2.1.1 Placed vertically over the centre line, there is a net whose top is set at the height of 2.43 m for men and 2.24 m for women. (VC Guideline 2.3)
Volleyball Canada Youth Competition - 15/16 & under men - 2.35m, 15 & under women - 2.20m, 16 & under women - 2.24m, 14 & under men - 2.20m, 14 & under women - 2.15m.
2.1.2 Its height is measured from the centre of the playing court. The net height (over the two side lines) must be exactly the same and must not exceed the official height by more than 2 cm.
The net is 1 m wide (+/- 3 cm) and 9.50 to 10 metres long (with 25 to 50 cm on each side of the side bands), made of 10 cm square black mesh (Diagram 3; VC Guideline 2.1).
At its top, a horizontal band, 7 cm wide, made of two-fold white canvas is sewn along its full length. Each extreme end of the band has a hole, through which passes a cord fastening the band to the posts for keeping its top taut.
Within the band a flexible cable fastens the net to the posts and keeps its top taut.
At the bottom of the net, there is another horizontal band, 5 cm wide, similar to the top band, through which is threaded a rope. This rope fastens the net to the posts and keeps its lower part taut.
Two white bands are fastened vertically to the net and placed directly above each sideline. They are 5 cm wide and 1 m long and are considered as part of the net.
An antenna is a flexible rod, 1.80 m long and 10 mm in diameter, made of fiberglass or similar material.
An antenna is fastened at the outer edge of each side band. The antennae are placed on opposite sides of the net (Diagram 3; VC Guideline 2.4).
The top 80 cm of each antenna extends above the net and is marked with 10 cm stripes of contrasting colour, preferably red and white.
The antennae are considered as part of the net and laterally delimit the crossing space (Diagram 3, 5a, 5b, Rule 10.1.1).
2.5.1 The posts supporting the net are placed at a distance of 0.50 - 1.00 m outside the side lines (Diagram 3). They are 2.55 m high and preferably adjustable.
2.5.2 The posts are rounded and smooth, fixed to the ground without wires. There shall be no dangerous or obstructing devices. (VC Guideline 2.5)
All additional equipment is determined by Volleyball Canada regulations. (VC Guidelines 2.6)