- Advertising. This isn't so much "equipment", but it's a good idea. Word of mouth is your best friend, but to get the ball rolling you might want to put up some adds at your local skateparks, skate shops, wherever. If you are having the event at a skatepark, then that would be the first place you want to advertise! Just make sure you are doing things with permission, again. I know, it's easier to ask forgiveness than permission, but you don't want anyone getting bent out of shape and pulling the plug.
- PA/sound system, for music, announcing who's up, commentary on the runs, other announcements, etc.
- A time clock.
- Waivers - see step 3!
- Food, drinks, and someone to run the snack area - see step 6!
- Something to give shade, if the place is outside and sunny.
- Wrist bands or numbers - something for the competitors to wear, so you know that they are actually in the event.
- There are several other things that will come up - the most useful thing to hold onto is your flexibility and patience!
The last piece of equipment, or maybe the first, is advertisements
