Water Polo Match Shopping List

Use this shopping list to prepare a water polo match without leaving key equipment or venue supplies until the last minute. It covers match essentials such as goals, nets, balls, team caps, whistles and timing equipment, plus refreshments, serving items, furniture and payment supplies. Check everything against the competition schedule and team assignments before shopping, then test powered equipment and chill drinks before teams arrive.

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What to bring

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

Sports equipment

Water polo goalsqty 2
Goal netsqty 2
Water polo ballsqty 8
Blue team capsqty 15
White team capsqty 15
Goalkeeper caps redqty 2
Spare capsqty 4
Field markings
Line anchorsqty 12
Team whistlesqty 4
Referee whistlesqty 3
Stopwatchqty 3
Scoreboard
Spare batteriesqty 12

Furniture

Tablesqty 8
Chairsqty 50
Tableclothqty 8
Waste binsqty 6
Clothes racksqty 2

Equipment

Score table
Cash register
Payment terminal
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 4
Megaphone

Tableware

Drinking glassesqty 80
Coffee cupsqty 50
Platesqty 80
Cutlery setsqty 80
Serving plattersqty 12

Kitchen

Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Thermos flasksqty 4
Coolersqty 6
Cutting boardsqty 3
Bread knivesqty 3
Serving tongsqty 6
Ice packsqty 24

Cleaning

Mopqty 2
Bucketsqty 3
Cleaning glovesqty 6
Hand brush and dustpanqty 2
Microfiber clothsqty 12
Hand soap dispensersqty 4
First aid kit

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 3 packs
- Tea selection - 2 boxes
- Sugar - 2 packs
- Milk - 6 liters
- Oat milk - 3 liters
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 12 bottles
- Orange soda - 8 bottles
- Iced tea - 8 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 8 crates
- Spa Rood - 2 crates
- Alcohol-free beer - 2 crates
- Beer - 4 crates
- White wine - 6 bottles
- Rosé - 6 bottles
- Apple juice - 6 packs
- Orange juice - 6 cartons
- Lemons - 10 pieces
- Ice cubes - 10 bags
- Baguettes - 12 pieces
- Mini sandwiches - 100 pieces
- Butter - 4 packs
- Mild cheese - 3 kilograms
- Cooked ham - 2 kilograms
- Hummus - 8 tubs
- Herb cream cheese - 6 tubs
- Cucumbers - 8 pieces
- Tomatoes - 3 kilograms
- Mixed salad - 8 bags
- Grapes - 5 kilograms
- Apples - 50 pieces
- Bananas - 40 pieces
- Paprika chips - 8 bags
- Plain chips - 8 bags
- Snacks - 6 bags
- Nut mix - 4 bags
- Cookies - 8 packs
- Muesli bars - 60 pieces
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Olive oil - 1 bottle
- Salt - 1 pack
- Pepper - 1 jar
- Napkins - 500 pieces
- Paper towels - 8 rolls
- Toilet paper - 48 rolls
- Trash bags - 3 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Disinfectant wipes - 4 packs

Tips

Count caps by team before shopping: each team needs a full set in its assigned colour, goalkeepers need red caps, and spare caps should cover last-minute damage or missing kit.
Bring spare batteries for the scoreboard, stopwatch and any other battery-powered equipment. Test every device before the venue opens rather than discovering a problem during the first match.
Allow enough glasses, coffee cups, plates and cutlery for the full competition period, not just the first match. Add serving platters and tablecloths so snacks and catering can be set out quickly.
Check payment supplies before ordering refreshments: the cash register, payment terminal, extension cords and power strips should be available and tested at least one day beforehand.
Pack refreshments and venue supplies separately from pool equipment. Chill drinks before arrival, and keep waste bins, tables and chairs ready for the team and spectator areas before the first team checks in.

Frequently asked questions

What equipment do I need for a water polo match?: You need water polo goals, goal nets, water polo balls, field markings and line anchors. Also prepare team caps, referee and team whistles, a stopwatch, a scoreboard and spare batteries before opening the venue.
How many water polo caps should I buy?: Plan one complete set for every team, including goalkeeper caps in red, plus spare caps for replacements. Confirm the number of registered players and team assignments before ordering so you can cover every player without guessing.
What should I buy for water polo match refreshments?: Buy drinks, snacks and the tableware needed to serve them: drinking glasses, coffee cups, plates, cutlery sets and serving platters. Chill the drinks before the event and prepare the serving area before teams arrive.
When should I check the water polo shopping list?: Do a first equipment and supply check at least one week before the match, then repeat it one day before opening. This gives you time to replace missing caps, batteries, balls or payment equipment.

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