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Volleyball Victoria is committed to offering opportunities for people to be involved with Para Volleyball.

The term ParaVolley is used to refer to the two disciplines of Sitting Volleyball and Beach ParaVolley.

Volleyball is a tactical team sport that involves hitting a ball over a net using closed hands. The object is to keep the ball volleying over the net without permitting it to touch the ground. A point is earned each time a player grounds a ball in the opponents’ court.

Sitting volleyball can be played by anyone, especially and including athletes of all abilities, however only at the international performance level do athletes have to be classified with a disability.  It is played on the floor with a lower, shorter net and with six players per side.  While there are some minor rule differences to FIVB indoor volleyball, there are some unique rules such as being allowed to block the serve!

Beach ParaVolley is played by athletes who can stand and move around on the sand.  It is played on the same court as able-bodied Beach Volleyball, with the only difference being Beach ParaVolley has teams of three whereas FIVB Beach Volleyball has traditionally 2 per side.

While Sitting Volleyball is currently a Paralympic Sport however Beach ParaVolley is not yet adopted despite compaigns from World ParaVolley and supporting organisations.

Volleyball Victoria Sitting Volleyball Hub - ParaVolley Victoria

In partnership with Volleyball Australia, Volleyball Victoria is committed to offering Sitting Volleyball opportunities ahead of the road to the 2032 Brisbane Olympics where Australia automatically qualifies for both a Mens and Womens Sitting Volleyball Team. 

Each State is launching a Sititng Volleyball hub aimed at fostering a local Sitting Volleyball opportunity for play and training. 

Victoria will soon be launching ParaVolley Victoria spearheaded by Max Vollebergh.  While training is already underway as the association takes place, we're looking forward to a formal affiliation with ParaVolley Victoria in the coming months.

ParaVolley Victoria trains at MSAC and Dandenong Stadium on Sunday afternoons.

For more information about Sitting Volleyball and where the next training will be held, please contact Max Vollebergh c/o mvollebergh@gmail.com 

🏐 Upcoming Key Events

🚨 Selection Camp For Asian Zonal Championships 2025

The Selection Camp is your opportunity to show what you’ve got—no volleyball experience needed, just the passion and potential to represent Australia. This camp is to selected athletes and coaches for the 2025 Asian Zonal Championship in China 5-14 June, 2025

📍 Location: Essendon Football Club
275 Melrose Drive, Melbourne Airport, VIC 3045

📅 Dates:

  • Arrive: Thursday, 24 April (after 6 PM)
  • Depart: Sunday, 27 April (after 2 PM)

💰 Camp Fees:

  • Onsite: $150 (includes accommodation & meals – available only for interstate participants)
  • Offsite: $100 (includes lunch)

Note: Onsite accommodation is dorm-style (up to 5 people per room). Participants may also arrange their own accommodation.

✅ Eligibility Check:
We’re seeking athletes who meet international classification standards for sitting volleyball. Check your eligibility here.

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