Coaches are invited to complete their World ParaVolley Level 2 qualification at the first ever practical course to be held in Europe, in Ljubljana, Slovenia later this year. The course is being organised in partnership with Odbojkarska zveza Slovenije (Volleyball Federation of Slovenia) and will follow on straight after the Level 1 practical announced last week.
This face-to-face “Part B” of the Level 2 certification is the concluding element of the second step on the WPV Coach Education Pathway and is aimed at national team and elite club coaches. The course provides a 360 degree re-focus on performance coaching and enhances technical and tactical understanding in a dynamic, hands-on environment.
COURSE DATES
- Arrival: 29th November 2025 (by 18:00 local)
- Course Delivery Days: 30th November – 02nd December
- Departure: 02nd December after 18:00 local (additional cost if flight requires candidate to stay until 3rd December)
COURSE FEE
- 300 EUR to Odbojkarska zveza Slovenije / Volleyball Federation of Slovenia
This fee covers tuition, accommodation (3 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 Ifet Mahmutovic (BIH)
WHO SHOULD SIGN-UP
- Active high level sitting volleyball coaches looking to become WPV Level 2 certified
- Coaches looking to deepen their knowledge and expand their coaching skillset
- Coaches who meet the pre-requisites for Level 2 and can get the e-learning completed by the deadline of 24th October (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 2 qualified. This course offers one opportunity to complete the Part B/Practical element, we are expecting to announce others around the world in the near future:
Note: This course is supported by the IPC Sport Technical Training grant.