WFTDA Test For Advanced Group Debs

Using an impenetrable wall to impede an opponent is illegal because it goes against the rules and fair play of the game. It gives an unfair advantage to the person using the wall, preventing the opponent from making any progress or accessing certain areas. This action can be seen as unsportsmanlike conduct and is generally not allowed in competitive games or sports.

The correct answer is "Never." This means that a Jammer is never considered part of the pack. In roller derby, the pack refers to the group of blockers from both teams skating in proximity to each other. The Jammer, on the other hand, is the designated scorer for the team and is not considered part of the pack. Their role is to navigate through the pack and score points by passing opposing blockers.

A skater who is lead jammer cannot call off the jam while being removed from play due to a penalty. The lead jammer is the skater who establishes the lead position in a jam and has the ability to call off the jam at any time by placing their hands on their hips. However, if the lead jammer is removed from play due to a penalty, they lose their ability to call off the jam. Another skater from their team will become the new lead jammer and have the authority to call off the jam if they choose to do so.

The maximum number of skaters from one team that can be seated in the penalty box at one time is three. This is because the penalty box can only accommodate a limited number of players from each team. If more than three skaters from the same team receive penalties simultaneously, the additional players will have to serve their penalties once there is space available in the penalty box.

When a jammer who has not been declared lead jammer successfully calls off the jam, they receive an Illegal Procedure penalty. This is because only the lead jammer has the authority to call off the jam, and any other jammer doing so is considered a violation of the rules.

The correct answer is 30. After the completion of a timeout, a maximum of 30 seconds can elapse before the next jam begins. This means that there can be no additional timeouts or delays before the next jam starts.

The statement "A blocker's proximity to other blockers is measured by their fingertips" is false. The correct answer is false because a blocker's proximity to other blockers is not measured by their fingertips. The proximity of blockers is typically measured by their position relative to each other on the track or by the distance between them. Fingertips are not a standard measurement for determining proximity in this context.

Gross misconduct includes all of the actions mentioned in the options. Illegal interference in game play by skaters or support staff not involved in the jam, crashing into the Penalty Box and causing a chair to hit an NSO, and repetitive and excessive use of obscene language directed at an opponent are all considered gross misconduct. These actions are serious violations of the rules and can result in penalties or disciplinary actions.

False. A blocker who lines up for a jam but is knocked out of bounds just prior to the first whistle may still participate in that jam. There is no rule that prohibits a blocker from participating in a jam if they were knocked out of bounds before the first whistle.

Accruing 7 trips to the Penalty Box in a game will result in a player fouling out of the game. This means that if a player accumulates 7 penalties during the course of a single game, they will be disqualified and will have to leave the game. The other options mentioned in the question, such as accruing more than 5 trips to the Penalty Box in either period or more than 8 trips in a game, or using obscene or abusive language directed at an Official, may result in penalties or other consequences, but they will not lead to a player fouling out of the game.

Skaters may legally re-enter the track in front of the opponent who forced them out of bounds, if the opponent went out of bounds at any point after the initiating block. This means that if the opponent is the one who went out of bounds after forcing the skater out, the skater is allowed to re-enter the track in front of them.

A skater, having gone out of bounds or straddling, who briefly and unintentionally completely returns to the track on one skate in their efforts to remain or return out of bounds is not issued a cutting the track penalty.

Above the shoulder is considered an illegal target zone because it includes the head and neck area, which are sensitive and vulnerable to injury. In many sports and martial arts, targeting above the shoulder is prohibited to prevent serious harm to the opponent. Striking or attacking this area can cause severe damage, including concussions, fractures, and even potential life-threatening injuries.

If a team requests their first official review of the period and it is determined that an officiating error was made based on the subject of the review, the team will retain their official review. This means that even if the team's review is successful and the error is acknowledged, they will not lose their right to challenge another call later in the period.

When re-entering the track from the penalty box, a skater must re-enter behind all in-play blockers. This means that they cannot re-enter at the front of the pack or skate onto the track immediately, regardless of the location of the pack. They must wait for all in-play blockers to pass before re-entering the track to ensure fair gameplay and avoid any penalties.

Only the Head Referee is allowed to expel a skater. The Head Referee is the highest-ranking official in roller derby and has the authority to make important decisions, including expelling a skater from the game. The other referees, such as the Jammer Referees, may have specific roles and responsibilities during the game, but they do not have the power to expel a skater.

If an official is unsure whether an action warrants a penalty or expulsion, it must be called as a penalty. This means that even if the official is uncertain about the severity of the action, they should still assess a penalty rather than expelling the player. This ensures that the game continues without major disruptions, and any potential misconduct is addressed appropriately.

When seated in the penalty box, the player may remove their mouth guard as it is not necessary for their safety at that moment. The helmet, on the other hand, should remain on for protection. Therefore, the correct answer is "Mouth guard."

Teammates, managers, and coaches of a penalized skater are not allowed to physically enter the designated penalty box area to communicate with the penalized skater. This rule is in place to maintain fairness and prevent any interference or advantage for the penalized skater or their team. It ensures that the penalized skater serves their penalty without any external communication or assistance from their team.

In roller derby, when a jam gets called off due to having too many skaters on the track and the offending team did not field a pivot, the penalty is given to the closest blocker to the referee who made the call. This is because the referees are unsure who was the last blocker on the track, so they penalize the blocker closest to them. The captain and pivot are not penalized in this situation, and if there is no blocker close to the referee, then no one receives the penalty.

The engagement zone refers to the area in which a skater is considered to be actively participating in the game. It includes 20 feet (6 meters) behind the rearmost pack skater and 20 feet (6 meters) in front of the foremost pack skater. This means that any skater within this zone is considered to be part of the game and can be engaged by other skaters.

The referee whistle signal for a penalty is one long whistle blast. This signal is used to indicate that a penalty has been awarded in a game.

All of the given scenarios can be considered as no pack scenarios because in each scenario, there is a group of Green Blockers that are more than 10 feet away from a group of Red Blockers. In the first scenario, 4 Green Blockers are more than 10 feet away from 4 Red Blockers. In the second scenario, 4 Green Blockers are more than 10 feet away from 3 Red Blockers, and 1 Red Blocker has been knocked out of bounds. In the third scenario, 3 Green Blockers and 1 Red Blocker are more than 10 feet away from 3 Red Blockers and 1 Green Blocker. Therefore, all of the given scenarios meet the criteria for a no pack scenario.

To legally regain position in the pack after falling behind or recovering from a fall, a skater must catch up to the back of the pack by skating within the track boundaries. This means that they cannot skate outside the track boundaries or wait for the pack to come back around to enter from behind. They must actively skate within the track boundaries to rejoin the pack and be considered back in play.

The correct answer is "Preventing an opponent from passing between Blockers by holding each other’s clothing." This is an example of a multi-player block because it involves two or more players working together to block the opponent by holding onto each other's clothing.

It is not necessarily illegal to hit a skater while they are in the air. In certain sports, such as hockey, contact is allowed and hitting an opponent, including a skater, is considered a legal play. However, there may be rules and regulations specific to the sport or event that dictate what is considered legal or illegal contact. Therefore, it is important to consider the context and rules of the particular sport or event before determining the legality of hitting a skater while they are in the air.

If a skater re-enters the track from out of bounds in front of an opposing skater, bettering their position, they will still receive a cutting the track penalty even if they yield the right of way.

Standing during the last 10 seconds of a penalty is not optional. According to the rules, players are required to stand during this time.

In the given scenario, the skater is called out on a penalty and refuses to leave the track. This behavior can be considered as insubordination, which refers to the act of willfully disobeying or resisting authority. In a skating event, insubordination is a serious offense as it disrupts the flow of the game and shows a lack of respect for the rules and officials. Therefore, the appropriate penalty in this situation would be issuing a penalty for insubordination.

If a skater leaves the penalty box during a team timeout, they will receive an illegal procedure penalty. This penalty is given because leaving the penalty box during a team timeout is against the rules and is considered a violation. Therefore, the statement is true.

In this scenario, the downed skater re-enters the track and causes an opposing skater to stumble but not fall or lose relative position. Since the opposing skater did not fall or lose position, and there was no significant impact on the game, it is determined that there is no impact or penalty for this action.

The statement is false because according to the rules of roller derby, once the helmet cover falls to the ground, the jammer cannot pick it up to become the active jammer. The jammer must retrieve the cover and put it back on their helmet before they can resume scoring points for their team.

When the Jammer hands the helmet cover to the Pivot and the Pivot is in full possession, a legal star pass is completed. This means that the Pivot has full control and ownership of the helmet cover. It does not matter how the helmet cover was transferred, whether it was passed or picked up from the floor. As long as the Pivot has the helmet cover in their hand or on their helmet, the star pass is considered legal.

All of the options listed (Failure to Yield, Too Many Skaters on the Track, Improper Uniform, and Removing Required Safety Equipment) are considered penalties in the given context. This means that if any of these actions occur during the activity being referred to, they would result in a penalty being imposed.

False. When initiating a block, a skater must be both in bounds and have their entire body within the track boundary. They cannot pick up momentum for the block from out of bounds prior to returning to the track. This is to ensure fair and safe gameplay, preventing skaters from gaining an unfair advantage by using the momentum gained from being out of bounds.

False. According to the rules of roller derby, a team's jammer must be on the track prior to the jam-starting whistle. Team A is not allowed to send a jammer from its bench onto the track to play in the in-progress jam.

In this scenario, the skater initiates contact or engages an opponent before the first whistle, causing the receiving opposing skater to lose balance but not their established starting position. Since there is no impact on the receiving skater and they maintain their starting position, no penalty is issued.

A jammer who re-enters the track behind all in-play blockers but in front of the opposing jammer does not receive a penalty. This is because there is no rule stating that a jammer must re-enter the track behind the opposing jammer. As long as the jammer is behind all in-play blockers, they are allowed to re-enter the track. Therefore, the statement is false.

The correct answer is A and B. Helmet covers may be retrieved while skating in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions. This means that regardless of the direction in which a skater is moving, they can still retrieve their helmet cover.

Each team has three timeouts per game. Timeouts are used by teams to pause the game, strategize, make substitutions, or stop the clock. Having three timeouts allows teams to strategically manage their gameplay, make necessary adjustments, and communicate with the players on the court.

The correct answer is A and B only. Referees will whistle a jam dead if there is an injured skater on the track who cannot get up and if the Green Team's Jammer is called to the Penalty Box and the Red Team failed to field a Jammer for that jam. This means that if a skater is injured and unable to continue or if a team does not have a Jammer on the track while the opposing team's Jammer is penalized, the referees will stop the jam. However, the statement about the Red Team's Jammer scoring 50 points in the jam is not a valid reason for the jam to be whistled dead.

A jammer does not need to stay in bounds to remain lead jammer. In roller derby, the lead jammer is the first jammer to legally pass all blockers on the opposing team. Once the lead jammer has been established, they retain that status until they are sent to the penalty box, or until they pass the star helmet cover to their pivot. Staying in bounds is not a requirement for maintaining the lead jammer status.

If a skater is illegally blocked outside of the engagement zone, they may legally counter-block. This means that if a skater is illegally blocked by an opponent who is outside of the designated engagement zone, the skater is allowed to use a counter-block as a defensive move. This allows the skater to regain their balance and protect themselves from the illegal block.

If a safety hazard on the track has forced a referee to whistle a jam dead after the time on the period clock has run out, but not before the jam clock has run out, the head referee may call for an additional jam.

A cutting the track penalty is not issued for a skater who slides out of bounds and then back in bounds while still down. This is because a skater is only penalized for cutting the track if they re-enter the track ahead of other skaters or gain an advantage by doing so. Sliding out of bounds and then back in while still down does not provide any advantage, so no penalty is issued.

If a blocker lines up with any part of their skate touching the ground behind the jammer line after the jam-starting whistle, they must yield to all skaters in proximity, including the opposing jammer, to avoid a false start penalty. This means that the blocker cannot engage with other skaters immediately and must wait for the appropriate moment to join the game. Touching over the jammer line is considered no impact/no penalty, but failing to yield to skaters in proximity will result in a false start penalty.

If a jammer false starts but gains an advantage, they will not receive a penalty. This means that if a jammer starts before the whistle is blown but manages to get ahead of the opposing team, they will not be penalized for the false start.

A referee must give you a warning before issuing a penalty for Failure to Return. This means that if a player fails to return the ball within the specified time or fails to make a good faith effort to return the ball, the referee will first issue a warning before penalizing the player. This warning allows the player to rectify their mistake and avoid immediate penalties.

In this scenario, the correct answer is "Cutting the Track." When an upright skater re-enters the track from out of bounds in front of multiple in-bounds skaters during a no pack scenario and improves their position, it is considered cutting the track. Cutting the track is a penalty in roller derby where a skater gains an advantage by re-entering the track illegally or not re-entering at the correct location.

According to the given scenario, the jammer jumps the apex and makes contact with the opponent's arm that is extended over the inside line. However, the contact does not cause any impact or penalty-worthy action. The jammer falls, but the opposing skater remains in bounds and upright. Therefore, no penalties should be issued to either skater as the illegal action had no impact and does not warrant a penalty.