What you need for a korfball tournament

Use this shopping list to prepare the playing area, officials’ table, changing rooms and food service for a korfball tournament. Stock drinks and simple food for players, referees, volunteers and spectators, then check which sports equipment the venue already provides. The items people most often arrange too late are reusable cups, chilled drinks, extension cables and first aid supplies. Count teams and guests before buying so you can adjust quantities without running short.

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What to bring

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

Sports equipment

Korfball postsqty 4
Korfball hoopsqty 4
Korfballsqty 8
Training bibsqty 40
Referee whistlesqty 6
Conesqty 40
Game clocksqty 4
Scoreboardsqty 4
Stopwatchesqty 4
First aid kitsqty 2

Furniture

Tablesqty 8
Chairsqty 40
Party tentsqty 2
Changing room benchesqty 8
Waste binsqty 6

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 150
Platesqty 120
Cutlery setsqty 120
Coffee cupsqty 60
Serving plattersqty 12
Pouring jugsqty 8

Kitchen

Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Cutting boardsqty 4
Bread knivesqty 4
Serving spoonsqty 8
Coolersqty 6

Equipment

Sound system
Microphonesqty 2
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 4
Flashlightsqty 4

Decorations

Tournament bannersqty 4
Tableclothsqty 8
Directional arrowsqty 12
Name badgesqty 120
Prize boxesqty 3

Office

Clipboardsqty 12
Pensqty 30
Markersqty 12
Printer paperqty 2
Rolls of tapeqty 4
Scissorsqty 4
Staplersqty 2

Cleaning

Broom setsqty 3
Mop setsqty 2
Bucketsqty 4
Cleaning clothsqty 20
Hand soap dispensersqty 4

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 3 packs
- Tea bags - 150 pieces
- Sugar - 2 kilograms
- Milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Chocolate milk - 10 liters
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 10 bottles
- Orange soda - 8 bottles
- Iced tea - 8 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 12 bottles
- Spa Rood - 6 bottles
- Sports drink - 60 bottles
- Apple juice - 6 liters
- Orange juice - 6 liters
- Ice cubes - 12 kilograms
- Baguettes - 20 pieces
- White buns - 80 pieces
- Wholemeal rolls - 60 pieces
- Pistolets - 40 pieces
- Butter - 1 kilogram
- Mild cheese - 3 kilograms
- Aged cheese - 2 kilogram
- Ham - 2 kilograms
- Chicken breast slices - 2 kilograms
- Hummus - 1.5 kilograms
- Cream cheese - 1 kilogram
- Egg salad - 1 kilogram
- Cucumbers - 10 pieces
- Tomatoes - 4 kilogram
- Lettuce - 8 heads
- Peppers - 3 kilograms
- Apples - 100 pieces
- Bananas - 80 pieces
- Grapes - 6 kilograms
- Plain chips - 12 bags
- Paprika chips - 12 bags
- Snacks - 8 bags
- Muesli bars - 120 pieces
- Cookies - 10 packs
- Cupcakes - 120 pieces
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Olive oil - 1 bottle
- Salt - 1 pack
- Pepper - 1 jar
- Napkins - 500 pieces
- Paper towels - 8 rolls
- Toilet paper - 36 rolls
- Trash bags - 60 pieces
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Dishwasher tablets - 30 pieces
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Hand gel - 4 bottles

Tips

Plan around two to three drinks per person for the first hour, then one drink per person for each additional hour. Keep extra water available for players and referees, especially when several matches run back to back.
Prepare food in portions that can be eaten between matches: allow about two sandwiches or similar servings per person, plus fruit or other snacks. Collect dietary requirements before shopping and label separate options clearly.
Set aside one complete officials’ station with scoreboards, score sheets, stopwatches, whistles and pens. Prepare it at least 30 minutes before the first match so missing equipment can still be borrowed or replaced.
Check the venue’s supplied equipment at least one week ahead, including posts, baskets, balls, tables, chairs and changing-room benches. Do not assume that a reserved sports hall also includes tournament equipment.
Bring more reusable cups than your headcount suggests: allow at least two cups per person when washing facilities are limited. Pack cool boxes, serving jugs, platters and extension cables together so food service can be set up quickly.

Frequently asked questions

How much food do I need for a korfball tournament?: Allow about two sandwich portions per participant, referee, volunteer and expected spectator, plus one snack portion each. Add 10% extra for unexpected guests and players who stay for several matches.
How many drinks should I buy for a korfball tournament?: Plan for two to three drinks per person during the first hour and one per person for every additional hour. Keep water separate from other drinks and chill it before teams arrive.
What equipment is needed at the officials’ table?: Prepare at least one scoreboard, one match clock, one stopwatch, score sheets and one whistle per referee. Have a spare stopwatch and extra pens ready before the first game starts.
When should I buy the tournament supplies?: Check venue equipment and place orders for medals, food-service items and drinks at least one week before the tournament. Buy fresh bread, fruit and chilled drinks one day before, then prepare the serving area on the event day.

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