WFTDA Section 8 And 9

1.

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

A.

True
B.

False

Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
8.1

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2.

A jammer scores a point when her _ passes an opponent’s __ legally and in bounds.

Correct Answer
hips
center of mass

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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3.

Which of these skaters are considered Not on the Track for scoring purposes? (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY)

A.

Skaters in the penalty box
B.

Skaters who have removed themselves from play
C.

Skaters who failed to line up on the track before the jam start whistle
D.

Skaters returning from the penalty box behind the jammer
E.

Skaters who have been sent to the penalty box prior to being scored upon in that scoring pass

Correct Answer(s)
A. Skaters in the penalty box
B. Skaters who have removed themselves from play
C. Skaters who failed to line up on the track before the jam start whistle
D. Skaters returning from the penalty box behind the jammer
E. Skaters who have been sent to the penalty box prior to being scored upon in that scoring pass

Explanation
8.5.1.1.1 thru 8.5.1.1.5

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4.

At what point are a jammer’s points declared to the scorekeeper? (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY)

A.

When she clears the forward most pack skater
B.

As they are scored
C.

When she has cleared the foremost pack skater by 20 feet
D.

When the jam ends
E.

Immediately, if she is sent to the penalty box

Correct Answer(s)
C. When she has cleared the foremost pack skater by 20 feet
D. When the jam ends

Explanation
8.5.2

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5.

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

A.

True
B.

False

Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
8.5.3

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6.

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.

A.

True
B.

False

Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
8.5.4.1

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7.

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

A.

True
B.

False

Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
8.5.5, 8.5.6

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8.

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

A.

True
B.

False

Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
8.5.6.1, 8.5.6.2

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9.

In order to earn points for passing while airborne, the jammer must land inbounds and in an upright skating position.

A.

True
B.

False

Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
8.5.8

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10.

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

A.

True
B.

False

Correct Answer
A. True

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:

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11.

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.

A.

True
B.

False

Correct Answer
A. True

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.

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12.

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

A.

Failure to return to Engagement Zone.
B.

Multi-Player Blocks
C.

Use of Hands
D.

None of the above

Correct Answer
D. None of the above

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.

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13.

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

A.

No impact/No Penalty
B.

Major
C.

Expulsion

Correct Answer
B. 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.

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14.

Referees will whistle a jam dead if:

A.

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

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

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

A and B only

Correct Answer
D. A and B only

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.

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15.

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

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.

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WFTDA Section 8 And 9

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

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

Which of these skaters are considered Not on the Track for scoring purposes? (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY)

At what point are a jammer’s points declared to the scorekeeper? (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY)

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

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.

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

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

In order to earn points for passing while airborne, the jammer must land inbounds and in an upright skating position.

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

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.

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

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

Referees will whistle a jam dead if:

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 jammer scores a point when her _ passes an opponent’s __ legally and in bounds.