Women's Flat Track Derby Association

The penalized skater must re-enter the track at the penalty box, but behind the pack. She can skate in the opposite direction out of bounds and then reenter behind the pack, or skate in bounds until she reaches the back of the pack.

If no lead jam is established, the jam will last 2 minutes

The time for a penalty being served starts once the skater is seated in the penalty box. This means that the skater must have reached the penalty box and be physically seated in order for the penalty time to begin. The other options, such as when the referee commands the skater to go to the penalty box or when the skater leaves the track, do not accurately represent when the penalty time starts.

Three period bouts (20 min each) are no longer held under WFTDA rules.

If any player is hit out of bounds and enters in front of the player who hit her out of bounds, she has committed the penalty "cutting track".

If a jammer starts a jam in the penalty box, they will still be required to make an initial pass before scoring, even if the opposing jammer has already been declared Lead Jammer. This means that the jammer must legally pass at least one opposing blocker in order to be eligible to score points. Being declared Lead Jammer only grants the jammer the ability to call off the jam at any time, but it does not exempt them from making an initial pass.

Only the Captain or Designated Alternate can signal for a timeout, but are limited to three per game.

At the beginning of the jam, the jammers start when they hear two rapid whistle blasts. This indicates the start of the jam and signals the jammers to begin skating. The two rapid whistle blasts serve as a clear and distinct signal for the jammers to start their movement and engage in the game.

If the Lead Jammer's helmet cover is removed by an opponent's actions, the Jammer may replace the helmet cover and regain Lead Jammer status. This means that even if the helmet cover is forcibly removed, the Jammer has the opportunity to fix it and continue as the Lead Jammer.

Only a jammer that is sent to the penalty box in the same jam is ineligible to obtain lead jammer status. A jammer that starts in the penalty box is still eligible to earn lad jammer status.

The jammer scores 4 points for each opposing blocker she passes, and she scores 1 point for lapping the opposing jammer.

The given answer states that the pack starts at one long whistle blast. This implies that the jam begins when the referee blows a single long whistle blast.

4.2.3 Non-Pivot Blocker Starting Positions: Blockers line up behind the Pivots as demarked by the hips. If a Pivot is not on the Pivot line, Non-Pivot Blockers are not required to line up behind her.

6.12.4.2 A Non-Pivot Blocker false starts for being out of position at the pack starting whistle when she:
6.12.4.2.1 is touching beyond the Pivot line
6.12.4.2.2 is touching behind the Jammer line
6.12.4.2.3 lines up in front of a Pivot Blocker who is on the Pivot line

After 30 seconds has elapsed, the jam will start and the team must skate short how ever many skaters did not make it on the track.

All of the statements provided are true regarding out of bounds blocking. According to the rules, a skater who is in bounds does not have to yield right of way to an out of bounds skater. Skaters are not allowed to pick up momentum for a block until they are in bounds. Additionally, if a skater forces an opponent out of bounds while blocking, they must cease blocking before any part of their body touches outside the track boundary. Therefore, all of the statements are correct.

The penalty box in roller derby has one seat for the jammer and two seats for two blockers per team. This means that a total of three skaters from each team can be in the penalty box at any given time. The jammer and blockers are sent to the penalty box as a result of committing penalties during the game.

The track and boundary marker line is considered in bounds.

Jammers begin scoring points on their first pass through the pack during an overtime jam. This means that even on their initial pass, they can earn points by passing opposing blockers legally. This rule applies specifically to overtime jams, where the game continues after the regulation time has ended.

Upon the skaters 4th minor, she will be sent to the penalty box to sit out the game for 1 minute after being seated in the penalty box.

A skater needs to be at least 20 feet away from the pack in order to be considered "out of play." Being "out of play" means that the skater cannot assist a teammate or engage an opposing player. This distance ensures that skaters are not able to interfere with the game while they are not actively participating in the pack.

The period clock continues to run between jams unless a timeout is called.

During an overtime jam in roller derby, there is no lead jammer. This is because the rules for lead jammer status only apply during the regular jams and not during overtime. In an overtime jam, both jammers start on an equal footing and neither can earn lead jammer status. The absence of a lead jammer in overtime allows for a more balanced and unpredictable gameplay, as both teams have an equal chance to score points and secure a win.

If all penalty box seats are full, a penalized blocker should report to the penalty box and be cleared to continue skating until an open seat becomes available in the penalty box for that team. This means that the penalized blocker cannot sit in the penalty box immediately, but instead must wait until there is an open seat. During this time, they can continue skating on the track, but they must report to the penalty box and be ready to serve their penalty once a seat becomes available.

"Passing the star" refers to the act of transferring the jammer position to the pivot during a roller derby game. According to the given answer, only the jammers have the authority to initiate this action, regardless of whether they hold the lead jammer status or not. The answer suggests that both jammers have the ability to pass the star to the pivots, thereby allowing the team to strategically switch the jammer position during the game.

The pivot is required to start the jam anywhere in between the pivot line and the jammer start line. This means that the pivot can choose their starting position within this range, allowing for flexibility in their strategy and positioning. They can strategically position themselves closer to the pivot line or closer to the jammer start line based on the game situation and their team's strategy. This flexibility allows the pivot to adapt and make strategic decisions during the jam.

A player has to take 5 trips to the penalty box in a single period before they are ejected from game play for the rest of the period. This means that if a player commits 5 penalties during a single period, they will be removed from the game for the remainder of that period.

There are no whistle blasts to indicate a minor penalty, but one long whistle blast for a major penalty or for the forth minor penalty.

Only if a timeout is called will there be another jam in the remainder of the period

If jammer A and jammer B are both sent to the penalty box at the same time, they each serve their penalties for 10 seconds. This means that both jammers will be out of the game for the same duration before being able to rejoin the gameplay.

In roller derby, a pack is defined as the largest group of blockers from both teams within 10 feet of each other. This means that in order for a pack to exist, there must be at least three blockers from each team within a 10-foot proximity of each other. The jammers, who score points for their team, are not included in this definition. The concept of a pack is important in roller derby as it determines the strategies and gameplay dynamics for both offense and defense.