What you need for a korfball tournament

A korfball tournament needs more than posts, baskets and balls. You also need practical supplies for match control, changing areas, food service, drinks, power and sudden weather changes. This shopping list helps you prepare for teams arriving at different times, multiple matches running in parallel and a busy refreshment point. Check what the venue already provides before buying or hiring anything, especially goals, tables, electricity and changing-room furniture.

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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
Ball pumpqty 2
Spare ballsqty 4
Field markingqty 2
Conesqty 40
Training bibsqty 40
Whistlesqty 8
Stopwatchesqty 4
Scoreboardsqty 8
Spare polesqty 2

Furniture

Party tentsqty 3
Tablesqty 8
Chairsqty 40
Beer table setsqty 4
Changing room benchesqty 8
Clothes racksqty 4
Crowd control barriersqty 12

Equipment

Portable sound system
Wireless microphonesqty 2
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 4
Coolersqty 6
Hot drink urnsqty 4
Coffee machinesqty 2

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 150
Coffee cupsqty 80
Platesqty 100
Cutlery setsqty 100
Serving traysqty 12

Kitchen

Cutting boardsqty 4
Knivesqty 6
Pliersqty 6
Scissorsqty 4
Measuring cupsqty 2

Decorations

Buntingqty 8
Team name signsqty 8
Directional signsqty 10
Information boardsqty 4

Lighting

LED light stringsqty 6
Battery lanternsqty 6

Cleaning

Bucketsqty 4
Broom setsqty 3
Mopsqty 3
Hand soap dispensersqty 4

Catering

Water jugsqty 8
Thermos flasksqty 6
Cooler cratesqty 6
Serving plattersqty 12
Trophiesqty 3
Medalsqty 40
Price listsqty 2
Cash register
Payment terminal
Cash box
Receipt rollsqty 3
Ice packsqty 20
Groceries
- Spa Blauw - 12 bottles
- Spa Rood - 6 bottles
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- Ice tea - 4 bottles
- Apple juice - 4 packs
- Orange juice - 4 cartons
- Coffee - 4 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Sugar - 2 packs
- Milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Lemon slices - 4 tubs
- Stir sticks - 200 pieces
- Sandwiches - 120 pieces
- Whole grain bread - 8 loaves
- Kaiser rolls - 80 pieces
- Ham - 3 kilograms
- Cheese - 3 kilograms
- Chicken breast slices - 2 kilograms
- Hummus - 8 tubs
- Egg salad - 6 tubs
- Lettuce - 8 heads
- Tomatoes - 4 kilogram
- Cucumbers - 6 pieces
- Bell peppers - 3 kilograms
- Butter - 4 packs
- Mayonnaise - 3 bottles
- Ketchup - 3 bottles
- Mustard - 2 bottles
- Paprika chips - 8 bags
- Plain chips - 8 bags
- Snacks - 6 bags
- Muesli bars - 100 pieces
- Bananas - 8 kilograms
- Apples - 8 kilograms
- Grapes - 5 kilograms
- Cookies - 8 packs
- Brownies - 80 pieces
- Ice cubes - 20 kilograms
- Napkins - 500 pieces
- Paper straws - 200 pieces
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Baking paper - 2 rolls
- Paper towels - 8 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 5 rolls
- Dish soap - 3 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 3 bottles
- Disinfectant wipes - 6 packs
- Hand sanitizer - 4 bottles
- Paper towels - 8 packs

Tips

Allow one match ball per active court, plus at least two spare balls for the tournament. Check every ball the day before and bring a pump so play does not stop for low pressure.
For each court, prepare field markers, cones, a scoreboard, a stopwatch and a whistle. If matches overlap, buy or borrow one complete set per court rather than sharing equipment between referees.
Plan drinks separately for players, officials and spectators. Chill water and other drinks before arrival, and provide roughly two to three drinks per person during the first hour, with extra capacity for warm weather.
Set up the catering point with enough reusable cups, coffee cups, plates and cutlery for one serving wave at a time. Keep hot-drink urns and coffee makers near a power supply, and test extension cables and socket strips before opening.
Have weather cover ready before the forecast becomes a problem. Partytents, tables, chairs, barriers and clothing racks are often forgotten until teams arrive, so confirm their availability and transport at least one week beforehand.

Frequently asked questions

What equipment do I need for a korfball tournament?: For each active court, prepare korfball posts, baskets, balls, field marking, cones, a whistle, stopwatch and scoreboard. Add at least two spare balls and a pump for the full tournament.
How many drinks should I buy for a korfball tournament?: Budget two to three drinks per person for the first hour, then add more for the expected tournament length and warm weather. Include separate stock for players, referees, volunteers and spectators.
How many reusable cups and plates do I need?: Use enough cups, plates and cutlery for the busiest serving wave rather than only the total number of guests. As a starting point, prepare one complete set per expected person and add 10% for loss, spills and delayed washing.
When should I prepare the korfball tournament shopping list?: Create the list as soon as team numbers and catering quantities are known, ideally two to three weeks before the tournament. Confirm hired equipment, electricity, tents and transport at least one week before setup.

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