Sitting Volleyball

Sitting volleyball is an adapted game for people with disabilities, it has enjoyed full Paralympic status since 1980, with a Great Britain Team competing at the highest level until 1991. The game is an excellent vehicle for players returning from injury during rehabilitation.

Differences between Sitting Volleyball and Volleyball:

• The court is smaller — 10m x 6m (2m attack zone)
• The net is lower — 1.15m for men and 1.05m for women
• Players remain seated on court during play
• Service can be blocked
• The passage of play is quicker due to reduced court size

The game ceased to exist in the UK in 1991, except on a small recreational scale in parts of the UK.

If you are looking to get involved with sitting volleyball in Northern Ireland contact the NIVA Development Officer Nick Wright nick@nivb.com or phone the NIVA office on 02890366373 to get information on coaching courses or local clubs that are delivering sitting volleyball in your area.

The British Volleyball Federationare working towards participation of a GB team in the 2012 Paralympics.