What you need for a badminton tournament

Use this shopping list to prepare a badminton tournament without discovering missing supplies on match day. Start with the number of courts, players and scheduled rounds: these determine how many nets, rackets, shuttlecocks, scoreboards and spare items you need. You will also need practical supplies for registration, refereeing, refreshments and changing areas. Buy chilled goods and collect prizes close to the event, while printing and packing the paperwork at least one day before.

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What to bring

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

Sports equipment

Badminton netsqty 8
Net polesqty 16
Match shuttlesqty 120
Spare shuttlesqty 60
Badminton racketsqty 32
Spare racketsqty 8
Scoreboardsqty 8
Competition whistlesqty 8
Field marking tapeqty 8
Ball basketsqty 8
Training bibsqty 16
Towelsqty 12

Furniture

Tablesqty 8
Chairsqty 24
Folding chairsqty 8
Clothes racksqty 2
Coat racksqty 4
Waste binsqty 6
Coolersqty 4
Stoolsqty 8

Equipment

Laptop
Printer
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 4
Mobile chargersqty 4
Portable speaker
Wireless microphone
Megaphone
Laminator
Laminating sleevesqty 30

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 100
Coffee cupsqty 40
Platesqty 60
Cutlery setsqty 60
Serving plattersqty 10
Serving spoonsqty 6
Coffee potsqty 3
Thermos flasksqty 4

Kitchen

Cutting boardsqty 3
Bread knivesqty 3
Kitchen knivesqty 3
Pliersqty 4
Measuring cupsqty 2
Thermos flasks for waterqty 2

Decorations

Tournament banner
Directional signsqty 8
Tableclothsqty 8
Name badgesqty 80
Pensqty 20
Wristbandsqty 80

Catering

Prizesqty 3
Medalsqty 12
Groceries
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 3 boxes
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Milk - 6 liters
- Oat milk - 3 liters
- Lemon - 6 pieces
- Still mineral water - 12 bottles
- Sparkling mineral water - 8 bottles
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- Ice tea - 4 bottles
- Apple juice - 3 packs
- Orange juice - 3 cartons
- Sports drink - 24 bottles
- Paprika chips - 4 bags
- Plain chips - 4 bags
- Tortilla chips - 3 bags
- Salted pretzels - 3 bags
- Rice cakes - 4 packs
- Muesli bars - 80 pieces
- Bananas - 40 pieces
- Apples - 40 pieces
- Grapes - 4 kilos
- Mandarins - 40 pieces
- Mini cucumbers - 3 kilos
- Cherry tomatoes - 3 kilos
- Carrots - 3 kilos
- Hummus - 6 tubs
- Yogurt dressing - 3 bottles
- Sandwiches - 80 pieces
- Whole wheat bread - 5 loaves
- Cheese - 2 kilos
- Ham - 1,5 kilo
- Chicken breast slices - 1.5 kilos
- Vegetarian spread - 6 tubs
- Butter - 3 tubs
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Pepper - 1 can
- Salt - 1 tin
- Paper napkins - 200 pieces
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 40 pieces
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Glass cleaner - 1 bottle
- Disinfectant spray - 2 bottles
- Sponges - 12 pieces
- Microfiber cloths - 12 pieces
- Hand soap - 4 bottles
- Paper hand towels - 6 packs

Cleaning

Vacuum cleaner
Mopsqty 2
Bucketsqty 2
Broomqty 2
Dustpan and brushqty 2
Cleaning clothsqty 12
Rubber glovesqty 6
Hand soap dispensersqty 4

Tips

Plan one net and one set of net poles for every court in use, then add spare shuttlecocks and rackets so a broken item does not stop a match. Check equipment against the confirmed number of playing fields before shopping.
Allow at least one scoreboard, whistle and set of match shuttlecocks per active court. Keep spare shuttles in ball baskets beside the courts instead of storing them at the registration table.
Prepare one table and two chairs for registration, plus additional tables for refreshments and prizes. Put coat racks, clothes racks and waste bins near the entrance and changing area before players arrive.
Charge the laptop, mobile chargers, portable speaker, wireless microphone and megaphone the day before. Pack extension cords and power strips separately, and test the sound system at the venue at least 60 minutes before the first match.
Buy chilled drinks and other cold goods on the day before or the morning of the tournament, depending on storage. Print participant lists, competition forms and route information at least 24 hours ahead, and laminate signs if they will be handled outdoors.

Frequently asked questions

How many shuttlecocks do I need for a badminton tournament?: For a small tournament, start with 3 to 6 match shuttlecocks per court and keep at least 10 spare shuttlecocks for every 4 courts. The exact number depends on match length and whether you use feather or synthetic shuttles.
How many badminton nets are needed for a tournament?: You need one badminton net and one pair of net poles for each court used at the same time. Add one spare net only if the tournament runs for several hours or replacement equipment is difficult to obtain.
What should I buy for tournament registration?: Prepare a registration table, two chairs, a laptop, printed participant lists and competition forms. Have the paperwork printed at least 24 hours before the event, with a printer available only as a backup.
When should I buy drinks and chilled goods for a badminton tournament?: Buy chilled goods the day before if you have enough cooler space, or on the morning of the tournament if refrigeration is limited. Keep coolers ready before participants arrive and avoid leaving perishable items at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

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