What to Buy for a Youth Hockey Tournament

A youth hockey tournament needs more than sticks, balls and goals. You also need field equipment, timing and scoring supplies, refreshments, serving items, shelter and a clear first-aid setup. Use the quantities below as a starting point, then adjust them to the number of teams, players and match hours. Check specialist equipment and venue requirements early, because replacement nets, game clocks and enough coolers are easy to overlook until tournament day.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Party tentsqty 3
Foldable tablesqty 10
Folding chairsqty 40
Tableclothsqty 10
Waste binsqty 8
Bollardsqty 20
Barrier tapeqty 4

Sports equipment

Hockey goalsqty 6
Hockey ballsqty 30
Spare hockey sticksqty 8
Conesqty 40
Marker conesqty 60
Training bibsqty 30
Whistlesqty 8
Stopwatchesqty 6
Game clocksqty 3
Scoreboardsqty 3
Pumpqty 2
Goal Netsqty 4
First aid kitqty 2
Ice pickqty 4
Blanketsqty 4
Medalsqty 120
Winner's cupsqty 6
Certificatesqty 120
Pensqty 30
Clipboardsqty 8
Competition foldersqty 8
Number stickersqty 150
Permanent markersqty 12
Measuring tapeqty 2
Duct tapeqty 4
Cable tiesqty 100
Spare batteriesqty 24

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 150
Coffee cupsqty 60
Platesqty 120
Cutlery setsqty 120
Serving plattersqty 12
Serving jugsqty 6
Thermos flasksqty 6

Equipment

Coolersqty 6
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 4
Bluetooth speaker
Wireless microphone
Megaphone
Mobile phoneqty 2
Power banksqty 3

Lighting

LED lampsqty 6
String lightsqty 3

Decorations

Tournament flagsqty 12
Team flagsqty 12
Balloon archesqty 2
Welcome sign
Prize tablecloth

Kitchen

Cutting boardsqty 4
Chef's knivesqty 4
Bread knivesqty 2
Serving tongsqty 6
Measuring cupsqty 2
Thermos cupsqty 4
Ice packsqty 24
Aluminum foilqty 2
Food storage containersqty 12

Cleaning

Broomqty 2
Dustpan and brushqty 2
Mopsqty 2
Bucketsqty 4
Cleaning glovesqty 8
Hand soap dispensersqty 4

Catering

Groceries
- Rolls - 150 pieces
- Wholemeal buns - 50 pieces
- Currant buns - 40 pieces
- Mini croissants - 60 pieces
- Sliced cheese - 3 kilogram
- Ham slices - 2 kilograms
- Chicken breast slices - 2 kilograms
- Hummus - 1.5 kilograms
- Cream cheese - 1 kilogram
- Jam - 4 jars
- Peanut butter - 4 jars
- Butter - 1 kilogram
- Cucumbers - 12 pieces
- Tomatoes - 4 kilogram
- Lettuce - 8 heads
- Bell peppers - 12 pieces
- Apples - 100 pieces
- Bananas - 80 pieces
- Grapes - 5 kilograms
- Mandarins - 80 pieces
- Muesli bars - 150 pieces
- Rice cakes - 10 packs
- Plain chips - 8 bags
- Paprika chips - 8 bags
- Mixed snacks - 5 bags
- Popcorn - 5 bags
- Cookies - 8 packs
- Brownies - 80 pieces
- Cupcakes - 80 pieces
- Ketchup - 3 bottles
- Mayonnaise - 3 bottles
- Mustard - 2 bottles
- Applesauce - 6 jars
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 8 bottles
- Orange soda - 8 bottles
- Iced tea - 8 bottles
- Orange juice - 8 packs
- Apple juice - 6 packs
- Spa Blauw - 20 bottles
- Spa Rood - 8 bottles
- Sports drink - 120 bottles
- Lemonade syrup - 4 bottles
- Coffee - 4 packs
- Decaf coffee - 1 pack
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Herbal tea - 1 box
- Sugar - 2 kilograms
- Sweeteners - 2 boxes
- Milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Chocolate milk - 6 liters
- Ice cubes - 20 kilograms
- Paper napkins - 500 pieces
- Straws - 200 pieces
- Coffee filters - 2 packs
- Stirrers - 300 pieces
- Baking paper - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Disposable bags - 2 boxes
- Trash bags - 4 rolls
- Compostable snack trays - 200 pieces
- Paper towels - 8 rolls
- Toilet paper - 36 rolls
- Dish soap - 3 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 3 bottles
- Disinfectant wipes - 6 packs
- Sponges - 12 pieces
- Microfiber cloths - 20 pieces
- Hand soap - 4 bottles
- Hand sanitizer - 4 bottles
- Bandages - 4 boxes
- Sterile gauze pads - 4 boxes
- Bandages - 4 rolls
- Elastic bandages - 12 pieces
- Disposable gloves - 2 boxes

Tips

Plan for at least 1 hockey ball per active game, plus 10–20 spare balls for the tournament. Add spare hockey sticks and a pump before the first teams arrive, not after equipment starts failing.
Provide 1 reusable cup per player and volunteer, with 2–3 drinks per person during the first hour and roughly 1 drink per person for each additional hour. Use coolers large enough to keep the full supply cold between matches.
Prepare 1 first aid kit at the main information point and keep ice and blankets within quick reach of the fields. Check that the kit is stocked before teams arrive, rather than discovering missing supplies after an injury.
Allow 1 plate, cutlery set and serving cup per person for each meal or refreshment round, plus 10% extra. Count coffee cups, serving platters and jugs separately; these are often forgotten when reusable cups are counted.
Set aside enough tables, chairs and shelter for the registration and food areas, and place waste bins at every busy point. Bring barrier tape and bollards to keep spectators away from goals, team areas and equipment routes.

Frequently asked questions

How many hockey balls do I need for a youth hockey tournament?: Start with at least 1 ball per active game and keep 10–20 spare balls available. For several simultaneous pitches, multiply the number of active games by one, then add the spare supply.
How many drinks should I buy for a youth hockey tournament?: Budget 2–3 drinks per person for the first hour and about 1 additional drink per person for every following hour. Include players, coaches, referees and volunteers in the total, and add around 10% extra for warm weather.
What first-aid supplies are needed for a youth hockey tournament?: Keep at least 1 fully stocked first aid kit at the central information point, with ice and blankets immediately available. For tournaments using multiple distant fields, place an additional kit where it can be reached within a few minutes.
How much tableware do I need for a youth hockey tournament?: Count 1 plate, cutlery set and serving cup per person for each planned meal or refreshment round, then add 10% extra. Bring separate supplies for coffee and hot drinks, including coffee cups and thermos flasks.

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