LOS ANGELES, CA – December 19, 2024 – League One Volleyball (LOVB) – the largest brand in youth volleyball with its professional volleyball league launching on January 8, 2025 with LOVB First Serve, today announced that Taraflex Sports Flooring® will become the official volleyball court supplier for its youth to pro league. Outfitting LOVB pro venues in Atlanta, Austin, Houston, Madison, Omaha and Salt Lake to start, Taraflex will create safe and supportive semi-permanent and portable volleyball courts and customize them to reflect the vibrant colors of each home team.
“When it comes to supporting high performance play, it’s simple - teams choose Taraflex,” said Tom Hogan, Director of Operations for LOVB Pro. “As LOVB readies itself for the start of our inaugural season, we couldn’t think of a better partner than Taraflex, whose unique ability to meet the demands of every facility and team is consistently head and shoulders above the rest.”
Central to the reason LOVB tapped Taraflex is that Taraflex’s sports flooring is able to turn any arena into a volleyball venue. In the past, volleyball teams would find themselves having to play on a volleyball court that was marked with lines on a basketball court. However, with Taraflex’s flooring, LOVB will be able to turn an arena into a true volleyball venue and draw attention to just the volleyball court. Another benefit of choosing Taraflex is that the padding and cushion of Taraflex’s flooring absorbs impact and is better for the athletes bodies when they jump and land during a block or an attack, or when they dive for a ball on defense.
"League One Volleyball represents the future of the sport, and we’re honored to support their vision from youth development to professional competition," said Jeff Kresja, Managing Director of Gerflor USA. "Taraflex is trusted by elite athletes and organizations worldwide because of its proven performance, safety, and adaptability. Partnering with LOVB allows us to bring world-class flooring to inspire the next generation of volleyball players."
In tapping Taraflex as an official supplier, LOVB joins world renowned organizations like the Olympics who turn to Taraflex for its high performing, safe, semi-permanent and portable courts. For the past twelve consecutive Olympic Games, Taraflex has provided flooring, as well as providing home court flooring for over 75 DI facilities. It is also the Official Championship Court for Men’s and Women’s DI Volleyball.
For more information about LOVB’s inaugural pro season, please visit: www.lovb.com
About LOVB
Founded in 2020, LOVB’s mission is to reimagine the future of volleyball. With a unique community up approach, LOVB is one holistic ecosystem - from club to pro. The largest community of youth clubs in the country, LOVB is launching the preseason of its pro league in January 2025, which will feature some of the very best players in the world including Olympic medalists, NCAA champions and international superstars. For more information on LOVB, its clubs, and its professional teams in Atlanta, Austin, Houston, Madison, Omaha, and Salt Lake, please visit www.lovb.com or on social channels like Instagram.
About Taraflex
Taraflex is a global leader in indoor sports flooring solutions, specializing in high-performance surfaces designed for maximum safety, comfort, and durability. With over 70 years of expertise, Taraflex has been the preferred flooring choice for countless international sporting events, including Olympic games historical supplier since 1967. Known for its commitment to innovation, the company offers a wide range of flooring solutions suitable for various sports environments, from schools to professional arenas. Taraflex is part of Gerflor, a world-renowned manufacturer of flooring, finishing and wall solutions, committed to sustainability, safety, and quality in every product.