What you need for a bike polo tournament
A bike polo tournament needs more than bikes, sticks and a ball. This shopping list covers the equipment that keeps matches moving, including goals, barriers, markings, protective gear, scoring tools and repair supplies. Bring enough spare parts and lighting to handle breakdowns or a late finish. Reusable cups, tables, bins and basic power equipment also make registration, officiating and refreshments easier to run.
What to bring
Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.
Furniture
- Party tentsqty 2
- Foldable tablesqty 8
- Chairsqty 40
- Bar stoolsqty 6
- Waste binsqty 8
Sports equipment
- Field barriersqty 24
- Bike polo goalsqty 2
- Bike polo sticksqty 24
- Bike polo ballsqty 30
- Spare bicyclesqty 4
- Spare wheelsqty 6
- Bike pumpsqty 4
- Tire leversqty 6
- Bike repair kitsqty 3
- Helmetsqty 12
- Knee padsqty 12
- Elbow padsqty 12
- Shin guardsqty 12
- Conesqty 20
- Field marking tapeqty 8
- Whistlesqty 6
- Scoreboardsqty 2
- Stopwatchesqty 4
- Competition bibsqty 24
Equipment
- Sound system
- Microphoneqty 2
- Extension cordsqty 4
- Power stripsqty 4
- Rechargeable work lightsqty 4
Tableware
- Reusable cupsqty 180
- Reusable platesqty 100
- Cutlery setsqty 100
- Coffee potsqty 4
- Thermos flasksqty 4
Kitchen
- Coolersqty 6
- Ice cube traysqty 6
- Cutting boardsqty 4
- Knivesqty 6
- Serving plattersqty 10
- Serving spoonsqty 8
- Pliersqty 6
- Kettlesqty 2
Decorations
- Start and finish flagsqty 4
- Bannersqty 6
- Directional signsqty 8
- Tableclothsqty 8
- Medalsqty 12
- Winner's cupsqty 3
Cleaning
- Broomqty 3
- Dustpan and brushqty 3
- Mopsqty 3
- Bucketsqty 3
- Spongesqty 10
- Hand soap dispensersqty 4
- Toilet brushesqty 2
Catering
- Groceries
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 12 bottles
- Orange soda - 8 bottles
- Bitter lemon - 6 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 12 bottles
- Spa Rood - 6 bottles
- Sports drink - 48 bottles
- Apple juice - 6 packs
- Orange juice - 6 cartons
- Ice cubes - 20 kilo
- Baguettes - 12 pieces
- Wholemeal bread - 6 loaves
- Bread rolls - 80 pieces
- Young cheese - 3 kilos
- Hummus - 2 kilos
- Chicken breast slices - 2 kilos
- Herb cheese - 1 kilo
- Butter - 1 kilo
- Cucumbers - 12 pieces
- Tomatoes - 3 kilos
- Carrots - 3 kilos
- Grapes - 4 kilos
- Apples - 60 pieces
- Bananas - 60 pieces
- Paprika chips - 8 bags
- Plain chips - 8 bags
- Snack mix - 4 bags
- Muesli bars - 100 pieces
- Nut bars - 60 pieces
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Salt - 1 pack
- Pepper - 1 jar
- Olive oil - 1 bottle
- Trash bags - 3 rolls
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Disinfectant spray - 2 bottles
- Hand gel - 4 bottles
- Paper napkins - 500 pieces
Tips
- Pack at least one spare bike, several spare wheels and a pump before teams arrive. A puncture or damaged wheel can otherwise keep a player out for an entire match.
- Use field barriers, cones and marking tape to create a clear playing area. Set the boundaries before registration so players know where spectators must stay.
- Provide helmets, knee pads, elbow pads and shin guards for every player who needs them, rather than relying on a small shared supply. Check the fit before the first match.
- Keep tire levers and bike repair kits at the competition table, with spare sticks and balls nearby. Referees can then restart a match quickly after equipment damage.
- Test the sound system, microphone, stopwatches and scoreboards before the opening game. Bring extension cords, power strips and rechargeable work lights if matches or teardown may run into low light.
Frequently asked questions
- What equipment do I need for a bike polo tournament?
- You need goals, sticks, balls, field barriers, cones, marking tape, scoreboards, stopwatches and whistles. Add helmets and protective pads, plus spare bicycles, wheels, pumps and repair kits for breakdowns.
- How many spare bikes should I bring to a bike polo tournament?
- Plan on at least 1 spare bicycle for a small tournament, and add more if many players are travelling without backup equipment. Keep spare wheels, tire levers and repair kits available for quick fixes.
- How much bike polo safety gear is needed per player?
- Prepare 1 helmet and one set of knee, elbow and shin protection per player where possible. Check sizes and condition before the first match, rather than distributing protective gear during play.
- What should I buy for the tournament table?
- Bring a foldable table, chairs, scoreboards, stopwatches, whistles, competition bibs and a microphone if announcements are needed. Set everything up at least 60 minutes before the first match so officials can test the equipment.
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