Argentina - Development Centre
Director
Mr. Gabriel SALVIA
Contact Details
Juan de Garay 150, 2° C
(1826) Remedios de Escalada
Provincia de Buenos Aires
Argentina
Dominican Republic - Development Centre
Director
Prof. Nelson José RAMIREZ
Contact Details
Ave . 27 de Febrero Esq. Ave. Máximo Gómez,
Pabellón de Voleibol, 2da planta
Centro Olímpico Juan Pablo Duarte
Santo Domingo, D.N.
Dominican Republic
A recent upsurge in the growth of Volleyball in the Dominican Republic is a testament to the popularity of the sports and the significance of the role of the FIVB Development Centre there.
Since its opening in 1997 the Centre has been a source of development for coaches, referees, statisticians, sports administrators and medical doctors throughout the NORCECA zone. They really have kept the ball flying.
Nelson Ramirez, Director of the Centre located in the Juan Pablo Duarte Olympic Park in Santo Domingo, says that all the achievements are in a big part thanks to the support obtained from FIVB and the NORCECA Confederation.
The Centre has hosted seminars for coaches of Volleyball and Beach Volleyball, as well as a Refereeing Courses and Technical Seminars which were attended by an average of 20 participants each time.
Prof. Ramirez said. “We are very proud of the Centre because we have been able to improve the quality of our sport in the region. Our classrooms have hosted the most prestigious technicians of the FIVB.”
Thailand - Development Centre
Director
Mr. Chai NIMAKORN
Contact Details
26/28 Soi Mahadthai
Ramkhamhaeng Road, Huamark, Bangkapi
Bangkok 10240
Thailand
The Thailand FIVB Volleyball Development Centre has been operating for nearly six years and has proven to have a good impact on the region it covers. Since 2002 it has benefited from the support of the Sports Authority of Thailand. The establishment has a High Performance Training Centre from which all Thai and Asian players can benefit. This facility includes three indoor courts and a weights room. There is also a well-equipped office and a multi-purpose room at the Centre.
Approximately three courses are held each year with more than 15 participants attending each course. About 28 countries in the region support and use the Centre including several nations of Oceania as well as Asia.
Thailand Development Centre has been involved in the organization of major regional and international competitions such as the Asian Beach Volleyball Tour, Asian Women’s Club Tournament, World Qualification Tournament and the World Grand Prix.
Mr. Chai Nimakorn, the Director of Thailand Development Centre, has been in his position since the opening of the Centre.
