What to buy for a checkers tournament
A checkers tournament needs more than boards and pieces. You will need one complete playing setup for each table, plus clocks, board numbers, score sheets, name badges, and a clear registration area. Plan refreshments separately so drinks, cups, plates, and serving equipment are ready before players arrive. This checklist also covers practical items people often forget, such as extension cords, power strips, signage, lighting, and a table for prizes.
What to bring
Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.
Furniture
- Tablesqty 8
- Chairsqty 50
- Coat rack
Sports equipment
- Checkers boardsqty 25
- Checkers piecesqty 25
- Checkered board numbersqty 25
- Winner's cupsqty 3
- Medal ribbonsqty 3
Equipment
- Chess clocksqty 25
- Laptop
- Printer
- Extension cordsqty 3
- Power stripsqty 3
Tableware
- Reusable cupsqty 60
- Coffee cupsqty 40
- Platesqty 60
- Cutlery setsqty 60
- Serving traysqty 6
Kitchen
- Coffee makerqty 2
- Kettlesqty 2
- Thermos flasksqty 4
- Pitcherqty 4
- Coolersqty 3
- Cutting boardsqty 2
- Kitchen knivesqty 2
Decorations
- Prize tablecloth
- Tableclothsqty 8
- Name badgesqty 50
- Wayfinding signsqty 6
- Tapeqty 3
- Rope
Lighting
- LED lampsqty 4
Cleaning
- Broomqty 2
- Floor squeegee
- Bucketsqty 2
- Microfiber clothsqty 8
Catering
- Groceries
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 3 boxes
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Milk - 6 liters
- Oat milk - 2 liter
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- Iced tea - 4 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 8 bottles
- Spa Red - 4 bottles
- Apple juice - 3 packs
- Orange juice - 3 cartons
- Paprika chips - 4 bags
- Plain chips - 4 bags
- Tortilla chips - 3 bags
- Salted peanuts - 2 bags
- Rice cakes - 3 packs
- Salted crackers - 4 packs
- Whole grain crackers - 3 packs
- Hummus - 4 tubs
- Cream cheese - 3 tubs
- Young cheese - 1,5 kilo
- Ham - 1 kilo
- Chicken breast - 1 kilo
- Cucumbers - 6 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 1.5 kilos
- Carrots - 1 kilo
- Grapes - 2 kilos
- Apples - 40 pieces
- Bananas - 30 pieces
- Cookies - 5 packs
- Muesli bars - 50 pieces
- Mayonnaise - 1 bottle
- Ketchup - 1 bottle
- Mustard - 1 jar
- Salt - 1 pack
- Paper napkins - 6 packs
- Trash bags - 3 rolls
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Hand soap - 3 bottles
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Sponges - 6 pieces
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Toilet cleaner - 2 bottles
- Hand sanitizer - 2 bottles
Tips
- Count one checkers board and one set of pieces for every game running at the same time, then add at least one spare set for missing or damaged pieces.
- Prepare one chess clock for each active table if timed games are part of the format. Test all clocks and bring spare batteries or a backup timing method before the tournament starts.
- Set aside one score sheet and one name badge per registered player, plus at least 10% extra. Print the sheets and badges no later than the day before the event.
- For refreshments, plan two to three drinks per person for the first hour, then about one drink per person for each additional hour. Chill drinks in coolers and use thermos flasks for hot drinks.
- Bring one extension cord and one power strip for each separate laptop, printer, coffee maker, kettle, or lighting area. Tape cables down and check the venue lighting before registration opens.
Frequently asked questions
- How many checkers boards do I need for a tournament?
- You need one board for every game played at the same time. For example, 32 players in pairs require 16 boards, and one spare board is a sensible minimum.
- How many chess clocks are needed for a checkers tournament?
- Use one chess clock per active table when games are timed. For 16 simultaneous games, prepare 16 clocks and test them at least 24 hours beforehand.
- How much food and drink should I buy for a checkers tournament?
- Plan two to three drinks per person for the first hour, followed by one drink per person per additional hour. Allow at least one snack portion per person and add 10% extra for volunteers and unexpected guests.
- What should I prepare for checkers tournament registration?
- Set up a separate table with the laptop, printer, participant list, name badges, pens, and printed score sheets. Have it ready at least 30 minutes before the advertised start time so late arrivals do not delay the first round.
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