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As a manager of properties with recreation areas for more than ten years, I have heard the question many times: Should I add a volleyball court? If you have the interest of patrons, space and funds available to build one, the answer is yes. Volleyball is a popular sport among all age groups. No matter what type of facility, you can make volleyball work.
Indoor Or Outdoor
Indoor volleyball works for recreation centers that have either extremely hot or cold weather. In these conditions, an outdoor volleyball court is less feasible because patrons can only use it for three months out of the year. Centers can make indoor volleyball a success by developing leagues, setting up tournaments or both.
Indoor Leagues
Setting up an indoor volleyball league can be difficult without an established history of the sport. Therefore, if you are just beginning to offer volleyball, weekend tournaments are a great idea. Tournaments allow busy patrons to play for recreational purposes while adding a little competition. Advertising a tournament to an established patron base is one way to build up the roster.