2014 Roller Derby Rules Test

In this scenario, a downed skater re-entering the track causes an opposing skater to stumble but not fall or lose relative position. Since the opposing skater did not fall or lose relative position, there is no penalty or expulsion. Therefore, the correct result is "No call, legal scenario."

All of the options listed are examples of illegal procedure penalties in the context of the given question. Failure to yield, too many skaters on the track, improper uniform, and removing safety equipment are all actions that go against the rules and regulations of the activity being referred to. Hence, all of these options can result in an illegal procedure penalty.

Teammates, managers, and coaches are not allowed to physically enter the designated penalty box area to communicate with a penalized skater. This rule ensures that the skater serves their penalty without any external interference or communication from their team.

When an in-bounds blocker falls behind or recovers from a fall, they must catch up to the back of the pack by skating within the track boundaries in order to be considered back in play. This means they need to skate within the designated area of the track and not go outside of it. By doing so, they can regain their position and continue participating in the game.

False. According to the rules of roller derby, a jammer must be on the track prior to the jam-starting whistle. Team A is not allowed to send a jammer from their bench onto the track to play in the in-progress jam.

Gross misconduct includes illegal interference in game play by skaters or support staff not involved in the jam, crashing into the penalty box and causing a chair to hit an NSO, and repetitive and excessive use of obscene language directed at an opponent. This means that all of these actions are considered as gross misconduct in the given context.

If a skater leaves the penalty box during a team timeout, they will receive an illegal procedure penalty. This means that it is against the rules for a skater to leave the penalty box during a team timeout.

Above the shoulder is considered an illegal target zone because striking or hitting someone above the shoulder, particularly in the head or neck area, can cause serious injuries or even be fatal. It is important to avoid targeting these areas in order to prevent harm and ensure fair and safe competition or self-defense situations.

In roller derby, a jammer is a designated player who scores points by passing opposing blockers on the track. According to the rules, the jammer must legally pass an opposing blocker who is on the track in order to score points on players who are not on the track. This means that the jammer cannot simply bypass or ignore the opposing blocker, but must successfully navigate around or through them in a legal manner. Therefore, the statement "A jammer must legally pass an on-the-track opposing blocker to score points on players not on the track" is true.

A skater who is lead jammer cannot call off the jam while being removed from play due to a penalty. The lead jammer has the ability to call off the jam by repeatedly placing their hands on their hips, but if they are removed from play due to a penalty, they lose this ability. Only a skater who is actively on the track and not serving a penalty can call off the jam as the lead jammer. Therefore, the statement is false.

In the given scenario, the skater is called out on a penalty but refuses to leave the track. This behavior can be considered as insubordination, which means the skater is willfully disobeying or defying the authority's instructions or rules. Therefore, the appropriate penalty in this case would be insubordination.

If a safety hazard on the track causes a referee to stop a jam after the time on the period clock has expired but before the jam clock has expired, the head referee has the authority to call for an additional jam. This allows for the safety of the participants to be ensured and for any potential issues to be addressed before continuing with the game.

When re-entering the track from the penalty box, a skater must re-enter behind all in-play blockers. This means that the skater cannot re-enter at the front of the pack or skate onto the track immediately, regardless of where the pack is. They must wait for all in-play blockers to pass before re-entering the track.

When a jammer who has not been declared lead jammer successfully calls off the jam, they receive an Illegal Procedure penalty. This is because only the lead jammer has the authority to call off the jam, and any other jammer attempting to do so is considered a violation of the rules.

The statement is true because in most sports, including basketball, it is considered a penalty to touch an opponent with forearms or hands for three or more seconds. This rule is in place to prevent players from impeding the movement of their opponents or gaining an unfair advantage by excessively contacting them. Violating this rule can result in a foul or penalty being called against the player.

If a skater re-enters the track from out-of-bounds in front of an opposing skater, bettering their position, they will receive a cutting the track penalty even if they yield the right of way.

If a blocker is knocked out-of-bounds just before the first whistle, they may still participate in that jam.

The maximum number of skaters from one team that can be seated in the penalty box at one time is three. This means that if more than three skaters from the same team receive penalties simultaneously, they will have to wait for their turn to serve the penalty.

Only the head referee is allowed to expel a skater. This means that the other referees, including the jammer referees, do not have the authority to expel a skater. The head referee is responsible for making important decisions and enforcing the rules of the game, including the power to expel a skater if necessary.

Each team has three timeouts per game. Timeouts are breaks in the game where the coach can gather the team to discuss strategies, make substitutions, or simply give the players a rest. Having three timeouts allows teams to strategically manage their gameplay and make necessary adjustments throughout the game.

When initiating a block, a skater must be in bounds, but they cannot pick up momentum for the block from out of bounds prior to returning to the track. This means that the skater must be completely within the boundaries of the track when initiating the block, and cannot use any momentum gained from being out of bounds. This rule is in place to ensure fair play and safety for all skaters involved.

Skaters are allowed to re-enter the track in front of the opponent who forced them out-of-bounds, but only if the opponent also went out-of-bounds after delivering the initiating block. This means that if the opponent went out-of-bounds at any point after the initial block, the skater can legally re-enter the track in front of them. This rule allows skaters to regain their position if the opponent is penalized for going out-of-bounds.

The correct answer is A and B only. Referees will whistle a jam dead if there is an injured skater on the track who cannot get up, and if the green team's jammer is called to the box and the red team failed to field a jammer for that jam. The option C, which states that the red team's jammer has scored 50 pts in that jam, is not a valid reason for whistling a jam dead.

If a skater is illegally blocked outside of the engagement zone, they may legally counter block. This means that if a skater is illegally obstructed by another skater outside of the designated area for blocking, they are allowed to respond with a counter block within the rules of the game. This rule ensures that skaters have the ability to defend themselves and maintain fair play even if they are unfairly targeted outside of the engagement zone.

If a jammer false starts but yields advantage, they will not receive a penalty. This means that if a jammer starts before the official signal but does not gain any unfair advantage over the opposing team, they will not be penalized. This rule is in place to ensure fairness and prevent unnecessary penalties when the false start does not impact the outcome of the game.

Accruing 7 trips to the penalty box in a game will result in a player fouling out of the game. This means that if a player accumulates a total of 7 penalties in a single game, they will be disqualified and unable to continue participating in the game. This rule is in place to ensure fair play and discourage players from repeatedly committing penalties.

If a skater slides out-of-bounds and then back in bounds while still down, a cutting the track penalty will not be issued.

After the completion of a timeout, a maximum of 30 seconds can elapse before the next jam begins. This means that the teams have 30 seconds to regroup, strategize, and make any necessary adjustments before the next jam starts. Any additional timeouts taken before the next jam will not affect this 30-second time limit.

If a jammer re-enters the track behind all in-play blockers but in front of the opposing jammer, they should not receive a penalty. This is because the jammer has followed the correct procedure by re-entering the track behind all blockers, and there is no rule stating that they must re-enter behind the opposing jammer. Therefore, the statement is false.

Blockers who advance or chase the jammer out of the engagement zone are considered a part of and belonging to point totals of the previous scoring pass. This means that if blockers successfully force the jammer out of bounds or prevent them from scoring, it still counts towards the previous scoring pass. In other words, the points are awarded based on the position of the blockers when the jammer initially passed them, regardless of what happens afterwards. Therefore, the statement is true.

The statement suggests that standing during the last 10 seconds of a penalty is optional. However, the correct answer is False. Standing during the last 10 seconds of a penalty is not optional, it is mandatory.

When seated in the penalty box, the player may remove their mouth guard for comfort or to communicate more easily. However, they must keep their helmet on at all times for safety reasons. Therefore, the correct answer is "Mouth Guard" because it is the safety gear that may be removed while in the penalty box.

If a blocker lines up with any part of their skate touching the ground behind the jammer line after the jam starting whistle, they must yield to all skaters in proximity, including the opposing jammer, to avoid a false start penalty. This means that they cannot engage other players immediately and must wait until they have yielded to at least one blocker from the opposing team. Touching over the jammer line is considered "no impact/no penalty." Serving 30 seconds in the penalty box for a false start is incorrect.

In all of the given situations, there is a "no pack" scenario. In the first option, 4 green blockers are more than 10 feet from 4 red blockers, indicating that there is no pack formation. Similarly, in the second option, 4 green blockers are more than 10 feet from 3 red blockers, and one red blocker has been knocked out of bounds, again indicating a "no pack" situation. Lastly, in the third option, 3 green blockers and 1 red blocker are more than 10 feet from 3 red blockers and 1 green blocker, once again indicating that there is no pack formation. Therefore, all of the given situations represent a "no pack" scenario.

The statement suggests that a blocker's proximity to other blockers is measured by their fingertips. However, this is not true. The proximity of blockers is typically measured by their physical position or distance from each other, rather than their fingertips.

The correct answer is A and B. Helmet covers can be retrieved while skating in both clockwise and counter-clockwise directions. This means that regardless of the direction in which someone is skating, they can still retrieve their helmet cover.

The explanation for the answer "False" is that when a jammer's helmet cover falls to the ground, the pivot cannot pick it up to become the active jammer. In roller derby, the jammer is a designated position and only the jammer can score points for their team. The pivot, on the other hand, is a blocker who can take over as the jammer if the original jammer passes them the helmet cover during the jam. However, if the helmet cover falls to the ground, it cannot be picked up by the pivot or anyone else to become the active jammer.

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The engagement zone includes 20 feet behind the rearmost pack skater and 20 feet in front of the foremost pack skater. This means that any skaters within these distances are considered to be within the engagement zone.

The referee signal for a penalty is one long whistle blast. This signal is used to indicate that a penalty has been awarded to a team. The long whistle blast is a clear and distinct sound that can be easily heard by players and spectators, ensuring that everyone is aware of the penalty decision. It is an important signal for maintaining fairness and order in the game, as it signifies a significant event that can impact the outcome of the match.

A jammer does not need to stay in bounds to remain lead jammer. Lead jammer status is determined by the first jammer to legally pass all opposing blockers on their initial pass. Once a jammer has obtained lead jammer status, they can still lose it if they commit a penalty or get passed by the opposing jammer. Staying in bounds is important for scoring points, but it is not directly related to lead jammer status.

In this scenario, the penalty that would be issued is "Cutting the Track". This is because the skater re-entered the track from out-of-bounds in front of multiple in-bounds skaters during a no pack scenario, which resulted in the skater gaining a better position. Cutting the track refers to when a skater goes out-of-bounds and re-enters the track in a way that improves their position or gives them an unfair advantage.

It is not illegal to hit a skater while they are in the air. In fact, in certain sports like ice hockey, it is allowed to check or hit an opponent even if they are in mid-air. However, there are rules and regulations in place to ensure the safety of the players, and hitting a skater in a dangerous or reckless manner can result in penalties or even ejection from the game.

If the referee is uncertain about whether an action warrants a penalty or expulsion, it is best to err on the side of caution and call it as a penalty. This ensures that the potential infraction is addressed appropriately and that the game remains fair and competitive. Calling it as "No Impact/No Penalty" could potentially allow for unfair play to go unpunished, while calling for expulsion may be too severe if there is doubt. Therefore, calling it as a penalty is the most reasonable course of action in this situation.

Using an impenetrable wall to impede an opponent is illegal because it goes against the rules and spirit of fair play in any competition or game. Impeding an opponent's progress by creating an obstacle that cannot be overcome is considered unfair and gives the person creating the wall an unfair advantage. It prevents the opponent from being able to compete on an equal playing field and undermines the integrity of the game. Therefore, using an impenetrable wall to impede an opponent is rightly deemed illegal.

In this situation, since the referees are unsure who the last blocker on the track was, the penalty is given to the closest blocker to the referee who made the call. This is because the referee who made the call has the best vantage point to determine which blocker was closest to them. Therefore, that blocker is considered the offender in this scenario.

A referee must give you a warning before issuing a penalty for failure to return to the engagement zone. This means that if a player fails to re-engage with the opponent after being separated, the referee will first give a warning before penalizing them. This allows the player an opportunity to correct their behavior before facing more serious consequences.

In this scenario, the skater initiates contact or engages an opponent before the first whistle, but does not cause them to lose their established starting position. Since there is no impact and the opponent's starting position is not affected, no penalty is issued.

This answer is correct because it describes a situation in which multiple players are working together to block an opponent. By holding each other's clothing, the blockers create a barrier that prevents the opponent from passing through them. This requires coordination and cooperation between the players, making it an example of a multi-player block.

The explanation for the answer "False" is that if a skater goes out of bounds or straddles the track, and then briefly and unintentionally returns to the track on one skate in their efforts to remain or return out of bounds, they will not receive a cutting the track penalty.