What to Buy for a Handball Tournament

A handball tournament needs more than balls and goals. You also need reliable scoring equipment, team identification, first-aid supplies and enough tables, seating and changing-room equipment for the participants. This shopping list covers the practical items needed to run matches, support referees and handle registration on the day. Check quantities against the number of teams, courts and matches, then buy or borrow replacements before tournament week.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Tablesqty 10
Chairsqty 40
Bar stoolsqty 6
Changing room benchesqty 12
Coat racksqty 4
Party tentsqty 2

Sports equipment

Handballsqty 12
Handball goalsqty 2
Goal netsqty 2
Conesqty 40
Marker conesqty 30
Training bibsqty 24
Spare ballsqty 4
Ball netsqty 4
Pumpsqty 3
Needles for pumpqty 10
Whistlesqty 8
Referee cardsqty 8
Scoreboardsqty 4
Stopwatchesqty 6
Team wristbandsqty 16
Ball cartsqty 2
First aid kit
Ice packsqty 12
Athletic tapeqty 8
Elastic bandagesqty 8
Safety pinsqty 100

Equipment

Laptopqty 2
Tabletsqty 4
Printersqty 2
PA system
Microphoneqty 2
Extension cordsqty 6
Power stripsqty 6
Chargersqty 8
Coolersqty 6
Thermos flasksqty 6

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 180
Reusable platesqty 120
Reusable cutleryqty 150
Serving plattersqty 12
Pouring jugsqty 8
Coffee cupsqty 80

Catering

Chafing dishesqty 4
Buffet clipsqty 12
Drink dispensersqty 4
Ice packsqty 20
Coffee filtersqty 100
Tea strainersqty 6
Groceries
- Still water - 120 bottles
- Sparkling water - 60 bottles
- Cola - 24 bottles
- Coke Zero - 24 bottles
- Sinas - 18 bottles
- Ice tea - 18 bottles
- Apple juice - 12 cartons
- Orange juice - 12 cartons
- Coffee - 8 packs
- Decaffeinated coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 160 bags
- Milk - 12 liters
- Oat milk - 6 liters
- Sugar - 3 packs
- Sweeteners - 2 boxes
- Lemon slices - 4 nets
- Ice cubes - 20 bags
- White rolls - 120 pieces
- Brown bread rolls - 120 pieces
- Wholegrain wraps - 60 pieces
- Cheese - 5 kilo
- Ham - 4 kilograms
- Chicken breast slices - 3 kilograms
- Vegetarian spread - 2 kilograms
- Hummus - 2 kilograms
- Peanut butter - 3 jars
- Jam - 3 jars
- Unsalted butter - 2 kilograms
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 3 bottles
- Mustard - 2 bottles
- Lettuce - 10 heads
- Cucumbers - 20 pieces
- Tomatoes - 8 kilograms
- Bell peppers - 4 kilograms
- Red onions - 2 kilograms
- Apples - 100 pieces
- Bananas - 100 pieces
- Grapes - 12 kilograms
- Mandarins - 80 pieces
- Muesli bars - 120 pieces
- Currant buns - 80 pieces
- Paprika chips - 12 bags
- Plain chips - 12 bags
- Snacks - 8 bags
- Popcorn - 6 bags
- Cookies - 10 packs
- Gluten-free crackers - 6 packs
- Allergy-free snack bars - 30 pieces
- Soup - 12 liters
- Vegetable broth - 2 jars
- Tomato soup - 8 liters
- Bread for soup - 8 loaves
- Pasta - 8 kilograms
- Pasta sauce - 12 jars
- Vegetarian meatballs - 5 kilogram
- Grated cheese - 3 kilogram
- Herb mix - 4 jars
- Salt - 2 packs
- Pepper - 2 jars
- Olive oil - 2 bottles
- Honey - 2 jars
- Chocolate sprinkles - 3 packs
- Whipped cream - 12 aerosol cans
- Napkins - 1000 pieces
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Aluminum foil - 4 rolls
- Plastic wrap - 4 rolls
- Baking paper - 4 rolls
- Dish soap - 4 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 4 bottles
- Disinfectant spray - 4 bottles
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Hand soap - 8 bottles
- Hand sanitizer - 6 bottles
- Trash bags - 100 pieces
- Freezer bags - 4 boxes

Decorations

Team flagsqty 16
Stage ribbonsqty 2
Tableclothsqty 10
Prize display
Start and finish bannerqty 2

Cleaning

Mop setsqty 3
Bucketsqty 4
Vacuum cleaner
Cleaning cartsqty 2

Lighting

LED lampsqty 6
Work lightsqty 4

Tips

Count one match ball for each court, plus at least two spare handballs for the tournament. Check that every ball is inflated and buy spare pump needles before the event.
Prepare one whistle, stopwatch and set of referee cards for each active court, with one complete spare set available at the control desk. Batteries or charging cables for tablets and laptops are easy to overlook.
Have one team wristband set or team-number set for every participating team, plus roughly 10% extra for lost or damaged items. Sort them into tournament folders before the first teams arrive.
Place the first-aid kit, ice compress bags, sport tape and elastic bandages at a clearly marked control point. Keep safety pins there as well, because bibs, numbers and minor kit repairs often need them.
Plan seating and changing-room equipment for the expected peak at arrival, not just for the match area. Put tables near registration and scoring, and check access to at least one printer before printing the programme and team documents.

Frequently asked questions

How many handballs do I need for a tournament?: Use at least one match ball per court and keep two spare balls available for the whole tournament. For two courts, prepare four balls as a practical minimum: two in play and two replacements.
What first-aid supplies are needed for a handball tournament?: Keep one fully stocked first-aid kit at the venue, with ice compress bags, sport tape, elastic bandages and safety pins. Place the kit courtside or at the control desk so it can be reached within 1 minute.
How many referee whistles and stopwatches should I buy?: Provide one whistle and one stopwatch for every active court, plus one spare of each. For three courts, that means four whistles and four stopwatches.
When should I buy supplies for a handball tournament?: Complete the main shopping and equipment check at least 7 days before the tournament. Recheck balls, pumps, printers, batteries and first-aid supplies 1 day before the first match.

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