Red Rock N Roller Derby Rules Test
The following test uses the new 2013 WFTDA rules. In order to pass your written minimum skills requirement, you must receive a minimum of 80% on the test. You are allowed to take the test 3 times between Nov. 28th and Dec. 2. Good luck!
Questions and Answers
- 1.
True or False: The Moon Shine Maiden's Jammer is not on the track prior to the jam starting whistle. Are the Maiden's allowed to send their Jammer from their bench onto the track to play in the in-progress jam?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
If the Jammer is not on the track and entirely in bounds when the jam-starting whistle is blown, the Jammer will not be permitted to join the jam in progress. No penalty will be issued.Rate this question:
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- 2.
True or False: Skaters may legally re-enter the track in front of the opponent who forced them out-of-bounds, if that opponent went out-of-bounds herself at any point after the initiating block.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
A skater who has re-entered the track in front of a downed, out of bounds, or out of play skater is not bettering their position. However, such skaters are subject to cutting the track penalties for other in-play skaters and are still subject to skating out of bounds penalties.Rate this question:
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- 3.
True or False: A downed skater who slides out-of-bounds and then back in-bounds while still down may be penalized for cutting.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Downed skaters that have re-entered the track are subject to applicable cutting the track penalties when they return to an in-bounds, upright, and skating position. Downed skaters are not to be penalized with cutting the track penalties, but are still subject to low blocking and blocking from out of bounds penalties. Skaters cannot drop back while in play in efforts to undo or avoid cutting the track penalties.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which part of the body is considered an illegal blocking zone?
- A.
Chest
- B.
Upper arm
- C.
Hip
- D.
The head
Correct Answer
D. The headExplanation
5.2.3 - Legal Blocking Zones: Apply to the body parts of the skater performing a block. Skaters may initiate contact with the following parts of the body:
5.2.3.1 - The arm from the shoulder to the elbow
5.2.3.2 - The torso
5.2.3.3 - The hips and booty
5.2.3.4 - The mid and upper thigh (including the inner portion)
5.2.4 - Illegal Blocking Zones: Apply to the body parts of the skater performing a block. Skaters may not initiate contact with the following parts of the body:
5.2.4.1 - The elbows
5.2.4.2 - The forearms and hands
5.2.4.3 - The head
5.2.4.4 - Below the mid-thighRate this question:
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- 5.
How many timeouts does each team have per game?
- A.
One
- B.
Two
- C.
Three
- D.
None
Correct Answer
C. ThreeExplanation
2.6.1 - Each team is allowed 3 one-minute timeouts per game.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which of the following must a skater do when re-entering the track from the penalty box?
- A.
None of the above
- B.
Re-enter at the front of the pack
- C.
Re-enter at the back of the pack
- D.
Skate onto the track immediately, regardless of where the pack is.
Correct Answer
C. Re-enter at the back of the packExplanation
7.2.7 - After serving the required time in the penalty box, a penalized skater may re-enter the track. A skater may skate clockwise in the 10-foot (3 m) clearance around the outside of the track when exiting the penalty box. When re-entering play, the skater must re-enter behind the rearmost pack skater.Rate this question:
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- 7.
A skater who is Lead Jammer can call off the jam as she is being removed from play due to penalty.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
7.2.2.2.2 - The moment the penalized skater is directed off the track, the skater is considered “in the box” for scoring, Lead Jammer, passing the star, and cutting the track rule purposes. However, penalty time will not start until the skater is seated in the box.Rate this question:
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- 8.
True or False: When initiating a block, a skater must be in-bounds, but she may pick up momentum from out-of-bounds prior to returning to the track.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
6.8.2 - Skaters may not pick up momentum for a block until in bounds.Rate this question:
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- 9.
True or False: A Jammer must legally pass an on-the-track opponent to score points on players not on the track (NOTT).
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
8.5.1.1 - The Jammer earns a point for each opposing skater who is not on the track immediately upon scoring the first point on any opposing Blocker in each scoring pass, including those opposing Blockers who are physically on the track but have been directed to the penalty box. If the jam ends before the Jammer scores, the additional points will not be awarded.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What is the maximum number of skaters from one team that can be seated in the penalty box at one time?
- A.
Three
- B.
Four
- C.
Five
- D.
Two
Correct Answer
A. ThreeExplanation
7.2.2.2 - No team may have more than two Blockers and one Jammer seated in the penalty box at a time. If a team has more than two penalized Blockers, the penalties will be served consecutively, i.e. the third Blocker will sit out once the first Blocker has served their penalty. This may require the third Blocker to serve their penalty in the next jam, in which case the third penalized Blocker will be asked to return to the jam (see Section 7.2.2.3).Rate this question:
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- 11.
What happens when a Jammer who has not been declared Lead Jammer successfully calls off the jam?
- A.
The team captain receives a major penalty
- B.
She receives a major penalty
- C.
Nothing
Correct Answer
B. She receives a major penaltyExplanation
6.13.25 - A Jammer successfully calling off a jam without establishing Lead Jammer status.
However,
6.13.9 - A Jammer attempting to call off a jam without establishing Lead Jammer status and the jam is not called off is No Impact / No Penalty.Rate this question:
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- 12.
What is the referee whistle signal for a major penalty?
- A.
No whistle signal
- B.
Two rapid whistle blasts
- C.
Two long whistle blasts
- D.
One long whistle blast
Correct Answer
D. One long whistle blastExplanation
The referee whistle signal for a major penalty is one long whistle blast. This signal is used to indicate a serious infraction or violation that results in a major penalty. The long whistle blast is meant to grab the attention of both the players and the spectators, signaling that a significant penalty has been assessed. It helps to ensure that everyone is aware of the severity of the penalty and the consequences that follow.Rate this question:
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- 13.
At most, how many seconds can elapse after a timeout before the next jam begins?
- A.
15
- B.
30
- C.
60
Correct Answer
B. 30Explanation
The correct answer is 30. After a timeout, a maximum of 30 seconds can elapse before the next jam begins. This means that the teams have a limited time to regroup and strategize before the game resumes. If more than 30 seconds pass, it would result in a delay and disrupt the flow of the game.Rate this question:
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- 14.
True or False: A Jammer must stay in-bounds to remain Lead Jammer.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
A Jammer does not need to stay in-bounds to remain Lead Jammer. In roller derby, the Lead Jammer is the first Jammer who successfully passes all the blockers from both teams legally during their initial pass. Once a Jammer becomes Lead Jammer, they retain that status until they call off the jam or are sent to the penalty box. Whether they stay in-bounds or go out-of-bounds does not affect their Lead Jammer status.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Helmet Covers may be retrieved while skating in which direction?
- A.
Clockwise
- B.
Counter Clockwise
- C.
Neither
- D.
Any Direction
Correct Answer
D. Any DirectionExplanation
Helmet covers may be retrieved while skating in any direction because they are designed to be easily accessible and removable. Whether the skater is moving clockwise or counter clockwise, they can reach for their helmet cover and remove it without any difficulty. The direction of skating does not affect the ability to retrieve the helmet cover.Rate this question:
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- 16.
What kind of penalty would be issued in the following scenario: Downed skater re-entering the track causes an opposing skater to stumble but not fall or lose relative position.
- A.
No Impact/No Penalty
- B.
Major
- C.
Ejection
Correct Answer
A. No Impact/No PenaltyExplanation
The downed skater will only receive a major penalty if they cause the opposing skater to lose relative position.Rate this question:
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- 17.
It is a major penalty to touch an opponent with forearms or hands for three or more seconds.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
6.5.6 - Extended touching (lasting three seconds or more) with the forearms or hands to an opponent’s legal and/or illegal target zone.Rate this question:
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- 18.
True or False: If a skater is illegally blocked outside of the engagement zone she may legally counter-block.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
6.10.5 - Blockers may not initiate engagement outside the Engagement Zone. If a Blocker initiates engagement with an opponent outside the Engagement Zone, the illegally engaged opponent may counter-block and go unpenalized. Likewise, if a Jammer illegally engages an opponent outside the Engagement Zone, that opponent may counter-block and go unpenalized.Rate this question:
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- 19.
All referees must give you a warning before issuing which types of penalties:
- A.
Failure to reform the pack
- B.
Multi-Player Blocks
- C.
Use of Hands
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
D. None of the aboveExplanation
9.3.1.1 - Issuing penalties takes priority over issuing warnings. A warning does not have to be issued in order for a penalty to be given.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Blockers that advance or chase the Jammer out of the Engagement Zone are considered part of and belonging to point totals of the previous (just completed) scoring pass.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
8.3.1.4 - Once the Jammer has exited the Engagement Zone, the Jammer’s scoring pass is complete (see Section 3.4 - Lead Jammer and Section 4.1 - Pack Definition) and the Jammer immediately begins the next scoring pass.
8.3.1.4.1 - Blockers that advance or chase forward ahead of the Engagement Zone are considered part of and belonging to point totals of the previous (just completed) scoring pass.
8.3.1.4.1.1 - Blockers that advance or chase forward ahead of the Engagement Zone (as described in Section 8.3.1.4.1) must return to the Engagement Zone immediately (see Section 6.10.6 and Section 6.10.12), and only after they have returned to play are they eligible to be scored on in the normal manner and counted in the totals of the current scoring pass.Rate this question:
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- 21.
What kind of penalty would be issued in the following scenario: An in-bounds, upright, and skating skater re-enters the track from out-of-bounds in front of multiple in-bounds skaters during a no pack scenario, resulting in her having bettered her position.
- A.
Major Cutting the Track
- B.
No Impact/No Penalty
- C.
Thumbs Up
Correct Answer
A. Major Cutting the TrackExplanation
In this scenario, the correct answer is "Major Cutting the Track." The skater re-entered the track from out-of-bounds in front of multiple in-bounds skaters, which is a violation of the rules. Cutting the track refers to when a skater gains an advantage by re-entering the track ahead of other skaters. Since the skater in question has bettered her position by cutting the track, a major penalty would be issued.Rate this question:
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- 22.
Which referees are allowed to expel a skater?
- A.
Any of the referee staff
- B.
Only the Jammer Referees
- C.
Only the Head Referee
- D.
The Jammer Referees and the Head Referee
Correct Answer
C. Only the Head RefereeExplanation
Only the Head Referee is allowed to expel a skater. The other options, such as "Any of the referee staff" and "Only the Jammer Referees" are incorrect because they do not have the authority to expel a skater. The Jammer Referees may have specific responsibilities related to the jammer, but expulsion is not one of them. Therefore, the correct answer is that only the Head Referee has the power to expel a skater.Rate this question:
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- 23.
If a referee is not sure whether an action warrants a major or expulsion, it must be called as:
- A.
No impact/No Penalty
- B.
Major
- C.
Expulsion
Correct Answer
B. MajorExplanation
9.3.5 - If the referee is not sure whether an action warrants an expulsion or a major, it must be called as a major.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Which of the following safety gear may be removed when seated in the penalty box?
- A.
Helmet
- B.
Mouth guard
- C.
Both A and B
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Mouth guardExplanation
7.2.6 - Penalized skaters may remove only their mouth guard once they are seated in the penalty box. No other equipment may be removed while a skater is in the designated penalty box area (see Section 6.13.21).Rate this question:
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- 25.
True or False: A penalized skater’s teammates, managers, and coaches may not at any time physically enter the designated penalty box area to communicate with the penalized skater.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
7.2.4 - Penalized skaters may not leave the designated penalty box area during either a team or Official Timeout (see Section 6.13.31).
7.2.4.1 - A penalized skater’s teammates, managers, and coaches may not physically enter the designated penalty box area to communicate with the penalized skater at any time (see Section 6.13.20).Rate this question:
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- 26.
Who gets the penalty when a jam is called off for too many skaters on the track and the offending team did not field a Pivot, and the referees are not sure who the last Blocker on the track was.
- A.
Captain
- B.
Pivot
- C.
Closest Blocker to referee who made the call
Correct Answer
C. Closest Blocker to referee who made the callExplanation
6.13.23 - Forcing a jam to be called off due to too many skaters on the track. The penalty is issued to the Pivot in that jam. If there is no Pivot in that jam, the penalty is issued to the last non-Pivot Blocker to enter the track to the extent that the referee is able to determine who that skater was. If there is no Pivot in the jam and the referee is unable to determine the last skater to enter the track, the referee issuing the Illegal Procedure must penalize the Blocker on the track closest to the referee who calls the penalty.Rate this question:
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- 27.
What kind of penalty would be issued in the following scenario: A skater initiates contact or engages an opponent before the first whistle, forcing the receiving opposing skater off balance, forward or sideways, but does not cause her to lose her established starting position.
- A.
No impact/No Penalty
- B.
Major
- C.
No call, Legal scenario
Correct Answer
A. No impact/No PenaltyExplanation
6.13.13 - A skater initiating contact or engaging an opponent before the jam-starting whistle that forces the receiving opposing skater off balance, forward, or sideways, but does not cause the opposing skater to lose the established starting position.Rate this question:
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- 28.
The engagement zone includes:
- A.
20 feet behind the rearmost pack skater and 20 feet in front of the foremost pack skater.
- B.
10 feet behind the rearmost pack skater and 10 feet in front of the foremost pack skater.
- C.
20 feet in front of the foremost pack skater and 10 feet behind the rearmost pack skater.
Correct Answer
A. 20 feet behind the rearmost pack skater and 20 feet in front of the foremost pack skater.Explanation
The engagement zone includes 20 feet behind the rearmost pack skater and 20 feet in front of the foremost pack skater. This means that any interaction or contact between skaters is allowed within this range. It ensures that there is enough space for maneuvering and strategic gameplay while maintaining a safe distance to prevent collisions or accidents.Rate this question:
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- 29.
Which of the following is a “no pack” situation?
- A.
4 green Blockers are more than 10 feet away from 4 red Blockers.
- B.
4 green Blockers are more than 10 feet away from 3 red Blockers, and 1 red Blocker has been knocked out-of-bounds.
- C.
3 green Blockers and 1 red blocker are more than 10 feet from 3 red Blockers and 1 green Blocker.
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the aboveExplanation
4.1.1 - The pack is defined by the largest group of in bounds Blockers skating or standing in proximity and containing members from both teams.
4.1.1.1 - The pack is comprised of the Blockers. The Jammers are not part of the pack.
4.1.1.2 - Proximity is defined as not more than 10 feet (3 m) (as measured from the hips) in front of or behind the nearest pack skater.
6.10.7 - During a no pack situation skaters will be warned that there is no pack and will be penalized if they do not immediately attempt to reform the pack. During a no pack situation out of bounds skaters must re-enter the track and reform a pack.Rate this question:
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- 30.
A Blocker’s proximity to other Blockers is measured by her fingertips.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
A Blocker’s proximity to other Blockers is measured by her hips.Rate this question:
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- 31.
To legally regain position in the pack after having fallen behind or recovering from a fall, a skater must:
- A.
Catch up to the back of the pack by skating within the track boundaries to be considered back in play
- B.
Skate outside track boundaries to stay out of the way until she can easily get to the back of the pack
- C.
Wait for the pack to come back around to enter from behind.
Correct Answer
A. Catch up to the back of the pack by skating within the track boundaries to be considered back in playExplanation
4.3.3.2.2 - To regain position in the pack after having fallen behind, a Blocker must return to the back of the pack by skating within the track boundaries to be considered back in play.Rate this question:
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- 32.
Which of the following is an example of a multi-player block?
- A.
“Bowling” with a teammate by pushing her into an opponent.
- B.
Impeding an opponent by holding onto the shirt of a teammate.
- C.
Grabbing or holding a teammate’s arm while blocking.
Correct Answer
B. Impeding an opponent by holding onto the shirt of a teammate.Explanation
6.7.1 - Skaters may not grab and hold each other’s uniform or equipment in a multi-player block.
6.7.2 - Skaters may not use their hands, arms, or legs in any grabbing, holding, linking, or joining fashion in a multi-player block.
Major Penalty
6.7.8 - Maintaining a multi-player block to impede or block an opponent, including to prevent another skater receiving a block from an opponent for any amount of time.Rate this question:
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- 33.
If a skater jumps, it is illegal to hit her while she is in the air.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
6.8.11 - There is no penalty for blocking a skater who has jumped off both skates and left contact with the track from in bounds.Rate this question:
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- 34.
If a skater re-enters the track from out-of-bounds in front of an opposing skater, bettering her position, she will not receive a cutting the track penalty as long as she yields the right of way.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
When out of bounds, skaters must re-enter the track without bettering their position in relation to other skaters.
Major Penalties
6.11.10 - A skater cutting (in front of) any opposing in-play skater.
6.11.11 - A skater cutting more than one in-play teammate.Rate this question:
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- 35.
Standing during the last 10 seconds of a penalty is optional.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
7.2.3.1 - When there are 10 seconds remaining on the penalty clock of a penalized skater, that skater will be instructed by the penalty timer to stand. The skater must stand upright.
7.2.3.1.1 - If a skater does not stand when instructed, the penalty timer will stop the penalty clock until the skater stands.Rate this question:
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- 36.
Gross misconduct includes which of the following?
- A.
Punching another skater
- B.
Choking another skater
- C.
Jumping on a dog pile
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the aboveExplanation
Gross misconduct is defined as an indiscretion so serious that it justifies the instant expulsion of a skater, even on the first occurrence.
Expulsion or Suspension
The following egregious acts will be an automatic game expulsion, even if not during a fight, and can be punished as multi-game suspensions (see Section 7.4.2.2).
6.17.3 - Illegal interference in game-play by skaters or support staff not involved in the jam.
6.17.4 - The repeated use of obscene, profane, or abusive language or gestures directed at a mascot, announcer, audience member, or other bout production individuals.
6.17.5 - The repetitive and excessive use of obscene, profane, or abusive language or gestures directed at an opposing skater, teammate, manager, coach, or other support staff.
6.17.6 - Fighting is an automatic expulsion for all participants and may result in a suspension (see Section 7.4.2). A fight is defined as a physical struggle that is not part of regular game play. A skater that only defends blows and does not engage in the fight will not be penalized.
6.17.7 - Biting.
6.17.8 - Jumping onto or into a pile of fighting skaters (i.e., “dog pile”).
6.17.9 - Serious physical violence or any action deemed by the officials to cause an extraordinary physical threat.
6.17.10 - Entry to the penalty box that causes either the skater, the skater’s seat, or another seat to forcibly contact another person. This includes people correctly positioned in their team bench area and is not limited to people in the penalty box.Rate this question:
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A skater is called out on a penalty and she asks the referee why she’s being called off. She refuses to leave the track after the referee repeatedly calls the skater on the penalty.
- A.
Insubordination major penalty
- B.
No penalty
- C.
Ejection
Correct Answer
A. Insubordination major penaltyExplanation
Major Penalty
6.14.2 - Willfully failing to leave the track for a penalty.
Insubordination penalties will be given for actions which demonstrate a disregard for the authority of the referees and officials, whether intentional or not. Examples of insubordination include, but are not limited to, failure to leave the track for a penalty, failure to leave the floor after fouling out, and the use of contemptuous speech directed at an official.Rate this question:
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- 38.
A Blocker who lines up for a jam but is knocked out-of-bounds just prior to the first whistle may not participate in that jam.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
6.13.6 - A skater who establishes starting position on the track before the jam-starting whistle, but is blocked out of bounds prior to or as the whistle blows will be allowed to remain in the jam.Rate this question:
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- 39.
A skater who leaves the penalty box during a team timeout to participate in the team huddle will receive an insubordination major penalty.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
7.2.4 - Penalized skaters may not leave the designated penalty box area during either a team or Official Timeout (see Section 6.13.31).
If they do leave the penalty box during either a team or Official Timeout, they are subject to a Major Penalty (not an insubordination Major Penalty).Rate this question:
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- 40.
Which of the following will result in a player fouling out of a game?
- A.
Accruing more than 5 trips the penalty box in either period, or more than 10 trips in a game
- B.
Accruing 7 trips to the penalty box in a game
- C.
Accruing 5 trips to the penalty box in a game
Correct Answer
B. Accruing 7 trips to the penalty box in a gameExplanation
7.4.1 - Fouling Out
7.4.1.1 - Skaters who are sent to the box for an excessive amount of major penalties will foul out of the game and will not be permitted to return to play for the remainder of the game. All major penalties count, not just repetitions of the same penalty or family of penalties.
7.4.1.1.1 - A skater fouls out from the game for seven accumulated penalty turns in the penalty box in a game.Rate this question:
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- 41.
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.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
If a safety hazard on the track occurs and the referee needs to stop the jam after the period clock has run out but before the jam clock has run out, the Head Referee has the authority to call for an additional jam. This allows for the situation to be properly addressed and ensures the safety of the participants.Rate this question:
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- 42.
True or False: Jammers and blockers are released at the same time.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Jammers and blockers are released at the same time.
Old Rule (pre-2013)
2.9 (whistles) Blockers start on one whistle, Jammers start on two.
New Rule (beginning Jan. 1 2013)
2.9 (whistles) Jams start on one short whistle.Rate this question:
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- 43.
True or False: Skaters may cut one teammate without penalization.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
No Pass/No Penalty
6.11.9 - A skater cutting only one in-play teammate.
Major Penalties
6.11.10 - A skater cutting any opposing in-play skater.
6.11.11 - A skater cutting more than one in-play teammate.Rate this question:
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