This page draws together volleyball-related information for all of Special Olympics. The coaching materials and other links will help you get a good sense of how this sport contributes to Special Olympics.

Mar 19, 2025 · First established as a Special Olympics sport at the 1983 World Games in Baton Rouge, LA, volleyball has evolved into a Special Olympics mainstay.

This page draws together volleyball-related information for all of Special Olympics. The coaching materials and other links will help you get a good sense of how this sport contributes to Special Olympics.

The Official Special Olympics Sports Rules for Volleyball shall govern all Special Olympics competitions. As an international sports program, Special Olympics has created these rules based upon International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Rules for volleyball found at http://www.fivb.org/. FIVB or National Governing

Special Olympics volleyball is a winter sport where athletes train and compete from October through January with the hopes of competing at the state Winter Games.

The Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) and Special Olympics have joined forces to further promote volleyball worldwide through mutual programmes, including knowledge transfer and Special Olympics Ambassador programmes, as …

The game of volleyball is attractive to all types of players, from competitive to recreational, young and old. To play volleyball players need to acquire a few basic skills, learn a few rules, require very little equipment, and can play the game almost anywhere – from the beach to the gym.

To play volleyball, players need to acquire a few basic skills, learn a few rules, require very little equipment and can play the game almost anywhere--from the beach to the gym. The aim of the sport is to score more points by hitting the ball with the hands and sending it over the net to the opponent's court.

Jun 9, 2023 · Meet the athletes, Unified Partners and coaches that make up the Special Olympics USA Unified Volleyball Team traveling to World Games! The Special Olympics World Games are the world’s largest inclusive sports event. Thousands of athletes with intellectual disabilities compete together in 26 sports.

Nov 16, 2024 · Welcome to the Special Olympics Colorado State Volleyball event in Englewood! On November 16, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., athletes from across the state will come together to showcase their skills and celebrate the joy of sport.