What you need for a math tournament
A math tournament needs more than problems and answer sheets. You will need enough tables and chairs for every team, reliable timing and presentation equipment, and separate materials for each round. Plan printed assignments, answer templates, participant lists, certificates, and prizes before shopping. For refreshments, count reusable cups, plates, cutlery, coffee or tea equipment, coolers, and thermos flasks against the number of participants and supervisors. This list helps you check the practical items before tournament day.
What to bring
Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.
Furniture
- Tablesqty 24
- Chairsqty 130
- Reception desk
- Tableclothsqty 8
Equipment
- Laptopsqty 4
- Printersqty 2
- Extension cordsqty 6
- Power stripsqty 6
- Stopwatchesqty 10
- Wall clocksqty 8
- Microphone
- Portable speaker
Sports equipment
- Whiteboardsqty 8
- Markers for whiteboardqty 32
- Counting cubesqty 16
- Measuring rulersqty 16
- Set squaresqty 32
- Calculation Cardsqty 160
- Puzzlesqty 16
Tableware
- Reusable cupsqty 150
- Platesqty 150
- Cutlery setsqty 150
- Coffee potsqty 4
- Teapotsqty 2
Kitchen
- Coolersqty 4
- Thermos flasksqty 4
- Serving traysqty 8
- Cutting boardsqty 4
- Bread knivesqty 4
- Pliersqty 6
Decorations
- Round signsqty 8
- Directional signsqty 20
- Stage backdrop
- Prize table sign
Cleaning
- Waste binsqty 8
- Dustpan and brushqty 3
- Mopsqty 3
- Bucketsqty 3
- Cleaning clothsqty 20
- Glovesqty 10
Catering
- Groceries
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 4 boxes
- Sugar - 2 packs
- Milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 12 bottles
- Orange soda - 8 bottles
- Apple juice - 8 cartons
- Spa Blue - 10 crates
- Sparkling water - 4 bottles
- Apples - 80 pieces
- Bananas - 60 pieces
- Grapes - 6 packs
- Cucumbers - 8 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 8 trays
- Carrots - 5 bags
- Whole wheat bread - 12 loaves
- White rolls - 100 pieces
- Multigrain rolls - 60 pieces
- Young cheese - 3 kilos
- Hummus - 8 tubs
- Halal chicken breast - 3 kilos
- Butter - 4 packs
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Paprika chips - 8 bags
- Plain chips - 8 bags
- Rice cakes - 6 packs
- Muesli bars - 150 pieces
- Cookies - 10 packs
- Salt - 1 pack
- Pepper - 1 jar
- Paper napkins - 300 pieces
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Coffee filters - 2 packs
- Trash bags - 3 rolls
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Disinfectant spray - 2 bottles
- Liquid hand soap - 4 bottles
- Paper towels - 8 packs
- Drinking straws - 150 pieces
Tips
- Count one seat per participant, plus one for each supervisor, and add at least one spare table for registration, printing, or spare materials.
- Prepare one package per round for each team or table. Include printed assignments, answer sheets, calculation cards, puzzles, and any geometry equipment before the event starts.
- Allow at least one stopwatch or visible timing method per active room, and check batteries, wall clocks, microphones, speakers, extension cords, and power strips the day before.
- Bring one laptop and printer setup for registration or last-minute documents, but print participant lists, assignments, and answer sheets in advance so a technical problem does not delay the first round.
- Estimate drinks for the full programme rather than only the competition time. Put cold drinks in coolers, prepare thermos flasks for breaks, and set out reusable cups, plates, and cutlery before participants arrive.
Frequently asked questions
- What supplies do I need for a math tournament?
- Plan seating, registration materials, printed assignments and answer sheets, timing equipment, whiteboards and markers, mathematical tools, prizes or certificates, and refreshments. Prepare one complete material package per round and team.
- How many chairs and tables do I need for a math tournament?
- Provide one chair for every participant and supervisor, then add at least 5% spare seating where possible. Use one table per team or working group, plus a separate reception table and at least one table for materials or refreshments.
- How many printed answer sheets should I prepare?
- Print one answer sheet for every participant for each round, then add 10% spare copies. Also print at least one participant list, answer template, and assignment set for each room or supervising team.
- When should I prepare the supplies for a math tournament?
- Check the shopping list at least 7 days before the tournament and complete the main shopping 2 to 3 days ahead. Assemble round packages, test electronics, and chill drinks on the day before or the morning of the event.
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