The Cayman Islands Volleyball Federation is proud to announce that the Cayman U18 Boys Beach Volleyball Team – comprising Dylan Lynee and William Duty – is now eligible to compete in the FIVB U18 Beach Volleyball World Championships, to be held in Doha, Qatar in October 2025.
This milestone follows an impressive showing at the NORCECA U18 and U21 World Championship Qualifiers, held from 4–9 July 2025 in the Dominican Republic, where Cayman’s national youth teams – U18 Men, U18 Women, U21 Men, and U21 Women –competed against high-ranking teams from across the region, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the host nation.
Representing the Cayman Islands were:
- U21 Women: Joanna Robinson and Brianna Delapenha
- U21 Men: Stephen Wilson and Dylan Lynee
- U18 Women: Luna Ebanks and Krisi Smith
- U18 Men: Dylan Lynee and William Duty
Despite entering the tournament with lower seedings and representing a programme that is only two years old, Cayman’s youth athletes demonstrated exceptional skill, teamwork, and determination.
In contrast, many of their competitors came from countries with well-established beach volleyball programmes dating back decades.
The U18 Boys Team’s 6th place finish placed them among the top eight teams, qualifying them for entry into the World Championships under NORCECA/FIVB eligibility criteria.
“This result speaks volumes about the rapid development and potential of Cayman’s youth beach volleyball,” said Dean Lynee, youth director of the Cayman Islands Volleyball Federation. “That our programme, still in its infancy, can already compete at this level is a credit to our athletes, coaches, and the broader support system. Dylan and William’s performance was outstanding.”
The federation also recognises the valuable support of sponsors, including the Maples Group, which enabled the delegation to travel and compete internationally.
Opportunities such as this are essential for building experience and visibility for Cayman’s young athletes on the global stage.
“Congratulations to Dylan and William on their stellar performance and 2025 World Championship qualification. They should be immensely proud of their achievement, and their now representing the Cayman Islands,” commented Jonathan Green, Global Managing Partner.
“At the Maples Group, we are keen supporters of sports for the positive impact it has on our youth. We are delighted to see these dedicated athletes achieve this milestone.”
As the team prepares for Qatar, the Cayman Islands Volleyball Federation remains focused on strengthening youth development pathways, expanding participation, and ensuring that future teams continue to build on this early success.
“We are proud of the strides made in just two years and are excited about what the future holds,” Lynee added. “We thank all supporters – families, sponsors, coaches, and volunteers – for helping us make this journey possible.”
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