What to buy for an anniversary badminton tournament

Use this shopping list to prepare an anniversary badminton tournament without last-minute runs to the shop. It covers the equipment needed to run matches, plus drinks, catering supplies, serving items and basic event equipment. Check what the venue already provides before ordering nets, tables, chairs or kitchen equipment. Buy consumables after registrations close, when you know the number of players, volunteers and guests and can account for dietary requirements.

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What to bring

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

Sports equipment

Badminton netsqty 6
Net polesqty 12
Match shuttlesqty 120
Spare badminton racketsqty 12
Course marking tapeqty 6
Scoreboardsqty 6
Whistlesqty 8
Competition bibsqty 20

Furniture

Tablesqty 10
Chairsqty 80
Bar stoolsqty 6
Clothes racksqty 2

Tableware

Reusable drinking glassesqty 100
Coffee cupsqty 60
Platesqty 100
Cutlery setsqty 100
Serving spoonsqty 8

Kitchen

Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Thermos flasksqty 6
Coolersqty 4
Serving plattersqty 12
Soup potsqty 2
Storage binsqty 12

Equipment

Laptopsqty 2
Printers
Extension cordsqty 6
Power stripsqty 6
Microphone
Portable speaker
Rechargeable power banksqty 4

Decorations

Anniversary bannerqty 2
Balloonsqty 80
Balloon ribbonqty 2
Tableclothsqty 10
Flower arrangementsqty 6
Name badgesqty 100
Pensqty 30

Lighting

LED light stringsqty 4
Battery lanternsqty 6

Catering

Medalsqty 24
Winner's cupsqty 6
Gift vouchersqty 6

Cleaning

Broomqty 2
Floor squeegeesqty 2
Mopsqty 4
Bucketsqty 4
Cleaning glovesqty 8
Waste binsqty 8

Groceries

Groceries
- Coffee - 1,5 kilogram
- Tea bags - 200 pieces
- Decaf coffee - 250 grams
- Sugar - 2 kilograms
- Sweeteners - 200 pieces
- Semi-skimmed milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Chocolate milk - 6 liters
- Spa Blauw - 12 bottles
- Spa Rood - 8 bottles
- Cola - 8 bottles
- Cola Zero - 8 bottles
- Sinas - 6 bottles
- Iced tea - 6 bottles
- Apple juice - 4 packs
- Orange juice - 4 cartons
- Non-alcoholic beer - 24 bottles
- Beer - 72 bottles
- White wine - 8 bottles
- Red wine - 4 bottles
- Alcohol-free wine - 4 bottles
- Lemons - 12 pieces
- Apples - 40 pieces
- Bananas - 30 pieces
- Grapes - 4 kilograms
- Mandarins - 30 pieces
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Tortilla chips - 4 bags
- Cocktail nuts - 4 bags
- Salty sticks - 4 bags
- Popcorn - 4 bags
- Rice cakes - 4 packs
- Mini cucumbers - 3 kilograms
- Carrots - 3 kilograms
- Cherry tomatoes - 3 kilograms
- Hummus - 8 tubs
- Baguettes - 12 pieces
- Mini rolls - 120 pieces
- Bread rolls - 80 pieces
- Butter - 1 kilogram
- Young cheese - 2 kilograms
- Aged cheese - 2 kilogram
- Ham - 1.5 kilograms
- Chicken breast slices - 1,5 kilogram
- Vegetarian spread - 1 kilogram
- Cream cheese - 1 kilogram
- Jam - 3 jars
- Peanut butter - 2 jars
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Satay sauce - 2 jars
- Vegetable soup - 8 liters
- Tomato soup - 8 liters
- Bread rolls for soup - 100 pieces
- Vegetarian quiches - 20 pieces
- Savory pies - 12 pieces
- Pizza slices - 100 pieces
- Vegetarian pizza slices - 30 pieces
- Vegan pizza slices - 15 pieces
- Brownies - 80 pieces
- Mini muffins - 80 pieces
- Cookies - 6 packs
- Whipped cream - 6 cans
- Napkins - 300 pieces
- Paper towels - 8 rolls
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Baking paper - 2 rolls
- Trash bags - 40 pieces
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Dishwasher tablets - 30 pieces
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Glass cleaner - 1 bottle
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Hand soap - 4 bottles
- Towel rolls - 6 rolls

Tips

Check the venue’s equipment inventory at least 7 days before the tournament. Confirm that every court has a net, poles, scoreboards and enough usable shuttles, then arrange spares rather than discovering shortages during the first round.
Plan drinks for the full playing day, not just the opening ceremony. A practical starting point is 2–3 drinks per person for the first hour, then about 1 drink per person per hour, with extra water available near the courts.
Order prizes, medals and competition bibs at least 2–3 weeks ahead. This leaves time to correct names, replace missing items and check that every competition category has the required awards.
Count serving equipment against the busiest catering moment. Aim for at least 1 reusable glass, cup, plate and cutlery set per guest, plus roughly 10% extra so washing and misplaced items do not interrupt service.
Pack operational supplies separately from food and sports gear. Keep extension cords, power strips, printer supplies, match forms, whistles and course marking tape together so volunteers can find them before doors open.

Frequently asked questions

How many badminton shuttles do I need for a tournament?: The number depends on match length and shuttle durability, but plan at least 2–3 shuttles per match and keep 20% extra as backup. For 30 matches, that means 72–108 shuttles in total.
How many drinks should I buy for a badminton tournament?: Allow 2–3 drinks per person during the first hour and about 1 drink per person for each additional hour. Add at least 10% extra for volunteers, referees and unexpected guests, and chill drinks the day before.
When should I order tournament prizes and medals?: Order them at least 2–3 weeks before the event, especially if they need category names or engraving. Check the delivery and quantities 7 days before the tournament.
What catering supplies are needed for a badminton tournament?: For each guest, provide 1 reusable drinking glass, 1 coffee cup, 1 plate and 1 cutlery set, with 10% extra. Also check whether the venue supplies coffee machines, kettles, thermos flasks, coolers and serving platters before shopping.

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