Following the relaunch of our global coaching qualifications, we are excited to announce that the first Level 1 Practical (Part B) will be held in South America in partnership with Federacion Colombiana de Paravoleibol.
This face-to-face session is the concluding element on the first step on the WPV Coach Education Pathway and is aimed at club coaches and national team assistants. It is designed to advance expertise and confidence around the sport of sitting volleyball, those who play it and all relevant wider coaching aspects. It deepens practical knowledge and will refine technical understanding in a dynamic, hands-on environment.
This practical will be delivered in Spanish and is open to anyone who has completed the e-learning (Part A) by the 15th August 2025.
Course Dates
- Arrival: 1st October 2025 (by 18:00 local)
- Course Delivery Days: 2nd & 3rd October
- Departure: 3rd October after 18:00 local (small additional cost if flight demands require candidate to stay until 4th October)
Course Fee
- USD $400 to Federacion Colombiana de Paravoleibol
This fee covers tuition, accommodation (2 nights), food/drink, local transportation and course t-shirt. Candidates are responsible for their own international travel, including entry visa costs (if applicable). - Those who have not yet started their e-learning will also need to pay the 100 EUR Course Registration Fee to World ParaVolley.
Specifics
- Airport of Arrival/Departure – Aeropuerto internacional el Dorado – Bogotá, Colombia
- Course Venue – Dirección de Veteranos y Rehabilitación Inclusiva – DIVRI
- Accommodation – Twin rooms at Hotel Platinum Suite, Bogotá
- Facilities – The sports arena, located in a military rehabilitation center near the hotel, features a laminated wood floor marked for sitting volleyball and is fully equipped with official MOLTEN Ref 5000 balls, netting, antennas, and all necessary gear.
- Tutors – Fernando Guimaraes (BRA) and Lazaro Beltran (CUB), assisted by: Geni Tunney Canon Reyes (COL)
Who Should Sign-up
- Active sitting volleyball coaches looking to gain official certification and practical experience
- Aspiring coaches eager to expand their skillset and advance their game
- Coaches who meet the pre-requisites for Level 1 and can get the e-learning completed by the deadline of 15th August (L1 application form included here), OR, those who have already completed Part A
- Coaches who are comfortable learning in an environment where Spanish is the dominant language
How to Join
Spots are limited and early registration is strongly encouraged to secure your place. For sign-up details or further information, please contact coaches@worldparavolley.org
Those who sign-up but do not complete the required e-learning element can still attend but will not be eligible to receive their diploma certificate until the e-learning is finished.
Below shows the complete learning journey for someone to become Level 1 qualified. This course offers one opportunity to complete the Part B/Practical element, we are expecting to announce others in the near future:
Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your coaching experience and connect with the international coaching community in the heart of Colombia.