TDBVERSUS $100K BARBER CHAMPIONSHIP
Official Rules & Registration | Last Updated: 5/7/2025 | Governing Law: State of Nevada
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TOURNAMENT DETAILS
Tournament Structure
- Total Participants: 64
- Format: Single Elimination
- Rounds: 6
- Match Duration: 1 hour per match
- Break Duration: 10 minutes between matches
Weekly Schedule
Sundays: 2:30 PM - 7:30 PM EST (4 matches)
Mondays to Wednesdays: 6:30 PM - 11:30 PM EST (4 matches per day)
Total Duration: 16 weeks (February - March)
Draft Format
- Draft Format: 4 rounds, 1 round per day, 16 picks per round
- Regional Structure: 4 regions (North East, South East, Central, West)
- Selection Time: 5-minute clock per selection
- Draft Order: Central → North East → South East → West
Pre-Mock Draft Cumulative Score
Participants will be assigned a pre-mock draft score based on:
| Criteria | Points Calculation | Maximum Points |
|---|---|---|
| Years Licensed | 1 point per year | 50 |
| State of Residence | Based on order of admission to Union | 50 |
| Age | 1 point per 5 years | 10 |
| Basic Haircut Price | 1 point per $5 increment | 10 |
| Instagram Followers | 1 point per 1,000 followers | 10 |
Highest Possible Score: 135 points
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
You must meet the following requirements:
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Possess a valid and active barber license in your state of residence
- Have an active Instagram account showcasing your barbering skills
- Be affiliated with one of the four designated regions: Northeast, Southeast, Central, or West
- Register for the tournament by the specified deadline and pay the non-refundable registration fee
The pre-mock draft cumulative score is determined by factors such as:
- Years of active licensure
- State of residence (based on order of admission to the Union)
- Age of the barber at the time of registration
- Price of a basic haircut
- Number of Instagram followers
Four "Region Captains" will draft 16 participants from their respective regions, creating 64 competitors for the live online bracket rounds.
Barbers compete in head-to-head haircutting challenges. A panel of renowned barbers and live audience voting determine the winner of each round. Challenges are streamed live on Twitch and YouTube.
Judges will evaluate participants based on:
- Technical Skill (precision, fading, execution)
- Creativity (originality, adaptability, artistic elements)
- Cleanliness (presentation, client satisfaction, attention to detail)
- Stage Presence (online) - professionalism, engagement, communication
- Showmanship (Las Vegas) - stage presence, charisma, connection with the audience
Participants may be disqualified for:
- Violating any of the rules and regulations
- Unsportsmanlike conduct
- Failure to comply with technical requirements or resolve technical difficulties during a challenge
- Using multiple accounts to enter the competition
TDBI CORP and its affiliates are not responsible for any injuries, losses, or damages incurred by participants or viewers during the tournament. Participants assume all risks associated with their participation.
All video submissions and live stream footage become the property of TDBI CORP. Participants grant TDBI CORP the right to use their likeness and competition footage for promotional and marketing purposes.
All disputes arising from these rules and regulations shall be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
These rules and regulations shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada.
ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Organizer
TDBI CORP (Nevada LLC #______)
Escrow Agent
Nevada State Bank
Escrow Account #: [Last 4 Digits]
Contact: [Bank Rep Name] | [Phone]
Funds Verified: [Notarized Letter Attached]
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
All participants must complete and submit the following documents. Some forms require notarization.
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NEVADA SKILL-BASED COMPETITION AFFIDAVIT (Exhibit A)Required for High-Value Tournaments Under NRS 463.015. This document must be signed in front of a notary.
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ESCROW VERIFICATION LETTER (Exhibit B)Nevada State Bank – Prize Funds Certification. This document must be signed in front of a notary.
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IRS FORM W-9 TEMPLATE (Exhibit C)Request for Taxpayer Identification Number & Certification.
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PARTICIPANT AGREEMENTAgreement between participant and TDBI CORP outlining terms of participation.
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NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT (NDA)Agreement to protect confidential information related to the tournament.
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