Gear and sizes
Get the size right before worrying about brands. Size rules come from governing bodies and official brand charts; the models listed are common choices, not paid picks.
Volleyball
Indoor volleyball; younger age groups use lighter balls.
| Age / level | Size / spec | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Indoor competition (Volleyball Canada rules) | Circumference 65–67 cm; weight 260–280 g; inside pressure 0.30–0.325 kg/cm² (4.26–4.61 psi).Volleyball Canada 2026-27 Indoor Volleyball Rulebook, Rule 3.1. | Rule |
| Volleyball Canada Championships 14U–16U | Mikasa VQ200W-CAN.Official ball specified for Volleyball Canada Championships (Rule 3.1 Canadian variation). | Rule |
| Volleyball Canada Championships 17U–18U | Mikasa V200W.Official ball specified for Volleyball Canada Championships (Rule 3.1 Canadian variation). | Rule |
| Youth recreational, ages 6–8 (2 v 2) | Mikasa 123L (Super Light) ball.Volleyball Canada Youth Recreational format: net at the reach (wrist) of the shortest player. | Rule |
| Youth recreational, ages 8–12 (3 v 3) | Mikasa MVA-Lite ball.Volleyball Canada Youth Recreational format: net at the reach (wrist) of the shortest player, and for safety not lower than the top of the tallest player's head. | Rule |
| Youth recreational, ages 12–14 (4 v 4 and 6 v 6) | Mikasa MVA-Lite ball.Volleyball Canada Youth Recreational format: net 2.0 m for 4 v 4; 2.15 m (girls) / 2.20 m (boys) for 6 v 6. | Rule |
- Mikasa123L (Super Light)Ages 6–8, 2 v 2 youth recreational format (Volleyball Canada)
- MikasaMVA-LiteAges 8–12 and 12–14 youth recreational formats (Volleyball Canada)
- MikasaVQ200W-CAN14U–16U (Volleyball Canada Championships)
- MikasaV200W17U–18U (Volleyball Canada Championships)
- WilsonK1 Silver VolleyballBrand page
Knee pads
Padded knee protection for floor defence.
| Age / level | Size / spec | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| All players (Volleyball Canada Rules 4.5.1 and 4.5.3) | Soft, padded protection (including knee pads and compression pads) is allowed; hard guards, casts or braces made of hard plastic, metal or wood are not, except knee braces from a reputable manufacturer that are not dangerous to others.The rulebook does not size knee pads; choose by the manufacturer's chart. Glasses may be worn at the player's own risk (Rule 4.5.2). | Rule |
Volleyball shoes
Indoor court shoes with rubber or composite soles.
| Age / level | Size / spec | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| All players (Volleyball Canada rules) | Shoes must be light and pliable with rubber or composite soles, without heels.Volleyball Canada 2026-27 rulebook, Rule 4.3.2. | Rule |
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