What to Buy for a Beach Soccer Tournament

A beach soccer tournament needs more than balls and goals. You will also need clearly marked teams, field equipment, shade, seating, cooling and a way to keep officials and players informed throughout the day. Plan quantities around the number of teams, matches and volunteers, then add spares for equipment that can get lost or damaged in sand. This list helps you shop and pack before the venue inspection, rather than discovering missing items when the first match is about to start.

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What to bring

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

Sports equipment

Mini soccer goalsqty 4
Beach soccer ballsqty 8
Competition whistlesqty 4
Referee watchesqty 4
Conesqty 40
Field marker linesqty 4
Marking hammersqty 16
Spare ball netsqty 4
Blue team vestsqty 10
Yellow team bibsqty 10
Red team vestsqty 10
Green team vestsqty 10
Spare shoelacesqty 12
Towelsqty 12

Furniture

Party tentsqty 3
Tablesqty 8
Chairsqty 24
Bar stoolsqty 6
Picnic benchesqty 4
Tableclothsqty 8
Folding cratesqty 6
Parasol basesqty 4
Parasolsqty 4

Equipment

Portable speakersqty 2
Microphone
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 3
Power banksqty 4
Megaphonesqty 2
Coolersqty 6
Speaker standsqty 2

Lighting

LED light stringsqty 6
Work lightsqty 4
Battery lanternsqty 6

Tableware

Reusable drinking cupsqty 120
Reusable platesqty 100
Cutlery setsqty 100
Coffee cupsqty 40
Serving plattersqty 12
Soup ladlesqty 4
Thermos flasksqty 4

Kitchen

Cutting boardsqty 4
Chef's knifeqty 4
Ice packsqty 24
Kettlesqty 2
Tongsqty 6
Measuring cupsqty 2
Storage binsqty 12

Catering

Water dispensersqty 3
Drink dispensersqty 4
Cooler cratesqty 6
Insulation coversqty 6
Groceries
- Spa Blauw - 12 bottles
- Spa Rood - 6 bottles
- Cola - 8 bottles
- Cola Zero - 8 bottles
- Sinas - 6 bottles
- Iced tea - 6 bottles
- Sports drink lemon - 6 bottles
- Red sports drink - 6 bottles
- Apple juice - 4 packs
- Orange juice - 4 cartons
- Coffee - 4 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Sugar - 2 packs
- Milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Lemons - 12 pieces
- Ice cubes - 12 bags
- Burger buns - 100 pieces
- Vegetarian burgers - 30 pieces
- Beef burgers - 80 pieces
- Vegan hot dogs - 20 pieces
- Hot dog sausages - 60 pieces
- Cheddar slices - 3 packs
- Hamburger sauce - 3 bottles
- Ketchup - 4 bottles
- Mayonnaise - 4 bottles
- Mustard - 3 bottles
- Barbecue sauce - 3 bottles
- Crispy fried onions - 2 jars
- Pickles - 3 jars
- Lettuce - 8 heads
- Tomatoes - 5 kilos
- Cucumbers - 5 pieces
- Red onions - 2 kilos
- Bell peppers - 3 kilos
- Mushrooms - 2 kilos
- Herb butter - 4 tubs
- Baguettes - 12 pieces
- Potato salad - 6 tubs
- Pasta salad - 6 tubs
- Crudités salad - 6 tubs
- Hummus - 8 tubs
- Wraps - 80 pieces
- Tortilla chips - 12 bags
- Salsa - 8 jars
- Paprika chips - 8 bags
- Plain chips - 8 bags
- Popcorn - 6 bags
- Salted peanuts - 4 bags
- Rice cakes - 6 packs
- Muesli bars - 100 pieces
- Bananas - 80 pieces
- Apples - 60 pieces
- Oranges - 40 pieces
- Grapes - 8 kilos
- Watermelons - 4 pieces
- Strawberries - 5 kilo
- Cookies - 8 packs
- Brownies - 80 pieces
- Ice lollies - 100 pieces
- Salt - 2 packs
- Pepper - 2 jars
- Paprika powder - 2 jars
- Garlic powder - 2 jars
- Olive oil - 2 bottles
- Aluminum foil - 4 rolls
- Plastic wrap - 4 rolls
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Napkins - 500 pieces
- Trash bags - 100 pieces
- Cleaning product - 4 bottles
- Dish soap - 3 bottles
- Sponges - 12 pieces
- Paper towels - 8 rolls
- Hand soap - 4 bottles
- Disinfectant gel - 6 bottles
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Sunscreen SPF 30 - 8 bottles
- After-sun lotion - 4 bottles

Decorations

Tournament flagsqty 12
Buntingqty 8
Start number signsqty 80
Direction signsqty 8
Prizes and trophiesqty 4
Cocktail table coversqty 4

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 8
Litter pickersqty 4
Broom setsqty 3
Dustpan and brushqty 3
Bucketsqty 4
Microfiber clothsqty 12
Glovesqty 12
Toilet paper holderqty 2
Hand soap dispensersqty 4
First aid kit

Tips

Pack at least one beach soccer ball per active match, plus two spare balls for the tournament. Sand, water and hard use make a backup more useful than relying on a single ball.
Prepare one complete vest or bib colour for every team playing at the same time, and keep a few spare bibs in each colour. Do this before the match schedule is final, because simultaneous matches determine the quantity needed.
Use one whistle and one referee watch for every referee working at the same time, with one spare whistle on site. Referees should have the schedule and competition forms before the opening match, not during it.
Provide at least one cooler for drinks and add enough capacity for water for the full tournament day. Fill the coolers before loading the cars; buying ice or drinks after arrival is easy to overlook.
Plan shade and seating for players, officials and volunteers, not only spectators. Set up party tents, parasols, tables and chairs before teams arrive, and check extension cords, power strips and power banks if speakers or a microphone need power.

Frequently asked questions

How many soccer balls do I need for a beach soccer tournament?: Have at least one ball for each match played at the same time, plus two spare balls for the tournament. For example, two simultaneous matches require four balls as a practical minimum.
How many team bibs or vests should I buy?: Prepare one full set for every team that can play at the same time, using a different colour for each team. Add at least two spare bibs per colour for lost, wet or damaged items.
How many referees and whistles are needed for a beach soccer tournament?: Use one referee and one whistle per match taking place at the same time. Keep one spare whistle and one spare referee watch at the venue, and confirm officials at least one week before the tournament.
How much drinking water should I bring to a beach soccer tournament?: Plan at least 2 litres of drinking water per player for a full tournament day, then add extra for referees and volunteers. Keep the water in coolers and fill them before leaving for the field.

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