Why Volleyball
Volleyball is the forth most played game in the world.
It involves the use of the full body muscle mass and range of motion in order to be played. Through volleyball, kids can develop coordination, agility, balance, adaptation and endurance in a fast paced environment. The ball can’t be hold: this means players must adapt and react quickly to the different situations of the game.
The top example of team sport
One single person can’t play volleyball. Building a solid game means building teamwork, communication and trust in others. Volleyball allows kids to develop valuable social skills within a highly diverse and active community.
These days, volleyball is played by many groups: from primary school children to mothers’ clubs to Olympians, in 217 nations and regions. It is one of the three most popular sports in the world and has grown to be one of the main disciplines of the Olympics. The reason for this outstanding success is that volleyball is a highly versatile sport. It can be practiced by young and old, men and women, and it requires very little equipment. One can play in the gym, on the grass in the park or on the sand at the beach. Volleyball is a sport that provides physical activity for the entire body and thus contributes to overall well-being. It includes controlled, whole-body exercises such as passing the ball, jumping, running and rolling without stepping into the opponent’s court.
Young players
Learn the skills
Develop your personal skills and have fun. Join our FundaVolley blitzes and Skill Sessions to start your journey into volleyball.
Youth Clubs
Join a youth club to learn step by step the basics of volleyball and compete in the Volleyball National League.
School Volleyball
Bring volleyball to your school! Competitions, coaching programmes and more to bring our sport in your everyday plans.
High performance pathway
Once you have learnt the game, it is time for you to step up. Join the elite of Irish players in the pathway towards the Irish National Team.
Social Volley
Are you a beginner interested in playing volleyball?
Or are you a former player that wants to enjoy the fun of volleyball without the competition commitment?
Join a social volley initiative! Find a club here or check out social volley events here.
No social volley initiative in your area? Start your own! Volleyball Ireland supports new and existing social volley initiatives with administration support, promotion, coaches, equipment and more. Discover more here.
Social Volley
Are you a beginner interested in playing volleyball?
Or are you a former player that wants to enjoy the fun of volleyball without the competition commitment?
Join a social volley initiative!
No social volley initiative in your area? Start your own! Volleyball Ireland supports new and existing social volley initiatives with administration support, promotion, coaches, equipment and more.
Competitive Volleyball
Fancy a challenge? Join a team for one of our national competitions and compete for the title.
No volleyball club in your area? Start your own! Volleyball Ireland has developed a guide to support you starting and running a volleyball club.
All about volleyball
Indoor Volleyball
Indoor volleyball is the most played version of our sport in Ireland. Volleyball Ireland organises competitions and events for 4v4 and 6v6 every year between September and May.
Beach Volleyball
Played on the beach, this version of volleyball is becoming more and more popular in Ireland. Volleyball Ireland organises competitions every year between May and September.
Park Volley
Park or grass volley is mostly associated with social volley events. Volleyball Ireland supports clubs in the organisation of 4v4 grass volley events between June and August.
Sitting Volley
Sitting Volley is the Paralympic version of our sport, for people with and without disabilities. Volleyball Ireland is currently working to bring this option available for all in Ireland.
Chair Volley
This version is mostly used for players with reduced mobility to enjoy our sport. Volleyball Ireland offers courses to bring chair volley as elderly people activity.
