What to buy for a handball tournament

A handball tournament needs more than balls and a match schedule. Plan supplies for players, referees, volunteers and spectators, with separate drinks, snacks and serving items for quick access between matches. Check what the sports hall already provides before buying tables, chairs, bins or electrical equipment. The easiest items to overlook are spare match equipment, power connections, printing supplies and enough reusable cups for several teams using the refreshment area at once.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Tablesqty 10
Chairsqty 80
Changing room benchesqty 8
Waste binsqty 8

Sports equipment

Handballsqty 12
Spare handballsqty 4
Competition bibsqty 40
Whistlesqty 8
Scoreboardsqty 4
Game clocksqty 4
Conesqty 30
Marking tapeqty 2
Ball netsqty 4
Trophiesqty 3
Medal ribbonsqty 80
Competition formsqty 50
Clipboardsqty 8
Pensqty 30
Tapeqty 6
Scissorsqty 4
First aid kit

Equipment

Laptop
Printer
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 4
Mobile phoneqty 2
Megaphone
Coolersqty 4
Hot drink urnsqty 4
Coffee machinesqty 2

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 150
Coffee cupsqty 100
Platesqty 120
Cutlery setsqty 120
Serving spoonsqty 8
Small bowlsqty 12
Thermos flasksqty 4

Kitchen

Cutting boardsqty 4
Kitchen shearsqty 2
Bread knivesqty 3
Serving traysqty 8
Pliersqty 6
Measuring cupsqty 2
Ice packsqty 12

Decorations

Tournament banner
Buntingqty 6
Balloonsqty 100
Balloon pumpqty 2
Tableclothsqty 10
Directional signsqty 8
Name badgesqty 100
Markersqty 12

Cleaning

Mopsqty 4
Bucketsqty 4
Broom setsqty 2
Hand spray bottlesqty 4

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea assortment - 4 boxes
- Sugar - 2 packs
- Sweeteners - 2 boxes
- Milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 8 bottles
- Orange soda - 8 bottles
- Iced tea - 8 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 12 bottles
- Spa Rood - 6 bottles
- Sports drink - 24 bottles
- Apple juice - 6 packs
- Orange juice - 6 cartons
- Ice cubes - 12 bags
- Sandwiches - 180 pieces
- Whole grain bread - 8 loaves
- Kaiser rolls - 80 pieces
- Ham - 3 kilograms
- Sliced cheese - 3 kilogram
- Chicken breast slices - 2 kilograms
- Hummus - 1.5 kilograms
- Cream cheese - 1 kilogram
- Peanut butter - 4 jars
- Jam - 4 jars
- Butter - 1 kilogram
- Croquettes - 80 pieces
- Vegetarian snacks - 40 pieces
- Mini frikandellen - 80 pieces
- Meatballs - 120 pieces
- Fry sauce - 3 bottles
- Ketchup - 3 bottles
- Mustard - 2 bottles
- Mayonnaise - 3 bottles
- Paprika chips - 8 bags
- Plain chips - 8 bags
- Snacks - 6 bags
- Popcorn - 5 bags
- Apples - 8 kilograms
- Bananas - 6 kilograms
- Grapes - 4 kilograms
- Cucumbers - 8 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 3 kilograms
- Carrots - 3 kilograms
- Bell peppers - 2 kilograms
- Yogurt dressing - 2 bottles
- Hummus dip sauce - 2 kilogram
- Muesli bars - 120 pieces
- Currant buns - 60 pieces
- Cookies - 8 packs
- Chocolate bars - 100 pieces
- Cupcakes - 100 pieces
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Baking paper - 2 rolls
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Napkins - 500 pieces
- Straws - 150 pieces
- Coffee filters - 2 packs
- Dish soap - 3 bottles
- Dishwasher tablets - 1 box
- All-purpose cleaner - 3 bottles
- Disinfectant - 2 bottles
- Toilet cleaner - 3 bottles
- Hand soap - 8 bottles
- Toilet paper - 48 rolls
- Paper towels - 12 packs
- Trash bags - 100 pieces
- Small trash bags - 50 pieces
- Kitchen gloves - 4 boxes
- Food storage containers - 20 pieces
- Ice lollies - 100 pieces
- Lemons - 2 kilograms
- Salt - 1 pack
- Pepper - 1 can

Tips

Plan two to three drinks per person for the first tournament hour, then add one drink per person for each additional hour. Keep chilled drinks in coolers and set aside a separate supply for referees and volunteers.
Bring at least one spare handball for every playing court, plus marking tape, cones and ball nets. A missing ball or damaged net can delay the next match immediately.
Count reusable cups, coffee cups, plates and cutlery against the expected number of players, staff and spectators, then add 10% extra. Cups are often used faster than planned when several teams arrive together.
Pack coffee machines, hot drink urns, thermos flasks, extension cords and power strips together. Check the hall’s available sockets before shopping; one long cable is not a substitute for safe power distribution.
Buy snacks that can be served quickly between matches and prepare them with cutting boards, serving spoons and small bowls. Label options for collected dietary requirements before the tournament starts.

Frequently asked questions

How many drinks do I need for a handball tournament?: Allow two to three drinks per person during the first hour, followed by about one drink per person for each additional hour. Add at least 10% extra for warm weather, longer matches or spectators.
How many spare handballs should I buy?: Plan at least one spare handball per playing court, in addition to the balls used during matches. Check the balls one day before the tournament so damaged or underinflated ones can be replaced in time.
How many cups and plates do I need for a handball tournament?: Count one serving set per expected user for the busiest refreshment period, then add 10%. For a tournament with 100 users, that means preparing at least 110 cups, plates and cutlery sets, unless you have a reliable washing system.
What should I buy for the tournament coffee station?: Allow one coffee cup per expected user at the busiest serving moment, plus 10% extra. Arrange coffee machines or hot drink urns, thermos flasks, serving spoons, small bowls, extension cords and power strips at least one day before the event.

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