Tuesday, April 21, 2025 – Cael Greenidge and Joshua Ashby will represent Team Barbados at the NORCECA Under-18 World Championship Qualifier in Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic, from April 23rd – 27th.

Combermere student Ashby was a member of the Barbados under 17 team which won the CAZOVA championship in Jamaica last year. He and that winning team then took part in the NORCECA final in Nicaragua. Greenidge has been a standout player for the Deighton Griffith School and he plays for Carlton in lower division.

Ashby and Greenidge previously competed on the regional beach circuit at the CAZOVA Under-18 Championships in different years with Cael making his debut in 2024 and Joshua in 2025. Having also partnered in several local tournaments, the duo will make their first appearance together at the national level.

The NORCECA under 18 Men’s Tournament serves as a qualifier for the 2026 under 18 World Championship in the Netherlands from July 8th-12th, 2026. A maximum of 12 teams from across the NORCECA circuit will compete for the top five qualifying spots.

Teams finishing 6-12 will remain eligible, in order of priority, should any National Federation be unable to attend or withdraw from the World Championship.