WFTDA Section 8 And 9

1. A jammer scores a point when her _____ passes an opponent's ______ legally and in bounds.

8.3.1. Definition of "hips" is "The laterally projecting prominence of the pelvis or pelvic region from the waist to the thigh. The central point of this area determines a pass, regardless of the direction the skater is facing."

Explanation

8.3.1. Definition of "hips" is "The laterally projecting prominence of the pelvis or pelvic region from the waist to the thigh. The central point of this area determines a pass, regardless of the direction the skater is facing."

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2. If sent to the penalty box during a scoring pass, the jammer forfeits all points accrued on that scoring pass.

True

False

8.5.5, 8.5.6

Explanation

8.5.5, 8.5.6

3. If a referee is not sure whether an action warrants a major or expulsion, it must be called as:

No impact/No Penalty

Major

Expulsion

9.3.5 - If the referee is not sure whether an action warrants an expulsion or a major, it must be called as a major.

Explanation

9.3.5 - If the referee is not sure whether an action warrants an expulsion or a major, it must be called as a major.

4. 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

9.2.6.3 - In the event that a referee must call off a jam prior to its natural conclusion (per Sections 9.2.6.2.3–9.2.6.2.8) with time remaining on the jam clock but not on the period clock, the points from the jam will remain and an additional jam may occur at the Head Referee’s discretion.

Explanation

9.2.6.3 - In the event that a referee must call off a jam prior to its natural conclusion (per Sections 9.2.6.2.3–9.2.6.2.8) with time remaining on the jam clock but not on the period clock, the points from the jam will remain and an additional jam may occur at the Head Referee’s discretion.

5. A skater with the jammer helmet cover in her hand may score points.

True

False

8.1

Explanation

8.1

6. Blockers that advance or chase the Jammer out of the Engagement Zone are considered part of and belonging to point totals of the previous (just completed) scoring pass.

True

False

8.3.1.4.1 - Blockers that advance or chase forward ahead of the Engagement Zone are considered part of and belonging to point totals of the previous (just completed) scoring pass.

Explanation

8.3.1.4.1 - Blockers that advance or chase forward ahead of the Engagement Zone are considered part of and belonging to point totals of the previous (just completed) scoring pass.

7. A Jammer must legally pass an on-the-track blocker to score points on players not on the track (NOTT).

True

False

8.5.1.1 - The Jammer earns a point for each opposing skater who is not on the track immediately upon scoring the first point on any opposing Blocker in each scoring pass, including those opposing Blockers who are physically on the track but have been directed to the penalty box. If the jam ends before the Jammer scores, the additional points will not be awarded. The following are such circumstances when the Jammer will earn points in this manner:

Explanation

8.5.1.1 - The Jammer earns a point for each opposing skater who is not on the track immediately upon scoring the first point on any opposing Blocker in each scoring pass, including those opposing Blockers who are physically on the track but have been directed to the penalty box. If the jam ends before the Jammer scores, the additional points will not be awarded. The following are such circumstances when the Jammer will earn points in this manner:

8. A referee must give you a warning before issuing which types of penalties:

Failure to return to Engagement Zone.

Multi-Player Blocks

Use of Hands

None of the above

9.3.1.1 - Issuing penalties takes priority over issuing warnings. A warning does not have to be issued in order for a penalty to be given.

Explanation

9.3.1.1 - Issuing penalties takes priority over issuing warnings. A warning does not have to be issued in order for a penalty to be given.

9. Referees will whistle a jam dead if:

There is an injured skater on the track who cannot get up.

Green team’s Jammer is called to the box, and red team failed to field a Jammer for that jam.

Red team’s Jammer has scored 50 points in the jam (Mercy Rule).

A and B only

9.2.6.1 - A referee may call off a jam for any of the following reasons:

9.2.6.1.1 - Referees call an official timeout.

9.2.6.1.2 - Injury. Referees will only call off a jam in the case of a serious injury or an injury that could endanger another skater.

9.2.6.1.3 - Technical difficulty or mechanical malfunctions (including skate trouble).

9.2.6.1.4 - In response to a major penalty.

9.2.6.1.5 - Any skater is unduly interfered with by spectators.

9.2.6.1.6 - Emergency.

9.2.6.1.7 - Disruption of the skating surface (debris or spills).

9.2.6.1.8 - Too many skaters on the track. After the jam has started referees will expeditiously direct any extra skaters so that the jam does not have to be called off (see Section 9.2.6.2.6).

9.2.6.2 - A referee must call off a jam for any of the following reasons:

9.2.6.2.1 - Lead Jammer calls off the jam by repeatedly placing their hands on their hips.

9.2.6.2.2 - End of two-minute jam clock or the end of the period’s final jam.

9.2.6.2.3 - An injury that is a safety hazard to continued game play.

9.2.6.2.4 - Fighting.

9.2.6.2.5 - Technical difficulty or mechanical malfunction (including skate trouble) that is a safety hazard to continued play.

9.2.6.2.6 - Too many skaters on the track that gives that team a competitive advantage.

9.2.6.2.7 - Venue malfunctions (including power outages) that are a safety hazard to continued play.

9.2.6.2.8 - Physical interference (including fans on the track) that interferes with continued play.

Explanation

9.2.6.1 - A referee may call off a jam for any of the following reasons:

9.2.6.1.1 - Referees call an official timeout.

9.2.6.1.2 - Injury. Referees will only call off a jam in the case of a serious injury or an injury that could endanger another skater.

9.2.6.1.3 - Technical difficulty or mechanical malfunctions (including skate trouble).

9.2.6.1.4 - In response to a major penalty.

9.2.6.1.5 - Any skater is unduly interfered with by spectators.

9.2.6.1.6 - Emergency.

9.2.6.1.7 - Disruption of the skating surface (debris or spills).

9.2.6.1.8 - Too many skaters on the track. After the jam has started referees will expeditiously direct any extra skaters so that the jam does not have to be called off (see Section 9.2.6.2.6).

9.2.6.2 - A referee must call off a jam for any of the following reasons:

9.2.6.2.1 - Lead Jammer calls off the jam by repeatedly placing their hands on their hips.

9.2.6.2.2 - End of two-minute jam clock or the end of the period’s final jam.

9.2.6.2.3 - An injury that is a safety hazard to continued game play.

9.2.6.2.4 - Fighting.

9.2.6.2.5 - Technical difficulty or mechanical malfunction (including skate trouble) that is a safety hazard to continued play.

9.2.6.2.6 - Too many skaters on the track that gives that team a competitive advantage.

9.2.6.2.7 - Venue malfunctions (including power outages) that are a safety hazard to continued play.

9.2.6.2.8 - Physical interference (including fans on the track) that interferes with continued play.

10. When the jammer exits the box during the same jam, she continues her scoring pass exactly where she left off.

True

False

8.5.6.1, 8.5.6.2

Explanation

8.5.6.1, 8.5.6.2

11. Points are earned until the lead jammer motions her hands to her hips.

True

False

8.5.3

Explanation

8.5.3

12. At the end of the jam, the jammer will score on blockers ahead of the engagement zone who were not previously scored upon during that scoring pass.

True

False

8.5.4.1

Explanation

8.5.4.1