Slovenia will play host to the second practical course announced since the relaunch of the World ParaVolley Level 1 course.  This face-to-face “Part B” of the Level 1 certification is the concluding element of the first step on the WPV Coach Education Pathway and is aimed at club coaches and national team assistants.  It is designed to deepen practical knowledge and refine technical understanding in a dynamic, hands-on environment.

This practical will be delivered in English and is open to anyone who has completed the e-learning (Part A) by the 24th October 2025.

COURSE DATES

• Arrival: 27th November 2025 (by 18:00 local)
• Course Delivery Days: 28th & 29th November
• Departure: 29 November after 18:00 local (additional cost if flight requires candidate to stay until 30th November)

COURSE FEE

• 220 EUR to Odbojkarska zveza Slovenije / Volleyball Federation of Slovenia
  This fee covers tuition, accommodation (2 nights), food/drink and local transportation. Candidates are responsible for their own international travel, including entry visa costs (if applicable).
• Those who have not yet started their Part A e-learning will also need to pay the 100 EUR Course Registration Fee to World ParaVolley.

SPECIFICS

• Place of Arrival/Departure – Ljubljana (train station or airport)
• Course Venue – Dvorana Vitranc (https://www.dvoranavitranc.si/index.php/sl/) 
• Accommodation – Twin rooms at Hit Alpinea (https://www.hit-alpinea.si/sl/nastanitve/)
• Facilities – Located in the heart of Kranjska Gora, just a short walk from nearby hotels, the Vitranc Sports Hall offers a state-of-the-art indoor facility ideal for a wide range of sports and events.  The hall features a laminated wood floor and is fully equipped for high-level training and competition. Equipment includes official MOLTEN Ref 5000 balls, netting with antennas, and all required gear to meet international standards.
• Tutors – Nicole Ban (CAN) and Massimo Beretta (ITA)

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 24th October (L1 application form included here), OR, those who have already completed Part A
• Coaches who are comfortable learning in an environment where English 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:

Note: This course is supported by the IPC Sport Technical Training grant.