What to Buy for a Skid Course

A skid course needs more than cars and a training area. You will need drinks and catering supplies, a clear registration setup, visible safety equipment and a few practical items for timing and parking. Use the participant list to calculate quantities before shopping, then keep chilled drinks, printed forms and route information ready for arrival. Items such as cones, safety vests, bib numbers and stopwatches should be checked before the venue opens, not during registration.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Foldable tablesqty 4
Chairsqty 14
Folding tableclothqty 4

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 30
Platesqty 18
Cutlery setsqty 18
Coffee cupsqty 18
Serving plattersqty 8
Pouring jugsqty 4

Equipment

Coolersqty 3
Bluetooth speaker
Extension cordsqty 2
Power stripsqty 2
Phone chargersqty 3

Sports equipment

Safety vestsqty 14
Traffic conesqty 12
Bib numbersqty 14
Stopwatchesqty 3
Prizesqty 3
Umbrellasqty 4

Kitchen

Coffee maker
Kettlesqty 2
Cutting boardsqty 2
Chef's knifeqty 2
Serving spoonsqty 4
Aluminum foil
Food storage containersqty 6
Thermos flasksqty 3

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 3
Hand soap dispensersqty 2
Cleaning clothsqty 8
Bucketsqty 2
Broom and dustpan
Mopqty 2

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea selection - 2 boxes
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Milk - 4 liters
- Oat milk - 2 liter
- Cola - 4 bottles
- Cola Zero - 4 bottles
- Sinas - 3 bottles
- Bitter lemon - 2 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 3 six-packs
- Sparkling mineral water - 2 six-packs
- Apple juice - 2 cartons
- Orange juice - 2 cartons
- Paprika chips - 2 bags
- Plain chips - 2 bags
- Tortilla chips - 2 bags
- Salted peanuts - 1 bag
- Olives - 2 jars
- Cucumber - 4 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 1 kilo
- Bell peppers - 6 pieces
- Arugula - 4 bags
- Red onion - 4 pieces
- Wraps - 36 pieces
- Chicken breast topping - 1 kilo
- Smoked salmon - 500 grams
- Hummus - 4 tubs
- Young cheese - 1 kilo
- Cream cheese - 4 tubs
- Mayonnaise - 1 bottle
- Ketchup - 1 bottle
- Mustard - 1 jar
- Garlic sauce - 2 bottles
- Yogurt dressing - 2 bottles
- Pepper - 1 grinder
- Salt - 1 pack
- Paprika powder - 1 jar
- Herb spice mix - 1 jar
- Bananas - 12 pieces
- Apples - 12 pieces
- Grapes - 2 trays
- Cookies - 3 packs
- Brownies - 24 pieces
- Ice cubes - 6 bags
- Napkins - 100 pieces
- Paper towels - 4 rolls
- Toilet paper - 12 rolls
- Trash bags - 2 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Disinfectant wipes - 2 packs

Tips

Plan drinks for the full session, not just arrival: allow two to three drinks per participant in the first hour, then about one per hour afterwards. Chill them in coolers and keep water available throughout the course.
For coffee and tea, allow one hot drink per person on arrival and prepare at least 10% extra. Set out cups, pouring jugs, thermos flasks and serving supplies before the first participants arrive.
Pack one registration set per participant: a printed participant list, waiver form and bib number. Bring at least 10% spare bib numbers and several pens so late changes do not hold up the start.
Use cones to mark parking and course boundaries, and provide a safety vest for every person working near moving cars. Keep a small reserve of cones and vests for damaged or missing equipment.
Charge the Bluetooth speaker, stopwatches and phones the day before, then pack phone chargers, extension cords and power strips. Bring umbrellas and keep food storage containers or foil ready for leftovers and weather changes.

Frequently asked questions

How many drinks do I need for a skid course?: Allow two to three drinks per participant during the first hour and about one per participant for each additional hour. Add at least 10% extra for warm weather, delays or larger-than-expected servings.
What should I buy for skid course registration?: Prepare one waiver form, bib number and place on the participant list for each attendee, plus at least 10% spare bib numbers. Bring pens and set up a table before opening the venue.
How many safety vests and traffic cones are needed?: Provide one safety vest for every person working near the cars. The number of cones depends on the course and parking layout, so confirm the marked route first and add a reserve for damaged or moved cones.
When should I shop for a skid course?: Buy shelf-stable supplies and check equipment several days in advance. Chill drinks and confirm the catering order the day before, then do a final shopping-list check on the morning of the course.

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