Volleyball Nets

Volleyball Nets Australia

Which Volleyball Net Do You Need

Volleyball Net Sizes and Heights in Australia

Junior and Modified Formats in Australia

Beach Volleyball Nets

A beach volleyball net is 8.5 metres long and 1 metre deep. It is shorter than an indoor net because a sand court measures 16 metres by 8 metres. Net height does not change on sand and stays at 2.43 metres for men and 2.24 metres for women.

For a sand setup, pair the Volleynet Portable Kit with the Volleynet Sand Kit. The Sand Kit holds the guy ropes and boundary corners in place using lightweight plastic discs, four large ones for the poles and four smaller ones for the boundary line, supplied in a calico bag at 0.7 kg. It costs $40.91 excluding GST, or $45.00 including GST.

Pegs do not work in sand. Even the extra long, extra strong Elson pegs pull straight out, which is why the disc system exists. Serious beach players run the Volleynet with the Sand Kit as standard.

Competition and Indoor Volleyball Nets

An indoor net is 9.5 to 10 metres long and 1 metre deep, and it spans a court of 18 metres by 9 metres. Most school halls and club venues already have permanent or sleeved posts installed, so the net is the only part that needs replacing.

For regulation indoor play, Elson Volley stocks the Mikasa International Net and the International Kevlar Net, both listed under Nets, Posts and Antennas alongside posts, pole padding and antennas.

The Volleynet (Net Only), SKU VNNET, is a different product. It is the spare net for the Elson Volleynet portable kit, not a general purpose replacement net for a hall. It weighs 3 kg and costs $59.09 excluding GST, or $65.00 including GST. If you have a Volleynet kit and the net has worn out, this is the part you need.

Backyard and Outdoor Volleyball Nets

Grass, hard court and backyard setups need a portable system with its own poles, guy ropes and pegs. The Volleynet Portable Kit packs into a single carry bag and suits school carnivals, park sessions and social competitions that move between venues.

Boundary Webbing at $88.00 marks a court on grass and stays put underfoot. The 5mm Boundary Line at $45.45 is the lighter option for sand.

Volleyball Nets for Schools, Clubs and Councils

Elson Volley has supplied Australian and New Zealand schools, clubs and councils since 1983.

For primary school programs, the Spikezone kit is the official Australian Volleyball Federation modified court system for children aged 8 to 13. It uses a smaller court of 13 metres by 6.5 metres, a lower net and a softer, lighter ball, so beginners get more contacts and longer rallies. The kit includes galvanised poles, guy ropes, heavy duty steel pegs, a high quality net, a ski rope boundary line and a fully zippered bag. It ships in a carton at 8.5 kg and costs $247.27 excluding GST. A ball is not included.

Schools, clubs and councils can open a 30 day trading account. Account holders order by email or phone rather than through the website. For multiple courts or bulk orders, email the sales team for a freight quote before ordering. Schools, clubs and councils apply for a trading account by email, and purchase orders are accepted by email.

Who Uses the Elson Volleynet

The Volleynet is used by the Victorian, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australian, Western Australian and New Zealand volleyball associations.

The United States gold medal Olympic beach volleyball team bought a Volleynet 2000 to train on when they came to Australia ahead of the Sydney Olympics. Australian beach volleyball players Kerri Pottharst and Natalie Cook also trained on the Volleynet ahead of Athens.

Net Accessories and Replacement Parts

Posts, pole padding, antennas and referee equipment are listed under Nets, Posts and Antennas.

How to Stop a Volleyball Net Sagging

A sagging net changes serve trajectory and jump timing, and it is the most common complaint after a net has been up for a few weeks.

1. Tension the top cable or rope first, then the bottom line. Doing it the other way pulls the net out of square.
2. Measure the height at the centre of the court, not at the posts.
3. Check both ends. Under FIVB rules neither end may sit more than 2 centimetres above the centre height.
4. Re-tension after the first two or three sessions. New rope and webbing stretch as they bed in.
5. On sand or grass, check the guy ropes and anchors before every session. Ground moisture loosens pegs overnight.

Pack the net away dry. Storing damp mesh in a closed bag shortens its life more than play does.

Ordering, Delivery and Freight

Small orders under 5 kg that fit an express post bag go via Australia Post for next day delivery within Australia, at $11.55 for a 500 gram bag and $25.00 for a 5 kg bag. Items in the same weight range that do not fit a bag go by standard Australia Post at 3 to 4 business days. Freight on these orders is added to your total at checkout.

Orders over 10 kg will not ship until you have contacted us about postage. The Volleynet Portable Kit is 12 kg, so it always needs a freight quote and the freight cost is not added at checkout. As a guide, Melbourne is usually about $30 and Brisbane about $35. Email us at [email protected] or call our sales team on (+61) 8 8339 5125 for a quote before ordering.

New Zealand orders ship via Toll Air Freight, with shipping calculated at the time of order. Email for a quote on larger orders. For other overseas orders, email us. Unless you hold an active 30 day account, payment must be by bank transfer, as credit cards are not accepted from other overseas customers. Returns are accepted within 30 days, depending on the issue, and the customer pays the return freight. Volleynet nets carry a 2 year warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions About Volleyball Nets