What you need for a korfball tournament

A korfball tournament needs more than balls and goals. You also need a reliable setup for match administration, refreshments, payments, shade, power and changing areas. Use the plan below to organise what must be bought, borrowed or brought to the sports park. Order food and drinks only after team numbers and dietary requirements are confirmed, and check equipment at least one day before the first match so missing items can still be replaced.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Party tentsqty 3
Foldable tablesqty 10
Folding chairsqty 80
Beer tablesqty 6
Bar stoolsqty 8
Dressing room tablesqty 4
Coat racksqty 4

Sports equipment

Korfball postsqty 8
Korfball hoopsqty 8
Korfballsqty 12
Spare ballsqty 4
Field markingsqty 16
Conesqty 40
Training bibsqty 30
Whistlesqty 8
Scoreboardsqty 8
Team bibsqty 16
First aid kitsqty 2
Ice packsqty 8
Safety vestsqty 8
Umbrellasqty 4

Equipment

Game clocksqty 8
Laptopsqty 2
Tabletsqty 2
Mobile phonesqty 4
Mobile card terminalsqty 2
Extension cordsqty 6
Power stripsqty 4
Sound system
Wireless microphoneqty 2
Megaphone
Cable reelsqty 2

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 120
Coffee cupsqty 50
Platesqty 100
Cutlery setsqty 100
Serving plattersqty 12
Serving tongsqty 8
Thermos flasksqty 6
Water jugsqty 8

Kitchen

Coolersqty 6
Cratesqty 12
Cutting boardsqty 4
Chef’s knives and bread knivesqty 6
Lunch boxesqty 4
Bottle openersqty 4
Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Food warmersqty 4

Decorations

Team flagsqty 16
Start and finish bannersqty 2
Prize tableclothqty 2
Balloonsqty 100
Tableclothsqty 12

Lighting

LED light stringsqty 6
LED lampsqty 4

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 10
Mopsqty 4
Bucketsqty 4
Broom setsqty 3
Dustpan and brushqty 3
Cleaning glovesqty 6

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 2 kilos
- Tea assortment - 200 bags
- Sugar sticks - 200 pieces
- Milk - 12 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 12 bottles
- Orange soda - 8 bottles
- Iced tea - 8 bottles
- Spa Blue - 10 crates
- Spa Rood - 4 crates
- Apple juice - 6 packs
- Orange juice - 6 cartons
- Beer - 12 crates
- Alcohol-free beer - 4 crates
- Tonic - 4 bottles
- Lemons - 2 kilos
- Ice cubes - 20 kilo
- Sandwiches - 180 pieces
- Whole grain bread - 8 loaves
- Mini croissants - 80 pieces
- Young cheese - 3 kilos
- Aged cheese - 2 kilo
- Ham - 2 kilos
- Chicken breast slices - 1.5 kilos
- Hummus - 12 tubs
- Cream cheese - 10 tubs
- Peanut butter - 4 jars
- Jam - 4 jars
- Butter - 1 kilo
- Mayonnaise - 3 bottles
- Ketchup - 3 bottles
- Mustard - 2 bottles
- Cucumbers - 12 pieces
- Tomatoes - 3 kilos
- Lettuce - 8 heads
- Bell peppers - 3 kilos
- Carrots - 2 kilo
- Grapes - 4 kilos
- Apples - 6 kilos
- Bananas - 5 kilo
- Mandarins - 4 kilo
- Muesli bars - 120 pieces
- Currant buns - 80 pieces
- Plain chips - 12 bags
- Paprika chips - 12 bags
- Tortilla chips - 8 bags
- Salted peanuts - 6 bags
- Cheese sticks - 6 packs
- Rice cakes - 6 packs
- Cookies - 10 packs
- Cupcakes - 80 pieces
- Chocolate bars - 60 pieces
- Soup - 8 liters
- Broth - 2 packs
- Onions - 2 kilos
- Garlic - 4 bulbs
- Salt - 1 pack
- Pepper - 1 jar
- Paprika powder - 1 jar
- Oil - 2 liters
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Baking paper - 2 rolls
- Napkins - 500 pieces
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Toilet paper - 48 rolls
- Trash bags - 100 pieces
- Pedal bin liners - 50 pieces
- Dish soap - 3 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 3 bottles
- Toilet cleaner - 2 bottles
- Hand soap - 6 bottles
- Hand sanitizer - 6 bottles
- Sponges - 12 pieces
- Microfiber cloths - 20 pieces
- Disposable gloves - 200 pieces
- Bandages - 2 boxes
- Table labels - 30 pieces
- Pens - 30 pieces
- Markers - 12 pieces
- Tape - 6 rolls
- Paper cups - 200 pieces
- Paper bowls - 200 pieces
- Wooden stirrers - 300 pieces
- Wooden skewers - 300 pieces
- Ice lollies - 100 pieces
- Wrapping paper - 2 rolls

Tips

Plan drinks by attendance: allow roughly 2–3 drinks per person for the first hour, then 1–2 per person for each additional hour. Keep extra water available for players and referees, especially in warm weather.
Prepare refreshments in serving batches rather than putting everything out at once. This keeps snacks fresh and leaves enough chilled drinks for the later matches.
Count match equipment per court before loading the car: each active court needs its korfbal poles, baskets, balls, field markings, cones, whistles and scoreboard. Pack reserve balls separately so they do not disappear into team bags.
Bring enough tables and seating for registration, the prize table, refreshments and changing areas. Add extension cords, power strips and cable reels before collecting powered equipment such as laptops, tablets, phones, card terminals and the sound system.
Set up a dedicated administration point with printed schedules and team forms, a laptop or tablet, a phone charger and a card terminal. Test the internet connection and payment device before teams arrive, not when the first registration queue forms.

Frequently asked questions

How many korfballs do I need for a tournament?: Count at least one match ball for every active court, then add 2–4 reserve balls depending on the number of teams and matches. Check them the day before and keep the reserves at the administration point.
How many drinks should I buy for a korfball tournament?: For the first hour, plan 2–3 drinks per attendee and 1–2 drinks per person for every following hour. Add extra water for players, referees and volunteers, and order only after registrations close.
When should I order food and snacks for a korfball tournament?: Order after team registrations and dietary requirements are confirmed, ideally 3–5 days before the tournament. Collect the food on the day only when it can go straight into preparation and serving.
What equipment should I check before a korfball tournament?: Check poles, baskets, balls, markings, cones, whistles, scoreboards, match clocks and team bibs at least 24 hours beforehand. Test laptops, tablets, phones, card terminals, microphones and extension leads before loading them.

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