WFTDA Rules Section 1 & 2 (Updated For 2013 Rule Set)

1. Team A's Jammer is not on the track prior to the jam starting whistle. Team A is allowed to send their Jammer from their bench onto the track to play in the in-progress jam.

True

False

2.4.4.1.1 - If the Jammer is not on the track and entirely in bounds when the jam-starting whistle is blown, the Jammer will not be permitted to join the jam in progress. No penalty will be issued.

Explanation

2.4.4.1.1 - If the Jammer is not on the track and entirely in bounds when the jam-starting whistle is blown, the Jammer will not be permitted to join the jam in progress. No penalty will be issued.

2. How long does a team have to get into position on the track between jams?

1 minute

30 seconds

15 seconds

5 seconds

2.4.3 - There are 30 seconds between jams.

Explanation

2.4.3 - There are 30 seconds between jams.

3. If the jammer is not on the track when the jam-starting whistle is blown, s/he is eligible for a penalty.

True

False

2.4.4.1.1 - If the Jammer is not on the track and entirely in bounds when the jam-starting whistle is blown, the Jammer will not be permitted to join the jam in progress. No penalty will be issued.

Explanation

2.4.4.1.1 - If the Jammer is not on the track and entirely in bounds when the jam-starting whistle is blown, the Jammer will not be permitted to join the jam in progress. No penalty will be issued.

4. The track and the boundary marker line are considered in bounds.

True

False

2.1.7 - The track and the boundary marker line are considered in bounds.

Explanation

2.1.7 - The track and the boundary marker line are considered in bounds.

5. What happens when a jam starts and players are not in position?

The jam will not start while skaters are out of position

The jam will start without the missing skater(s) and the team will skate short for that jam

Minor penalties are issued to all missing and out of formation skater(s)

Major penalties are issued to all missing and out of formation skater(s)

6. Jammers are not permitted to put on their helmet covers after a jam starts.

True

False

2.4.4.1 - Jammers are considered in position and ready if they are entirely in bounds when the jam-starting whistle is blown. Jammers are subject to false start penalties if they are not on or behind the Jammer start line at the jam-starting whistle (see Section 6.13.22 for specific penalty details). 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 considered in position and ready if they are entirely in bounds when the jam-starting whistle is blown. Jammers are subject to false start penalties if they are not on or behind the Jammer start line at the jam-starting whistle (see Section 6.13.22 for specific penalty details). 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.

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

No whistle signal

One long whistle blast

Two rapid whistle blasts

Two long whistle blasts

2.9 Major Penalty: One long

Explanation

2.9 Major Penalty: One long

8. The penalty clock continues to run between jams.

True

False

2.8.4.2 - All penalty clocks stop between jams (see Section 7.2.3 for procedure).

Explanation

2.8.4.2 - All penalty clocks stop between jams (see Section 7.2.3 for procedure).

9. If a safety hazard on the track has forced a referee to whistle a jam dead after the time on the period clock has run out, but not before the jam clock has run out, the Head Referee may call for an additional jam.

True

False

10. How many timeouts does each team have per game?

1

2

3

4

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.

11. What is the referee whistle signal for a penalty?

No whistle signal

Two rapid whistle blasts

One long whistle blast

Two long whistle blasts

2.9

Major Penalty
One long

Explanation

2.9

Major Penalty
One long

12. During overtime play, a team has 90 seconds between jams.

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.... 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.... Additional overtime jams will begin one minute after the end of the previous jam.

13. Overtime is an extension of the final period, not a new period.

True

False

2.5.2 - Overtime is not a new period. Overtime is an extension of the final period.

Explanation

2.5.2 - Overtime is not a new period. Overtime is an extension of the final period.

14. The period ends when the period clock reaches zero.

True

False

2.3.3 The period ends when the last jam reaches its natural conclusion (see Section 2.4). This may extend past the point when the period clock reaches 0:00.

Explanation

2.3.3 The period ends when the last jam reaches its natural conclusion (see Section 2.4). This may extend past the point when the period clock reaches 0:00.

15. At most, how many seconds can elapse after a timeout before the next jam begins?

15

20

30

60

2.6.3.1 - At the conclusion of the timeout, the Referees will direct the skaters to return to the track and start the next jam as soon as possible. The next jam can start as soon as skaters are lined up, but no more than 30 seconds should elapse after a timeout.

Explanation

2.6.3.1 - At the conclusion of the timeout, the Referees will direct the skaters to return to the track and start the next jam as soon as possible. The next jam can start as soon as skaters are lined up, but no more than 30 seconds should elapse after a timeout.

16. When does a period begin?

When the designated official blows the second jam whistle to start the jammers

When all players have reached their positions on the track

When the designated official blows a single short jam whistle

30 seconds before the designated official blows the first jam whistle

2.3.1 - The period begins when the designated Official blows the jam-starting whistle. The signal will be one short whistle blast.

Explanation

2.3.1 - The period begins when the designated Official blows the jam-starting whistle. The signal will be one short whistle blast.

17. When does a jam end?

When the lead jammer calls off the jam or when the jam clock reaches zero

On the 4th whistle of the jam ending signal

On the 1st whistle of the jam ending signal

When the jam clock reaches zero

2.4.5 - The jam is over when an official calls it off with four short whistle blasts. The jam ends on the fourth whistle, whether or not the whistles were inadvertent or incorrect.

Explanation

2.4.5 - The jam is over when an official calls it off with four short whistle blasts. The jam ends on the fourth whistle, whether or not the whistles were inadvertent or incorrect.

18. What is the referee whistle signal for lead jammer?

One long whistle blast

Two rapid whistle blasts

No whistle signal

Two long whistle blasts

2.9 Lead Jammer: Two rapid

Explanation

2.9 Lead Jammer: Two rapid

19. Helmet covers must be ___ before the jam starting whistle.

On the helmet or in the hand of a player on the track

On the track

On the helmet of a player on the track

In the hand of a player on the track

2.4.4.1 - Jammers are considered in position and ready if they are entirely in bounds when the jam-starting whistle is blown. Jammers are subject to false start penalties if they are not on or behind the Jammer start line at the jam-starting whistle (see Section 6.13.22 for specific penalty details). 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.

2.4.4.2 - Pivots and Blockers are considered in position and ready if they are entirely in bounds by the jam-starting whistle (see Section 6.13.6). They are subject to false start penalties if they are not in position (see Section 6.13.1 and Section 6.13.22). Pivots are permitted to put on their helmet covers after the jam has started if they have the helmet cover in their hand at the jam-starting whistle. A helmet cover cannot enter a jam in progress.

Explanation

2.4.4.1 - Jammers are considered in position and ready if they are entirely in bounds when the jam-starting whistle is blown. Jammers are subject to false start penalties if they are not on or behind the Jammer start line at the jam-starting whistle (see Section 6.13.22 for specific penalty details). 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.

2.4.4.2 - Pivots and Blockers are considered in position and ready if they are entirely in bounds by the jam-starting whistle (see Section 6.13.6). They are subject to false start penalties if they are not in position (see Section 6.13.1 and Section 6.13.22). Pivots are permitted to put on their helmet covers after the jam has started if they have the helmet cover in their hand at the jam-starting whistle. A helmet cover cannot enter a jam in progress.

20. What is the maximum number of skaters on a roster?

14

16

20

22

1.2 - At most, 14 skaters may be on the roster for a specific game. Leagues may rotate their game roster from their team roster between games.

Explanation

1.2 - At most, 14 skaters may be on the roster for a specific game. Leagues may rotate their game roster from their team roster between games.

21. ________________ is the jam-starting whistle.

One long

One short

Two rapid

Four rapid

2.9 Jam-starting Whistle: One short

Explanation

2.9 Jam-starting Whistle: One short

22. If a skater is not on the roster for one game of a tournament, the skater may re-enter the tournament in a subsequent game.

True

False

1.2 - At most, 14 skaters may be on the roster for a specific game. Leagues may rotate their game roster from their team roster between games.

Explanation

1.2 - At most, 14 skaters may be on the roster for a specific game. Leagues may rotate their game roster from their team roster between games.

23. What is the maximum number of people at a team's bench?

14

16

20

No limit

2.1.4 - The track area will include chairs or benches in designated team areas, either in the infield or on the sidelines. Only those skaters who are on the roster for that game may sit or stand in the designated team area. Up to two support staff per team are allowed in this area during a bout.

Explanation

2.1.4 - The track area will include chairs or benches in designated team areas, either in the infield or on the sidelines. Only those skaters who are on the roster for that game may sit or stand in the designated team area. Up to two support staff per team are allowed in this area during a bout.

24. When does the period clock resume after a timeout?

The period clock does not stop during a timeout

At the end of the timeout and, at a maximum, 30 seconds before the next jam

When the next jam starts

At the end of a timeout

2.6.5 - After a timeout the period clock does not resume until the next jam starts.

Explanation

2.6.5 - After a timeout the period clock does not resume until the next jam starts.

25. Where are acceptable locations for team chairs/benches?

On the sidelines in designated team areas

In the infield

On the sidelines

On the infield or on the sidelines

2.1.4 - The track area will include chairs or benches in designated team areas, either in the infield or on the sidelines. Only those skaters who are on the roster for that game may sit or stand in the designated team area. Up to two support staff per team are allowed in this area during a bout.

Explanation

2.1.4 - The track area will include chairs or benches in designated team areas, either in the infield or on the sidelines. Only those skaters who are on the roster for that game may sit or stand in the designated team area. Up to two support staff per team are allowed in this area during a bout.