Come and try Sitting Volleyball this May

British Volleyball and Volleyball England are offering “come and try” sessions at the ParaVolley Silver Nations League in Nottingham on 19-21 May.

Are you looking for an opportunity to try out a new, exciting sport? Look no further! The UK’s first international Sitting Volleyball event since London 2012, the ParaVolley Silver Nations League, is coming to Nottingham from 19-21 May 2023 with taster sessions open to the public.

No matter what your age or ability, British Volleyball and Volleyball England are inviting members of the public to come and try this unique and exciting sport. Sitting Volleyball can be played by anyone, whether you have a disability or not, and is a fun, inclusive sport for all.

Led by experienced, professional coaches, the sessions which will take place at the David Ross Sports Village at the University of Nottingham, will provide a great chance to learn the basics of the game through a range of fun drills and exercises.

Sitting volleyball, first introduced in the 1960s, is a fast-paced, upper-body sport and has become an integral part of the Paralympic Games. Played in a seated position, it is a fun and inclusive sport, enjoyed by men and women of all ages, including amputees and people with limb difference.

The ParaVolley Silver Nations League will also provide a great opportunity to see some of the world’s best sitting volleyball players in action and could even inspire you to give the sport a go and join a local team.

The event promises to be an unforgettable day, so don’t miss out on this chance to try something new in a fun and friendly environment.

Come down to the Silver Nationals League in Nottingham and join in the excitement of sitting volleyball! If you would like more information, you can email competitions@volleyballengland.org

The ParaVolley Silver Nations League takes place at the David Ross Sports Village at the University of Nottingham from 19-21 May 2023.