What to buy for an underwater hockey tournament

Use this shopping list to prepare the pool, players’ equipment, officials’ desk and refreshments for an underwater hockey tournament. Plan one complete playing set for every player on the largest team, plus spare masks, snorkels and pucks for failures during matches. You will also need practical items above the water, including scoreboards, stopwatches, printing supplies, power equipment and waste bins. Check what the pool already provides before shopping, especially goals, field lines and changing-room furniture.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Tablesqty 8
Chairsqty 40
Changing room benchesqty 8
Waste binsqty 8
Party tentsqty 2
Clothes racksqty 4
Storage boxesqty 12
Presentation table

Sports equipment

Underwater hockey sticksqty 70
Underwater hockey pucksqty 12
Dive masksqty 70
Snorkelsqty 70
Water polo capsqty 80
Earplugsqty 80
Goalsqty 4
Field linesqty 8
Competition whistlesqty 6
Stopwatchesqty 6
Scoreboardsqty 4
Spare glassesqty 10
Spare snorkelsqty 10
Reserve pucksqty 8
Material cratesqty 10
Towelsqty 30
First aid kitsqty 2
Cold packsqty 12
Waterproof first aid kitsqty 2
Emergency blanketsqty 10
Emergency blanketsqty 10
Waterproof scorecardsqty 30
Lamination sleevesqty 50
Water-resistant pensqty 20
Team bibsqty 80
Fluorescent tapeqty 6

Equipment

Laptop
Printer
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 4
Portable speakersqty 2
Microphone
Megaphone
Rechargeable batteriesqty 12
Power banksqty 4
Socket coversqty 8
Waterproof walkie-talkiesqty 6
Digital camera
Backup memory cardsqty 2

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 120
Platesqty 100
Cutlery setsqty 100
Serving plattersqty 12
Thermos flasksqty 6

Kitchen

Coolersqty 6
Cutting boardsqty 4
Knivesqty 6
Serving tongsqty 8
Corkscrewsqty 2

Decorations

Tournament bannersqty 4
Team table labelsqty 8
Direction arrowsqty 12
Name stickersqty 100
Prize displaysqty 3
Medalsqty 30
Cupsqty 3
Certificatesqty 30

Lighting

LED lampsqty 6
Extendable string lightsqty 4

Cleaning

Mop setsqty 3
Bucketsqty 4
Cleaning glovesqty 8
Microfiber clothsqty 20
Hand soap dispensersqty 4
Floor squeegeesqty 4
Broom setsqty 3
Dustpan and brushqty 4
Paper towelsqty 12

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
- Iced tea - 8 bottles
- Spa Blue - 10 crates
- Spa Rood - 4 crates
- Apple juice - 6 packs
- Orange juice - 6 cartons
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Tortilla chips - 6 bags
- Salsa - 4 jars
- Salted peanuts - 4 bags
- Pretzels - 4 bags
- Mini wraps - 100 pieces
- Hummus - 8 tubs
- Cream cheese - 4 tubs
- Cheese slices - 2 kilos
- Turkey breast - 1,5 kilo
- Cucumber - 8 pieces
- Tomatoes - 2 kilos
- Bell peppers - 12 pieces
- Carrots - 2 kilo
- Grapes - 3 kilos
- Apples - 50 pieces
- Bananas - 40 pieces
- Gluten-free crackers - 4 packs
- Vegan wraps - 4 packs
- Muesli bars - 100 pieces
- Cookies - 8 packs
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 bottles
- Ice cubes - 12 bags
- Paper napkins - 500 pieces
- Paper towels - 8 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 5 rolls
- Dish soap - 3 bottles
- Dishwasher tablets - 50 pieces
- Disinfectant wipes - 6 packs
- Hand sanitizer - 6 bottles
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Bread bags - 2 packs
- Coffee cups - 150 pieces
- Wooden stirrers - 200 pieces

Tips

Count equipment by the largest team size, not by the number of registered teams: each player needs a stick, mask, snorkel, fins and cap, with at least 2 spare masks and 2 spare snorkels available poolside.
Keep at least 3 reserve pucks ready for a full tournament. Store them with the material crates so officials can replace a lost or damaged puck without leaving the pool area.
Prepare one officials’ station with a stopwatch, whistle, scoreboard, laptop, printer and printed team assignments. Bring 2 extension cords and 2 power strips if the pool desk has limited sockets.
For refreshments, allow 2–3 drinks per person during the first hour and add water, coffee, tea and snacks for breaks. Chill drinks before opening the venue rather than during registration.
Pack power banks and fully charged rechargeable batteries the day before. They cover the microphone, megaphone, stopwatches and other equipment when poolside sockets are already in use.

Frequently asked questions

How many underwater hockey sticks and pucks do I need?: Provide one stick and one puck for every player on the largest team playing at once. Add at least 3 reserve pucks, because a puck can disappear under a pool cover or become damaged during a match.
How many spare masks and snorkels should I bring?: Bring at least 2 spare masks and 2 spare snorkels for a small tournament, and increase that to roughly 1 spare set per 10 players for a larger field. Test the spares before teams enter the water.
What should I prepare for the officials’ table?: Set up a stopwatch, competition whistles, scoreboard, laptop, printer and printed team assignments before the first match. Have the table ready at least 45 minutes before registration opens so schedule changes can be printed in time.
How much food and drink should I buy for the tournament?: Plan 2–3 drinks per person for the first hour, then add roughly 1 drink per person for each additional hour. Buy snacks for every scheduled break and include options that match the dietary requirements collected during registration.

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