What net height and ball are used at U16, U17 and U18?
Rule- Canada
- Volleyball Canada
- Club volleyball
- U16
- U17
- U18
- 2026-27
- Coaches
Under the Volleyball Canada 2026-27 rulebook (rule 2.1.1):
- 16U girls: 2.24 m
- 16U boys: 2.35 m (the rulebook lists 15/16 and under men at 2.35 m)
- 17U and 18U: the official net heights apply, 2.43 m for men and 2.24 m for women
The net height over the two sidelines must be exactly the same and must not exceed the official height by more than 2 cm.
For Volleyball Canada Championships (rule 3.1), 16U uses the Mikasa VQ200w-CAN ball and 17U to 18U use the Mikasa V200w. Any match ball has a circumference of 65-67 cm and a weight of 260-280 g, and all balls in a match must meet the same standards.
Added 25 Oct 2026