A novice without an advisor may take two nights and still turn out lots of unsuitable prints. Call Ed Scott for estimates of how many maps to print. Having to hand draw a half dozen for the latecomers the day of the event is better than having 30 leftovers. Don't be afraid to get help if you need it. Attach the control descriptions to the maps.
Staples are all right, glue sticks are better.
Don't cover the legend or other important areas of the map with the control descriptions. If in doubt put them on the back. Check the equipment kit. If you are short on consumables like pink cards or map cases, call the manager of the kit that you are using. A stack of pink cards number about 110 to the inch so two inches will do all but the largest of local events.