Inclusion

Volleyball is one of the top participated sports worldwide that everyone can enjoy through welcoming, inclusive, and safe practices. Volleyball as a sport prides itself on being easily adaptable, engaging dual-gender opportunities, a rebound and non-contact sport, making it one of the best choices for entry-level opportunities, social play or competition.

Volleyball Australia is committed to providing opportunities for people of all abilities and backgrounds to participate in inclusive volleyball. Sitting Volleyball is an adapted version of the sport and like Light Volley and Spikezone, this can be participated in at all levels, including come and trys, games at training, and in skill development and social gamification at school, club and community programs and events.

Inclusive Volleyball Opportunities Aims To:

  • Develop collaborative partnerships
  • Educate and understand the barriers
  • Engage the whole community
  • Reduce the barriers through modified and inclusive equipment and training
  • Promote inclusive practices

SITTING VOLLEYBALL

Sitting Volleyball follows mostly the same rules and structure as mainstream Volleyball, but it is played on a smaller court, with a lower net. The players, who have various levels and types of physical impairment, must move around the court in a seated position on the floor. Sitting Volleyball can be played indoors or on the beach. If any player has a permanent injury or disability that affects their ability to perform the movements of Volleyball such as running and jumping, or their ability to execute the basic skills of Volleyball, they may be eligible to play Sitting Volleyball.

STANDING BEACH VOLLEYBALL

Standing Beach Volleyball is much the same as mainstream Beach Volleyball, bit the players have various types and levels of physical impairment. Standing Beach Volleyball is played on a sandy court surface, either indoors or on the beach, with three players per team, one of whom may be a "minimal disability" player. If any player has a permanent injury or disability that affects their ability to perform the movements of Volleyball such as running and jumping, or their ability to execute the basic skills of Volleyball, they may be eligible to play Standing beach Volleyball to the international level.

VOLLEYBALL FOR SENIORS

VOLLEYBALL FOR SENIORS

Why Get Involved?

Volleyball – The Ideal Sport for:

  • People with a Disability through Sitting Volleyball and Standing Beach Volleyball 
  • Accessible equipment through our Online Shop
  • Additional Resources for Sitting Volleyball can be found here
  • Multi-surface delivery through our delivery network and partners
  • Positive and quality experiences through Programs and Events
  • Competitions and modified programs through Clubs and Associations