Sitting Volleyball
What is sitting Volleyball?
Sitting volleyball is an adapted sport where the game of volleyball is played on a smaller court with a lower net and all players must sit on the floor. The court dimensions are 6 m wide by 5 m deep on either side of the net. In competition, the net height is 1.15 m for men and 1.05 m for women.
At a community level, players with and without physical impairments can play together in this integrative sport. However, to compete internationally athletes must have a permanent physical impairment.
Sitting volleyball has become popular among spectators of para-sport because of its fast action and exciting gameplay. It is also a good choice to implement at the community level as an adapted or integrated recreation activity because there is no need to buy specialized equipment.
Where can you play sitting volleyball?
The next Sitting Volleyball Drop-In sessions will be coming soon, stay tuned for more details!
Whether you have experience playing Sitting Volleyball or you want to try it for the first time, Volleyball BC’s Sitting Volleyball League is an inclusive space for everyone!
For more information contact sitting@volleyballbc.org
Team Canada’s Sitting Volleyball Program will be hosting a development camp in Richmond, BC from November 6-8, 2026. This camp is designed for individuals with physical disabilities/impairments who are interested in learning how to play sitting volleyball. No prior volleyball experience is required. This camp will be hosted by National Team coaches and will have additional support from a dietician, physiotherapist, and strength and conditioning coach throughout the weekend.
If you are interested in participating, please complete the expression of interest form HERE .
Coaching & Teaching Resources
Volleyball BC is excited to offer a FREE indoor sitting volleyball resource for educators, community centers, local volleyball clubs and coaches. This is a brand new learning resource, developed in partnership with the Canadian Women’s Paralympic Sitting Volleyball Head Coach, aimed at introducing Sitting Volleyball to participants of all levels.
This Learning Resources includes free lesson plans that introduce participants to six skills required to play sitting volleyball.
- Forearm Pass
- Overhead Pass
- Setting
- Attacking – Outside & Middle
- Blocking
- Serving – Float & Underhand
If you would like to access this free learning resource, please fill out the form here.
Images credit of Canadian Paralympic Committee | Video Credits of Volleyball Canada
Learn more about sitting volleyball...
What is Sitting Volleyball 2025 (Volleyball Canada)
Invictus Games Sitting Volleyball Activity (2025)
Sitting Volleyball Flyer (Volleyball BC)
Introductory guide by Ian Halliday (Volleyball Canada)
Sitting Volleyball Rules and Regulations (World ParaVolley)
