What you need for a korfball tournament

A korfball tournament needs more than balls and goals. Alongside the sports equipment, you will need drinks, food service items, tables, shelter, scoring materials and a way to communicate schedule changes. This shopping list helps you check what must be bought, borrowed or collected before teams arrive. Pay particular attention to spare equipment, power, weather protection and refreshments: these are the items most often arranged too late.

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What to bring

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

Sports equipment

Korfball postsqty 8
Korfball hoopsqty 8
Korfballsqty 12
Spare ballsqty 4
Conesqty 40
Marker discsqty 30
Whistlesqty 10
Scoreboardsqty 4
Stopwatchesqty 4
Team bibsqty 48
Ball netsqty 4
Pumpqty 2
Needles for pumpqty 10
Measuring tapeqty 2
Field marking chalkqty 4

Furniture

Party tentsqty 3
Foldable tablesqty 10
Folding chairsqty 80
Beer tablesqty 6
Coat racksqty 2
Changing room benchesqty 8

Equipment

Sound system
Wireless microphonesqty 2
Extension cordsqty 6
Power stripsqty 6
Rechargeable lampsqty 6
Coolersqty 6
Handheld megaphone
First aid kitsqty 2
Walkie-talkiesqty 6
Clipboardsqty 6
Pen setsqty 6

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 250
Coffee cupsqty 80
Platesqty 150
Cutlery setsqty 150
Serving spoonsqty 8
Small bowlsqty 12
Thermos flasksqty 6

Kitchen

Cutting boardsqty 4
Bread knivesqty 4
Kitchen knivesqty 4
Pliersqty 6
Ice packsqty 24
Cutting matsqty 4

Decorations

Buntingqty 12
Team name signsqty 16
Route arrowsqty 12
Stage ribbon

Lighting

String lightsqty 4
Battery lanternsqty 6

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 10
Trash grabbersqty 4
Broomsqty 4
Dustpan and brushqty 4
Mopsqty 4
Bucketsqty 4
Cleaning glovesqty 8
Hand soap dispensersqty 4
Paper towel dispensersqty 4

Catering

Groceries
- Still water - 12 bottles
- Sparkling water - 8 bottles
- Cola - 8 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 6 bottles
- Iced tea - 6 bottles
- Apple juice - 6 packs
- Orange juice - 6 cartons
- Sports drink - 8 bottles
- Alcohol-free beer - 3 cases
- Beer - 5 crates
- White wine - 6 bottles
- Rosé - 4 bottles
- Coffee - 4 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Sugar - 2 packs
- Sweeteners - 2 boxes
- Milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Lemon - 12 pieces
- Ice cubes - 12 bags
- Baguettes - 18 pieces
- White buns - 80 pieces
- Brown rolls - 80 pieces
- Mini pistolets - 60 pieces
- Young cheese - 3 kilos
- Back ham - 2 kilos
- Chicken breast topping - 2 kilos
- Hummus - 6 tubs
- Cream cheese - 6 tubs
- Butter - 2 kilos
- Croquettes - 80 pieces
- Cheese soufflés - 60 pieces
- Mayonnaise - 3 bottles
- Ketchup - 3 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Satay sauce - 3 jars
- Crispy fried onions - 2 bags
- Paprika chips - 8 bags
- Plain chips - 8 bags
- Tortilla chips - 6 bags
- Salsa sauce - 4 jars
- Savory nuts - 6 bags
- Popcorn - 4 bags
- Apples - 8 kilos
- Bananas - 6 kilos
- Grapes - 5 kilos
- Mandarins - 6 kilos
- Cucumbers - 10 pieces
- Tomatoes - 5 kilos
- Bell peppers - 3 kilos
- Carrots - 4 kilos
- Lettuce - 8 heads
- Herb cheese - 4 tubs
- Eggs - 60 pieces
- Vegan Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Gluten-free rolls - 20 pieces
- Vegetarian croquettes - 40 pieces
- Vegetarian cheese soufflés - 30 pieces
- Cookies - 8 packs
- Muesli bars - 80 pieces
- Chocolate bars - 60 pieces
- Chewing gum - 20 packs
- Salt - 2 packs
- Pepper - 2 jars
- Paprika powder - 1 jar
- Garlic powder - 1 jar
- Olive oil - 2 bottles
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Baking paper - 2 rolls
- Napkins - 12 packs
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Toilet paper - 36 rolls
- Trash bags - 6 rolls
- Dish soap - 4 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 4 bottles
- Glass cleaner - 2 bottles
- Disinfectant wipes - 6 packs
- Nitrile gloves - 4 boxes
- Bandages - 4 boxes
- Sterile gauze pads - 4 packs
- Disinfectant - 4 bottles
- Sports tape - 12 rolls
- Cold packs - 12 pieces

Tips

Allow roughly 2 to 3 drinks per person for the first hour, then 1 drink per person per hour. Add extra water for players, referees and volunteers, especially in warm weather.
Prepare at least 1 spare ball for every 2 courts, plus a pump and several compatible needles. A single missing or damaged ball can delay the schedule.
Count seating and tables separately for players, officials and catering. Keep at least 1 covered table for registration, match forms, medals and other documents.
Test the sound system, wireless microphones, extension leads and power strips at least 1 day before the tournament. Bring rechargeable lights if matches or setup may continue after daylight.
Pack serving supplies according to your confirmed attendance and diet information. Reusable cups and coffee cups are easy to overlook when catering is ordered from an external supplier.

Frequently asked questions

How many drinks do I need for a korfball tournament?: Plan for 2 to 3 drinks per person during the first hour, followed by about 1 drink per person per hour. Keep a separate reserve of water for players, referees and volunteers.
How many spare korfballs should I bring?: Bring at least 1 spare ball for every 2 courts, in addition to the match balls. Check the pressure and pack a pump and spare needles before leaving for the venue.
When should I buy the food and drinks for a korfball tournament?: Confirm attendance and dietary requirements at least 5 to 7 days beforehand, then place catering orders immediately. Buy chilled drinks and other perishable items no earlier than 1 day before the tournament.
What should I arrange if it might rain?: Check the forecast 48 hours before the event and again on the morning itself. Arrange partytents, covered tables and weatherproof storage before teams arrive, rather than relying on last-minute availability.

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