What to bring to a camp football tournament

A camp football tournament needs more than footballs and goals. You will also need equipment for marking out several areas, running matches, feeding participants and keeping the campsite safe after dark. Use the quantities in your event plan to prepare one kit for each team, then add spare items for damaged equipment, changing weather and last-minute participants. Buy or collect supplies early, especially prizes, catering items, power equipment and directional signs.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Party tentsqty 3
Tablesqty 8
Folding chairsqty 40
Beer tablesqty 6
Bar stoolsqty 6
Waste binsqty 8
Clothes racksqty 2

Sports equipment

Footballsqty 10
Youth goalsqty 4
Conesqty 40
Marker discsqty 30
Team bibsqty 40
Whistlesqty 6
Referee cardsqty 6
Scoreboardsqty 2
Game clocksqty 4
Spare pumpqty 2
Ball netsqty 4
Football Prizesqty 3
Medal ribbonsqty 80

Camping

Wayfinding signsqty 12
Barrier tapeqty 4
Herringqty 60
Rope rollsqty 4
Flashlightsqty 8
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 4

Equipment

Portable speakersqty 2
Microphone
Megaphonesqty 2
Coolersqty 6
Light Stripsqty 4
Rechargeable lampsqty 8

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 150
Reusable platesqty 100
Reusable cutleryqty 100
Pitchersqty 6
Thermos flasksqty 4

Kitchen

Cutting boardsqty 6
Chef's knivesqty 4
Serving spoonsqty 8
Serving plattersqty 12
Food warmersqty 4
Kettlesqty 2
Coffee machinesqty 2
Ice packsqty 24

Cleaning

First aid kitsqty 2
Hand soap dispensersqty 4
Towel roll holdersqty 4
Cleaning bucketsqty 4
Mopsqty 4
Broom setsqty 4
Litter pickersqty 3
Toilet brushesqty 4

Catering

Groceries
- Still water - 120 liters
- Sparkling water - 48 liters
- Cola - 24 liters
- Cola Zero - 18 liters
- Orange Soda - 12 liter
- Iced tea - 12 liters
- Apple juice - 10 liters
- Orange juice - 10 liters
- Alcohol-free beer - 48 cans
- Coffee - 2 kilos
- Tea - 200 bags
- Sugar - 2 kilos
- Milk - 12 liters
- Oat milk - 6 liters
- Lemon tea - 2 boxes
- Herbal tea - 2 boxes
- Ice cubes - 20 kilo
- Sandwiches - 180 pieces
- Whole wheat bread - 12 loaves
- Bread rolls - 80 pieces
- Croissants - 50 pieces
- Unsalted butter - 2 kilos
- Young cheese - 5 kilos
- Aged cheese - 3 kilos
- Ham - 3 kilos
- Chicken breast - 3 kilo
- Vegetarian slices - 2 kilo
- Hummus - 2 kilos
- Peanut butter - 3 jars
- Jam - 3 jars
- Chocolate sprinkles - 2 kilos
- Cucumbers - 12 pieces
- Tomatoes - 5 kilos
- Lettuce - 12 heads
- Bell peppers - 3 kilos
- Red onions - 2 kilos
- Carrots - 3 kilos
- Apples - 10 kilos
- Bananas - 10 kilo
- Grapes - 6 kilos
- Oranges - 8 kilo
- Paprika chips - 8 bags
- Plain chips - 8 bags
- Tortilla chips - 6 bags
- Snacks - 6 bags
- Muesli bars - 100 pieces
- Cookies - 8 packs
- Ketchup - 3 bottles
- Mayonnaise - 3 bottles
- Mustard - 2 bottles
- Barbecue sauce - 2 bottles
- Pasta salad - 12 kilos
- Potato salad - 8 kilos
- Crudités Salad - 8 kilo
- Chicken skewers - 8 kilo
- Vegetarian burgers - 60 pieces
- Hamburger buns - 80 pieces
- Vegetable burgers - 40 pieces
- Corn cobs - 80 pieces
- Potato Slices - 12 kilo
- Herb butter - 2 kilo
- Salt - 500 grams
- Pepper - 250 gram
- Paprika powder - 250 gram
- Olive oil - 2 liters
- Aluminum foil - 4 rolls
- Plastic wrap - 4 rolls
- Baking paper - 2 rolls
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Toilet paper - 48 rolls
- Hand soap - 4 bottles
- Hand sanitizer - 8 bottles
- Dish soap - 4 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 4 bottles
- Tea towels - 20 pieces
- Sponges - 20 pieces
- Rubber gloves - 8 pairs
- Garbage bags - 120 pieces
- Freezer bags - 4 boxes

Tips

Prepare one starter kit for every team, including bibs, a football and the information they need for their first match. Keep at least one spare ball and a spare pump available in case equipment is lost or damaged.
For the pitch, allow enough cones or marker discs to mark the boundaries and use separate supplies for the campsite, entrance and parking areas. Barrier tape, rope and wayfinding signs are easy to forget until teams arrive.
Plan the serving area before buying drinks and food: tables, beer tables, chairs, bar stools, waste bins and clothes racks all need space and may require transport in more than one vehicle.
Check power requirements at least 48 hours before the tournament. Count every speaker, microphone, light and charger, then bring extension cords, power strips and flashlights rather than assuming the campground has enough outlets.
Keep prizes, medal ribbons, referee cards, scoreboards and game clocks together in a labelled match-day box. Order prizes early enough to allow delivery before the final participant numbers are confirmed.

Frequently asked questions

What equipment do I need for a camp football tournament?: At minimum, plan footballs, youth goals, cones or marker discs, team bibs, whistles, referee cards, scoreboards and game clocks. Add one spare pump, ball nets and enough equipment for each team kit before the first match.
How many footballs should I bring for a tournament?: Bring at least one match ball per active pitch, plus one spare ball for every two pitches. A separate ball for each team starter kit can reduce delays when teams warm up or move between matches.
What should I bring for the campsite and evening setup?: Pack party tents, tables, chairs, waste bins, wayfinding signs, barrier tape, rope rolls and flashlights. Check these supplies at least 48 hours before arrival, because missing signage, lighting or shelter is difficult to replace on the day.
When should I order football tournament prizes?: Order football prizes and medal ribbons as soon as registration opens, and no later than two weeks before the tournament. This leaves time to adjust quantities after registrations are processed and to resolve delivery problems.

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