The Development team at World ParaVolley assists nations in creating and enhancing ParaVolley programming around the world.

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Getting Started with Sitting Volleyball

At the start-up point for VolleySLIDE materials are provided to assist with the development of new programs and activity.  It aims to raise awareness of the sport, provide resources and support for athletes and teams, and help expand the reach of sitting volleyball to more countries and communities.

VolleySLIDE offers coaching resources, training materials, workshops, governance advice, blogs and technical explanations to support the growth of sitting volleyball, particularly in areas where the sport is less developed. VolleySLIDE also collaborates with national and international sports bodies to help integrate sitting volleyball into their programs and promote inclusivity in sports.

Education

World ParaVolley has devised an education and training pathway for the four main workforce areas (Coaches, Classifiers, Referees, Technical Officials) that each provides individuals with the necessary skills, knowledge, and experience to undertake these roles at the highest possible standard. World ParaVolley places a high priority on developing its human resources in order to provide the necessary services for the sports of paravolley.

Each level and type of course can include any combination of the following activities:

  • Theory component
  • Practical component
  • Face-to-face component
  • Mentoring



Development Centres

World ParaVolley Development Centres are exceptional and strategically located facilities that promote and expand the development of ParaVolley sports at national, regional, zonal or World ParaVolley levels. They provide a range of facilities and support that allow for training, education, competitions and other development and promotional activities.

World ParaVolley Development Centre in Hangzhou, China

Development Questionnaires

World ParaVolley conducts Development Surveys to better understand its members needs for development and education and obtain valuable feedback for improvement. World ParaVolley, together with its four Zones, uses the survey to help better co-ordinate and prioritise various assistance, including courses, grant funding and new development activities.

2022/23 – Development Survey Feedback

Key Contact:

developmentdirector@worldparavolley.org