WFTDA 4.0 Roller Derby Rules Test

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2.

A) Go to the locker room (Expulsion/Ejection)

B) Go to the penalty box (for 4 minors)

C) Go to the penalty box (for a major)

D) Return to the bench (too many skaters on the track)

E) Lead jammer

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Explanation

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3. 20. Which of the following are illegal procedure penalties?

A) false start

B) too many skaters on the track

C) improper uniform

D) removing required equipment

E) all of the above

E 6.12

Explanation

E 6.12

4. 12. Which part of the body is considered an illegal blocking zone?

A) chest

B) upper arm

C) hip

D) above the shoulder

D 5.2.2.1

Explanation

D 5.2.2.1

5. 17. Which of the following must a player re-entering the track from the penalty box do?

A) re-enter at the front of the pack

B) skate onto the track immediately, regardless of where the pack is

C) re-enter at the back of the pack

D) none of the above

C 7.3.4

Explanation

C 7.3.4

6. 24. Which of the following methods of blocking is prohibited? I. joining arms and/or hands in a multi-player block
II. tripping
III. intentionally falling in front of another skater
IV. blocking into the back of another skater

A) I only

B) I and III only

C) I, II, and IV

D) IV only

E) I, II, III, and IV

E 6.7, 6.10, 6.10.9, 6.1

Explanation

E 6.7, 6.10, 6.10.9, 6.1

7. 11. Which part of the body is illegal to use when blocking another skater?

A) back

B) buttocks

C) elbow

D) hip

C 5.2.4.1

Explanation

C 5.2.4.1

8.

A) Go to the locker room (Expulsion/Ejection)

B) Go to the penalty box (for 4 minors)

C) Go to the penalty box (for a major)

D) Return to the bench (too many skaters on the track)

E) Lead jammer

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9. 1. True or False - Team A does not get their jammer onto the track in time for the whistle signaling the start of the jam. Team A is allowed to send their jammer from their bench onto the track to play in the in-progress jam.

A) True

B) False

B 2.4.4.1.1 If the Jammer is not on the track when the jam starting whistle blows, the Jammer will not be permitted to join the jam in progress. No penalty will be issued.

Explanation

B 2.4.4.1.1 If the Jammer is not on the track when the jam starting whistle blows, the Jammer will not be permitted to join the jam in progress. No penalty will be issued.

10.

A) Go to the locker room (Expulsion/Ejection)

B) Go to the penalty box (for 4 minors)

C) Go to the penalty box (for a major)

D) Return to the bench (too many skaters on the track)

E) Lead jammer

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11. 26. True or false: A skater who is lead jammer may call off the jam as she is being removed from play due to a penalty.

A) True

B) False

B 3.4.6

Explanation

B 3.4.6

12. 22. A skater must have at least this number of skates on the floor to initiate a legal block.

A) one

B) two

C) three

D) none

A 5.1.4.3

Explanation

A 5.1.4.3

13. 2. True or False - Players 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

A 6.8.2 Players straddling the track boundary line

Players are straddling the track boundary line when they are simultaneously touching

both inside and outside the track boundary line. Straddling players are subject to cutting

the track penalties when they are in bounds, upright and skating. The boundary line is

considered in bounds. Airborne players are not considered straddling skaters. See

Section 6.9.9 for the in bounds/out of bounds status of airborne players.

Explanation

A 6.8.2 Players straddling the track boundary line

Players are straddling the track boundary line when they are simultaneously touching

both inside and outside the track boundary line. Straddling players are subject to cutting

the track penalties when they are in bounds, upright and skating. The boundary line is

considered in bounds. Airborne players are not considered straddling skaters. See

Section 6.9.9 for the in bounds/out of bounds status of airborne players.

14. 3. True or False - A player may skate clockwise while out of bounds to position herself to reenter the pack.

A) True

B) False

A WFTDA rules do not explicitly forbid skating clockwise while out of bounds in order

to re-enter the pack, therefore it is legal

Explanation

A WFTDA rules do not explicitly forbid skating clockwise while out of bounds in order

to re-enter the pack, therefore it is legal

15. 16. Which of the following parts of the body may be used to block another skater? I. elbow
II. triceps
III. forearm
IV. feet

B) I, II, III, and IV

C) IV and II

D) IV only

E) II only

F) II, III, and IV

E 5.2

Explanation

E 5.2

16. 39. What is the referee whistle signal for the end of a jam?

A) One long whistle blast

B) Four rapid whistle blasts

C) Three rapid whistle blasts

D) Two rapid whistle blasts

B 2.9

Explanation

B 2.9

17. 13. Who can ‘pass the star?’

A) only the lead jammer

B) either jammer

C) anyone

D) no one

B 3.5.1

Explanation

B 3.5.1

18. 15. How many time outs does each team have per game?

A) one

B) two

C) three

D) none

C 2.6.1

Explanation

C 2.6.1

19. 19. Minor penalties (for the purposes of going to the penalty box, not for fouling out of the game):

A) carry over into the following period and are not “reset” between periods

B) are reset between periods

C) are reset before overtime

D) carry over from bout to bout

A 7.1.1.2

Explanation

A 7.1.1.2

20. 28. What is the maximum number of players from one team that can be seated in the penalty box at one time?

A) Three

B) Four

C) Five

D) Two

A 7.3.2.2

Explanation

A 7.3.2.2

21. 30. A player will receive a major for cutting the track when she does which of the following:

A) Cuts around the rearmost blocker in play

B) Cuts in front of two or more players

C) Cuts in front of the foremost opposing blocker in play

D) Cuts the other jammer before reaching the pack E) Cuts in front of the foremost teammate in play

F) B and C

F 6.8.10, 6.8.11

Explanation

F 6.8.10, 6.8.11

22. 33. In an overtime jam, jammers begin scoring points

A) in the second pass through the pack

B) in the first pass through the pack

B 2.5.1

Explanation

B 2.5.1

23.

A) Go to the locker room (Expulsion/Ejection)

B) Go to the penalty box (for 4 minors)

C) Go to the penalty box (for a major)

D) Return to the bench (too many skaters on the track)

E) Lead jammer

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Explanation

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24. In roller derby, what is the maximum number of skaters a team can field during a jam?

4

5

7

10

According to the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) rules, a team can field up to five skaters on the track during a jam. These consist of four blockers and one jammer. The jammer scores points by lapping members of the opposing team, while the blockers play both offense and defense, helping their jammer score and hindering the opposing jammer.

Explanation

According to the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) rules, a team can field up to five skaters on the track during a jam. These consist of four blockers and one jammer. The jammer scores points by lapping members of the opposing team, while the blockers play both offense and defense, helping their jammer score and hindering the opposing jammer.

25. 23. True or False - A jammer earns points only when passing opposing skaters who are on the track (i.e. not in the penalty box, etc.)

A) True

B) False

B 8.4

Explanation

B 8.4

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27. 27. How many accumulated penalty turns per period is considered excessive and grounds for ejection?

A) There is no limit

B) One

C) Ten

D) Five

D 7.5.1.1.1

Explanation

D 7.5.1.1.1

28. 40. What is the referee whistle signal for a major penalty?

A) No whistle signal

B) Two rapid whistle blasts

C) One long whistle blast

D) Two long whistle blasts

In many sports, a major penalty is often signaled by the referee with one long whistle blast. This distinguishes it from minor penalties or other infractions, which may be signaled differently. The long blast indicates a significant infraction that requires a more severe penalty.

Explanation

In many sports, a major penalty is often signaled by the referee with one long whistle blast. This distinguishes it from minor penalties or other infractions, which may be signaled differently. The long blast indicates a significant infraction that requires a more severe penalty.

29. 9. Which of the following is a legal block?

A) a shoulder check to a skater with two feet out of bounds

B) a hip check with one foot off the floor

C) a shoulder check executed before the starting whistle

D) none of the above

B 6.9.1, 5.1.4.3, 5.1.3

Explanation

B 6.9.1, 5.1.4.3, 5.1.3

30. 25. Before they are within 20 feet of the pack, what can Jammer A do to Jammer B to make Jammer B ineligible for lead jammer?

A) pass her

B) knock her down in-bounds

C) force her out of bounds

D) steal her helmet cover

C 3.4.2.2

Explanation

C 3.4.2.2

31. 31. Which of the following could be examples of intentionally destroying the pack? I. one team’s blockers speeding up to skate more than 10ft in front of the opposing blockers
II. one team braking or coasting to drop more than 10ft behind the opposing blockers
III. a skater taking a knee
IV. intentionally falling or intentionally skating out of bounds

A) I only

B) I and II only

C) I, II, and IV, but not III

D) I, II, III and IV

D 6.5.7.1

Explanation

D 6.5.7.1

32. 32. What happens when a jammer who is not the lead jammer successfully calls off the jam?

A. She receives a minor penalty

B. She receives a major penalty

C. Nothing

D. The team captain receives a minor penalty

B 6.12.13

Explanation

B 6.12.13

33. 29. Which of the following statements could apply to a blocker or pivot who is out of play?

A) The blocker or pivot is more than 20 feet away from the pack

B) The blocker or pivot cannot aid her jammer

C) The blocker or pivot can engage other blockers, but not the jammers

D) All of the above

E) A and B only

E 6.5

Explanation

E 6.5

34.

A) Go to the locker room (Expulsion/Ejection)

B) Go to the penalty box (for 4 minors)

C) Go to the penalty box (for a major)

D) Return to the bench (too many skaters on the track)

E) Lead jammer

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35. 5. A pack is defined by:

A) the largest group of blockers from both teams within 20 feet of each other

B) the largest group of blockers from both teams within 10 feet of each other

C) the largest group of blockers within 20 feet of each other

D) the largest group of blockers within 10 feet of each other

B 4.1.1, 4.1.1.2

Explanation

B 4.1.1, 4.1.1.2

36. 6. True or false: A downed skater who slides out-of-bounds and then back in-bounds while still down may be penalized for cutting.

B 6.8 Skaters must be upright and skating to receive cutting the track penalties.

Explanation

B 6.8 Skaters must be upright and skating to receive cutting the track penalties.

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37. 7. True or false: A skater skates out of bounds while rounding a turn. In doing so, she does not pass an in-bounds skater, but she does substantially cut short the lap distance. For this action, she could receive a major penalty.

A) True

B) False

A 6.11.6

Explanation

A 6.11.6