Following the launch of the sitting volleyball level 2 coaching course, the Coaches Commission are pleased to announce that the level 1 preceding course is also now open for ongoing applications by coaches around the world. Designed to enable flexibility, students can start and complete the e-learning part at any...
The Coaches Commission is excited to announce that applications are now open permanently for the sitting volleyball level 2 coaching course. Candidates can register to start the hybrid course at any time and then progress to the practical part when they are ready – offering flexibility, along with educational excellence...
2025 – 2028 Sitting Volleyball Rules now available! The World ParaVolley Board has approved the changes to the Rules and Guidelines for Sitting Volleyball for 2025 to 2028. The document below summarises the all the approved changes with new text and explanatory notes. These changes have immediate effect. Approved Sitting...
World ParaVolley is pleased to announce that a host has been identified and approved for the 2025 Sitting Volleyball World Cup for Men and Women. Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA Competition dates: 12 to 18 October 2025 Entry Forms and payment deadline: 1 July 2025 To assist the LOC’s planning,...
The Board of Directors of the World ParaVolley Foundation is excited to announce the 2024 World ParaVolley Foundation Grant recipients! The WPVF received 78 outstanding athlete and coach applications, representing 19 countries. We were overwhelmed and enthusiastic about the response received for our first WPVF grant. It was a very...
Exciting Results from the 2024 World ParaVolley General Assembly! The much-anticipated 2024 World ParaVolley General Assembly, held virtually on December 7th, has concluded with significant elections that promise to shape the future of the sport. The assembly saw the election of Juergen Schrapp from Germany as President, Elvira Stinissen from...
World ParaVolley recently completed its inaugural Level 2 Coaching Pilot Course, held from October 20 to 22 in Hangzhou, China. Designed to qualify participants with the highest level of coaching certification for sitting volleyball in the world, the advanced course brought together experienced coaches from across the globe for an...
Louise Ashcroft of Canada and Joe Campbell of the United States received the prestigious World ParaVolley Life Member honours during a special ceremony at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. The recognition took place in the presence of the International Technical Officials (ITOs) for the sitting volleyball tournament, celebrating their long-standing...
Nominations for World ParaVolley Awards Since 2019 the work of the Awards Committee has resulted in over 350 awards, including Recognition, Outstanding Achievement, Distinguished Service and Honorary Life Membership Awards, which were distributed by the Board of Directors annually on 24th April, International World ParaVolley Day. The Committee’s target for...
It is with great sadness that World ParaVolley notes the passing of Dr. Hanem Amir, a valued member of the World ParaVolley Anti-Doping Commission, who passed away on October 17, 2023. Dr. Amir was a pharmacist by profession, and appointed to the World ParaVolley Anti-Doping Commission in 2021, but had...
