Volleyball Equipment Pre-Season Checklist

Prepare your program for a successful season with our Volleyball Equipment Pre-Season Checklist, designed to help coaches, athletic directors, and facility managers stay organized and game-ready. This easy-to-use guide helps you inspect existing equipment, identify worn or missing items, and ensure your court is fully equipped for practices, training sessions, and match-day competition.

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Volleyballs

• Check for wear, scuffs, & seams splitting
• Confirm proper inflation and shape

Bags & Backpacks

• Check for mold
• Check zipper function
• Check for tears

Ball & Equipment Carts

• Check frames for damage
• Check wheels for functionality
• Check fabric for tears

Coaching & Accessories

• Check condition:
• Coaching Boards & Clipboards
• Scorebooks
• Rotation & Lineup Tools
• First Aid Kits
• Whistles
• Inflation Equipment
• Scorekeeping Equipment

Net & Post Systems

• Inspect pole for visible damage
• Check winch, net, and pulley wheels under full net tension
• Verify correct net height

Floor Sleeves & Anchors

• Inspect cover for damage & fit
• Ensure nothing is in the sleeve

Nets

• Check nets for tears, fraying, or holes
• Inspect tape & cable/cord integrity
• Verify net tension across the entire net

Antennae

• Check antennae for cracks, splintering, or bending
• Verify attachment to net

Referee Stands

• Inspect structure for stability & safety
• Check entire structure for loose or damaged hardware
• Check wheels for functionality
• Check padding for damage/tears

Scoreboard

• Check for proper operation
• Controller – check batteries/power cable
• Check that all bulbs are working

Training Aids

• Check condition:
• Agility & Jump Trainers
• Hitting & Spiking Trainers
• Blocking Trainers
• Setting & Passing Trainers
• Target & Accuracy Trainers
• Reaction & Skill Trainers
• Training Volleyballs

Miscellaneous

• Check condition:
• Post Pads (shop)
• Officials Equipment (shop)
• Protective Gear (shop)