What you need for a handball tournament

Use this shopping list to prepare a handball tournament without discovering missing essentials on match day. Alongside balls, goals and scoring equipment, plan for registration, power, refreshments and serving items. Check what the sports hall already provides before buying bulky equipment, then test every electronic item and charge it the day before. Keep spare shoelaces, ball needles and a pump together so small problems do not interrupt a match.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Tablesqty 8
Chairsqty 40
Buffet tablesqty 3
Registration desk

Sports equipment

Handballsqty 12
Handball goalsqty 2
Goal netsqty 2
Training bibsqty 24
Conesqty 20
Marker discsqty 20
Whistlesqty 6
Scoreboardsqty 2
Game clocksqty 2
Ball netsqty 4
Pumpsqty 2
Ball needlesqty 6
Spare shoelacesqty 12
Tactics boardsqty 4

Equipment

Laptopsqty 2
Tabletsqty 2
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 4
Charging cablesqty 6
Megaphone

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 100
Coffee cupsqty 50
Platesqty 80
Cutlery setsqty 80
Serving plattersqty 12
Serving spoonsqty 6

Kitchen

Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Coolersqty 4
Thermos flasksqty 4
Cutting boardsqty 3
Knivesqty 6
Pliersqty 4
Ice packsqty 16

Decorations

Tournament banner
Team name badgesqty 12
Name stickersqty 100
Winner ribbonsqty 3
Trophiesqty 3
Medalsqty 60

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 6
Dustpan and brushqty 2
Broomqty 2
Mopqty 2
Bucketsqty 2
Cleaning glovesqty 6
Microfiber clothsqty 12
Disinfecting wipesqty 4

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea bags - 100 pieces
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Milk - 6 liters
- Oat milk - 2 liter
- Cola - 8 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- Ice tea - 4 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 10 bottles
- Spa Red - 4 bottles
- Sports drink - 48 bottles
- Apple juice - 4 packs
- Orange juice - 4 cartons
- Ice cubes - 8 kilos
- Coffee cups - 100 pieces
- Stirrers - 100 pieces
- Paper napkins - 300 pieces
- Whole grain bread - 8 loaves
- White bread - 6 loaves
- Kaiser rolls - 80 pieces
- Whole wheat rolls - 40 pieces
- Young cheese - 3 kilos
- Aged cheese - 2 kilo
- Ham - 2 kilos
- Chicken breast slices - 2 kilos
- Hummus - 1.5 kilos
- Peanut butter - 2 jars
- Jam - 2 jars
- Butter - 1 kilo
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Cucumber - 8 pieces
- Tomatoes - 3 kilos
- Lettuce - 6 heads
- Bell peppers - 12
- Carrots - 3 kilos
- Apples - 60 pieces
- Bananas - 50 pieces
- Grapes - 4 kilos
- Mandarins - 5 kilos
- Yogurt - 40 cups
- Muesli bars - 80 pieces
- Currant buns - 40 pieces
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Snacks - 4 bags
- Cookies - 6 packs
- Nuts - 2 kilos
- Gluten-free crackers - 4 packs
- Gluten-free sandwiches - 12 pieces
- Vegan spreads - 2 packs
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Plastic storage containers - 12 pieces
- Garbage bags - 30 pieces
- Dishwasher tablets - 30 pieces
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Hand soap - 4 bottles

Tips

Check the sports hall inventory at least one week before the tournament. Confirm whether goals, nets, scoreboards, tables and chairs are included, and arrange replacements for anything missing.
Prepare one complete scoring setup for every court in use, including a game clock, scoreboard, whistle, score sheets and a charged laptop or tablet. Test extension cords and power strips before teams arrive.
Bring at least one spare handball per active court and keep a pump with several ball needles at the registration or equipment desk. Ball needles are easy to overlook and can stop warm-ups when pressure drops.
Plan refreshments by counting registered players, referees and volunteers separately. Chill drinks several hours before the first match, and set out reusable cups, plates, cutlery and serving spoons before catering arrives.
Pack a small backup kit with spare shoelaces, charging cables, extension cords, marker discs and training bibs. Label the equipment bags so volunteers can find replacements without opening every box.

Frequently asked questions

How many handballs do I need for a handball tournament?: Plan for at least one match ball per court, plus one spare ball for each court. For a tournament with two courts, that means four handballs; add more if teams warm up simultaneously.
How early should I buy supplies for a handball tournament?: Check equipment and order prizes at least two weeks before the tournament. Buy drinks, snacks and disposable or reusable serving supplies three to five days ahead, then chill drinks several hours before opening.
What refreshments do I need for a handball tournament?: Count players, referees and volunteers, and provide drinks for the full event rather than only the first match. Prepare cups, plates, cutlery, serving platters and serving spoons before the buffet opens, with dietary requirements confirmed during registration.
What should I bring for tournament scoring and registration?: Bring a registration desk, name stickers, score sheets, scoreboards, game clocks, whistles and at least one charged laptop or tablet. Pack charging cables, extension cords and power strips the day before, and test the setup before the first team arrives.

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