2024-09-21, 18:55–19:55 (Europe/Belgrade), Hackerspace
Regular people try to compete to see who can pick a padlock or a lock faster.
Are you intrigued by the art of lockpicking and want to learn and try competing with others? Join us at the 2024 BALC (BalCCon Amateur Lockpicking Competition)! This event is tailored for people who are new to the world of lockpicking, want to learn lockpicking and compete with others in a fun and challenging environment.
Competition Overview
BALC 2024 invites 8 amateur participants to showcase their lockpicking abilities. This competition is designed for individuals who do not work professionally in Physical Security and are not seasoned lockpicking hobbyists. Participants will receive a quick tutorial on the basics of picking a pin lock before facing off in a series of timed challenges.
Qualification and Competition Structure
- Qualifications: If more than 8 participants sign up, a qualification round will be held where contestants pick see-through padlocks. The fastest will advance to the main competition.
- Main Event: The competition is structured in a head-to-head format, progressing through rounds until we have a final winner. Each round will last a maximum of 5 minutes.
Schedule
Tutorial: 5-10 minutes
Qualifications: 15 minutes (if needed)
Main Competition: 35 minutes
Prizes
The winner will receive a special T-shirt proclaiming them as the "Winner of the 2k24 BALC" along with other potential prizes (details to be announced).
Join Us!
This is your chance to dive into the fascinating world of lockpicking, test your skills, and compete for bragging rights and prizes. Sign up now and be part of the 2024 BalCCon most exciting
Get ready to pick, race, and win at BALC 2024!
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