What is the Volleyball Academy?
A 12-module global pathway based on current FIVB references, covering court geometry, free zones, clear height, floor, posts, lighting, dividers, multi-court halls, storage and project briefing.
SPORT + ACADEMY
Volleyball Academy
Plan the court, free zone and overhead volume as one global volleyball environment.
A 12-module global pathway based on current FIVB references, covering court geometry, free zones, clear height, floor, posts, lighting, dividers, multi-court halls, storage and project briefing.
SELF-GUIDED12 MODULES
WHO IT IS FORSchools · Clubs · Universities · Councils · Resorts · Indoor venues · International projects
FORMATRead · Check · Apply
OUTCOMEA clearer project brief
Planning resource · Reviewed September 2026 · Final technical design and local compliance remain project-specific
How to use the Academy
Work through the decisions in order, then go deeper where the project needs it.
Each module gives you a planning outcome and a short set of questions to resolve. The linked guide provides the deeper technical context. You can follow the complete sequence or jump directly to the decision you are working on.
SPORT + ACADEMY is a practical education and planning resource. It is not a formal qualification, accreditation or professional-design substitute.
Direct answers
Understand the pathway before you start.
These short answers define the scope of the Academy and make the planning intent clear before you move into the modules.
Who is this Academy for?
This self-guided planning pathway is intended for Schools · Clubs · Universities · Councils · Resorts · Indoor venues · International projects. It is designed to support early project understanding before detailed product specification or local professional design.
What does the Academy cover?
The pathway contains 12 modules covering set the fivb court and free-zone baseline, define player groups and scheduling, plan the floor or outdoor base, choose the volleyball surface pathway, coordinate posts, sockets and net tension, protect clear height and overhead systems and the final project brief.
Is SPORT + ACADEMY a formal qualification or accreditation?
No. SPORT + ACADEMY is a practical education and planning resource. It does not provide formal accreditation and does not replace project-specific professional, engineering, safety or statutory advice.
PLANNING BOARD 12
Volleyball court + clear-space envelope
Court, free zone, unobstructed height, posts, net, referee position, circulation and multi-court spacing should be planned together.Conceptual planning diagram · not a construction drawingLearning pathway
12 decisions that shape the facility.
Resolve the early project questions before detailed product specification. That reduces rework and makes later supplier, consultant and project-team conversations more useful.
01
MODULE 01
Set the FIVB court and free-zone baseline
What you need to decideStart from the 18 × 9 m court and the appropriate free-zone and clear-height requirement for the intended level.
Information to collect
Recreation, school, club or international-standard venue?
What free-zone standard applies?
What unobstructed height is available?
Saved decisions feed into Your Facility Plan, My Apollo Project and the Sports Project Brief.
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02
MODULE 02
Define player groups and scheduling
What you need to decideMatch court count and equipment to training groups, classes, teams, tournaments and shared use.
Information to collect
How many simultaneous courts are needed?
What age and competition levels use the facility?
How quickly must courts convert between activities?
Saved decisions feed into Your Facility Plan, My Apollo Project and the Sports Project Brief.
03
MODULE 03
Plan the floor or outdoor base
What you need to decideReview flatness, moisture, drainage, joints and existing conditions before choosing the surface.
Information to collect
Indoor slab or outdoor hard court?
Are moisture or level issues present?
Does the base need repair before surfacing?
Saved decisions feed into Your Facility Plan, My Apollo Project and the Sports Project Brief.
04
MODULE 04
Choose the volleyball surface pathway
What you need to decideSelect a surface around grip, cushioning, ball response, cleaning, portability and outdoor exposure.
Information to collect
Permanent, modular or roll-out?
What performance level is required?
How will the floor be cleaned and repaired?
Saved decisions feed into Your Facility Plan, My Apollo Project and the Sports Project Brief.
05
MODULE 05
Coordinate posts, sockets and net tension
What you need to decideResolve post system, net, antennae, protection and referee stand before the floor plan is frozen.
Information to collect
Fixed sockets or portable bases?
Where are post loads or anchors resolved?
Where will equipment store between sessions?
Saved decisions feed into Your Facility Plan, My Apollo Project and the Sports Project Brief.
06
MODULE 06
Protect clear height and overhead systems
What you need to decideKeep lighting, ductwork, structure, scoreboards and other overhead elements clear of the playing volume.
Information to collect
What is the lowest overhead obstruction?
Do luminaires sit in problematic sightlines?
Are retractable systems required?
Saved decisions feed into Your Facility Plan, My Apollo Project and the Sports Project Brief.
07
MODULE 07
Plan lighting for ball visibility
What you need to decideCoordinate light levels, glare, fixture position and backgrounds around high-ball play.
Information to collect
Training or competition use?
Are dark backgrounds or windows affecting visibility?
Can lighting support multiple courts evenly?
Saved decisions feed into Your Facility Plan, My Apollo Project and the Sports Project Brief.
08
MODULE 08
Plan divider curtains and multi-court spacing
What you need to decideAllow simultaneous courts to operate without ball crossover, blocked run-off or unsafe circulation.
Information to collect
How many side-by-side courts?
Are retractable dividers needed?
Where are aisles and exits?
Saved decisions feed into Your Facility Plan, My Apollo Project and the Sports Project Brief.
09
MODULE 09
Plan team, scorer and spectator zones
What you need to decideCoordinate benches, scorer table, officials, circulation and spectators outside the free zone.
Information to collect
Where do teams wait?
Is formal scoring required?
How do spectators enter without crossing play?
Saved decisions feed into Your Facility Plan, My Apollo Project and the Sports Project Brief.
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MODULE 10
Plan storage and changeover
What you need to decideProvide safe storage for posts, nets, padding, referee equipment and shared-sport hardware.
Information to collect
What equipment is removed daily?
Can heavy components move without crossing active courts?
Who owns setup and inspection?
Saved decisions feed into Your Facility Plan, My Apollo Project and the Sports Project Brief.
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MODULE 11
Plan outdoor or covered variants
What you need to decideWhere volleyball is outside, coordinate drainage, wind exposure, UV, lighting and weather protection with the surface and equipment.
Information to collect
Is the court fully outdoor or covered?
What wind and rain exposure applies?
Does the project need shade or a future enclosure?
Saved decisions feed into Your Facility Plan, My Apollo Project and the Sports Project Brief.
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MODULE 12
Build the volleyball project brief
What you need to decideBring court count, clearances, floor, posts, lighting, dividers, storage and local responsibilities into one brief.
Information to collect
Are court and clear-space dimensions confirmed?
Is the intended FIVB or local level clear?
What installation and approvals remain local?
Saved decisions feed into Your Facility Plan, My Apollo Project and the Sports Project Brief.
SPORT + TOOLS
Apply what you have learned.
Use the planning tools when you are ready to translate the Academy modules into dimensions, comparisons and a structured project brief.
01
Volleyball Systems
Move into Apollo's global volleyball supply pathway across flooring, lighting, halls, seating and project-specific court equipment.
Open tool 02Volleyball Planning Guide
Review court, free-zone, height and venue planning requirements.
Open tool 03Sports Flooring Selector
Compare indoor, outdoor and shared-use surface pathways.
Open tool 04Sports Project Brief Builder
Build the complete volleyball facility review package.
Open toolSPORT + KNOWLEDGE
Continue learning
Planning volleyball inside a shared sports hall?
Use the Multi-Sport Court Academy to coordinate line hierarchy, removable equipment, storage, lighting and other sports around the volleyball layout.
Open Multi-Sport Court Academy