What you need for an archery competition

An archery competition needs more than bows, arrows and targets. You will also need clearly marked shooting lanes, safety barriers, scoring supplies, power for registration and practical shelter for participants and officials. Plan equipment for every registered archer, then add spares for damaged arrows, broken strings and changing weather. This shopping list covers the equipment and event supplies to bring to the venue, including refreshments, lighting and backup power.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Party tentsqty 2
Tablesqty 8
Chairsqty 50
High tablesqty 4
Tableclothsqty 8

Sports equipment

Archery bowsqty 12
Arrowsqty 120
Arrow quiversqty 12
Goal suitsqty 6
Target sheetsqty 30
Arrow pullerqty 6
Spare stringsqty 6
Armguardsqty 12
Finger protectorsqty 12
Safety netsqty 4
Bollardsqty 20
Barrier tapeqty 4
Conesqty 30
Measuring tapesqty 3
Spare parts

Equipment

Megaphonesqty 2
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 4
Coolersqty 4
Thermos flasksqty 4
Laptopsqty 2
Printers
Power banksqty 4

Lighting

LED string lightsqty 4
LED lanternsqty 6

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 80
Platesqty 60
Cutlery setsqty 60
Coffee cupsqty 40

Kitchen

Kettlesqty 2
Cutting boardsqty 2
Knivesqty 4
Serving plattersqty 8
Serving tongsqty 4
Corkscrewsqty 2

Decorations

Competition flagsqty 6
Direction signsqty 8
Name badgesqty 60

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 6
Broom setsqty 2
Dustpan and brushqty 2
Bucketsqty 3
Spongesqty 6
Work glovesqty 8
Hand sanitizer holdersqty 4

Safety

First aid kitsqty 2
Fire extinguishersqty 2
Safety vestsqty 8

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 3 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Milk - 6 liters
- Oat milk - 2 liter
- Cola - 8 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- sparkling mineral water - 6 bottles
- Still mineral water - 12 bottles
- Apple juice - 4 packs
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Snacks - 4 bags
- Mini pretzels - 4 bags
- Mixed nuts - 3 bags
- Cookies - 6 packs
- Muesli bars - 60 pieces
- Bananas - 40 pieces
- Apples - 40 pieces
- Grapes - 4 kilos
- Sandwich rolls - 60 pieces
- Young cheese - 2 kilos
- Back ham - 1.5 kilos
- Hummus - 6 tubs
- Cucumbers - 8 pieces
- Tomatoes - 2 kilos
- Butter - 500 grams
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Pepper - 1 jar
- Salt - 1 pack
- Ice cubes - 10 bags
- Napkins - 200 pieces
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 50 pieces
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Disinfectant wipes - 4 packs
- Hand soap - 4 bottles

Tips

Allow one usable bow, a quiver and a full set of arrows for each competing archer, plus spare arrows for breakages and lost shafts. Check draw weights and arrow compatibility before the event rather than on the shooting line.
Prepare at least one complete target setup for every active shooting lane, including a target face and target boss. Keep spare target sheets available so damaged or worn faces can be replaced between rounds.
Treat safety equipment as a separate purchase from sports equipment: bring armguards, finger protectors, safety nets, bollards, cones and barrier tape. Mark the shooting line, waiting area and no-entry zones before participants arrive.
Prepare one printed scorecard for every participant and keep extra copies on hand. A laptop, printer and power banks are useful for registration and results, while extension cords and power strips should be packed before leaving for the venue.
Plan refreshments around the schedule, not just the headcount. Use coolers for chilled drinks, thermos flasks for hot drinks, and provide enough tables, chairs and shelter for registration, judging and breaks.

Frequently asked questions

How many arrows do I need per archer for an archery competition?: Prepare one complete set for each archer and bring at least 10% extra arrows as a practical reserve. For 30 archers, that means equipment for 30 shooters plus roughly 3 additional sets of replacement arrows, depending on your round format.
How many targets are needed for an archery competition?: You need one target setup per shooting lane used at the same time. For 6 simultaneous lanes, prepare 6 target bosses and at least 6 target sheets, plus 1 or 2 spare sheets for damage or weather.
What safety equipment is needed for an archery competition?: Use safety nets, bollards, cones and barrier tape to separate the shooting range from spectators and waiting archers. Set up and inspect the complete safety boundary before opening registration, not after the first arrivals.
How much spare archery equipment should I bring?: Bring replacement strings, spare parts, extra arrows and backup protective gear rather than relying on a single set. A reserve of around 10% for consumable or failure-prone items is a sensible starting point for a small competition.

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