Rules of the Game
2022-2024 World ParaVolley – Official Beach ParaVolley Rules and Diagrams.
2022-2024 Regras Oficias Paravôlei de Praia (Português)
2022-2024 World ParaVolley Reglas Oficiales – ParaVoleibol Playa (Español)
NOTE: In case of any doubt over any rule, the English version of the Rules of the Game shall prevail over the versions in any other language.
While the Rules have been developed to be general in nature, over the next few years we will be trialling a few key differences aimed at enhancing the presentation of the sport and increasing its attractiveness as a Paralympic Sport.
Teams consist of 3 players without substitutes, either male teams or female teams with the net set at 2.43m for men and 2.24 for women. Special time-out rules exist for players with prostheses.
For all events, a maximum of one “A” Classified player is permitted in the team. Players that have an existing Standing Classification will retain their current classification, and new players will be Classified at events. Also see Athlete Eligibility below.
As part of our new focus on Beach ParaVolley, we intend to develop a program of events with each Zone promoting at least one World Series event in each year and eventually a World Championships.
World Championship Series Opens will allow teams from across the world to compete and thereby create a series of events that establish a world tour with multiple opportunities for players to travel and showcase their skills.
This marks the opening of an exciting new chapter in the development of this discipline and is sure to captivate the viewing public, both live and via online media.
Athlete Eligibility
All athletes with physical impairments are eligible to compete in Standing Volleyball at the international level, provided they go through the Classification process. Many players are athletes who are amputees.
Beach ParaVolley
2022-2024 World ParaVolley Beach ParaVolley Rule Book
2022-2024 Regras Oficias Paravôlei de Praia (Português)
2022-2024 World ParaVolley Reglas Oficiales – ParaVoleibol Playa (Español)
Beach Sitting Volleyball
2022-2024 World ParaVolley Official Beach Sitting Volleyball Rules