What you need for a snowboard competition
A snowboard competition needs more than boards and a marked course. You will need equipment for timing, registration, judging, safety, communication and shelter, plus backup power and lighting for changing mountain conditions. This shopping list helps you prepare the start and finish areas, protect riders and keep race management running smoothly. Check quantities against the number of competitors, officials and course workers before you buy or collect anything.
What to bring
Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.
Furniture
- Party tentsqty 2
- Foldable tablesqty 8
- Folding chairsqty 24
- Judges' table
- Registration desk
- Clothes racksqty 2
Sports equipment
- Starting gate
- Ski gatesqty 24
- Course markingsqty 40
- Safety netsqty 18
- Crash matsqty 8
- Snow shovelsqty 4
- Snow polesqty 12
- Spare snowboardsqty 2
- Helmetsqty 6
- Wrist guardsqty 6
- Knee padsqty 6
- Conesqty 20
- Ribbonsqty 10
- Crowd control barriersqty 20
- Warning signsqty 12
- Rescue sled
- Emergency blanketsqty 12
- First aid kitsqty 2
- Fire extinguishersqty 2
- Bib numbersqty 100
- Wristbandsqty 150
- Medalsqty 12
- Cupsqty 6
- Markersqty 20
- Waterproof pensqty 12
- Clipboardsqty 8
- Paper competition formsqty 200
Equipment
- Laptopqty 2
- Screen
- Timekeeping set
- Stopwatchesqty 4
- Walkie-talkiesqty 10
- Speakersqty 2
- Wireless microphonesqty 2
- Extension cordsqty 6
- Power stripsqty 6
- Power banksqty 6
Lighting
- LED work lightsqty 6
- Light standsqty 4
Tableware
- Reusable cupsqty 150
- Reusable coffee cupsqty 80
- Platesqty 100
- Cutlery setsqty 100
Kitchen
- Coffee machinesqty 2
- Kettlesqty 2
- Coolersqty 4
- Thermos flasksqty 4
- Serving tongsqty 6
- Cutting boardsqty 3
- Bread knivesqty 3
Decorations
- Competition flagsqty 12
- Stage signsqty 3
Cleaning
- Waste binsqty 8
- Cleaning bucketsqty 3
- Broom setsqty 4
- Mop setsqty 3
Catering
- Groceries
- Coffee - 3 packs
- Tea assortment - 2 boxes
- Hot chocolate - 4 liters
- Sugar - 2 kilograms
- Milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Lemon - 10 pieces
- Still mineral water - 8 bottles
- Sparkling mineral water - 8 bottles
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Orange soda - 4 bottles
- Apple juice - 4 packs
- Sports drink - 48 bottles
- Non-alcoholic beer - 24 bottles
- Paper straws - 100 pieces
- Sandwiches - 120 pieces
- Wholemeal bread - 6 loaves
- Butter - 3 packs
- Sliced cheese - 3 kilogram
- Ham slices - 2 kilograms
- Vegetarian Sliced Toppings - 2 kilogram
- Hummus - 2 kilograms
- Cucumber - 12 pieces
- Tomatoes - 3 kilograms
- Lettuce - 6 heads
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Vegetable soup - 8 liters
- Breadsticks - 8 packs
- Paprika chips - 8 bags
- Plain chips - 8 bags
- Snacks - 6 bags
- Muesli bars - 120 pieces
- Bananas - 8 kilograms
- Apples - 8 kilograms
- Mandarins - 6 kilograms
- Cookies - 8 packs
- Brownies - 80 pieces
- Napkins - 300 pieces
- Paper towels - 8 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 50 pieces
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Disinfectant wipes - 4 packs
- Sponges - 2 packs
- Rubber gloves - 12 pairs
- Paper towels - 6 packs
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Diet cookies - 24 pieces
- Gluten-free sandwiches - 12 pieces
Tips
- Prepare one complete registration setup before race day: a desk, laptop, screen, printed start list, race bibs and wristbands. Keep spare bibs and markers available for late changes.
- Plan course safety before buying decorative or nonessential items. Count enough safety nets, crash mats, cones and course markings to cover the full competition area, not just the start and finish.
- Bring backup timing and communication equipment. Use stopwatches and power banks as fallbacks if the main timekeeping set, laptop or radios lose power during the competition.
- Allow for cold, wet working conditions. Party tents, clothes racks, folding chairs and LED work lights make registration and judging easier when staff cannot work comfortably in the snow.
- Check protective equipment by rider level and event rules. Keep helmets, wrist guards, knee pads and spare snowboards ready, and confirm sizes before the competition rather than on the morning itself.
Frequently asked questions
- What equipment do I need for a snowboard competition?
- At minimum, plan equipment for the course, safety, timing, communication and registration. This includes a starting gate, ski gates, course markings, safety nets, crash mats, a timekeeping set, stopwatches, walkie-talkies, a laptop and race bibs.
- How many stopwatches do I need for a snowboard race?
- Use at least two stopwatches: one for the official timing team and one as a backup. For separate start, finish or judging positions, add one stopwatch per active timing position.
- How early should I prepare the snowboard competition equipment?
- Collect and inspect the equipment at least one day before the competition. Set up registration materials, timing equipment, radios and course-marking supplies early enough to replace missing or damaged items before the first training block.
- What safety equipment is needed for a snowboard competition?
- Prepare safety nets, crash mats, snow poles, course markings, cones and snow shovels for the course team. Also have helmets, wrist guards, knee pads and spare snowboards available where the competition rules or rider level require them.
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