CBVA Partnership Update: Advancing Toward International Expansion

We’re excited to share a meaningful update on the ongoing collaboration between Catalyst Win and the Confederação Brasileira de Voleibol Adaptado (CBVA).

In mid-April, Jay Silva (Founder of Catalyst Win) and Lucas Rodrigo Dimarco (President of CBVA) held a strategic working session to further define the path toward international expansion—specifically, the potential launch of a CBVA-led competition in the United States.

Key Developments from the Meeting

The conversation marked a clear shift from early-stage discussions into structured planning. Several important milestones were reached:

• International Event Vision Defined

  CBVA is exploring the creation of an international adapted volleyball competition hosted in the United States, with early discussions centered around Cleveland and surrounding regions.

• Refined Event Scope

  Initial projections were narrowed to a more focused and executable format:

  • Estimated 350–400 athletes

  • Participation from Brazilian teams and select South American countries

  • Approximately 5 days of competition, with additional days for training and community engagement

• Preliminary Cost Framework Established

  Early benchmark figures were discussed to support planning and future proposals:

  • Airfare (Brazil → U.S.): ~$1,500 per participant

  • Lodging: ~$40–$60 per person/day

  • Food: ~$55–$75 per person/day

  These numbers will be refined into a full financial model as the project advances.

• Strategic Timing Considerations

  Based on cost efficiency and logistics, the team identified early March (2027) as a strong potential window for the event, balancing travel costs, accommodation pricing, and overall feasibility.

• Institutional Positioning in the U.S.

  A key focus moving forward is structuring the initiative in a way that aligns with U.S. public-sector priorities. This includes:

  • Health and wellness programming

  • Community engagement

  • Training and education initiatives tied to adapted sports

  The goal is to position the event not only as a competition, but as a high-impact community and public health initiative.

• Next Steps in Development

  CBVA will begin updating its institutional materials, including:

  • A refreshed portfolio/e-book

  • A formal invitation letter for U.S. public-sector stakeholders

  Catalyst Win will support:

  • Cost modeling and U.S.-based projections

  • Strategic positioning and institutional outreach

  • Localization and proposal refinement for the U.S. market

Looking Ahead

This meeting represents a significant step forward in transforming CBVA’s long-term vision into a structured international initiative. The collaboration is now entering a phase focused on documentation, financial modeling, and institutional engagement.

We will continue to provide updates as the proposal evolves and as conversations with U.S. partners begin to take shape.

— Catalyst Win Team