What you need for a biathlon competition
A biathlon competition needs more than skis and rifles. You will need separate equipment for the course, shooting ranges, timing, registration, safety and the catering point. Buy or reserve the items with limited availability first, especially biathlon rifles, ski sets, targets and shooting mats. Use the participant count to work out bib numbers, ammunition, drinks, soup, bread and printed documents, then keep spares for damaged equipment and last-minute changes.
What to bring
Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.
Furniture
- Foldable tablesqty 10
- Folding chairsqty 80
- Registration desk
- Judges' tableqty 2
- Waste binsqty 8
- Coat racksqty 4
Sports equipment
- Cross-country ski setsqty 45
- Spare skisqty 8
- Cross-country ski polesqty 50
- Biathlon riflesqty 20
- Training gunsqty 4
- Shooting targetsqty 10
- Shooting matsqty 10
- Reserve target boardsqty 20
- Bib numbersqty 100
- Course tapeqty 12
- Route conesqty 80
- Direction arrowsqty 30
- Fencesqty 30
- Safety signsqty 12
- Rifle racksqty 4
- Game clocksqty 4
- Stopwatchesqty 8
- Whistlesqty 12
- Reflective vestsqty 20
- Spare batteriesqty 24
- Blank training ammunitionqty 500
- Competition ammunitionqty 2500
Equipment
- Laptopqty 2
- Printer
- Sound system
- Microphoneqty 2
- Extension cordsqty 6
- Power stripsqty 6
- Charging stationsqty 3
- Walkie-talkiesqty 12
- Megaphone
Tableware
- Reusable cupsqty 150
- Soup bowlsqty 100
- Platesqty 100
- Cutlery setsqty 100
- Coffee cupsqty 80
- Thermos flasksqty 8
- Serving spoonsqty 6
- Soup ladlesqty 100
- Small bowlsqty 12
Lighting
- Work lightsqty 6
- LED string lightsqty 6
- Headlampsqty 20
Cleaning
- Mopsqty 4
- Bucketsqty 4
- Hand broomsqty 4
- Dustpan and brushqty 4
- Cleaning glovesqty 10
Catering
- Coolersqty 6
- Water dispensersqty 3
- Coffee machinesqty 3
- Soup kettlesqty 3
- Food warmersqty 4
- Groceries
- Coffee - 4 packs
- Tea bags - 200 pieces
- Black tea - 2 boxes
- Herbal tea - 2 boxes
- Sugar - 3 kilos
- Milk - 12 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Coffee creamer - 6 boxes
- Cocoa powder - 2 packs
- Chocolate milk - 12 liters
- Spa Blauw - 120 bottles
- Spa Red - 48 bottles
- Cola - 24 bottles
- Coke Zero - 24 bottles
- Sinas - 18 bottles
- Apple juice - 12 liters
- Multivitamin juice - 12 liters
- Sports drink - 80 bottles
- Sparkling water - 12 bottles
- Fresh white bread - 20 loaves
- Whole wheat bread - 20 loaves
- Sandwiches - 120 pieces
- Unsalted butter - 2 kilos
- Semi-aged cheese - 4 kilos
- Ham - 3 kilos
- Chicken breast topping - 3 kilos
- Hummus - 2 kilos
- Cucumber - 12 pieces
- Tomatoes - 4 kilos
- Lettuce - 10 heads
- Vegetable Soup - 25 liters
- Tomato Soup - 25 liter
- Chicken soup - 20 liters
- Vegetarian soup - 15 liter
- Soup sticks - 10 packs
- Paprika chips - 12 bags
- Plain chips - 12 bags
- Muesli bars - 150 pieces
- Bananas - 12 kilo
- Apples - 12 kilos
- Mandarins - 8 kilos
- Ketchup - 3 bottles
- Mayonnaise - 3 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Salt - 2 packs
- Pepper - 2 jars
- Napkins - 500 pieces
- Aluminum foil - 4 rolls
- Plastic wrap - 4 rolls
- Baking paper - 3 rolls
- Trash bags - 100 pieces
- Pedal bin liners - 50 pieces
- Dish soap - 4 bottles
- Dishwasher tablets - 100 pieces
- All-purpose cleaner - 4 bottles
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Toilet paper - 48 rolls
- Hand soap - 6 dispensers
- Hand sanitizer - 6 bottles
- Paper towels - 12 packs
First aid
- First aid kitsqty 3
- Thermal blanketsqty 20
- Cold packsqty 20
- Bandage suppliesqty 3
- Disposable glovesqty 100
Awards ceremony
- First-place medalqty 12
- Second place medalqty 12
- Third-place medalqty 12
- Start and finish ribbonsqty 6
Administration
- Printer paperqty 3
- Ballpoint pensqty 30
- Clipboardsqty 12
- Permanent markersqty 12
- Starting listsqty 20
- Wristbandsqty 150
Tools
- Snow shovelsqty 6
- Hammerqty 4
- Tent pegsqty 40
- Cable tiesqty 200
- Duct tapeqty 8
Tips
- Plan at least one ski set, rifle and set of poles per simultaneous competitor, plus spare skis and poles for equipment failures. Confirm quantities with the final starter groups before ordering.
- Order targets and reserve target boards early. For a small event, keep at least 10% spare target boards and enough blank or competition ammunition for every planned shooting round plus a 10% buffer.
- Count bib numbers, printed starting lists and registration supplies against the final registration list, not the invitation list. Print the lists after starter groups and start numbers have been assigned.
- Provide one visible safety sign at every shooting-range approach and use course tape, cones, arrows and fences at crossings and turns. Have reflective vests available for every course marshal and safety volunteer.
- Prepare catering quantities from confirmed registrations and dietary requirements. Chill drinks before setup, and allow enough tables, chairs, waste bins and coat-rack space for the registration and catering points.
Frequently asked questions
- How many biathlon rifles do I need for a competition?
- Provide one rifle for each competitor shooting at the same time, based on your range capacity and starter groups. Keep training guns available for testing or instruction, and arrange at least 10% spare capacity where possible.
- How much ammunition should I buy for a biathlon competition?
- Calculate ammunition for every registered competitor and every scheduled shooting round, then add a 10% buffer for misfires, damaged rounds and replacements. Keep blank training ammunition separate from competition ammunition and check the rules before ordering.
- How many spare skis and poles should I bring?
- For up to 20 competitors, bring at least two spare ski sets and two spare pole pairs; for larger fields, add roughly 10% spare equipment. Check sizes and bindings before race day rather than relying on generic replacements.
- When should I print the starting lists and bib numbers?
- Print them after registration closes and starter groups, start numbers and dietary requirements have been checked. Aim to finish this at least 24 hours before the competition so bibs can be sorted and the registration desk can be set up quickly.
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