Sunday, September 6, 2026: Both Deacons’ teams advanced to the finals with straight-sets victories in the semifinals, which were contested at the Gym. Led by under-19 Barbados player Janica Grant Deacons’ women easily crushed Club United 25-14, 25-11, 25-12.
Deacons’ men caused double anguish for Club as they defeated them 27-25, 25-22, 25-23 in a thrilling battle of brutal attack and awesome defence. Ironically, Club dominated every set until it mattered, which was in the end game.
Sunday, September 6, 2026 — The semifinals delivered contrasting fortunes for Carlton and Blazers, when they were played at the gym.
Carlton’s women, anchored by six-footer Rhea Bryant and the versatile Zibiah Osbourne, swept aside Blazers’ girls in commanding fashion. Their dominance was reflected in straight sets — 25-12, 25-14, 25-18 — as they booked their place in the finals with authority.
Blazers’ men, however, lit up the evening with a spirited performance against BRC Development Volleyball in Motion. After taking the first two sets, they stumbled in the third but roared back in the fourth to seal the contest 25-19, 25-22, 18-25, 25-14.
The victory was more than just a semifinal win — it marked Blazers’ first-ever knockout finals appearance, a milestone achievement for the club’s men’s programme.
Sunday, July 19, 2026 – Ten times Caribbean volleyball kings Barbados will battle the 2025 champions Curaçao on Monday, July 20 in the gold medal match of the inaugural CAZOVA Final Four championship in Brievengat, Curaçao.
After a grueling two days the hosts Curaçao advanced to the final on Sunday night after winning all of their three matches. Curaçao capped an outstanding performance by coming from a set down to hand Barbados their lone defeat on Sunday night 20-25, 25-14, 25-23, 25-18.
Previously Curacao defeated the Bahamas and Trinidad and Tobago. Barbados similarly handed those two nations straight sets drubbings. However, with the four teams starting on Saturday and then playing twice on Sunday, Barbados and Curacao played within themselves as the outcome of yesterday’s final match would not have altered the gold medalists qualifiers.
In addition, after Barbados took the opening set, coach Andrew Culpepper rested some of his key players and gave ample court time to all of his reserves. Tonight should see a thrilling battle between the awesome hitting power of the Bajans and Curacao.
Preceding the gold medal match The Bahamas and T&T will clash for the bronze.
WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao, Sunday July 19, 2026.- Barbados continued their impressive run at the 2026 CAZOVA Men’s Final Four Championship on Sunday, earning their second consecutive victory with a commanding straight set (21-25, 18-25, 22-25) triumph over Bahamas at the Sentro Deportivo Korsou (SDK).
Friday, July 17.2026 – Barbados will field six debutants at the CAZOVA Final Four in Curaçao from July 18–20, 2026. Leading the group is six-foot-five professional Rajé Alleyne, who plays in Brazil for Montes Claros. He is joined by Rashaun Alleyne, Nkoya Williams-Bailey, Isaiah Francis, Thierry Jones, and setter Sergio Jones.
All stand above six-foot-three, making this the tallest set of newcomers ever. Thierry Jones (Blazers) and Sergio Jones (Club United) also break new ground as the first players from their clubs to reach the senior men’s national team.
Friday, July 17, 2026 – Barbados’ full twelve-man squad left the island early Friday for the CAZOVA Final Four in Curaçao from July 18–20, 2026. Captain Akeel Oxley will anchor the team as libero, with vice-captain Jabarry Goodridge adding U.S. Division One experience.
The roster includes Rajé and Rashaun Alleyne, Nkoya Williams-Bailey, Isaiah Francis, Thierry Jones, Sergio Jones, Ronald Rice, Ahkeem Mayers, Dominic Durant, and Brandon Leonce. Coaches Andrew Culpepper and Elwyn Oxley lead the side, with Valmay Stapleton managing.
Wow Foundation United makes its club’s history with five selections, while KFC Deacons contribute five more. Blazers and Club United celebrate their first-ever senior men’s representatives. Barbados will face defending champions Curaçao, The Bahamas, and Trinidad and Tobago in three days of competition.
