What is sitting volleyball?
Sitting volleyball is a Paralympic sport played by athletes with physical disabilities. It follows the same basic rules as standing volleyball, but the main difference is that players stay seated: part of the body between the pelvis and shoulders must stay in contact with the floor whenever they play the ball. The court is smaller, at 10 by 6 meters, and the net is lower, at 1.15 meters for men and 1.05 meters for women. The result is a fast, powerful game with long rallies. The sport has been part of the Paralympic Games since 1980.
Our program
IVL Volleyball supports Paralympic training in sitting volleyball and practices every week at the Riekes Center in Menlo Park:
The Riekes Center
3455 Edison Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025
riekes.org
Beyond weekly practice, we offer:
An annual tournament each fall that brings teams together with National Team members to compete
Clinics throughout the year for people who want to learn the game or sharpen their skills
National competition: we send a team or two to the USA Volleyball (USAV) national championships every year
Join us
We're always looking for new players, and it's free to join and practice with us. All skill levels are welcome, from first-timers to experienced players. If you want to get involved, send us an email at info@ivlvolleyball.com and we'll tell you about the next practice.