What to bring to a lacrosse tournament

A lacrosse tournament needs more than sticks, balls and goals. Plan supplies for several matches, team registration, field marking, scorekeeping, refreshments and changing areas. Count teams and players before buying consumables, then add a small reserve for lost balls, spills and last-minute arrivals. This list covers the practical equipment and event supplies to have ready before teams reach the field.

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What to bring

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

Sports equipment

Lacrosse sticksqty 24
Spare lacrosse sticksqty 6
Lacrosse ballsqty 60
Lacrosse goalsqty 2
Training bibsqty 30
Conesqty 30
Field marking tapeqty 4
Whistlesqty 6
Game clocksqty 2
Scoreboardsqty 2
Reserve netsqty 2
Ball bucketsqty 4
Cool Bags for Iceqty 2
Training laddersqty 2
Sports bagsqty 4

Furniture

Party tentsqty 3
Tablesqty 10
Chairsqty 40
Beer tablesqty 4
Clothes racksqty 4
Waste binsqty 8

Equipment

Portable sound system
Microphoneqty 2
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 4
Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 180
Platesqty 180
Cutlery setsqty 180
Coffee cupsqty 60

Kitchen

Coolersqty 4
Serving traysqty 6
Cutting boardsqty 3
Kitchen knivesqty 4
Thermos flasksqty 4

Lighting

LED string lightsqty 4
Battery lanternsqty 6

Decorations

Tournament bannersqty 6
Directional signsqty 8

Office

Clipboardsqty 8
Pensqty 30
Printer paperqty 2
Name stickersqty 120
Wristbandsqty 200
Prizes and medalsqty 30

Safety

First aid kitsqty 2
Ice packsqty 12
Safety vestsqty 8

Cleaning

Broom and dustpanqty 2
Mopsqty 3
Bucketsqty 3

Catering

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
- Sports drink - 48 bottles
- Coffee - 4 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Lemons - 8 pieces
- Sandwiches - 180 pieces
- Wholemeal bread - 6 loaves
- Kaiser rolls - 60 pieces
- Young cheese - 3 kilos
- Ham - 2 kilos
- Chicken breast topping - 2 kilos
- Hummus - 1.5 kilos
- Peanut butter - 2 jars
- Jam - 2 jars
- Butter - 1 kilo
- Iceberg lettuce - 6 heads
- Tomatoes - 3 kilos
- Cucumbers - 8 pieces
- Bell peppers - 2 kilos
- Apples - 10 kilos
- Bananas - 8 kilos
- Grapes - 4 kilos
- Paprika chips - 8 bags
- Plain chips - 8 bags
- Muesli bars - 120 pieces
- Cookies - 6 packs
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Salt - 1 pack
- Pepper - 1 can
- Olive oil - 1 bottle
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Paper towels - 8 rolls
- Napkins - 400 pieces
- Trash bags - 3 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Hand soap - 4 bottles
- Hand sanitizer - 6 bottles
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls

Tips

Count lacrosse balls by match and keep a separate bucket of spare balls beside the field. Put spare sticks, reserve nets and training bibs in an accessible sports bag so equipment problems do not stop a game.
Bring enough cones and field marking tape to mark the competition area before registration opens. Check the field lines and goals on arrival rather than waiting until the first fixture is due to start.
Set up a registration desk with printed match schedules, tables, chairs and a clothes rack before teams arrive. Keep emergency contacts and dietary information together, but do not leave those details visible to other teams.
For a full tournament day, plan drinks for players, referees and volunteers, plus extra water for warm weather. Chill drinks in cool bags with ice before the first match and place waste bins near the catering point and seating.
Test the portable sound system, microphone, extension cords and power strips before setup is complete. Keep coffee machines and kettles away from wet areas, and bring reusable cups, plates and cutlery for the catering point.

Frequently asked questions

What equipment do I need for a lacrosse tournament?: At minimum, prepare sticks for every participating team, spare sticks, lacrosse balls, goals, reserve nets, cones, field marking tape, whistles, game clocks and scoreboards. Add ball buckets, bibs and sports bags so match equipment can be moved and stored quickly.
How many lacrosse balls should I bring to a tournament?: Bring enough balls for the games running at the same time, with a separate reserve for balls that go out of play or disappear. A practical starting point is 2 to 3 balls per active game plus at least 10 spare balls for the tournament day.
What should I buy for tournament catering?: Plan drinks and catering quantities from the confirmed player, referee and volunteer count, then add 10% for late arrivals and spills. Provide reusable cups, plates, cutlery, coffee machines, kettles, tables and waste bins at the catering point.
When should I prepare the lacrosse tournament shopping?: Buy or confirm field equipment and furniture at least 1 week before the tournament. Purchase drinks and other perishable catering supplies 1 to 2 days beforehand, then chill the drinks and check the first aid kit on the day before or morning of the event.

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