball across the Eastern Caribbean region.