What to buy for an agility competition

An agility competition needs more than jumps and tunnels. This shopping list covers the course, safety and measurement tools, dog welfare supplies, tables and seating, registration equipment, prizes, and refreshments. Check what you already own before ordering: items such as spare course parts, water bowls, waste bags, printer supplies, and power equipment are easy to overlook. Plan purchases early enough to allow delivery, testing, and replacement of damaged equipment before competition day.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Sports equipment

Agility jumpsqty 12
Weavepolesqty 12
Agility tunnelsqty 3
A-frame sign
Cat walk
Seesaw
Band
Tables for dogsqty 2
Start and finish postsqty 4
Competition ribbonqty 4
Barrier conesqty 30
Barrier tapeqty 6
Water bowls for dogsqty 8
Dog waste bag dispensersqty 4
Dog waste bag holdersqty 8
Spare parts for the course
Measuring tapeqty 2
Spirit levelsqty 2
Rubber malletsqty 4
Wrench setsqty 2

Furniture

Party tentsqty 3
Registration tablesqty 3
Buffet tablesqty 4
Folding chairsqty 40
High tablesqty 6
Prize table
Storage cratesqty 12
Changing room screensqty 2

Equipment

Laptopqty 2
Printer
Stopwatchesqty 4
Walkie-talkiesqty 6
Portable speakersqty 2
Microphone
Extension cordsqty 6
Power stripsqty 6
Power banksqty 4
Calculatorsqty 3

Tableware

Reusable drinking cupsqty 100
Coffee cupsqty 50
Platesqty 80
Cutlery setsqty 80
Pouring jugsqty 8
Thermos flasksqty 6
Serving traysqty 6

Kitchen

Coolersqty 6
Ice bucket traysqty 4
Cutting boardsqty 4
Chef’s knives and bread knivesqty 4
Tongs and serving spoonsqty 8
Bottle openersqty 4
Kettlesqty 3
Coffee machinesqty 2
Cooling mats for dogsqty 6

Decorations

Competition flagsqty 12
Directional signsqty 12
Bib holdersqty 4
Tableclothsqty 10
Balloonsqty 100
Stage signsqty 3

Lighting

LED work lightsqty 6
String lightsqty 4

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 10
Dustpan and brushqty 4
Broom setsqty 4
Mops and bucketsqty 4
Cleaning glovesqty 12
Hand sanitizer pumpsqty 8
Paper towel dispensersqty 4

First aid

First aid kitsqty 2
Cold packs setsqty 2
Emergency blanketsqty 4

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 4 packs
- Tea bags - 200 pieces
- Decaf coffee - 1 pack
- Cocoa powder - 1 pack
- Granulated sugar - 2 kilos
- Sweeteners - 2 boxes
- Semi-skimmed milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 12 bottles
- Orange soda - 8 bottles
- Iced tea - 8 bottles
- Sparkling mineral water - 12 bottles
- Flat mineral water - 24 bottles
- Apple juice - 6 packs
- Orange juice - 6 cartons
- Sports drink - 24 bottles
- Lemons - 2 kilos
- Ice cubes - 20 kilo
- Paper napkins - 500 pieces
- Paper Coffee Filters - 200 pieces
- Honey - 2 jars
- Stir sticks - 250 pieces
- Paper straws - 200 pieces
- Grilled cheese sandwiches - 60 pieces
- White sandwich loaves - 8 loaves
- Brown casino bread - 8 loaves
- Bread rolls - 80 pieces
- Whole wheat rolls - 40 pieces
- Young cheese - 4 kilos
- Aged cheese - 3 kilos
- Back ham - 2 kilos
- Chicken breast slices - 2 kilos
- Vegetarian spreads - 2 kilos
- Butter - 1 kilo
- Margarine - 2 tubs
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Cucumbers - 3 kilos
- Tomatoes - 3 kilos
- Lettuce - 8 heads
- Bell peppers - 2 kilos
- Carrots - 3 kilos
- Apples - 8 kilos
- Bananas - 6 kilos
- Grapes - 4 kilos
- Mandarins - 5 kilos
- Muesli bars - 100 pieces
- Currant buns - 60 pieces
- Plain chips - 12 bags
- Paprika chips - 12 bags
- Snack mix - 8 bags
- Cookies - 12 packs
- Brownies - 80 pieces
- Gluten-free cookies - 4 packs
- Vegan cookies - 4 packs
- Herb cheese - 2 kilos
- Hummus - 2 kilos
- Olives - 2 kilos
- Nut mix - 2 kilo
- Gluten-free rolls - 20 pieces
- Vegan sandwich spread - 2 kilos
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Toilet paper - 48 rolls
- Liquid hand soap - 8 bottles
- Dish soap - 4 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 4 bottles
- Glass cleaner - 2 bottles
- Disinfectant wipes - 10 packs
- Toilet cleaner - 4 bottles
- Sponges - 12 pieces
- Microfiber cloths - 24 pieces
- Trash bags - 100 pieces
- Dog waste bags - 2000 pieces
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Baking paper - 2 rolls
- Paper snack trays - 200 pieces

Tips

Count the full course before shopping: include jumps, weave poles, tunnels, an A-frame, dog walk, seesaw, tyre, start and finish posts, and spare parts. Keep at least one backup for small items that can stop a class if they fail.
Provide water at several points around the venue, not just beside registration. Prepare one water bowl per busy area and enough dog waste bags for the entire day, then refill dispensers during the event.
Separate equipment for the course, registration, catering, and prizes into labelled storage crates. This prevents the printer, competition papers, medals, and ribbons from being buried under sports equipment during setup.
Bring the tools needed to adjust and secure the course, including a tape measure, spirit levels, rubber mallets, and socket sets. Test every obstacle and tool during setup rather than waiting for the first run.
Plan the public-facing area as carefully as the ring: allow enough registration tables, buffet tables, chairs, high tables, prize-table space, and party tents. Test the laptop and printer with the actual start lists and competition papers before the event.

Frequently asked questions

What equipment do I need for an agility competition?: You need the complete agility course, including jumps, weave poles, tunnels, contact obstacles, a tyre, tables for dogs, and start and finish posts. Also prepare cones, barrier tape, measuring and levelling tools, rubber mallets, socket sets, and spare course parts.
How many water bowls and waste bags do I need for an agility competition?: Place water bowls in multiple high-traffic areas rather than relying on one station. Estimate waste bags for every dog attending, add a buffer of at least 25%, and plan to refill dispensers during the day.
What should I bring for agility competition registration?: Bring a laptop, printer, registration tables, competition papers, start lists, race numbers, and storage crates for documents. Test the printer at least one day before the competition and pack extra paper and ink or toner.
When should I order prizes and agility equipment?: Order prizes, medals, ribbons, and any replacement or specialist course equipment several weeks before the competition. Finish the physical equipment check at least 7 days beforehand so missing or damaged items can still be replaced.

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