Terminate That Jack Tournament
Vertical Cable is proud to present the Terminate That Jack Tournament, a two-part competition to crown the ultimate keystone jack termination pro. Compete for speed, precision, and bragging rights — and win credit toward Vertical Cable products!
First Prize – $1000, Second – $500, Third – $250. VC Cash – a product credit valid at any authorized Vertical Cable distributor in the United States, Canada, or Mexico.
The competition takes place in two phases:
Phase 1: Online Challenge (Pre-CEDIA)
Phase 2: Live Finals at CEDIA Expo 2025 – Denver, CO
Phase 1: Online Challenge
Duration:
Now through September 3, 2025 (11:59 PM ET)
Who Can Enter:
Residents of the United States, Canada, and Mexico, age 18 or older.
How to Enter:
Official Tournament Page here.
- Record a video of yourself terminating any brand of keystone jack using any termination tool.
- The video must be filmed in one continuous shot
- Start and finish must be clearly shown
- A visible timer must appear in the frame at all times
- Upload your video to any public platform: YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Dropbox, or Google Drive
- Submit your entry via the official Vertical Cable promo page with the following:
- Your termination time
- A link to your video
- Full name, contact info, and city/state/country
Validation & Leaderboard:
- Our team will verify all valid entries for time and quality
- Once approved, your name and result will appear on the official Leaderboard
Phase 2: Live Tournament at CEDIA
Location:
Vertical Cable Booth #1533
CEDIA Expo 2025 – Denver, Colorado
Dates: September 4–6, 2025
On-site Rules:
- Vertical Cable will provide V-Max Keystone Jacks and I-Punch Termination Tools
- Contestants may bring and use their own tools/jacks if preferred
- Participants will be timed by official VC staff
- Judging criteria: speed, technique, and clean, standards-compliant terminations (no shortcuts!)
Think You’ve Got What It Takes?
The current champion clocked in at 18 seconds.
Can you beat that? Show us what you’ve got.
