Ohio Valley Roller Girls WFTDA 4.0 Rules Test

When a skater re-enters the track from the penalty box, they must do so at the back of the pack. This is to ensure that they do not gain an unfair advantage by re-entering at the front. Re-entering at the back of the pack allows the skater to rejoin the game in a fair and equitable manner, without disrupting the flow or positioning of the other skaters.

Gross misconduct includes punching another skater, choking another skater, and jumping on a dog pile. These actions are considered serious violations of conduct and can lead to severe consequences. Punching and choking another skater are acts of physical aggression, which can cause harm and endanger the safety of others. Jumping on a dog pile, although not directly harmful, can still be seen as a disrespectful and disruptive behavior. Therefore, all of the mentioned actions fall under the category of gross misconduct.

In this scenario, the skater is being called out on a penalty and is refusing to leave the track despite repeated calls from the referee. This behavior can be considered as insubordination, which means disobedience or refusal to follow orders or rules. Therefore, the appropriate penalty in this case would be an insubordination major penalty.

The correct answer is "All of the above" because all the options listed - False Start, Too many skaters on the track, Improper uniform, and Removing required safety equipment - are examples of illegal procedure penalties. These actions are against the rules and regulations of the activity, and therefore, result in penalties.

After a timeout, a maximum of 30 seconds can elapse before the next jam begins. This means that if a timeout is called during a game, the teams have 30 seconds to regroup and prepare for the next jam. If the timeout exceeds this time limit, the next jam will begin regardless.

Teammates, managers, and coaches are not allowed to physically enter the penalty box area to communicate with a penalized skater. This rule ensures that the penalized skater serves their penalty without any outside interference or assistance from their team. It helps maintain fairness and discipline in the game.

According to the rules of roller derby, a jammer must be on the track before the jam starting whistle. If the jammer is not on the track, they cannot join the jam in progress. Therefore, the statement is false.

Above the shoulder is considered an illegal blocking zone because in sports, such as football or basketball, blocking an opponent above the shoulder is considered a dangerous and potentially harmful move. It can lead to serious injuries, such as neck or head trauma. Therefore, to ensure the safety of the players, blocking above the shoulder is strictly prohibited and penalized.

Each team has three timeouts per game. Timeouts are strategic breaks in the game that allow teams to regroup, discuss tactics, and make substitutions. These breaks are crucial for teams to plan their next moves, make adjustments, or disrupt the opponent's momentum. With three timeouts available, teams have ample opportunities to strategize and make necessary changes during the game.

A skater who is Lead Jammer cannot call off the jam as she is being removed from play due to a penalty. The Lead Jammer status gives the skater the ability to call off the jam at any time by repeatedly tapping her hips, but this privilege is lost if the skater is removed from play due to a penalty. Therefore, the statement is false.

The correct answer is "None of the above" because referees are not required to give a warning before issuing any specific type of penalty. The decision to issue a penalty is based on the referee's judgment and the rules of the game, and they may choose to give a warning in some cases but it is not mandatory for any particular type of penalty.

During the last 10 seconds of a penalty, standing is not optional. This means that players are required to stand during this time.

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 commits a penalty and is sent to the penalty box 7 times during the course of the game, they will be disqualified and unable to continue playing.

If a safety hazard on the track occurs after the time on the period clock has run out but before the jam clock has run out, the referee may whistle the jam dead. In this situation, the Head Referee has the authority to call for an additional jam to ensure the safety of the skaters. Therefore, the statement is true.

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 opposing skater who enters this zone is considered engaged and can be blocked legally. It is important for skaters to be aware of this zone and maintain position within it to effectively engage and block opponents.

To legally regain position in the pack after falling behind or recovering from a fall, a skater must catch up to the back of the pack by skating within the track boundaries. This means that the skater must skate within the designated track area and not go outside the boundaries. By doing so, the skater is considered back in play and can continue participating in the game.

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

Skaters are allowed to re-enter the track in front of an opponent who forced them out-of-bounds if that opponent also went out-of-bounds after the initial block. This rule allows skaters to regain their position on the track if the opponent who forced them out also loses their position due to going out-of-bounds.

When initiating a block, a skater must be in-bounds, and she cannot pick up momentum from out-of-bounds prior to returning to the track. This rule ensures fair play and prevents skaters from gaining an unfair advantage by using momentum gained from outside the track.

The maximum number of skaters from one team that can be seated in the penalty box at one time is three. This is because the penalty box is designed to accommodate a limited number of players from each team who have been penalized. If more than three players from one team were to be seated in the penalty box at the same time, it would exceed the capacity and create an unfair advantage for the opposing team.

The referee whistle signal for a major penalty is one long whistle blast. This signal is used to indicate a serious infraction or violation that warrants a major penalty. The long whistle blast is meant to grab the attention of players, coaches, and spectators, signaling that a significant penalty has been assessed.

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 typically the highest-ranking official in a roller derby game and has the final say in making important decisions, such as expelling a skater.

The mouth guard may be removed when seated in the penalty box. This is because the penalty box is a designated area where players serve penalties, such as for misconduct or rule violations. While in the penalty box, players may remove certain safety gear, such as the mouth guard, for comfort or convenience, but they must still keep their helmets on for protection. Therefore, the correct answer is the mouth guard.

A "no pack" situation refers to a scenario in the sport of roller derby where the blockers from both teams are not within 10 feet of each other. In the given options, all of the situations described meet the criteria of having the specified number of green and red blockers more than 10 feet away from each other. Therefore, all of the above options represent a "no pack" situation.

Referees will whistle a jam dead if there is an injured skater on the track who cannot get up. They will also whistle a jam dead if the Green team's Jammer is called to the box and the red team failed to field a Jammer for that jam.

If a Blocker lines up for a jam but is knocked out-of-bounds just before the first whistle, they are still allowed to participate in that jam. The fact that they were knocked out-of-bounds does not disqualify them from participating. Therefore, the statement is false.

In this scenario, the skater re-enters the track from out-of-bounds in front of multiple in-bounds skaters during a no pack scenario, resulting in her having bettered her position. This action violates the rules of roller derby, specifically the rule against cutting the track. Cutting the track refers to a skater re-entering the track in a way that improves their position or gives them an unfair advantage. Since the skater in this scenario has bettered her position by re-entering the track in front of other skaters, the appropriate penalty would be a Major Cutting the Track.

In this scenario, a minor penalty would be issued. Although the skater did not cause the opposing skater to lose her established starting position, she still initiated contact or engaged the opponent before the first whistle. This action is against the rules and warrants a minor penalty.

Blockers that advance to chase the Jammer out of the Engagement Zone are considered part of and belonging to the point totals of the previous scoring pass. This means that if blockers successfully force the Jammer out of bounds or force them to recycle, any points earned by the Jammer on that particular scoring pass will not count. Instead, these points will be attributed to the previous scoring pass. Therefore, the statement is true.

If a referee is not sure whether an action warrants a major or expulsion, it must be called as a major penalty. This means that the action is considered serious enough to warrant a penalty, but not severe enough to warrant expulsion from the game.

The statement is false because a Blocker's proximity to other Blockers is not measured by her fingertips. The proximity between Blockers is typically measured using other methods such as distance or positioning on the playing field. Fingertips are not a standard or commonly used unit of measurement for determining proximity in the context of Blockers.

If a Jammer false starts but yields advantage, she will still receive a penalty. False starting refers to when a Jammer starts before the designated signal. Even if the Jammer gains an advantage, such as moving ahead of other players, she will still be penalized for the false start. This ensures fair competition and discourages players from gaining an unfair advantage by starting early.

Helmet Covers may be retrieved while skating in the counter clockwise direction. This means that when skaters are moving in the opposite direction of the clock's hands, they can retrieve their helmet covers. It is important for skaters to be able to retrieve their helmet covers easily while skating to ensure their safety and the safety of others on the rink.

In the given scenario, the downed skater re-entering the track causes an opposing skater to stumble but not fall or lose relative position. Since there is no significant impact or loss of position, a minor penalty would be issued. This penalty is less severe compared to a major penalty or ejection, as it implies a lesser degree of interference or violation.

There is no mention of any major penalty in the statement. It simply states that it is a penalty to touch an opponent with forearms or hands for three or more seconds. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

Leaving the penalty box during a team timeout to participate in the team huddle does not result in an insubordination major penalty. The statement is false.

In roller derby, a Jammer is the player who scores points for their team. According to the given statement, a Jammer must legally pass an on-the-track opponent to score points on a player who is not on the track. This means that the Jammer can only earn points by passing opponents who are actively participating in the game on the track. If the opponent is not on the track, the Jammer cannot score points on them. Therefore, the statement is true.

If a skater slides out-of-bounds and then back in-bounds while still down, they cannot be penalized for cutting. Cutting is a penalty that occurs when a skater gains an advantage by re-entering the track ahead of opponents after going out-of-bounds. However, in this scenario, the skater is still down, meaning they have not fully recovered and are not able to gain an advantage. Therefore, they cannot be penalized for cutting.

When a jammer who has not been declared Lead Jammer successfully calls off the jam, she receives a major penalty. This is because only the Lead Jammer has the authority to call off the jam legally. Any other jammer who attempts to do so without being the Lead Jammer will be penalized with a major penalty.

When a jam is called off for too many skaters on the track and the offending team did not have a Pivot, the penalty is given to the closest Blocker to the referee who made the call. This means that the Blocker who is nearest to the referee at the time of the call will receive the penalty. The referees may not be sure who the last Blocker on the track was, but they can determine the closest Blocker based on their proximity to the referee.

A Jammer does not need to stay in-bounds to remain Lead Jammer. The Lead Jammer status is awarded to the first Jammer who legally passes all blockers from both teams. Once a Jammer has been awarded Lead Jammer, they retain this status until they call off the jam or are sent to the penalty box. Being out-of-bounds does not affect their Lead Jammer status. Therefore, the given answer is false.

If a skater is illegally blocked outside of the engagement zone, it means that the opposing skater has impeded their movement in a way that is against the rules. In this situation, the skater who was illegally blocked is allowed to legally counter-block, which means they can use their body to push or block the opposing skater in response. This is considered legal because it is a self-defense mechanism and allows the skater to regain their position or protect themselves from further illegal blocks. Therefore, the statement is true.

If a Jammer re-enters the track behind the pack but in front of the opposing Jammer after serving a penalty, they do not receive a minor penalty. The correct answer is false.

Impeding an opponent by holding onto the shirt of a teammate is an example of a multi-player block because it involves one player (the opponent) being impeded by the actions of two players (the teammate and the blocker). The teammate's shirt is being used as a means to block the opponent, showing that it requires the cooperation and coordination of multiple players to execute this block.

There is no rule or law that states it is illegal to hit a skater while they are in the air. In certain sports, such as figure skating or skateboarding, it is even common for skaters to be judged based on their ability to perform tricks and maneuvers while in the air. However, intentionally causing harm or injuring someone is generally considered unethical and against the rules in most sports.