WFTDA Rules Section 1 & 2 (Updated For 2013 Rule Set)
- 1.
What is the referee whistle signal for a major penalty?
- A.
No whistle signal
- B.
One long whistle blast
- C.
Two rapid whistle blasts
- D.
Two long whistle blasts
Correct Answer
B. One long whistle blastExplanation
2.9 Major Penalty: One longRate this question:
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- 2.
The period ends when the period clock reaches zero.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 3.
During overtime play, a team has 90 seconds between jams.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The penalty clock continues to run between jams.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
2.8.4.2 - All penalty clocks stop between jams (see Section 7.2.3 for procedure).Rate this question:
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- 5.
When does a period begin?
- A.
When the designated official blows the second jam whistle to start the jammers
- B.
When all players have reached their positions on the track
- C.
When the designated official blows a single short jam whistle
- D.
30 seconds before the designated official blows the first jam whistle
Correct Answer
C. When the designated official blows a single short jam whistleExplanation
2.3.1 - The period begins when the designated Official blows the jam-starting whistle. The signal will be one short whistle blast.Rate this question:
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- 6.
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.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What happens when a jam starts and players are not in position?
- A.
The jam will not start while skaters are out of position
- B.
The jam will start without the missing skater(s) and the team will skate short for that jam
- C.
Minor penalties are issued to all missing and out of formation skater(s)
- D.
Major penalties are issued to all missing and out of formation skater(s)
Correct Answer
B. The jam will start without the missing skater(s) and the team will skate short for that jam -
- 8.
Overtime is an extension of the final period, not a new period.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
2.5.2 - Overtime is not a new period. Overtime is an extension of the final period.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What is the maximum number of people at a team's bench?
- A.
14
- B.
16
- C.
20
- D.
No limit
Correct Answer
B. 16Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 10.
When does a jam end?
- A.
When the lead jammer calls off the jam or when the jam clock reaches zero
- B.
On the 4th whistle of the jam ending signal
- C.
On the 1st whistle of the jam ending signal
- D.
When the jam clock reaches zero
Correct Answer
B. On the 4th whistle of the jam ending signalExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 11.
What is the referee whistle signal for lead jammer?
- A.
One long whistle blast
- B.
Two rapid whistle blasts
- C.
No whistle signal
- D.
Two long whistle blasts
Correct Answer
B. Two rapid whistle blastsExplanation
2.9 Lead Jammer: Two rapidRate this question:
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- 12.
What is the maximum number of skaters on a roster?
- A.
14
- B.
16
- C.
20
- D.
22
Correct Answer
A. 14Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 13.
When does the period clock resume after a timeout?
- A.
The period clock does not stop during a timeout
- B.
At the end of the timeout and, at a maximum, 30 seconds before the next jam
- C.
When the next jam starts
- D.
At the end of a timeout
Correct Answer
C. When the next jam startsExplanation
2.6.5 - After a timeout the period clock does not resume until the next jam starts.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Helmet covers must be ___ before the jam starting whistle.
- A.
On the helmet or in the hand of a player on the track
- B.
On the track
- C.
On the helmet of a player on the track
- D.
In the hand of a player on the track
Correct Answer
A. On the helmet or in the hand of a player on the trackExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 15.
How many timeouts does each team have per game?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
Correct Answer
C. 3Explanation
2.6.1 - Each team is allowed 3 one-minute timeouts per game.Rate this question:
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- 16.
How long does a team have to get into position on the track between jams?
- A.
1 minute
- B.
30 seconds
- C.
15 seconds
- D.
5 seconds
Correct Answer
B. 30 secondsExplanation
2.4.3 - There are 30 seconds between jams.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Where are acceptable locations for team chairs/benches?
- A.
On the sidelines in designated team areas
- B.
In the infield
- C.
On the sidelines
- D.
On the infield or on the sidelines
Correct Answer
D. On the infield or on the sidelinesExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Jammers are not permitted to put on their helmet covers after a jam starts.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 19.
The track and the boundary marker line are considered in bounds.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
2.1.7 - The track and the boundary marker line are considered in bounds.Rate this question:
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- 20.
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.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 21.
If the jammer is not on the track when the jam-starting whistle is blown, s/he is eligible for a penalty.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 22.
________________ is the jam-starting whistle.
- A.
One long
- B.
One short
- C.
Two rapid
- D.
Four rapid
Correct Answer
B. One shortExplanation
2.9 Jam-starting Whistle: One shortRate this question:
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- 23.
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.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 24.
At most, how many seconds can elapse after a timeout before the next jam begins?
- A.
15
- B.
20
- C.
30
- D.
60
Correct Answer
C. 30Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 25.
What is the referee whistle signal for a penalty?
- A.
No whistle signal
- B.
Two rapid whistle blasts
- C.
One long whistle blast
- D.
Two long whistle blasts
Correct Answer
C. One long whistle blastExplanation
2.9
Major Penalty
One longRate this question:
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