2023 BALICOMP

READY TO BATTLE?

The biggest and best Balisong competition returns! This year, elite balisong flippers will gather at Blade Show in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, June 3 to battle for the title of 2023 BALICOMP Champion. Competitor signups are now CLOSED. There will be NO walk-on spots prior to the event. Good luck to all those competing this year! All participants will receive swag bags from our awesome sponsors, and the top three finishers will take home epic prizes as a testimony to their achievements.

EVENT SCHEDULE:

11:45am	Competitor check-in. Located near the exterior demonstration tent.
12:10pm	Final competitor sign-in. We will give away your spot if you haven’t checked in by this time.
12:15pm	Rules and questions. This will be a review of rules and expectations during the event.
12:45pm	Arrival in the bullpen. All competitors must be in the bullpen, ready for the competition to begin.
1:00pm	Competition starts! You are expected to be in the bullpen area of the venue until you are eliminated from the competition. If you are not present, you will be automatically disqualified. When you are eliminated, please exit the bull pen.
2:00pm	Competition ends. We need to clear the arena quickly for the next group’s event. Please make your way out promptly.

TOURNAMENT RULES & STRUCTURE:

The competition follows a head-to-head format. Two competitors step up and each perform a timed routine. A panel of five judges chooses which competitor advances to the next round, and which competitor is eliminated.

Round	Time	Drop Rules
First Round	One 10 Second Round	Unlimited Drops. No Elimination
Second Round	One 10 Second Round	Unlimited Drops. No Elimination
Quarter Final	Two 10 Second Round	Unlimited Drops. No Elimination
Semi Final	Two 10 Second Rounds	Unlimited Drops. No Elimination
Final	Three 10 Second Rounds	Unlimited Drops. No Elimination

PRIZES & SWAG BAGS

This will be the first year we are giving away cash prizes! Swag bags will be given to every registered contestant that will include goodies from the following brands: Blade HQ, Spyderco, Heed Industries, Kershaw, Benchmade, Squid Industries, and more! Prizes include, but are not limited to:

• 1st Place: $500, 1st Place Trophy, Franken Forge Voltaic, Kershaw Heist, and Swag Bag.
• 2nd Place: $300, 2nd Place Trophy, Franken Forge Galvanis, Kershaw Heist, and Swag Bag.
• 3rd Place: $100, 3rd Place Trophy, Franken Forge Galvanis, Kershaw Heist, and Swag Bag.

Check back for updates on judges & prizes!

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