What you need for a handball tournament

A handball tournament needs more than balls and goals. You also need equipment for referees and scoring, supplies for changing areas, first aid, refreshments and the prize ceremony. Check the venue before shopping so you know which tables, benches, nets and electrical equipment are already available. Use the final team list and match schedule to set quantities, especially for cups, snacks, wristbands and printed match forms.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Tablesqty 10
Chairsqty 80
Beer tablesqty 4
Changing room benchesqty 8
Clothes racksqty 4
Party tentsqty 2

Sports equipment

Handballsqty 12
Spare handballsqty 4
Handball goalsqty 2
Goal netsqty 2
Conesqty 30
Marker conesqty 40
Training bibsqty 40
Team wristbandsqty 12
Athletic tapeqty 10
Pumpsqty 2
Ball needlesqty 10
Whistlesqty 8
Referee cardsqty 8
Stopwatchesqty 4
Scoreboardsqty 2
Game clocksqty 2
Spare batteriesqty 16
First aid kitsqty 2
Ice packsqty 12
Medalsqty 60
Cupsqty 4
Prize board

Equipment

Laptop
Printer
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 4
Portable speakersqty 2
Wireless microphone
Megaphone
Coolersqty 6
Thermos flasksqty 4

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 120
Coffee cupsqty 40
Platesqty 100
Cutlery setsqty 100
Pouring jugsqty 8

Kitchen

Cutting boardsqty 4
Knivesqty 6
Serving tongsqty 6
Serving spoonsqty 4
Thermos bottlesqty 4

Decorations

Team table labelsqty 12
Bannersqty 6
Buntingqty 8
Tableclothsqty 10
Directional arrowsqty 12
Chalkboardsqty 4

Cleaning

Broomqty 3
Dustpan and brushqty 3
Mop setsqty 3
Bucketsqty 4
Cleaning glovesqty 8
Waste binsqty 8
Waste binsqty 4
Laundry basketsqty 4

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 4 boxes
- Sugar - 2 packs
- Milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Still mineral water - 12 bottles
- Sparkling mineral water - 8 bottles
- Cola - 8 bottles
- Cola Zero - 8 bottles
- Sinas - 6 bottles
- Iced tea - 6 bottles
- Apple juice - 4 packs
- Orange juice - 4 cartons
- Sports drink - 48 bottles
- Lemons - 12 pieces
- Ice cubes - 10 bags
- Sandwiches - 120 pieces
- White sandwich rolls - 60 pieces
- Whole wheat rolls - 60 pieces
- Butter - 4 tubs
- Mild cheese - 3 kilograms
- Cooked ham - 2 kilograms
- Chicken breast slices - 2 kilograms
- Hummus - 8 tubs
- Cream cheese - 8 tubs
- Cucumbers - 12 pieces
- Tomatoes - 3 kilograms
- Lettuce - 8 heads
- Paprika chips - 8 bags
- Plain chips - 8 bags
- Tortilla chips - 6 bags
- Salted peanuts - 4 bags
- Rice cakes - 6 packs
- Muesli bars - 120 pieces
- Bananas - 8 kilograms
- Apples - 8 kilograms
- Grapes - 5 kilograms
- Oranges - 6 kilograms
- Ketchup - 3 bottles
- Mayonnaise - 3 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Peanut butter - 2 jars
- Jam - 3 jars
- Salt - 1 pack
- Pepper - 1 can
- Olive oil - 1 bottle
- Herb butter - 2 tubs
- Paper napkins - 500 pieces
- Paper plates - 150
- Wooden stirrers - 200 pieces
- Cardboard snack trays - 200 pieces
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Baking paper - 2 rolls
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Trash bags - 4 rolls
- Dishwasher tablets - 1 box
- Dish soap - 3 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 3 bottles
- Glass cleaner - 2 bottles
- Disinfectant wipes - 4 packs
- Sponges - 12 pieces
- Microfiber cloths - 20 pieces
- Toilet paper - 48 rolls
- Hand soap - 6 bottles
- Paper towels - 12 packs
- Bandages - 4 boxes
- Wound gauze pads - 4 boxes
- Wound dressing - 4 rolls
- Elastic bandages - 8 pieces
- Disposable gloves - 2 boxes
- Pens - 30 pieces
- Highlighters - 12 pieces
- Printer paper - 2 packs
- Name stickers - 150 pieces
- Tape - 8 rolls
- Cable ties - 2 bags

Tips

Plan at least one match ball for each court in use, plus spare handballs. Add a pump and several ball needles so an underinflated ball does not delay a match.
Allow one whistle, stopwatch and set of referee cards for every active court, with spare batteries for game clocks and scoreboards. Test all timing equipment before the first match.
For changing areas, check the number of teams arriving at the same time. Provide enough benches, clothes racks and team wristbands to keep clothing and team equipment separated.
Buy drinks and snacks only after registrations and dietary requirements are closed. Chill the drinks before teams arrive, and keep separate options available for reported dietary needs.
Collect medals, the prize board and any other prizes before tournament day. Pack signage, team assignments and match forms together so the competition desk can start immediately.

Frequently asked questions

How many handballs do I need for a tournament?: Plan one match ball per court in use and keep at least two spare handballs available. For one court, three balls is a practical minimum; for two courts, start with four to six.
What referee equipment is needed for a handball tournament?: Each active court needs at least one whistle, stopwatch and set of referee cards. Add spare batteries and one backup whistle per court, then test the equipment before the first match.
When should I buy drinks and snacks for a handball tournament?: Close registrations and collect dietary requirements at least 7 days before the tournament. Do the main shopping 1 to 2 days beforehand, then chill drinks on the day before or tournament morning.
How many first aid supplies should a handball tournament have?: Keep at least one fully stocked first aid kit and several ice packs at every active playing area. For two courts, use two kits or place one kit centrally only if it can be reached within a few seconds.

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