What you need for a field hockey tournament

A field hockey tournament needs more than goals, balls and team shirts. You also need enough equipment for quick fixture changes, a workable referee desk, player changing areas and shelter for registration, food and spectators. Check what is already in stock before ordering anything, especially spare sticks, goalkeeper gear, scoreboards and field-marking supplies. Use your confirmed team count and match format to set quantities, then arrange missing items before the final schedule and participant information go out.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Party tentsqty 3
Folding tablesqty 10
Chairsqty 80
Beer tablesqty 8
Changing room benchesqty 12
Clothes racksqty 4
Coat racksqty 4
Coolersqty 6
High tablesqty 6
Parasolsqty 4

Sports equipment

Hockey goalsqty 4
Hockey ballsqty 40
Spare hockey sticksqty 12
Conesqty 40
Marker conesqty 60
Field marking tapeqty 4
Whistlesqty 8
Referee cardsqty 20
Scoreboardsqty 4
Stopwatchesqty 6
Team bibsqty 40
Goalkeeper masksqty 4
Goalkeeper glovesqty 4
Goalkeeper leg guardsqty 4
Shin guardsqty 12
Sports bagsqty 8
First aid kitsqty 2
Ice packsqty 20
Athletic tapeqty 12
Elastic bandagesqty 12
Emergency blanketsqty 8
Hand sanitizerqty 8

Equipment

Laptopqty 2
Tabletsqty 4
Mobile phonesqty 4
Printer
Extension cordsqty 6
Power stripsqty 6
Mobile sound system
Microphonesqty 2
Power banksqty 6
Laminator

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 180
Coffee cupsqty 80
Platesqty 150
Cutlery setsqty 150
Serving plattersqty 20
Pouring jugsqty 10

Kitchen

Coffee machinesqty 3
Kettlesqty 2
Thermos flasksqty 8
Cutting boardsqty 4
Bread knivesqty 4
Kitchen knivesqty 4
Pliersqty 8
Ice packsqty 24
Food containersqty 20
Aluminum foilqty 4
Cling filmqty 4

Decorations

Buntingqty 12
Team flagsqty 8
Tournament bannerqty 2
Balloonsqty 100
Tableclothsqty 12
Signs and arrowsqty 20

Lighting

LED lampsqty 8
String lightsqty 6
Battery lanternsqty 6

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 12
Dustpan and brushqty 4
Broomqty 4
Litter pickersqty 4
Bucketsqty 6
Mopsqty 4
Cleaning glovesqty 12

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 3 packs
- Tea bags - 200 pieces
- Decaf coffee - 1 pack
- Sugar - 2 kilograms
- Mints - 1 box
- Semi-skimmed milk - 12 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Lemon tea - 4 pieces
- Cola - 24 liters
- Cola Zero - 18 liters
- Orange Soda - 12 liter
- Iced tea - 12 liters
- Spa Blauw - 48 liters
- Spa Rood - 12 liters
- Apple juice - 8 liters
- Orange juice - 8 liters
- Sports drink - 24 liters
- Lemonade syrup - 3 bottles
- Ice cubes - 20 kilograms
- Baguettes - 20 pieces
- Brown rolls - 100 pieces
- White rolls - 80 pieces
- Whole grain bread - 8 loaves
- Unsalted butter - 2 kilograms
- Mild cheese - 3 kilograms
- Aged cheese - 2 kilogram
- Ham - 2 kilograms
- Chicken breast slices - 2 kilograms
- Hummus - 2 kilograms
- Cream cheese - 1 kilogram
- Eggs - 60 pieces
- Chicken breast - 5 kilograms
- Vegetarian burgers - 40 pieces
- Burger buns - 100 pieces
- Hot dog buns - 80 pieces
- Hot dogs - 80 pieces
- Potato salad - 5 kilograms
- Pasta salad - 5 kilograms
- Mixed lettuce - 4 kilograms
- Cucumbers - 12 pieces
- Tomatoes - 5 kilograms
- Peppers - 3 kilograms
- Onions - 2 kilograms
- Pickles - 3 jars
- Ketchup - 4 bottles
- Mayonnaise - 4 bottles
- Mustard - 3 bottles
- Barbecue sauce - 3 bottles
- Chili sauce - 2 bottles
- Salt - 1 kilogram
- Black pepper - 2 jars
- Paprika powder - 2 jars
- Garlic powder - 2 jars
- Herb mix - 4 sachets
- Olive oil - 2 liters
- Potato fries - 20 kilograms
- Mayonnaise-free salad - 3 kilograms
- Paprika chips - 12 bags
- Plain chips - 12 bags
- Tortilla chips - 8 bags
- Salsa - 6 jars
- Muesli bars - 120 pieces
- Bananas - 12 kilograms
- Apples - 12 kilograms
- Grapes - 6 kilograms
- Oranges - 8 kilogram
- Ice pops - 150 pieces
- Chocolate bars - 100 pieces
- Cookies - 10 packs
- Brownies - 100 pieces
- Napkins - 1000 pieces
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Toilet paper - 48 rolls
- Trash bags - 100 pieces
- Dish soap - 4 bottles
- Hand soap - 8 bottles
- Cleaning wipes - 8 packs
- Disinfectant spray - 4 bottles
- Aluminum trays - 100 pieces
- Resealable bags - 200 pieces
- Plastic wrap - 4 rolls
- Baking paper - 4 rolls
- Skewers - 500 pieces
- Cardboard snack trays - 300 pieces

Tips

Plan at least one complete match setup per competition field, then add spare balls, cones, whistles and timing equipment so a lost or damaged item does not stop the schedule. Keep extra hockey balls at the referee or administration point.
Prepare changing areas before teams arrive: provide benches, clothes racks and coat racks for every changing space, and allow separate storage for bags so walkways stay clear.
Set up a covered registration and operations point with a laptop or tablet, printer, charging access and spare mobile phones. Print the match schedule and team details before the first fixture rather than relying only on a live screen.
Count goalkeeper equipment by team and playing format. Confirm that masks, gloves, leg guards and spare sticks are available before registration closes, because borrowing equipment at the venue is difficult to arrange at short notice.
Order or reserve tables, chairs, coolers, parasols and party tents at least 1–2 weeks before tournament day. This leaves time to replace missing furniture and to adjust quantities after final team confirmations and dietary requirements.

Frequently asked questions

What equipment do I need for a field hockey tournament?: For each active field, plan for hockey goals, balls, cones, field-marking tape, whistles, referee cards, a scoreboard and a stopwatch. Add spare sticks and goalkeeper masks, gloves and leg guards, then check the stock at least 1 week before the tournament.
How many hockey balls do I need for a tournament?: Start with at least 2 balls in play per field and keep 4–6 spare balls at the control desk for a small tournament. Increase the reserve when several matches run at once or when the playing surface makes balls hard to retrieve.
What should I provide for tournament registration and scheduling?: Set up 1 administration point with a laptop or tablet, printer, mobile phone and printed copies of the schedule and team details. Finish printing and testing the equipment at least 2 hours before the first match.
When should I order furniture and tents for a hockey tournament?: Reserve party tents, tables, chairs, changing-room benches, clothes racks, coolers and parasols 1–2 weeks before the event. Recheck the quantities immediately after the final teams are confirmed, because that is when spectator and team numbers become reliable.

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