What you need for a curling tournament

A curling tournament needs more than stones and brooms. Plan equipment for every sheet, plus spare sliders, scorekeeping materials, serving supplies and a clear way to brief teams. Confirm the rink’s included equipment before buying anything, especially shoes, starting blocks and scoreboards. For catering, count registered participants, volunteers and officials separately, then add a small buffer so coffee, cups and plates do not run out during the final matches.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Foldable tablesqty 8
Chairsqty 50
Buffet tablesqty 3
Coat racksqty 2

Sports equipment

Curling stonesqty 32
Curling broomsqty 16
Slidersqty 40
Curling shoesqty 40
Starting blocksqty 8
Vestsqty 40
Stopwatchesqty 4
Scoreboardsqty 4
Measuring tapesqty 4
Whistlesqty 4

Equipment

Laptop
Printer
Projector
Projection screen
Wireless microphone
Speakersqty 2
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 4

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 60
Coffee cupsqty 50
Platesqty 60
Cutlery setsqty 60
Serving plattersqty 12
Serving tongsqty 6

Kitchen

Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Coolersqty 4
Thermos flasksqty 4
Cutting boardsqty 3
Bread knivesqty 3
Kitchen knivesqty 3
Serving spoonsqty 6

Decorations

Team flagsqty 8
Competition postersqty 4
Tableclothsqty 8
Participant badgesqty 50
Badge holdersqty 50
Medalsqty 12
Winner's cupsqty 3
Ribbonsqty 2

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 6
Hand broomsqty 3
Eye-catchersqty 3
Bucketsqty 3
Mopsqty 3
Cleaning glovesqty 6

Lighting

Battery lampsqty 6

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Decaf coffee - 1 pack
- Black tea - 2 boxes
- Herbal tea - 1 box
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Sweetener - 1 box
- Milk - 6 liters
- Oat milk - 3 liters
- Lemons - 6 pieces
- Cola - 8 bottles
- Cola Zero - 8 bottles
- Sinas - 6 bottles
- Iced tea - 6 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 10 bottles
- Spa Rood - 6 bottles
- Non-alcoholic beer - 24 bottles
- Beer - 48 bottles
- White wine - 6 bottles
- Red wine - 4 bottles
- Apple juice - 4 packs
- Orange juice - 4 cartons
- Bitter lemon - 4 bottles
- Tonic - 4 bottles
- Ice cubes - 10 kilos
- Mini sandwiches - 60 pieces
- Whole wheat bread - 4 loaves
- White bread - 4 loaves
- Mini pistolets - 60 pieces
- Croissants - 40 pieces
- Butter - 1 kilo
- Cream cheese - 1 kilo
- Young cheese - 2 kilos
- Aged cheese - 1 kilo
- Ham - 1,5 kilo
- Chicken breast fillet - 1,5 kilo
- Hummus - 1 kilo
- Peanut butter - 2 jars
- Jam - 2 jars
- Cucumbers - 6 pieces
- Tomatoes - 2 kilos
- Lettuce - 6 heads
- Bell peppers - 12 pieces
- Carrots - 2 kilo
- Grapes - 3 kilos
- Apples - 40 pieces
- Bananas - 30 pieces
- Mandarins - 30 pieces
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Tortilla chips - 4 bags
- Snacks - 4 bags
- Nut mix - 2 kilo
- Cookies - 6 packs
- Muesli bars - 50 pieces
- Brownies - 50 pieces
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Garlic sauce - 2 bottles
- Olive oil - 1 bottle
- Balsamic vinegar - 1 bottle
- Salt - 1 pack
- Pepper - 1 jar
- Paprika powder - 1 jar
- Garlic powder - 1 jar
- Napkins - 200 pieces
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 40 pieces
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Glass cleaner - 1 bottle
- Disinfectant wipes - 4 packs
- Sponges - 10 pieces
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Bread bags - 2 packs
- Diet cookies - 2 packs
- Gluten-free rolls - 8 pieces
- Vegan toppings - 1 kilo

Tips

Check with the curling rink exactly what is included and what must be brought in. Confirm the number of stones, brooms, sliders and curling shoes at least one week before the tournament.
Prepare one scorekeeping setup per active sheet: a scoreboard, stopwatch, measuring tape and whistle. Keep one spare stopwatch and measuring tape at the control table.
Buy or collect serving supplies for the final headcount plus 10 percent. This gives you roughly one extra place setting for every 10 people when plates, cutlery or reusable cups disappear.
Plan hot drinks for the whole event, not just the meal. As a working estimate, allow one coffee cup per person for each expected serving round and check that the coffee machines and kettles can run safely on the available power.
Pack presentation and briefing materials separately from the sports equipment. Keep printed team assignments, competition forms, badges, prizes and medals together so they are ready before the first match starts.

Frequently asked questions

What equipment do I need for a curling tournament?: For each active sheet, plan curling stones, brooms, sliders, scorekeeping equipment and a whistle. Keep at least one spare stopwatch and measuring tape for the tournament desk, and confirm rink quantities 7 days in advance.
How many cups and plates do I need for a curling tournament?: Count every registered participant, volunteer, official and expected guest, then add 10 percent. For 60 people, prepare at least 66 cups and 66 plates, with separate coffee cups if coffee is served.
How much catering should I order for a curling tournament?: Order for the confirmed headcount plus a 5 to 10 percent buffer, depending on whether late registrations are still possible. Confirm dietary requirements and the final number with the caterer no later than 3 to 5 days before the event.
What should I bring for scoring and announcements?: Bring printed team assignments and competition forms, plus a laptop, printer, microphone, speakers and any projector setup needed for announcements. Test the microphone, music and presentation equipment at least 2 hours before the first match.

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