What to buy for an archery competition

An archery competition needs more than bows and targets. You will need clearly marked shooting areas, spare equipment, scorekeeping supplies, safety barriers, refreshments and practical items for registration and announcements. Plan quantities around the number of archers, then add backups for anything that could stop a round if it breaks or goes missing. Check power, lighting and weather protection before shopping, especially for an outdoor competition.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Party tentsqty 2
Foldable tablesqty 6
Folding chairsqty 40
Registration desk
Waste binsqty 4

Sports equipment

Archery bowsqty 12
Spare bowsqty 2
Competition arrowsqty 72
Spare arrowsqty 24
Goal suitsqty 6
Target facesqty 12
Target cover standsqty 6
Arrow quiversqty 12
Armguardsqty 12
Finger protectorsqty 12
Quiver bagsqty 4
Measuring tapesqty 3
Spare tendonqty 6
Bow maintenance setqty 2
Bollardsqty 30
Barrier tapeqty 6
Shooting line markingqty 4
Arrow search flagsqty 6
Start and stop signalsqty 2

Equipment

Megaphone
Mobile phoneqty 2
Extension cordsqty 3
Power stripsqty 3

Lighting

LED lampsqty 6
String lightsqty 4

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 60
Coffee cupsqty 30
Platesqty 50
Cutlery setsqty 50

Kitchen

Coolersqty 4
Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Thermos flasksqty 4
Serving bowlsqty 4
Serving plattersqty 8
Serving spoonsqty 8
Cutting boardsqty 2
Bread knivesqty 2
Ice packsqty 12

Cleaning

First aid kit
Hand sanitizerqty 4
Cleaning bucketsqty 2
Cleaning clothsqty 12

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Milk - 6 liters
- Oat milk - 3 liters
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- Ice tea - 4 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 8 bottles
- Spa Red - 4 bottles
- Apple juice - 3 packs
- Orange juice - 3 cartons
- Beer - 48 cans
- Alcohol-free beer - 24 cans
- White wine - 4 bottles
- Red wine - 2 bottles
- Baguettes - 8 pieces
- White sandwich bread - 4 loaves
- Wholemeal sandwich bread - 3 loaves
- Butter - 500 grams
- Young cheese - 2 kilos
- Back ham - 1 kilo
- Chicken breast slices - 1 kilo
- Hummus - 6 tubs
- Cucumber - 6 pieces
- Tomatoes - 2 kilos
- Lettuce - 4 heads
- Cherry tomatoes - 2 kilos
- Carrots - 2 kilo
- Grapes - 3 kilos
- Apples - 40 pieces
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Mixed nuts - 2 kilos
- Cookies - 8 packs
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Olive oil - 1 bottle
- Salt - 1 pack
- Pepper - 1 jar
- Aluminum foil - 1 roll
- Cling film - 1 roll
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Napkins - 200 pieces
- Trash bags - 50 pieces
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Sponges - 6 pieces
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls

Tips

Provide one scorecard per participant per scoring round, plus at least 10% extra for damaged or misplaced cards. Keep pens, clipboards and the participant list together at the registration desk.
Have at least one spare bow and a reserve supply of arrows available for every shooting group. Add a bow maintenance set, spare tendon and arrow search flags so minor problems do not delay the schedule.
Use enough bollards and barrier tape to create a clearly visible safety zone around the range. Mark the firing direction and shooting line before participants arrive, not while the first group is waiting.
Plan two to three drinks per person for the first hour, then one drink per person for each additional hour. Add easy-to-serve snacks and keep chilled drinks in a location volunteers can reach without crossing the shooting area.
For an outdoor event, reserve party tents and covers for registration, scoring and refreshments. Pack extension cords, power strips and LED lamps in advance; string lights are useful around tables, but never substitute for clear range lighting.

Frequently asked questions

What equipment do I need for an archery competition?: Plan bows, competition arrows, target faces, goal suits, stands, quivers, armguards and finger protectors for each shooting group. Add at least one spare bow, spare arrows and basic bow maintenance equipment so a broken item does not stop a round.
How many arrows should I buy for an archery competition?: Prepare enough competition arrows for every archer in the largest shooting group, then add at least 10% spare arrows. For example, 30 archers shooting six arrows each need 180 competition arrows, plus 18 or more spares.
What safety supplies are needed for an outdoor archery event?: Use bollards, barrier tape, shooting-line marking, arrow search flags and start-and-stop signals. Set up the safety zone before registration and keep a megaphone available so commands can be heard across the range.
How much food and drink do I need for an archery competition?: Allow two to three drinks per person for the first hour and one additional drink per person for every later hour. Buy enough snacks for the full event duration, and chill the drinks before participants arrive rather than during setup.

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