Volleyball Sand

Whether you are playing for the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships or you just want a sand court in your backyard here in Georgia, RSI can supply the sand that is right for you. Beach volleyball doesn’t have to only be left on the beach. We have supplied sand for numerous sand courts from professional level clubs, the park and rec, collegiate level, and the most popular backyard venue for enthusiasts and casual volleyball players.

There are many options for your sand volleyball court. River Sand has been used on many courts and is an affordable option. Even though we screen our River Sand finer than other suppliers the coarser particles, similar to those in concrete sand, are less desirable for a volleyball court. Masonry Sand is a better option because it is finer and softer, and a more appealing color. Masonry Sand contains more finer particles than desired leading to a firmer surface, possible crusting, more particles sticking to players, and less than adequate drainage. Play Sand is another option that is typically too fine when bought in Georgia. It compacts much too hard and contains fine particles undesirable for volleyball. Bunker Sand is another option that is known for it’s white color and no clay content but it is designed to be firm to keep the golf ball on the surface, offering little cushion for a player landing in the sand. Keep in mind that these sand options are natural, silica sand with sub-angular particles that are decent options for volleyball courts at some levels of play and budget.

RSI’s Volleyball Sand is different than the many other options of sand that we supply. It is sub-angular, silica, naturally weathered, washed, screened, white in color, free from organics, but the key to its performance is the gradation. Most of the sand particles are between 1mm and 0.25 mm, without the very fine particles of sand, silt, or dust. This combination of sand allows for a firm enough surface to react quickly, but soft enough for cushion. It drains well at over 20 inches per hour. Crusting (small particles sticking together on the surface) is eliminated by the washing process and removal of fine clay particles. Finally, the beautiful white sand color will make you forget you are playing in Athens, Alpharetta, Gainesville, or Atlanta and instead give you the feeling of being at the beach. We can supply sand that meets FIVB or USAV Volleyball Sand Specifications.

Well, you can simply use our sand calculator if you know the dimensions of your court.  However, the dimensions of a sand volleyball court are 29.5’ by 59’ with a recommended additional 10’ on each side.  So, the total area comes up to about 50’ x 80’.  Some organizations require larger dimensions but the average player most often has to consider the space available and the budget.  Having at least 5’ of area beyond the court is manageable.  The cost for the additional area can be compared if space is not an issue.  The depth of sand should be 1 to 2 feet, with 18” to 24” being preferable.  Depending on the various dimensions you can build your sand court, you will need about 100 to 300 tons of sand for your volleyball court.