Roller Derby 2013 Rule Quiz Sections 1-3

1. Once jammer status is transfered in a legal star pass it ____________ be transfered back to the original jammer

3.5.6 - Once Jammer status is transferred, it cannot be transferred back to the original Jammer.

Explanation

3.5.6 - Once Jammer status is transferred, it cannot be transferred back to the original Jammer.

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2. Skates may wear inline skates during a bout

True

False

3.9.1 - Skaters must wear quad roller skates only. Skaters may not wear inline or any other type of skate.

Explanation

3.9.1 - Skaters must wear quad roller skates only. Skaters may not wear inline or any other type of skate.

3. When does the official period clock start?

When everyone is on the track

When the jammers signal they are ready whether the blockers are on the track or not

With the first jam starting whistle

When the host team's captain signals

2.8.3.1 - The official jam clock starts on the jam-starting whistle.

Explanation

2.8.3.1 - The official jam clock starts on the jam-starting whistle.

4. A period is divided into multiple jams. There is a limit to the number of jams allowed in each period

True

False

2.4.1 There is NO limit to the number of jams allowed in each period

Explanation

2.4.1 There is NO limit to the number of jams allowed in each period

5. How many time outs per game is each team allowed?

1

4

7

3

2.6.1 - Each team is allowed 3 one-minute timeouts per game.

Explanation

2.6.1 - Each team is allowed 3 one-minute timeouts per game.

6. How does referee signal lead jam?

Two short whistle blasts

Yelling the jammer number and color

One short whistle blast

One long whistle

The correct answer is "Two short whistle blasts." Referees signal a lead jam by blowing two short whistle blasts. This signal indicates that the jammer for one team has gained a significant advantage over the opposing team's jammer and is now considered the lead jammer. This allows the lead jammer to call off the jam at any time by placing their hands on their hips. The two short whistle blasts alert both teams and the spectators that the lead jammer has been established.

Explanation

The correct answer is "Two short whistle blasts." Referees signal a lead jam by blowing two short whistle blasts. This signal indicates that the jammer for one team has gained a significant advantage over the opposing team's jammer and is now considered the lead jammer. This allows the lead jammer to call off the jam at any time by placing their hands on their hips. The two short whistle blasts alert both teams and the spectators that the lead jammer has been established.

7. A bout may end in a tie

True

False

2.5.1 - A bout may never end in a tie score. If the score is tied at the end of a bout, an overtime jam will determine the winner. After one minute, the teams will skate a full two-minute jam. This jam will have no Lead Jammer. Penalties will be called. Jammers will begin accruing points on their initial pass. The team with the most points at the end of the overtime jam is the bout winner. If the score remains tied, additional overtime jams will be played until the tie is broken. Additional overtime jams will begin one minute after the end of the previous jam.

Explanation

2.5.1 - A bout may never end in a tie score. If the score is tied at the end of a bout, an overtime jam will determine the winner. After one minute, the teams will skate a full two-minute jam. This jam will have no Lead Jammer. Penalties will be called. Jammers will begin accruing points on their initial pass. The team with the most points at the end of the overtime jam is the bout winner. If the score remains tied, additional overtime jams will be played until the tie is broken. Additional overtime jams will begin one minute after the end of the previous jam.

8. A pivot is

A blocker that may become the jammer

The only blocker that may touch the pivot line

A blocker that can engage out of the engagement zone

A &B are correct

3.2.1.1 - A Pivot Blocker’s privileges include:

3.2.1.1.1 - Prior to the start of a jam, Pivots may line up on the Pivot Line, as specified in Section 4.2.2.

3.2.1.1.2 - In certain circumstances, a Pivot may take over the position of Jammer for their team according to the specifications in Section 3.5 - Passing the Star.

Explanation

3.2.1.1 - A Pivot Blocker’s privileges include:

3.2.1.1.1 - Prior to the start of a jam, Pivots may line up on the Pivot Line, as specified in Section 4.2.2.

3.2.1.1.2 - In certain circumstances, a Pivot may take over the position of Jammer for their team according to the specifications in Section 3.5 - Passing the Star.

9. Before the jam start whistle team Red's pivot lays on the track with her finger tips touching the pivot line, team Blue's blocker lines up behind the pivot line but in front of the Red pivots hips. The jam start whistle blows and the Blue blocker does not yeild but skates forward. Will the Blue blocker recieve a penalty?

Yes

No

4.2.2 - Pivot starting position: Only the Pivots may line up on the Pivot Line. Pivots are considered on the Pivot Line when they are UPRIGHT and also touching the line.

Explanation

4.2.2 - Pivot starting position: Only the Pivots may line up on the Pivot Line. Pivots are considered on the Pivot Line when they are UPRIGHT and also touching the line.

10. What happens to in bounds skaters that are on the track but not in position at the jam starting whistle?

They will receive nothing this is a no impact/no penalty situation

They will be asked to leave the track

They will be subject to false start penalties

They will receive a minor

2.4.4 If skaters are not in position at the jam starting whistle they will be subject to false start penalties (see section 6.13.1 and 6.13.22)

Explanation

2.4.4 If skaters are not in position at the jam starting whistle they will be subject to false start penalties (see section 6.13.1 and 6.13.22)

11. Who can recover a dropped helmet cover? (Check all that apply)

Any blocker

Pivot

Jammer

Coach

Team Captain

3.5.8 - Incomplete Star Passes and Recovery

3.5.8.1 - If a Jammer helmet cover falls to the ground or is removed from play by any means, it may only be recovered by the Jammer or Pivot.

Explanation

3.5.8 - Incomplete Star Passes and Recovery

3.5.8.1 - If a Jammer helmet cover falls to the ground or is removed from play by any means, it may only be recovered by the Jammer or Pivot.

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12. What happens when lead jammer removers her helemt cover, and then puts it back on?

Nothing happens

She loses lead jammer satus, until the cover is back on her helmet

She looses lead jammer status for the remainder of that jam

She is ineligible for lead status for the rest of the period

.5.4 - Pass Procedure

In order to transfer the Jammer position to the Pivot, a Jammer must remove the Jammer helmet cover and hand it to their team’s Pivot. The Jammer helmet cover may not be handed off via other skaters or thrown. The Jammer helmet cover may not be taken off the Jammer’s head by the Pivot or another skater. A Jammer who has removed, or whose teammate has removed, the Jammer helmet cover has forfeited:

3.5.4.1 - The ability to accrue points, unless the Jammer returns the Jammer helmet cover to their head with visible stars.

3.5.4.2 - The Lead Jammer status.

Explanation

.5.4 - Pass Procedure

In order to transfer the Jammer position to the Pivot, a Jammer must remove the Jammer helmet cover and hand it to their team’s Pivot. The Jammer helmet cover may not be handed off via other skaters or thrown. The Jammer helmet cover may not be taken off the Jammer’s head by the Pivot or another skater. A Jammer who has removed, or whose teammate has removed, the Jammer helmet cover has forfeited:

3.5.4.1 - The ability to accrue points, unless the Jammer returns the Jammer helmet cover to their head with visible stars.

3.5.4.2 - The Lead Jammer status.

13. Can teams use separte penatly boxes?

True

False

2.7.2 - The penalty benches must be situated in an easily accessible, neutral area close to the track. Teams may use separate penalty boxe

Explanation

2.7.2 - The penalty benches must be situated in an easily accessible, neutral area close to the track. Teams may use separate penalty boxe

14. Jammers are allowed to start a jam with their helmet cover in hand, not on their helmet

True

False

2.4.4.1 Jammers are permitted to put on their helmet covers after the jam has started. However, each Jammer must have their helmet cover on their head or in hand before the jam-starting whistle. A helmet cover cannot enter a jam in progress.

Explanation

2.4.4.1 Jammers are permitted to put on their helmet covers after the jam has started. However, each Jammer must have their helmet cover on their head or in hand before the jam-starting whistle. A helmet cover cannot enter a jam in progress.

15. After a successful "pass the star" by the lead jammer and her pivot, can the pivot then call off the jam legally?

No

Yes

A Jammer who has removed, or whose teammate has removed, the Jammer helmet cover has forfeited :

3.5.4.2 - The Lead Jammer status.

Explanation

A Jammer who has removed, or whose teammate has removed, the Jammer helmet cover has forfeited :

3.5.4.2 - The Lead Jammer status.

16. What is the minium recommended height for uniform numbers be on the back of a skaters jersey?

2 inches

3 inches

4 inches

5 inches

The minimum recommended height for uniform numbers on the back of a skater's jersey is 4 inches. This height ensures that the numbers are easily visible and identifiable from a distance, allowing officials, teammates, and spectators to easily recognize and identify players on the ice. A smaller height may make it difficult to read the numbers, leading to confusion and potential errors in gameplay.

Explanation

The minimum recommended height for uniform numbers on the back of a skater's jersey is 4 inches. This height ensures that the numbers are easily visible and identifiable from a distance, allowing officials, teammates, and spectators to easily recognize and identify players on the ice. A smaller height may make it difficult to read the numbers, leading to confusion and potential errors in gameplay.

17. During a star pass, the Red jammer tried to pass the star to the Red pivot. The helmet cover is dropped as the red jammer gets a major penalty and is sent to the box. The pivot skates clockwise and out of bounds to retrieve the helmet cover and puts it on her helmet. What will happen to the pivot

The Red jammer will serve the pivot's and her own penalty time (2 min total)

The pivot receives no penalty and starts scoring as soon as the stars are visible

3.5.8 - Incomplete Star Passes and Recovery

3.5.8.1 - If a Jammer helmet cover falls to the ground or is removed from play by any means, it may only be recovered by the Jammer or Pivot.

3.5.8.1.1 - The Pivot is eligible to obtain Jammer status by retrieving a dropped Jammer helmet cover and placing it on their helmet unless the Jammer is in the penalty box, in which case the Pivot will not be considered the Jammer until the original Jammer is released from the penalty box and legally returns to play.

3.5.8.2 - A Jammer or Pivot may skate in any direction, including out of bounds, to retrieve the Jammer helmet cover.

Explanation

3.5.8 - Incomplete Star Passes and Recovery

3.5.8.1 - If a Jammer helmet cover falls to the ground or is removed from play by any means, it may only be recovered by the Jammer or Pivot.

3.5.8.1.1 - The Pivot is eligible to obtain Jammer status by retrieving a dropped Jammer helmet cover and placing it on their helmet unless the Jammer is in the penalty box, in which case the Pivot will not be considered the Jammer until the original Jammer is released from the penalty box and legally returns to play.

3.5.8.2 - A Jammer or Pivot may skate in any direction, including out of bounds, to retrieve the Jammer helmet cover.

18. What is the 2013 WFTDA rules say on jewelry? Check all that apply

May be worn

Is recommended to be taped or removed

Is worn at the risk of the wearer

Must not be tacky

Referees have the right to deem jewelry a hazard or unsafe and request it be taped or removed

3.8.1 - Jewelry may be worn during the bout unless deemed a safety hazard by the referees. It is recommended that jewelry be taped or removed. Jewelry must not interfere with play or cause danger to other skaters. Jewelry is worn at the risk of the wearer.

Explanation

3.8.1 - Jewelry may be worn during the bout unless deemed a safety hazard by the referees. It is recommended that jewelry be taped or removed. Jewelry must not interfere with play or cause danger to other skaters. Jewelry is worn at the risk of the wearer.

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19. Match the Whistle description to the signal

Jam Starting Whistle

Lead Jammer

Major Penalty

Jam called off/ended

2.9 Jam-starting Whistle One short

Lead Jammer Two rapid

Major Penalty One long

Jam Called Off/Ended Four rapid

Explanation

2.9 Jam-starting Whistle One short

Lead Jammer Two rapid

Major Penalty One long

Jam Called Off/Ended Four rapid

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