Sitting Volleyball
Event Date:
Thursday, October 27, 2022 - 5:45pm to 6:45pm EDT
Thursday, November 3, 2022 - 5:45pm to 6:45pm EDT
Thursday, November 10, 2022 - 5:45pm to 6:45pm EST
Thursday, November 17, 2022 - 5:45pm to 6:45pm EST
Thursday, November 24, 2022 - 5:45pm to 6:45pm EST
Thursday, December 1, 2022 - 5:45pm to 6:45pm EST
Event Location:
Wolf Den Gym
Lakehead University's School of Kinesiology is partnering with Campus Rec and the Lakehead Thunderwolves to offer Parasport activities for the 2022-2023 school year.
Lakehead University was selected as a site for the Adaptive Sports and Recreation in Post-Secondary Institution project. These projects, which are taking place at select University’s across Ontario, are possible due to a grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF), the Toronto Accessible Sports Council (TASC), along with many partners at the Ontario Parasport Collective (OPC).
About Sitting Volleyball (Taken from https://volleyball.ca/en/sitting-volleyball-teams)
Sitting Volleyball is perhaps the most widely known form of ParaVolley thanks to its inclusion in the Paralympic Games since Arnhem in 1980. Played by over 10,000 athletes, in more than 55 countries worldwide it is a truly global game that anyone can play.
The Sitting Volleyball rules are based on the FIVB rules for able-bodied volleyball, with a few minor modifications. It requires a smaller court (10m x 6m) and a lower net (1.15m for men, 1.05m for women), and the game is considerably faster than standing volleyball. It’s played in a best-of-five set format, and the first to reach 25 points (with at least a 2-point lead) wins the set.
Teams compete in male and female events, with six on the court at a time. At all times, a portion of the athlete’s torso must be in contact with the ground, and service blocks and attacks are allowed.
Who Can Play?
At the non-international level, sitting volleyball can be played by anyone. Through the lens of Unified Sport, one of the great features of sitting volleyball is the fact that it provides the opportunity to easily integrate able-bodied athletes and athletes with a physical impairment on a level playing field. Without the need for specialized equipment such as wheelchairs or sleds, it is very easy for anyone to sit down and play!
Lakehead’s Instructional Sitting Volleyball Program – Fall 2022
Lakehead is excited to be working alongside National Team Member, Bryce Foster, to facilitate a 6 week instructional program for sitting volleyball. Each week will feature a mixture of instruction and scrimmaging to develop the participating athlete’s sitting volleyball skills.
Dates/Times/Locations
This program will run on Thursdays, beginning Oct 27 until Dec 1, from 5:45 to 6:45 pm each week. All program sessions will take place in the Wolf Den Gym located on the Lakehead University Campus at 955 Sanders Drive.
Cost
Thanks to our grant, this program is offered at no cost for the 2022-2023 year.
How to Register
Registration can be done online (link below), or in person at the Lakehead Athletics Facilities located at 955 Sanders Drive.
Please note for online registration, participants under the age of 17 must be registered by a parent/guardian due to age requirements for signing the waiver.
Online Registration
FAQ
Do I have to be a Lakehead Student to participate?
No, this program is open to community members as well. The only requirement for participation is that athletes must be 16&up.
I’m interested in participation, but have no experience with sitting or standing volleyball. Can I still sign up?
Yes! No prior experience is required.
Am I able to participate as an able-bodied athlete?
Yes! This program is open to all.
Contact Information
For further information, please contact the Program Coordinators:
Taryn Klarner – Assistant Professor, School of Kinesiology – taryn.klarner@lakeheadu.ca
Laura Ferguson – Manager, Recreation & Operations, Department of Athletics – coord.athletics@lakeheadu.ca
About Sitting Volleyball (Taken from https://volleyball.ca/en/sitting-volleyball-teams)
Sitting Volleyball is perhaps the most widely known form of ParaVolley thanks to its inclusion in the Paralympic Games since Arnhem in 1980. Played by over 10,000 athletes, in more than 55 countries worldwide it is a truly global game that anyone can play.
The Sitting Volleyball rules are based on the FIVB rules for able-bodied volleyball, with a few minor modifications. It requires a smaller court (10m x 6m) and a lower net (1.15m for men, 1.05m for women), and the game is considerably faster than standing volleyball. It’s played in a best-of-five set format, and the first to reach 25 points (with at least a 2-point lead) wins the set.
Teams compete in male and female events, with six on the court at a time. At all times, a portion of the athlete’s torso must be in contact with the ground, and service blocks and attacks are allowed.
Who Can Play?
At the non-international level, sitting volleyball can be played by anyone. Through the lens of Unified Sport, one of the great features of sitting volleyball is the fact that it provides the opportunity to easily integrate able-bodied athletes and athletes with a physical impairment on a level playing field. Without the need for specialized equipment such as wheelchairs or sleds, it is very easy for anyone to sit down and play!
Lakehead’s Instructional Sitting Volleyball Program – Fall 2022
Lakehead is excited to be working alongside National Team Member, Bryce Foster, to facilitate a 6 week instructional program for sitting volleyball. Each week will feature a mixture of instruction and scrimmaging to develop the participating athlete’s sitting volleyball skills.
Dates/Times/Locations
This program will run on Thursdays, beginning Oct 27 until Dec 1, from 5:45 to 6:45 pm each week. All program sessions will take place in the Wolf Den Gym located on the Lakehead University Campus at 955 Sanders Drive.
Cost
Thanks to our grant, this program is offered at no cost for the 2022-2023 year.
How to Register
Registration can be done online (link below), or in person at the Lakehead Athletics Facilities located at 955 Sanders Drive.
Please note for online registration, participants under the age of 17 must be registered by a parent/guardian due to age requirements for signing the waiver.
Online Registration
FAQ
Do I have to be a Lakehead Student to participate?
No, this program is open to community members as well. The only requirement for participation is that athletes must be 16&up.
I’m interested in participation, but have no experience with sitting or standing volleyball. Can I still sign up?
Yes! No prior experience is required.
Am I able to participate as an able-bodied athlete?
Yes! This program is open to all.
Contact Information
For further information, please contact the Program Coordinators:
Taryn Klarner – Assistant Professor, School of Kinesiology – taryn.klarner@lakeheadu.ca
Laura Ferguson – Manager, Recreation & Operations, Department of Athletics – coord.athletics@lakeheadu.ca
