What you need for a wheelchair basketball tournament

A wheelchair basketball tournament needs more than balls and a scoreboard. You will need match-control equipment, spare items for quick repairs, accessible tables, drinks service and reliable power for clocks, microphones and registration. Check what the sports hall already provides before shopping, especially game clocks, scoreboards and tables. Buy or collect the remaining supplies at least two days before the tournament so you have time to test equipment and chill drinks.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Tablesqty 10
Chairsqty 80
Bar stoolsqty 4
Wheelchair-accessible tablesqty 4
Waste binsqty 8

Sports equipment

Wheelchair basketballsqty 12
Spare basketballsqty 4
Basketball pumpsqty 2
Pump needlesqty 10
Conesqty 20
Training bibsqty 24
Whistlesqty 6
Scoreboardsqty 2
Score padsqty 20
Game clocksqty 2
Team table signsqty 8
Toss coinsqty 2
First aid blanketsqty 2

Equipment

Laptopqty 2
Printer
Extension cordsqty 6
Power stripsqty 6
Mobile phonesqty 3
Portable speakersqty 2
Microphone
Power banksqty 4

Catering

Coolersqty 4
Thermos flasksqty 6
Groceries
- Coffee - 2 kilos
- Tea - 200 bags
- Sugar - 2 kilos
- Milk - 12 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Mineral water - 120 liters
- Cola - 12 liters
- Cola Zero - 12 liters
- Orange soda - 8 liters
- Iced tea - 8 liters
- Apple juice - 6 liters
- Orange juice - 6 liters
- Sports drink - 48 bottles
- Ice cubes - 15 kilos
- Whole wheat bread - 12 loaves
- White bread - 8 loaves
- Wholemeal rolls - 120 pieces
- Cheese slices - 3 kilos
- Turkey breast - 2 kilos
- Hummus - 2 kilos
- Peanut butter - 2 jars
- Jam - 2 jars
- Butter - 1 kilo
- Cucumber - 12 pieces
- Tomatoes - 3 kilos
- Lettuce - 8 heads
- Carrots - 3 kilos
- Bell peppers - 3 kilos
- Apples - 100 pieces
- Bananas - 80 pieces
- Grapes - 8 kilos
- Muesli bars - 120 pieces
- Plain chips - 12 bags
- Paprika chips - 12 bags
- Salted crackers - 10 packs
- Rice - 8 kilo
- Pasta - 8 kilo
- Pasta sauce - 12 jars
- Diced tomatoes - 12 cans
- Chickpeas - 10 cans
- Corn - 10 cans
- Grated cheese - 3 kilos
- Herb mix - 10 sachets
- Salt - 1 kilo
- Pepper - 250 gram
- Ketchup - 3 bottles
- Mayonnaise - 3 bottles
- Mustard - 2 bottles
- Olive oil - 2 liters
- Allergen stickers - 2 packs
- Paper napkins - 500 pieces
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Aluminum foil - 4 rolls
- Plastic wrap - 4 rolls
- Baking paper - 4 rolls
- Trash bags - 100 pieces
- Hand soap - 6 dispensers
- Hand sanitizer - 8 bottles
- Toilet paper - 48 rolls
- All-purpose cleaner - 6 bottles
- Glass cleaner - 3 bottles
- Floor cleaner - 4 bottles
- Sponges - 20 pieces
- Dish soap - 4 bottles
- Disposable gloves - 200 pieces

Tableware

Reusable glassesqty 120
Reusable cupsqty 120
Platesqty 120
Cutlery setsqty 120
Coffee cupsqty 80
Pitchersqty 8

Kitchen

Cutting boardsqty 4
Chef’s knives and bread knivesqty 6
Serving spoonsqty 8
Serving plattersqty 12
Serving tongsqty 6
Ice packsqty 20

Decorations

Team flagsqty 8
Stage ribbonsqty 12
Tableclothsqty 10
Competition postersqty 12
Name badgesqty 120
Pensqty 30
Tapeqty 6
Scissorsqty 4
Directional signsqty 20

Cleaning

Mopsqty 4
Bucketsqty 4
Broom setsqty 3
Microfiber clothsqty 20
Hand spray bottlesqty 6
Work glovesqty 12
Toilet brushesqty 4

Tips

Plan one wheelchair basketball for each active court, plus at least two spare balls for the tournament. Check the air pressure and pack a pump with several spare pump needles before teams arrive.
Prepare one scoring setup per court: a scoreboard, game clock, score pads, whistles and team table signs. Test every clock and keep printed competition rules and team assignments at the officials’ table.
Provide at least one wheelchair-accessible table for registration or catering, with chairs arranged so wheelchair users can approach and turn comfortably. Do not leave furniture checks until the morning of the tournament.
Pack backup power supplies before setting up: extension cords, power strips and power banks should cover the laptop, printer, microphone and portable speakers. Bring mobile phones with chargers so volunteers can reach referees and emergency contacts.
Buy drinks according to your confirmed attendance and chill them several hours before the first game. Use coolers or thermos flasks for service, and count reusable glasses or cups for every registered player, volunteer and official.

Frequently asked questions

What equipment do I need for a wheelchair basketball tournament?: For each court, plan a game clock, scoreboard, score pads, whistles and team table signs. Bring one ball per active court plus at least two spare balls, along with a pump and spare needles. Confirm the sports hall’s equipment at least 7 days before the tournament.
How many basketballs do I need for a wheelchair basketball tournament?: Use one wheelchair basketball for each active court and keep at least two spare balls available. Check and inflate them the day before, then bring the pump and spare needles to the venue.
How much seating and furniture should I buy?: Match the number of tables and chairs to your registration and catering plan, with at least one wheelchair-accessible table available. Reserve or confirm the furniture at least 7 days beforehand so you can solve access problems before setup.
When should I buy supplies for a wheelchair basketball tournament?: Complete the main shopping at least 2 days before the tournament. Test clocks, microphones, speakers, the printer and power equipment the day before, and chill drinks several hours before the first game.

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