Women's Flat Track Derby Association

30 Questions | By Jacksonvilleroll | Updated: Mar 20, 2022 | Attempts: 7055

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Womens Flat Track Derby Association - Quiz

Most of us know how to skate but when it comes to playing a game while skating we wouldn't know where to start. Flat track Derby is a fast-paced contact team sport that requires speed, strategy, and athleticism. Below is Jacksonville Roller Girls WFTDA Rules Test for new skaters entering the league as a part of their Basic Skills Test. Give it a shot and see if you can join the team.

Questions and Answers

1.

In a 2 period bout, how long are each of the periods?
- A.
  
  10 minutes
- B.
  
  20 minutes
- C.
  
  30 minutes
2.

(True of False) The clock stops between jams.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

How long is the maximum time for a jam?
- A.
  
  1 minute
- B.
  
  2 minutes
- C.
  
  3 minutes
4.

How long does a team have to get the proper amount of skaters at their designated spots on the track before the first whistle is blown at the start of the jam?
- A.
  
  20 seconds
- B.
  
  30 seconds
- C.
  
  60 seconds
5.

(True of False) There is no lead jammer during an overtime jam.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

(True or False) Jammers begin scoring points on their first pass through the pack during an overtime jam.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

How many points does a jammer get for a "Grand Slam"? A Grand Slam is when the jammer passes through the pack legally and inbounds, all opposing blockers and laps the opposing jammer.
- A.
  
  5
- B.
  
  4
- C.
  
  7
8.

If jammer A and jammer B are both sent to the penalty box at the same time, how long do they each serve their penalties?
- A.
  
  60 seconds
- B.
  
  30 seconds
- C.
  
  10 seconds
9.

When does the time start for a penalty being served?
- A.
  
  Once the referee has commanded the skater to go to the penalty box
- B.
  
  Once the skater leaves the track to go to the penalty box
- C.
  
  Once the skater is seated in the penalty box
10.

How many minors must a skater obtain to be sent to the penalty box?
- A.
  
  5
- B.
  
  4
- C.
  
  3
11.

When does the pack start at the begging of the jam?
- A.
  
  At four rapid whistle blast
- B.
  
  At two rapid whistle blasts
- C.
  
  At one long whistle blast
12.

When do the jammers start at the begging of the jam?
- A.
  
  At four rapid whistle blast
- B.
  
  At two rapid whistle blasts
- C.
  
  At one long whistle blast
13.

How far does a skater have to be from the pack to be considered "out of play" (where she can not assist a teammate or engage an opposing player)?
- A.
  
  30 feet
- B.
  
  20 feet
- C.
  
  10 feet
14.

Who can call a timeout during a bout?
- A.
  
  Any bout participant at any time
- B.
  
  The jammer at anytime
- C.
  
  The team captains only between jams
- D.
  
  The pivot only between jams
15.

Who can initiate "passing the star?"
- A.
  
  Only the lead jammer
- B.
  
  Either jammer and pivots
- C.
  
  Only the Pivots
- D.
  
  Only the jammers (but does not require lead jammer status)
16.

Once a penalty is served in the penalty box, the skater....
- A.
  
  Must go to her bench and watch the jam from the sidelines
- B.
  
  Must re-enter the track at the pivot start line
- C.
  
  Must re-enter the track behind the pack
17.

(True or False) A jammer may fall behind a blocker who knocked her out of bounds before her hips could pass the opposing blocker, pass the same blocker legally and in bounds, and obtain a point for that blocker.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
18.

How many trips to the penalty box in a single period does a player have to take before they are ejected from game play for the rest of the period?
- A.
  
  5
- B.
  
  4
- C.
  
  3
19.

How many seats are in the penalty box for each team?
- A.
  
  One seat for the jammer, and two seats for two blockers (Per team)
- B.
  
  One seat for the jammer, and one seat for the blocker (Per team)
- C.
  
  One seat for the jammer, and three seats for blockers (Per team)
20.

Where should a penalized blocker go if all penalty box seats are full?
- A.
  
  She must wait at her teams bench on the sidelines until a blocker's seat becomes available in the penalty box
- B.
  
  She must stand beside the penalty box until a blocker's seat becomes available in the penalty box
- C.
  
  She must report to the penalty box and be cleared to continue skating until an open seat becomes available in the penalty box for that team.
- D.
  
  She is ejected from the game.
21.

Where is the pivot required to start the jam?
- A.
  
  Only at the pivot line
- B.
  
  Anywhere in between the pivot line and the jammer start line
- C.
  
  Behind the power blockers, but in front of the jammer start line
22.

(True or False) A Non-Pivot Blocker false starts for being out of position at the pack starting whistle when she lines up in front of a Pivot Blocker who is on the Pivot line.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
23.

(True or False) A player is considered out of play if they touch the boundary line even if they do not actually cross over the boundary line.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
24.

(True or False) If 30 seconds or fewer remain on the period clock when a jam ends, there will be one more jam started for that period.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
25.

(True or False) If the Lead Jammers helmet cover is removed by an opponent's actions, the Jammer may replace the helmet cover and regain Lead Jammer status.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False