Sitting Volleyball
Main photo: Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, sitting volleybal semi-final. © dpa picture alliance / Alamy Stock Photo.
Sitting Volleyball is a team sport featuring constant motion, communication and bursts of explosiveness. Two teams of six players are separated by a net and try to score points by grounding the ball onto the other side’s court. Sitting Volleyball has many similarities to its stand-up version, but with a few modifications.
Whilst teams in the stand-up version are separated by a raised net, Sitting Volleyball is played from a lower net. The court dimensions in Sitting Volleyball are also smaller. The main difference between the two versions is that Sitting Volleyball, as its name implies, is played from seated positions. At all times, the athlete’s pelvis must be in contact with the ground.
Get Involved
There are opportunities to participate in Sitting Vollyball. You can refer to the DSW club finder to find out how to get involved.
National Governing Body for Sitting Vollyball in Wales:
Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby
Website: gbwr.org.uk
For more information about coaching and volunteering, please Contact Us.
Competitive Pathways
There are pathways that lead to:
Paralympic GamesTo find out what your potential is and and for guidance in competitive pathways, please complete the Disability Sport Wales #inspireform.
Eligibility
To compete in a Paralympic pathway in Sitting Vollyball, a person must have an eligible impairment type. The eligible impairment types for Sitting Volleyball are:
- Impaired muscle power
- Athetosis
- Impaired passive range of movement
- Hypertonia
- Limb deficiency
- Ataxia
More information on Sitting Vollyball eligible impairment types and an explanation of the classification system can be found here.
