What you need for a korfball tournament

A korfball tournament needs more than poles, baskets and balls. You also need a clear setup for teams, referees, refreshments, results and changing weather. Use the full shopping list below to check sports equipment, furniture, drinks service, power and communication items before tournament day. Start with the equipment count for each field, then add shared supplies such as coolers, reusable cups, printed forms and extension cables.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Party tentsqty 2
Foldable tablesqty 10
Folding chairsqty 80
Beer tablesqty 6
Clothes racksqty 2

Sports equipment

Korfball postsqty 4
Korfball hoopsqty 4
Korfballsqty 12
Training bibsqty 24
Marker discsqty 40
Conesqty 30
Referee whistlesqty 6
Ball bagsqty 4
Spare pumpsqty 2
Ball needlesqty 10
Cool bagsqty 2
Scoreboardsqty 4
Game clocksqty 4
Captain's armbandsqty 8
Spare shoelacesqty 12
First aid kitsqty 2
Cold packs setsqty 4
Athletic tapeqty 8
Elastic bandagesqty 8
Safety pinsqty 2

Equipment

Laptop
Printer
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 4
Sound system
Wireless microphone
Megaphonesqty 2
Coolersqty 4
Thermos flasksqty 6
Power banksqty 4
Charging cablesqty 6

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 150
Platesqty 120
Cutlery setsqty 120
Coffee cupsqty 80
Pouring jugsqty 8

Kitchen

Cutting boardsqty 4
Bread knivesqty 4
Serving spoonsqty 8
Serving plattersqty 12
Food warmersqty 4
Serving traysqty 6
Glovesqty 4
Ice packsqty 20

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 4 packs
- Tea - 3 boxes
- Sugar - 2 kilos
- Milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Chocolate milk - 6 liters
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 8 bottles
- Orange soda - 8 bottles
- Iced tea - 8 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 12 bottles
- Spa Rood - 6 bottles
- Apple juice - 6 liters
- Orange juice - 6 liters
- Ice cubes - 12 bags
- Tap water - 20 liters
- Sandwiches - 180 pieces
- Whole grain bread - 8 loaves
- Ham - 3 kilos
- Cheese - 3 kilos
- Chicken breast - 2 kilos
- Hummus - 1.5 kilos
- Cream cheese - 1,5 kilo
- Peanut butter - 2 jars
- Jam - 2 jars
- Butter - 1 kilo
- Lettuce - 4 heads
- Tomatoes - 3 kilos
- Cucumbers - 2 kilos
- Bell peppers - 2 kilos
- Apples - 10 kilos
- Bananas - 8 kilos
- Grapes - 5 kilos
- Paprika chips - 8 bags
- Plain chips - 8 bags
- Snacks - 6 bags
- Muesli bars - 150 pieces
- Rice cakes - 6 packs
- Gluten-free sandwiches - 12 pieces
- Vegan toppings - 1 kilo
- Mayonnaise - 2 jars
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Barbecue sauce - 2 bottles
- Soup - 15 liters
- Croutons - 4 bags
- Cookies - 8 packs
- Brownies - 100 pieces
- Napkins - 500 pieces
- Coffee filters - 2 packs
- Stirrers - 300 pieces
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Baking paper - 2 rolls
- Trash bags - 4 rolls
- Paper towels - 8 rolls
- Toilet paper - 36 rolls
- Dish soap - 3 bottles
- Dishwasher tablets - 40 pieces
- All-purpose cleaner - 3 bottles
- Toilet cleaner - 3 bottles
- Disinfectant wipes - 4 packs
- Sponges - 2 packs
Prize cupsqty 3
Medalsqty 24
Trophy
Gift vouchersqty 3

Decorations

Team table numbersqty 8
Buntingqty 8
Balloonsqty 100
Tableclothsqty 10
Welcome sign
Directional signsqty 8

Cleaning

Broom setsqty 3
Mopsqty 4
Bucketsqty 4
Work glovesqty 8
Pedal binsqty 6

Lighting

Battery lanternsqty 6
Batteriesqty 24

Tips

Count equipment by playing field before buying or borrowing anything. Each field needs its own korfball poles, baskets, balls, marker discs or cones, and referee whistle; keep spare balls, pumps and ball needles at the central equipment point.
Plan refreshments for the tournament schedule, not just the team count. Allow two to three drinks per person for the first hour, then one drink per person for each additional hour, and arrange coolers or ice early enough to chill them.
Do not leave printing until the morning of the event. Print the match forms, team lists and schedule at least one day ahead, and keep a laptop, printer, extension cables and power strips together in one labelled box.
Prepare a separate referee and volunteer station. Put whistles, training bibs, megaphones or a wireless microphone, pens and the latest schedule there so officials do not have to search the registration table between matches.
Check the weather forecast 48 hours before the tournament and again on the morning itself. If rain or strong sun is likely, confirm the party tents, folding tables, chairs and drink service before teams arrive.

Frequently asked questions

What equipment do I need for a korfball tournament?: For every playing field, plan for a pair of korfball poles and baskets, match balls, marker discs or cones, and a referee whistle. Add at least one reserve ball, pump and ball needle for the whole tournament, plus training bibs for team identification.
How many drinks should I buy for a korfball tournament?: Use two to three drinks per person for the first hour and one drink per person for each additional hour. Buy extra water for hot weather and keep drinks chilled in coolers or cooling bags before the first match.
When should I print the tournament schedule and forms?: Print the schedule, team lists and match forms at least one day before the tournament. Keep a digital copy on the laptop as backup, but bring paper copies to the pitch desk in case power or internet access fails.
How many tables and chairs do I need for a korfball tournament?: Start with one registration and administration table, one refreshments table, and one awards or information table. Add chairs for the registration team, referees and volunteers, and provide at least one covered table for equipment or paperwork if the forecast is wet.

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