Bowling Competition Shopping List

A bowling competition needs more than lanes and bowling balls. Plan supplies for registration, team organisation, scoring, refreshments, prizes and the award moment. For a group of 20, start with at least 30 reusable glasses, 24 plates and enough cutlery for every guest, plus a few spares. Check what the bowling centre already provides before buying match balls, scoreboards or spare cones. Order trophies, medal ribbons and other prizes early enough to arrive before the competition day.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Registration desk
Beer tablesqty 5
Chairsqty 45
Buffet tableqty 2
Waste binsqty 4

Tableware

Reusable glassesqty 60
Platesqty 50
Cutlery setsqty 50
Coffee cupsqty 40
Serving plattersqty 8
Serving tongsqty 6

Sports equipment

Scoreboardsqty 6
Scorecardsqty 60
Pencilsqty 30
Spare conesqty 10
Match ballsqty 6
Team bibsqty 40
Winner trophiesqty 3
Medal ribbonsqty 12

Equipment

Laptopsqty 2
Charging cablesqty 4
Extension cordsqty 3
Power stripsqty 3
Bluetooth speaker
Microphone

Decorations

Balloonsqty 40
Balloon arch
Competition banner
Tableclothsqty 6
Name badgesqty 50
Pen holdersqty 6

Kitchen

Coffee makerqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Thermos flasksqty 4
Coolersqty 4
Cutting boardsqty 3
Bread knivesqty 3
Aluminum foilqty 2
Cling filmqty 2

Cleaning

Trash bag holdersqty 4
Cleaning clothsqty 12
Dish brushesqty 3
Hand soap dispensersqty 3
Disinfectant sprayqty 3

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 3 packs
- Tea - 4 boxes
- Sugar - 2 packs
- Mints - 1 box
- Milk - 6 liters
- Oat milk - 3 liters
- Cola - 8 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- Ice tea - 4 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 8 bottles
- Spa Red - 4 bottles
- Alcohol-free beer - 2 crates
- Beer - 3 crates
- White wine - 6 bottles
- Red wine - 4 bottles
- Sparkling wine - 3 bottles
- Paprika chips - 4 bags
- Plain chips - 4 bags
- Snack mix - 3 bags
- Peanuts - 2 bags
- Olives - 3 jars
- Cheese cubes - 3 kilo
- Dry sausage - 2 kilos
- Cucumber - 6 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 2 kilos
- Grapes - 3 kilos
- Apples - 30 pieces
- Mini wraps - 80 pieces
- Hummus - 4 tubs
- Cream cheese - 3 tubs
- Chicken breast slices - 1.5 kilos
- Young cheese - 1,5 kilo
- Multigrain bread - 6 loaves
- Gluten-free bread - 2 loaves
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Satay sauce - 2 jars
- Mini hamburgers - 50 pieces
- Vegetarian burgers - 15 pieces
- Hamburger buns - 65 pieces
- Lettuce - 4 heads
- Tomatoes - 2 kilos
- Onions - 1 kilo
- Pickles - 2 jars
- Fries - 8 kilos
- Salt - 1 pack
- Paprika powder - 1 jar
- Garlic sauce - 2 bottles
- Applesauce - 3 jars
- Ice cubes - 8 bags
- Napkins - 200 pieces
- Paper straws - 100 pieces
- Coffee filters - 1 pack
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Dish soap - 3 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 3 bottles
- Glass cleaner - 2 bottles
- Garbage bags - 3 rolls
- Kitchen gloves - 2 boxes

Tips

Prepare one registration pack per participant: a name badge, team or lane information and a pencil for scorekeeping. Print at least 10% extra scorecards and team sheets in case of changes or mistakes.
For drinks, plan two to three servings per person for the first hour, then one to two servings per additional hour. Chill drinks before guests arrive and provide reusable glasses as well as coffee cups if refreshments run throughout the event.
Buy or collect serving platters and serving tongs before the catering arrives. For 20 guests, have at least two buffet platters and two pairs of tongs available so food does not pile up on one serving dish.
Keep competition equipment separate from reception and catering supplies. Pack scoreboards, scorecards, pencils, team bibs, match balls and spare cones in one labelled box, and test laptops, charging cables, extension cords and power strips the day before.
Do not leave prizes and presentation materials until the last shopping trip. Check trophies and medal ribbons at least 7 days before the event, and keep balloons, the competition banner, tablecloths and name badges together for quick setup.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need to buy for a bowling competition?: Plan supplies in five groups: registration, scoring, catering, prizes and decoration. For 20 participants, allow at least 22 name badges and scorecards, 30 reusable glasses, 24 plates and 22 cutlery sets, then add the required trophies, medal ribbons and team bibs.
How many glasses and plates do I need for a bowling competition?: For 20 guests, prepare at least 30 reusable glasses and 24 plates to cover refills, dropped items and staff. Add one cutlery set per guest plus 10% spare, so 22 sets for a group of 20.
When should I order bowling competition prizes?: Order trophies and medal ribbons at least 7 days before the competition. This leaves time to correct names, replace a damaged item or change the quantities after the final participant list is checked.
How many scorecards and pencils are needed for a bowling competition?: Prepare one scorecard and one pencil per participant, plus at least 10% spare. For 20 bowlers, print 22 scorecards and have 22 pencils ready; bring extra scoreboards if the centre does not supply them.

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