What to bring and buy for a hockey camp

A hockey camp needs more than sticks and balls. You also need enough drinking water, training equipment, serving items, registration supplies and a plan for wet or muddy conditions. Use the item list below as your shopping checklist, then match quantities to the number of participants, coaches and supervisors. Sort equipment by activity before the first session so cones, bibs, whistles and balls are ready when teams arrive.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Folding tablesqty 8
Chairsqty 50
Registration desk
Waste binsqty 4

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 60
Platesqty 60
Cutlery setsqty 60
Serving plattersqty 8
Serving spoonsqty 6

Sports equipment

Hockey sticksqty 50
Hockey ballsqty 60
Conesqty 40
Marker discsqty 30
Low training hurdlesqty 12
Coordination laddersqty 4
Mini goalsqty 8
Team bibsqty 50
Whistlesqty 6
Scoreboardqty 2
Stopwatchqty 4
Water cratesqty 6
Water bottlesqty 50
Training matsqty 10
Prizes and medalsqty 50

Equipment

Portable speaker
Microphone
Extension cordsqty 3
Power stripsqty 3

Kitchen

Food warmersqty 4
Cutting boardsqty 4
Chef’s knives and bread knivesqty 6
Storage binsqty 12
Thermos flasksqty 4
Coolersqty 6

Decorations

Team flagsqty 8
Balloonsqty 50
Tableclothsqty 8
Name stickersqty 60

Lighting

LED lampsqty 6

Cleaning

Bucketsqty 3
Mopsqty 3
Cleaning glovesqty 6
Hand soap dispensersqty 3

Safety

First aid kitsqty 2
Ice packsqty 8
Sunscreen dispensersqty 3

Catering

Groceries
- Bread rolls - 60 pieces
- Whole grain bread - 8 loaves
- Wraps - 60 pieces
- Young cheese - 3 kilos
- Ham - 2 kilos
- Chicken breast slices - 2 kilos
- Hummus - 1.5 kilos
- Peanut butter - 2 jars
- Chocolate spread - 2 jars
- Butter - 1 kilo
- Cucumbers - 10 pieces
- Tomatoes - 4 kilos
- Lettuce - 6 heads
- Bell peppers - 3 kilos
- Onions - 2 kilos
- Pasta salad - 6 kilos
- Pasta - 5 kilos
- Tomato sauce - 5 liters
- Chicken breast - 6 kilo
- Vegetarian meatballs - 3 kilos
- Grated cheese - 1 kilo
- Herb mix - 6 sachets
- Olive oil - 2 liters
- Salt - 1 pack
- Pepper - 1 jar
- Garlic - 6 bulbs
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 bottles
- Apples - 50 pieces
- Bananas - 50 pieces
- Grapes - 5 kilos
- Muesli bars - 60 pieces
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Popcorn - 3 kilos
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 8 bottles
- Orange soda - 8 bottles
- Apple juice - 12 cartons
- Iced tea - 8 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 60 bottles
- Sparkling water - 12 bottles
- Coffee - 3 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Milk - 6 liters
- Oat milk - 3 liters
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Cookies - 6 packs
- Coffee cups - 100 pieces
- Paper napkins - 200 pieces
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Baking paper - 2 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Sponges - 6 pieces
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 40 pieces
- Hand gel - 4 bottles

Tips

Plan at least one water bottle per participant and coach, plus enough water crates to refill them throughout the day. Put the coolers and drinks in place before registration starts.
Count sticks, balls and team bibs against the final participant list at least 24 hours before camp. A shortage of even a few sticks can delay the first drill.
Allow one reusable cup, plate and cutlery set per person, with extra tableware for coaches and staff. Add serving platters and spoons so food is not handled directly from cooking containers.
Pack first aid supplies and emergency contact details where coaches can reach them quickly, rather than leaving them at the registration desk. Check this together with the field and equipment inspection before training.
Prepare food-service equipment before meal time: cutting boards for preparation, food warmers for hot dishes, and waste bins near the dining area. Keep extension cords and power strips away from wet ground and playing areas.

Frequently asked questions

How much water do I need for a hockey camp?: Plan at least 1.5 to 2 litres of drinking water per participant for a full training day, and add extra for coaches and hot weather. Bring enough bottles or cups for everyone and keep reserve water in crates.
How many hockey balls should I bring to camp?: Bring at least one ball for every two players during drills, plus 10 to 15 spare balls for lost or damaged equipment. For example, 30 players need about 15 training balls and a separate reserve.
What equipment should be ready before a hockey camp starts?: Have sticks, balls, cones, marker discs, team bibs, whistles and the planned training aids ready before registration opens. Check the full equipment count at least one day in advance and place each activity's gear together.
When should I buy food and drinks for a hockey camp?: Buy non-perishable supplies two to three days ahead and purchase fresh food no later than the day before camp. Chill drinks and fill the coolers before participants arrive, not during the first training session.

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