Sitting Volleyball

Sitting volleyball is an adapted game for people with disabilities, it has enjoyed full Paralympic status since 1980, with a Great Britain Team competing at the highest level until 1991.  The game is an excellent vehicle for players returning from injury during rehabilitation.

Differences between Sitting Volleyball and Volleyball:

• The court is smaller — 10m x 6m (2m attack zone)
• The net is lower — 1.15m for men and 1.05m for women
• Players remain seated on court during play
• Service can be blocked
• The passage of play is quicker due to reduced court size

The game ceased to exist in the UK in 1991, except on a small recreational scale in East Kent. As part of an effort to promote the game in Kent, Kent Sports Development Unit (KSDU) has purchased a purpose made transportable Taraflex floor for Sitting Volleyball, the only one of its type in the UK.

This initiative has been recognised by the British Volleyball Federation as the first step in resurrecting the sport in this Country and ensuring a GB Team competes in the 2012 Paralympics.