Telescopic Competition Systems

High School Volleyball Net Systems: NFHS, NCAA, and USVBA Compliant Options

If you're outfitting a gym for scholastic or club play, our high school volleyball net systems are built around Jaypro's FeatherLite, PowerLite, and Hybrid Steel uprights, most of which are labeled NFHS, NCAA, and USVBA compliant right in the title. These systems come as center upright kits, full net systems, or deluxe packages that bundle uprights, net, and antenna hardware together. Athletic directors upgrading multiple courts often start with the standard FeatherLite or PowerLite system, while programs wanting a branded look can step up to versions with custom graphics on the padding or uprights. Gared also offers a straightforward Regulation Volleyball Net for programs that already own uprights and just need a compliant net replacement.

Retractable Volleyball Net System vs. Fixed Upright: How Telescopic Uprights Work

A retractable volleyball net system uses a telescoping upright that raises, lowers, and stores more easily than a fixed pole, which is why gyms running volleyball, badminton, or multi-sport lines favor them. Jaypro's T-Base Competition system uses a FeatherLite upright with pin-stop height adjustment, letting staff change net height quickly for boys', girls', or coed play without tools. For heavier-duty or older systems, Jaypro also sells a Winch Replacement (Worm Drive Winch) so you can service an existing upright instead of replacing the whole system. The Carbon Ultralite line takes this further with a lighter-weight upright construction, available as a standalone center upright system or as part of a Deluxe Package with custom graphics.

Floor Sleeves and Mounting: Choosing 2 in., 3 in., or 3-1/2 in.

Telescopic volleyball systems mount into in-ground floor sleeves, and getting the sleeve size right matters as much as picking the upright itself. Our Jaypro catalog covers 3 in. and 3-1/2 in. floor sleeve options across FeatherLite, PowerLite, Hybrid Steel, and T-Base systems, plus a 2 in. (51mm) floor sleeve version built to Canadian spec. If you're replacing an existing system, match the sleeve size already installed in your gym floor rather than the upright brand alone, since sleeve diameter is what determines fit. Facilities installing courts from scratch should confirm sleeve depth and floor thickness with a contractor before ordering, since sleeve sizing is a structural, not cosmetic, choice.

Nets, Padding, and Accessories to Complete Your Court

Beyond uprights, this collection carries the nets, pads, and practice tools that round out a competition setup. Douglas contributes two Power Volleyball Net options — the VB-1500 (39" x 32') and VB-1200 (36" x 32') — while Bownet offers a Volleyball Setting Net, Practice Station, and Ball Caddy for drill work, plus Replacement BOW Poles that fit football, volleyball, and field hockey nets. Padding is covered by Douglas Quality Volleyball Post Pads and two First Team options: the FT5010 Competition Grade Post Padding (Pair) and FT5010CP Center Post Padding for side-by-side systems. First Team's FT5020 Volleyball Drill Cart and Jaypro's Adjustable Volleyball Court Line round out the accessory side for teams that need ball storage or clear boundary marking.

Choosing Between Jaypro, Bownet, Douglas, First Team, and Gared

With five brands and a price span from $7 accessories to nearly $12,000 full deluxe packages, the right pick depends on whether you're building a court from the ground up or restocking a single part.

Programs replacing worn equipment on an existing system can shop by part — padding, nets, or a winch — while new-build facilities typically start with a Jaypro FeatherLite or PowerLite system sized to their floor sleeve.