WFTDA Rules Test (Dec. 2009 Rules)
Written test from the WFTDA Minimum Skills Requirements version 2.0 (updated on July 14, 2009)
This test is applicable to the December 1, 2009 version of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association rules.
This test was posted to track the progress of skaters from the Skyland Roller Girls league in Warren County, NJ, but others are welcome to take it as well.
Skaters should not have access to notes or WFTDA rules documents during the
exam.
The minimum required score to pass the rules test is 85% (six incorrect answers)
- 1.
True or false: A downed skater who slides out-of-bounds and then back in-bounds while still down maybe be penalized for cutting
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
A skater must "return to an in-bounds, upright and skating position" to receive cutting the track penalties. (Rule 6.8)Rate this question:
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- 2.
True or False - A player may skate clockwise while out of bounds to position herself to reenter the pack.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
WFTDA rules do not explicitly forbid skating clockwise while out of bounds in order to re-enter the pack, therefore it is legalRate this question:
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- 3.
True or False - Team A does not get their jammer onto the track in time for the whistle signaling the start of the jam. 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
Jammers must be on the track when the pack whistle blows (Rule 2.4.4.1.1); if they are not behind the jammer line, they may be subject to false start penalties, but are still permitted to join the jam in progress.Rate this question:
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- 4.
A Pack is defined by:
- A.
The largest group of blockers from both teams within 20 feet of each other
- B.
The largest group of blockers from both teams within 10 feet of each other
- C.
The largest group of blockers within 20 feet of each other
- D.
The largest group of blockers within 10 feet of each other
Correct Answer
B. The largest group of blockers from both teams within 10 feet of each otherExplanation
Rules 4.1.1, 4.1.1.2Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which of the following statements could apply to a blocker or pivot who is out of play?
- A.
The blocker or pivot is more than 20 feet away from the pack
- B.
The blocker or pivot cannot aid her jammer
- C.
The blocker or pivot can engage other blockers, but not the jammers
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
Correct Answer
E. A and B onlyExplanation
Rule 6.5Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which part of the body is illegal to use when blocking another skater?
- A.
Back
- B.
Booty
- C.
Elbow
- D.
Hip
Correct Answer
C. ElbowExplanation
Rule 5.2.4.1Rate this question:
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- 7.
True or false: A skater skates out of bounds while rounding a turn. In doing so, she does not pass an in-bounds skater, but she does substantially cut short the lap distance. For this action, she could receive a major penalty.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Rule 6.11.6Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which of the following is a legal block?
- A.
A shoulder check to a skater with two feet out of bounds
- B.
A hip check with one foot off the floor
- C.
A shoulder check executed before the starting whistle
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. A hip check with one foot off the floorExplanation
Rules: 6.9.1, 5.1.4.3, 5.1.3Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which of the following are illegal procedure penalties?
- A.
False start
- B.
Too many skaters on the track
- C.
Improper uniform
- D.
Removing required equipment
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the aboveExplanation
rule 6.12Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which of the following must a player re-entering the track from the penalty box do?
- A.
Re-enter at the front of the pack
- B.
Skate onto the track immediately, regardless of where the pack is
- C.
Re-enter at the back of the pack
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Re-enter at the back of the packExplanation
rule 7.3.4Rate this question:
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- 11.
In which of the following situations could a ref call a MINOR penalty?
- A.
A jam starts and one team has 5 blockers on the track
- B.
A jammer starts at the first whistle, then yields to the opposing jammer
- C.
A blocker skates out of bounds to avoid a block
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
Correct Answer
D. All of the aboveExplanation
rules: 6.12.5, 6.12.4, 6.1.1.4Rate this question:
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- 12.
A skater must have at least this number of skates on the floor to initiate a legal block:
- A.
One
- B.
Two
- C.
Three?
- D.
None
Correct Answer
A. OneExplanation
rule 5.1.4.3Rate this question:
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- 13.
True or false: A skater who is lead jammer may call off the jam as she is being removed from play due to a penalty
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
rule 3.4.6Rate this question:
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- 14.
Which part of the body is considered an illegal blocking zone?
- A.
Chest
- B.
Upper arm
- C.
Hip
- D.
Above the shoulder
Correct Answer
D. Above the shoulderExplanation
5.2.2.1Rate this question:
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- 15.
When can a skater outside the zone of engagement block another skater?
- A.
Never
- B.
When she is a blocker coming out of the penalty box and ends up next to a jammer
- C.
When she is a jammer engaging another jammer
- D.
When a jammer counterblocks a hit initiated by a blocker
- E.
C and D
Correct Answer
E. C and DExplanation
6.5.8, 6.5.9Rate this question:
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- 16.
Who can ‘pass the star?’
- A.
Only the lead jammer
- B.
Either jammer
- C.
Anyone
- D.
No one
- E.
Your mom
Correct Answer
B. Either jammerExplanation
3.5.1Rate this question:
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- 17.
A blocker must be within ____ ft of the pack to execute a legal block
- A.
10
- B.
15
- C.
20
- D.
There is no limit
Correct Answer
C. 20Explanation
4.3.2Rate this question:
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- 18.
What happens when a jammer who is not the lead jammer successfully calls off the jam?
- A.
She receives a minor penalty
- B.
She receives a major penalty
- C.
Nothing
- D.
The team captain receives a minor penalty
Correct Answer
B. She receives a major penaltyExplanation
6.12.13Rate this question:
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- 19.
True or False - Players may legally re-enter the track in front of the opponent who forced them out of bounds, if that opponent went out of bounds herself at any point after the initiating block.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
6.8.1.2Rate this question:
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- 20.
A skater may be expelled from the game for: I. fighting II. any action deemed by officials to cause a serious physical threat to others III. blatant disregard for the rules
- A.
I and III only
- B.
II and III only
- C.
I and II only
- D.
III only
- E.
I, II, and III
Correct Answer
E. I, II, and IIIExplanation
6.15, 7.5.2Rate this question:
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- 21.
Minor penalties (for the purposes of going to the penalty box, not for fouling out of the game)
- A.
Carry over into the following period and are not “reset” between periods
- B.
Are reset between periods
- C.
Are reset before overtime
- D.
Carry over from bout to bout
Correct Answer
A. Carry over into the following period and are not “reset” between periodsExplanation
7.1.1.2Rate this question:
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- 22.
How many accumulated penalty turns per period is considered excessive and grounds for ejection?
- A.
There is no limit
- B.
One
- C.
Ten
- D.
Five
Correct Answer
D. FiveExplanation
7.5.1.1.1Rate this question:
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- 23.
A player will receive a major for cutting the track when she does which of the following:(select two)
- A.
Cuts around the rearmost blocker in play
- B.
Cuts in front of two or more players
- C.
Cuts in front of the foremost opposing blocker in play
- D.
Cuts the other jammer before reaching the pack
- E.
Cuts in front of the foremost teammate in play
Correct Answer(s)
B. Cuts in front of two or more players
C. Cuts in front of the foremost opposing blocker in playExplanation
6.8.10, 6.8.11Rate this question:
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- 24.
True or False - When initiating a block, a skater must be in-bounds, but it is ok for her to pick up momentum from out of bounds prior to returning to the track from out of bounds.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
6.9.2Rate this question:
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- 25.
Which of the following parts of the body may be used to block another skater? I. elbow II. Triceps III. Forearm IV. feet
- A.
None
- B.
All
- C.
IV and II
- D.
II only
- E.
II, III, and IV
Correct Answer
D. II onlyExplanation
5.2Rate this question:
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- 26.
Which of the following methods of blocking is prohibited? I. joining arms and/or hands in a multi-player block II. tripping III. intentionally falling in front of another skater IV. blocking into the back of another skater
- A.
I only
- B.
I and III only
- C.
I, II, and IV
- D.
IV only
- E.
I, II, III, and IV
Correct Answer
E. I, II, III, and IVExplanation
6.7, 6.10, 6.10.9, 6.1Rate this question:
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- 27.
What is the referee whistle signal for the end of a jam?
- A.
One long whistle blast
- B.
Four rapid whistle blasts
- C.
Three rapid whistle blasts
- D.
Two rapid whistle blasts
Correct Answer
B. Four rapid whistle blasts -
- 28.
Before they are within 20 feet of the pack, what can Jammer A do to Jammer B to make Jammer B ineligible for lead jammer?
- A.
Pass her
- B.
Knock her down in-bounds
- C.
Force her out of bounds
- D.
Steal her helmet cover
Correct Answer
C. Force her out of boundsExplanation
3.4.2.2
jammers must remain in bounds until they enter the engagement zone (20 feet behind the pack) in order to be eligible for Lead Jammer status on their first pass through the pack
(so "knocking her down in bounds" could count as forcing her out of bounds; sorry if you got that one wrong! these are WFTDA's questions and correct answers)Rate this question:
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- 29.
Team X’s jammer drops her helmet cover. The helmet cover may be retrieved legally by
- A.
Team X’s jammer
- B.
Team X’s pivot
- C.
Team Y’s jammer
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B
Correct Answer
E. A and BExplanation
3.5.8.1Rate this question:
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- 30.
What is the maximum number of players from one team that can be seated in the penalty box at one time?
- A.
Three
- B.
Four
- C.
Five
- D.
Two
Correct Answer
A. ThreeExplanation
7.3.2.2
(think about how many skaters need to remain on the track in order to have a pack)Rate this question:
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- 31.
True or False - A jammer earns points only when passing opposing skaters who are on the track (i.e. not in the penalty box, etc.)
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
8.4Rate this question:
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- 32.
Which of the following could be examples of intentionally destroying the pack? I. one team’s blockers speeding up to skate more than 10ft in front of the opposing blockers II. one team braking or coasting to drop more than 10ft behind the opposing blockers III. a skater taking a knee IV. intentionally falling or intentionally skating out of bounds
- A.
I only
- B.
I and II only
- C.
I, II, and IV, but not III
- D.
I, II, III and IV
Correct Answer
D. I, II, III and IVExplanation
6.5.7.1Rate this question:
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- 33.
How many time outs does each team have per game?
- A.
One
- B.
Two
- C.
Three
- D.
None
Correct Answer
C. ThreeExplanation
2.6.1Rate this question:
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- 34.
In an overtime jam, jammers begin scoring points...
- A.
In the second pass through the pack
- B.
In the first pass through the pack
Correct Answer
B. In the first pass through the packExplanation
2.5.1Rate this question:
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- 35.
The referee hand signal in this picture means:
- A.
Go to the locker room (Expulsion/Ejection)
- B.
Go to the penalty box (for 4 minors)
- C.
Go to the penalty box (for a major)
- D.
Return to the bench (too many skaters on the track)
- E.
Lead jammer
Correct Answer
E. Lead jammer -
- 36.
The referee hand signal in this picture means:
- A.
Go to the locker room (Expulsion/Ejection)
- B.
Go to the penalty box (for 4 minors)
- C.
Go to the penalty box (for a major)
- D.
Return to the bench (too many skaters on the track)
- E.
Lead jammer
Correct Answer
B. Go to the penalty box (for 4 minors) -
- 37.
The referee hand signal in this picture means:
- A.
Go to the locker room (Expulsion/Ejection)
- B.
Go to the penalty box (for 4 minors)
- C.
Go to the penalty box (for a major)
- D.
Return to the bench (too many skaters on the track)
- E.
Lead jammer
Correct Answer
A. Go to the locker room (Expulsion/Ejection) -
- 38.
The referee hand signal in this picture means:
- A.
Go to the locker room (Expulsion/Ejection)
- B.
Go to the penalty box (for 4 minors)
- C.
Go to the penalty box (for a major)
- D.
Return to the bench (too many skaters on the track)
- E.
Lead jammer
Correct Answer
D. Return to the bench (too many skaters on the track) -
- 39.
The referee hand signal in this picture means:
- A.
Go to the locker room (Expulsion/Ejection)
- B.
Go to the penalty box (for 4 minors)
- C.
Go to the penalty box (for a major)
- D.
Return to the bench (too many skaters on the track)
- E.
Lead jammer
Correct Answer
C. Go to the penalty box (for a major) -
- 40.
What is the referee whistle signal for a major 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
2.9Rate this question:
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