What you need for a sitting volleyball tournament

A sitting volleyball tournament needs more than balls and a net. You also need practical supplies for match control, team identification, refreshments, registration and a smooth setup in the sports hall. Check the equipment before tournament day, especially net tensioners, scoreboards, whistles and extension cables. Plan food and drinks around the number of players, officials and spectators, then chill drinks and prepare sandwiches before the first match.

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What to bring

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

Sports equipment

Sitting volleyball netsqty 2
Net polesqty 4
Sitting volleyballsqty 12
Field marking tapeqty 4
Referees' chairsqty 2
Scoreboardsqty 4
Whistlesqty 6
Competition bibsqty 24
Conesqty 20
Training matsqty 12
Ball netsqty 4
Spare tent tensionersqty 2

Furniture

Tablesqty 12
Chairsqty 100
Folding benchesqty 8
Clothes racksqty 2
Tableclothqty 8

Equipment

Laptopqty 2
Printer
Portable speaker
Microphone
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 4
Charging cablesqty 4
Power banksqty 2

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 120
Platesqty 100
Cutlery setsqty 100
Coffee cupsqty 60
Serving plattersqty 12
Pouring jugsqty 8

Kitchen

Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Coolersqty 4
Coolersqty 2
Cutting boardsqty 4
Bread knivesqty 4
Serving utensilsqty 8
Thermos flasksqty 6

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 8
Mop setsqty 2
Bucketsqty 4
Broom setsqty 3
Dustpan and brushqty 3
Cleaning glovesqty 8
Microfiber clothsqty 20
Hand soap dispensersqty 4

Lighting

LED lampsqty 6

Decorations

Team table signsqty 16
Directional signsqty 8
Bib numbersqty 100
Medalsqty 24
Cupsqty 3

Safety

First aid kitsqty 2
Ice packsqty 12
Staff vestsqty 12

Catering

Groceries
- Still water - 120 bottles
- Sparkling water - 48 bottles
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 12 bottles
- Orange soda - 8 bottles
- Iced tea - 8 bottles
- Apple juice - 6 packs
- Orange juice - 6 cartons
- Coffee - 4 packs
- Tea - 3 boxes
- Decaf coffee - 1 pack
- Milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Sugar - 2 packs
- Mints - 1 box
- Lemon slices - 4 nets
- Ice cubes - 10 bags
- Sandwiches - 120 pieces
- Whole grain bread - 8 loaves
- White bread - 6 loaves
- Young cheese - 5 kilos
- Back ham - 4 kilos
- Chicken breast topping - 3 kilos
- Hummus - 12 tubs
- Cream cheese - 8 tubs
- Peanut butter - 3 jars
- Jam - 3 jars
- Cucumber - 12 pieces
- Tomatoes - 5 kilos
- Lettuce - 8 heads
- Apples - 80 pieces
- Bananas - 60 pieces
- Grapes - 8 kilos
- Mandarins - 6 kilos
- Muesli bars - 100 pieces
- Plain chips - 8 bags
- Paprika chips - 8 bags
- Snacks - 6 bags
- Cookies - 8 packs
- Gluten-free crackers - 3 packs
- Vegetarian sandwiches - 20 pieces
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 3 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Pepper - 1 grinder
- Salt - 1 pack
- Napkins - 500 pieces
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Baking paper - 2 rolls
- Disposable gloves - 2 boxes
- Dish soap - 4 bottles
- Dishwasher tablets - 1 pack
- All-purpose cleaner - 3 bottles
- Disinfectant spray - 3 bottles
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Toilet paper - 36 rolls
- Trash bags - 4 rolls
- Paper towels - 8 packs

Tips

Count one ball for each active court, plus at least two spare sitting volleyballs for quick replacements. Check the nets, posts, boundary tape and spare net tensioners before loading the equipment.
Prepare one match-control set per court: a scoreboard, whistle, referee chair, match forms and a pen. Add extra printed forms in case a result is changed or a sheet goes missing.
Bring enough team bibs for every participating team and a few spare bibs. Pionen, training mats and ball nets are easy to overlook but help with warm-ups, court organisation and storage.
For refreshments, count two to three drinks per person for the first hour, then one drink per person for each additional hour. Include players, officials and spectators in the total, not just registered teams.
Pack power and communication equipment together: laptop, printer, microphone, mobile speaker, extension cables, power strips, charging cables and power banks. Test the printer and charge every battery before leaving for the hall.

Frequently asked questions

What equipment do I need for a sitting volleyball tournament?: For each court, plan for one sitting volleyball net, a set of net posts, balls, boundary tape, a scoreboard, a referee chair and a whistle. Add at least two spare balls and one spare net tensioner per tournament so a small equipment problem does not stop play.
How many drinks should I buy for a sitting volleyball tournament?: Buy two to three drinks per person for the first hour and one additional drink per person for every extra hour. Base the total on players, officials and spectators together, and add a small reserve for warm weather or delays.
What should I prepare for tournament registration and results?: Bring a laptop, printer, printed match forms, pens and spare paper. Pack the registration materials at least one day before the tournament and print extra forms equal to roughly 10% of the planned matches.
How early should I check the sports equipment?: Check nets, posts, balls, markings, scoreboards and electrical equipment at least 48 hours before the tournament. Do a final loading check on the day before, including charging cables, power banks and spare net tensioners.

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