Archery competition shopping list

Prepare your archery competition with one complete shopping check before event day. You will need competition equipment such as bows, arrows, target faces and stands, plus safety items, scoring supplies and equipment for registration and communication. Plan spare gear rather than relying on a single bow or a full set of arrows. The list also covers practical items that are easy to arrange too late, including barrier tape, safety nets, power strips and printing supplies.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Party tentsqty 2
Tablesqty 8
Chairsqty 40
Registration desk
Waste binsqty 6

Sports equipment

Recurve bowsqty 24
Spare bowsqty 4
Arrowsqty 120
Spare arrowsqty 24
Goal suitsqty 8
Target facesqty 32
Target pinsqty 64
Bow standsqty 24
Arrow quiversqty 24
Arm guardsqty 24
Finger protectorsqty 24
Spit turnersqty 8
Arch tensionersqty 4
Arrow quiver labelsqty 30
Measuring tapesqty 4
Barrier tapeqty 6
Conesqty 24
Safety netsqty 4
Arrow binsqty 4

Equipment

Megaphonesqty 2
Walkie-talkiesqty 6
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 4
Laptopsqty 2
Printers
Power banksqty 6

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 80
Platesqty 60
Cutlery setsqty 60
Coffee cupsqty 40

Kitchen

Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Thermos flasksqty 4
Coolersqty 4
Serving traysqty 8
Serving jugsqty 4
Pliersqty 6
Cutting boardsqty 3
Knivesqty 6

Decorations

Competition postersqty 6
Direction signsqty 12
Start number signsqty 30
Stage blocksqty 3
Medalsqty 12
Cupsqty 3

Lighting

LED lampsqty 6
Battery lanternsqty 6

Cleaning

Broomqty 2
Litter pickersqty 2
Bucketsqty 3
Mopqty 2
Hand brush and dustpanqty 3
Microfiber clothsqty 12

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Decaf coffee - 1 pack
- Tea assortment - 2 boxes
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Mints - 1 box
- Milk - 6 liters
- Oat milk - 3 liters
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- Bitter lemon - 3 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 8 bottles
- Spa Red - 4 bottles
- Apple juice - 3 packs
- Orange juice - 3 cartons
- Paprika chips - 4 bags
- Plain chips - 4 bags
- Snacks - 3 bags
- Mini pretzels - 3 bags
- Mixed nuts - 2 bags
- Apples - 30 pieces
- Bananas - 24 pieces
- Grapes - 3 kilos
- Cucumbers - 4 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 3 trays
- Carrots - 2 kilos
- Hummus - 4 tubs
- Cream cheese - 3 tubs
- Young cheese - 2 kilos
- Chicken breast topping - 1 kilo
- Gluten-free hummus - 2 tubs
- Whole grain bread - 8 loaves
- White rolls - 60 pieces
- Gluten-free sandwiches - 12 pieces
- Butter - 3 packs
- Mayonnaise - 1 bottle
- Ketchup - 1 bottle
- Mustard - 1 jar
- Cookies - 5 packs
- Brownies - 40 pieces
- Napkins - 200 pieces
- Paper snack trays - 100 pieces
- Ice cubes - 10 kilos
- Trash bags - 2 rolls
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Dishwasher tablets - 1 pack
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Hand soap - 4 bottles
- Hand sanitizer - 4 bottles

Tips

Plan at least one spare bow and spare arrows before shopping. A damaged bow or lost arrow should not stop a participant or delay the match schedule.
Count target faces, target pins and arrow bins against the number of targets and shooting groups. Order or collect replacements before the final material-stock check, not on match morning.
Prepare safety equipment for the whole range: safety nets, barrier tape and cones should be ready before setup starts. Keep measuring tapes available for checking layouts and distances.
Set aside a registration desk, tables, chairs and waste bins for the event area. Bring party tents if participants, referees or equipment need cover from changing weather.
Test laptops, printers, megaphones and walkie-talkies at least one day in advance. Check extension cords and power strips at the same time, and print spare scorecards before participants arrive.

Frequently asked questions

What equipment do I need for an archery competition?: Plan bows, spare bows, arrows, spare arrows, target faces, target pins, bow stands and arrow quivers. Add arm guards, finger protectors, safety nets, barrier tape, cones and arrow bins for safe and orderly shooting.
How many spare arrows should I bring to an archery competition?: Bring at least one spare arrow per participant as a starting point, then add more if your format uses several shooting ends or arrows may be lost outdoors. Keep the spare arrows clearly separated and ready before registration closes.
When should I prepare the archery competition shopping list?: Finish the first stock check at least 2 weeks before the match. Buy or rent missing equipment early enough to test it, and complete the final shopping check 1 day before the competition.
What do I need for scoring and registration at an archery competition?: Prepare a registration desk, laptops, a printer, scorecards and copied score sheets, plus tables and chairs. Keep spare paper and printed forms ready, and test the printer and communication equipment at least 1 day beforehand.

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