Korfball tournament shopping list

A korfball tournament needs more than balls and goals. You also need practical supplies for several matches, team registration, scoring, refreshments and changing areas. This shopping list covers the equipment and consumables to collect before the day, including spare ball-pump parts, power supplies and serving gear. Check quantities against the number of teams, courts and match hours, then buy or borrow anything that cannot be sourced at short notice.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Foldable tablesqty 8
Chairsqty 40
Party tentsqty 3
Beer table setsqty 6
Coat racksqty 2

Sports equipment

Korfball postsqty 8
Korfball hoopsqty 8
Korfballsqty 12
Training bibsqty 40
Conesqty 40
Field marking tapeqty 4
Ball pumpqty 2
Spare valvesqty 10
Supply binsqty 6

Equipment

Stopwatchesqty 6
Whistlesqty 8
Megaphone
Speakerqty 2
Microphone
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 4
Rechargeable batteriesqty 2
Power banksqty 4

Kitchen

Coolersqty 4
Thermos flasksqty 6
Kettlesqty 2
Cutting boardsqty 4
Bread knivesqty 4
Serving tongsqty 6
Serving plattersqty 8
Cooling racksqty 4

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 180
Platesqty 150
Cutlery setsqty 150
Coffee cupsqty 80
Tea glassesqty 40
Coffee spoonsqty 80
Serving traysqty 8

Decorations

Buntingqty 10
Team table labelsqty 20
Directional signsqty 12
Prize tablecloth

Lighting

LED lampsqty 6
Batteriesqty 24

Safety

First aid kit
Ice packsqty 12
Flashlightsqty 4

Competition administration

Scoreboardsqty 8
Scorecardsqty 100
Clipboardsqty 8
Pen setsqty 12
Foldersqty 8
Printer
Printer paperqty 2

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 10
Trash grabbersqty 4
Bucketsqty 4
Mopsqty 4
Broom setsqty 3

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 4 boxes
- Sugar - 2 packs
- Sweeteners - 2 boxes
- Semi-skimmed milk - 12 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Coffee creamer - 4 packs
- 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
- Sports drink - 6 crates
- Lemons - 12 pieces
- Ice cubes - 12 bags
- White rolls - 100 pieces
- Brown rolls - 80 pieces
- Wholemeal rolls - 40 pieces
- Young cheese - 5 kilos
- Back ham - 4 kilos
- Chicken breast - 3 kilo
- Smoked chicken - 2 kilo
- Hummus - 12 tubs
- Cream cheese - 8 tubs
- Egg salad - 8 tubs
- Cucumbers - 12 pieces
- Tomatoes - 5 kilos
- Lettuce - 8 heads
- Bell peppers - 12 pieces
- Red onions - 2 kilos
- Butter - 2 kilos
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Paprika chips - 8 bags
- Plain chips - 8 bags
- Snacks - 6 bags
- Muesli bars - 120 pieces
- Bananas - 8 kilos
- Apples - 8 kilos
- Grapes - 5 kilos
- Mandarins - 6 kilos
- Cookies - 8 packs
- Brownies - 6 boxes
- Vegetarian spreads - 8 tubs
- Gluten-free sandwiches - 12 pieces
- Nut-free cookies - 4 packs
- Napkins - 500 pieces
- Paper towels - 8 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Hand soap - 4 bottles
- Hand sanitizer - 6 bottles
- Dish soap - 4 bottles
- Sponges - 12 pieces
- Cleaning wipes - 3 packs
- All-purpose cleaner - 4 bottles
- Trash bags - 120 pieces
- Freezer bags - 2 boxes
- Aluminum foil - 3 rolls
- Cling film - 3 rolls
- Baking paper - 2 rolls
- Coffee filters - 2 packs
- Wooden stirrers - 300 pieces
- Toothpicks - 2 boxes
- Chocolate medals - 40 pieces
- Lemonade syrup - 4 bottles
- Salt - 1 pack
- Pepper - 1 jar

Tips

Plan at least one korfball, whistle and stopwatch for every active court, plus one spare ball and spare whistle for the tournament desk. Test the ball pump and pack reserve valves before loading the equipment.
Prepare one scorecard and one printed match sheet per game, then add at least 10% extra copies for changes, lost sheets or wet weather. Keep pens and the forms together in a labelled material box.
For refreshments, allow two to three drinks per person during the first hour and one drink per person for each additional hour. Bring extra water separately from soft drinks so teams can refill between matches.
Do not leave power planning until match day: count every speaker, kettle and charging point, then pack enough extension leads and power strips to reach them safely. Charge rechargeable batteries and power banks the evening before.
Set aside food-service supplies before shopping, including cool boxes, serving platters, tongs, chopping boards and bread knives. Collect dietary requirements with team registrations and label suitable food before it reaches the serving table.

Frequently asked questions

What equipment do I need for a korfball tournament?: For each active court, plan one set of korfball posts and baskets, at least one ball, a whistle and a stopwatch. Add training bibs, cones, court-marking tape and one spare ball-pump setup for the whole tournament.
How many drinks should I buy for a korfball tournament?: Budget two to three drinks per person for the first hour and one more drink per person for every following hour. Add extra water for warm conditions and keep it in cool boxes so players can access it between matches.
How many scorecards and match sheets do I need?: Prepare one scorecard and one match sheet for every scheduled game, then print at least 10% extra. For example, 40 games require 44 copies of each form, allowing for schedule changes or damaged paperwork.
When should I prepare the tournament shopping and equipment?: Check the complete list at least 7 days before the tournament and finish buying or borrowing non-food items by 2 days before. Charge batteries, power banks and sound equipment the evening before, and load the equipment after the final check.

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