WFTDA Rules Quiz: Section 3.5-3.9 (Updated For 2013 Rules Set)

1. Helmet Covers may be retrieved while skating in which direction?

Clockwise

Counter clockwise

Neither

A and b

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

Explanation

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

2. A non-pivot blocker's helmet may not have stripes on it that run the length of the helmet in any direction or any marks that might be confused with stripes.

True

False

3.1.3 - Blocker Identification: non-Pivot Blockers do not wear helmet covers. Blockers’ helmets may be of the same color as the base color of a team’s helmet covers and may not have any marks that might be confused with stripes or stars. (Skater numbers are permitted on helmets per Section 3.7.5.2).

Explanation

3.1.3 - Blocker Identification: non-Pivot Blockers do not wear helmet covers. Blockers’ helmets may be of the same color as the base color of a team’s helmet covers and may not have any marks that might be confused with stripes or stars. (Skater numbers are permitted on helmets per Section 3.7.5.2).

3. If a lead jammer passes the star to his/her pivot, the pivot then becomes lead jammer.

True

False

3.4 Only the position of Jammer, and not the status of Lead Jammer, may be transferred to a Pivot Blocker.

Explanation

3.4 Only the position of Jammer, and not the status of Lead Jammer, may be transferred to a Pivot Blocker.

4. A team may pass the star more than once in a single jam.

True

False

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.

5. A pivot may retrieve a dropped jammer helmet cover by skating in any direction, including out of bounds.

True

False

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

Explanation

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

6. The minimum size of the number on a player's arm or sleeve is ______ and the maximum size is ________.

1 inch and 3 inches

2 inches and there is no maximum

1 inch and 4 inches

2 inches and 4 inches

3.7.5.3 - The minimum height for a skater’s number on the arm/sleeve is 2 inches (5 cm).
3.7.5.4 - The maximum height for a skater’s number on the arm/sleeve is 4 inches (10 cm).

Explanation

3.7.5.3 - The minimum height for a skater’s number on the arm/sleeve is 2 inches (5 cm).
3.7.5.4 - The maximum height for a skater’s number on the arm/sleeve is 4 inches (10 cm).

7. After failing to pass the star, the jammer (who was the lead jammer) can put the panty back on and call off the jam

True

False

3.5.8.3 - If a star pass cannot be completed for any reason, the Jammer may return the Jammer helmet cover to their own helmet and regain their active Jammer position, but not Lead Jammer status (see Section 3.5.4 - Pass Procedure).

Explanation

3.5.8.3 - If a star pass cannot be completed for any reason, the Jammer may return the Jammer helmet cover to their own helmet and regain their active Jammer position, but not Lead Jammer status (see Section 3.5.4 - Pass Procedure).

8. Which of the following is an acceptable number for one's jersey?

12 noon

1-5

3.14

LV

3.7.4.3 - A skater’s number may contain up to four characters.

3.7.4.4 - A skater’s number must be alphanumeric with at least one numerical digit. For example: L5 is an acceptable number, but LV is not. Numbers cannot contain symbols.

3.7.4.5 - A skater may have small characters preceding or following their skater number on their jersey e.g. 55 mph, where “mph” is considerably smaller than 55. These small characters are not considered part of the skater’s number and they may not inhibit the legibility of the skater’s number whatsoever. The maximum size for the small characters is 2 inches (5 cm).

Explanation

3.7.4.3 - A skater’s number may contain up to four characters.

3.7.4.4 - A skater’s number must be alphanumeric with at least one numerical digit. For example: L5 is an acceptable number, but LV is not. Numbers cannot contain symbols.

3.7.4.5 - A skater may have small characters preceding or following their skater number on their jersey e.g. 55 mph, where “mph” is considerably smaller than 55. These small characters are not considered part of the skater’s number and they may not inhibit the legibility of the skater’s number whatsoever. The maximum size for the small characters is 2 inches (5 cm).

9. A star pass must happen within the confines of the pack.

True

False

3.5.1 - The star may be transferred by either Jammer while in the Engagement Zone. Jammers and Pivots must be within the Engagement Zone to pass the star. It is illegal to transfer the star outside of the Engagement Zone or while out of bounds.

Explanation

3.5.1 - The star may be transferred by either Jammer while in the Engagement Zone. Jammers and Pivots must be within the Engagement Zone to pass the star. It is illegal to transfer the star outside of the Engagement Zone or while out of bounds.