Volleyball Judges Stands & Padding

Volleyball Judges Stands and Referee Stands for Every Gym

A volleyball judges stand does one job well: it puts the official above net height so calls on the line and the net are clean and consistent. JoySportStore's lineup covers three referee stand options from two established gym-equipment brands, Gared Sports and First Team, spanning $1,112 to $2,457. That range covers everything from a folding stand suited to programs that need to set up and tear down quickly, to heavier-duty adjustable platforms meant to stay courtside through a full season. If you searched for a volleyball referee stand, a volleyball officials stand, or simply a "judges stand," this collection is built around exactly that equipment category rather than full net systems or court flooring.

Folding, Collapsible, and Adjustable Frames Compared

The three stands in this collection take slightly different approaches to the same problem: getting an official safely off the floor without permanent installation. The First Team SturdiStand Folding Judges Volleyball Stand is built to fold flat, which matters for gyms that host multiple sports and need to clear the sideline between events. The Gared Sports Volleyball Collapsible Referee Stand 6448 is described as adjustable and space-saving, aimed at facilities that want height flexibility without the stand eating up storage-room real estate. The Gared Sports Volleyball Referee Stand 6446 is positioned as a sturdy, adjustable option, better suited to venues that leave the stand courtside rather than folding it away after every match. None of these require wall or floor mounting — they're freestanding platforms, so placement is limited only by where your officiating crew needs to stand relative to the net.

Gared Sports vs. First Team: Choosing a Brand

Two of the three stands in this collection are made by Gared Sports, a brand with a long track record in gym and court equipment, giving you a choice between their collapsible 6448 and sturdier 6446 models depending on whether portability or permanence matters more for your program. The First Team SturdiStand rounds out the lineup as the folding option. Because all three stands serve the same core function — elevating a line judge or referee — the decision usually comes down to how often the stand needs to move, how much storage space you have, and where the price point of $1,112 to $2,457 fits your equipment budget for the season.

Setup, Storage, and Facility Fit

None of the stands in this collection require anchoring, drilling, or wall mounting — they're designed to be rolled or carried into position on hardwood or synthetic court surfaces and adjusted to height before the match starts. Folding and collapsible models like the SturdiStand and the Gared 6448 are the better fit for multi-use gyms, rec centers, and school facilities that need to reclaim floor space for basketball, badminton, or other programming right after a volleyball match ends. The Gared 6446, built for sturdiness, suits dedicated volleyball venues or club facilities where the stand can stay in place near the court between sessions. In both cases, plan for two people to move the frame comfortably, especially with the larger, sturdier build.

Protecting Officials and Your Gym Walls

Shoppers researching volleyball referee stand padding are often looking to protect officials on elevated platforms or to cushion nearby walls in tight gym layouts. This collection is currently focused on the stands themselves rather than standalone wall padding, so if your facility also needs wall protection near the court, check JoySportStore's broader facility equipment offering to pair with any of these three stands. When you do add padding — whether from us or another supplier — the general approach is the same: mount it at the height where players or officials are most likely to make contact, using the wall anchors or straps supplied with the padding product, and check it periodically for wear in high-traffic courtside areas.