WFTDA Official Rules Quiz

Gross misconduct refers to severe violations of rules or standards of conduct. In this case, the actions listed - punching another skater, choking another skater, and jumping on a dog pile - all demonstrate aggressive and harmful behavior that would be considered gross misconduct. Therefore, the correct answer is "All of the above" as all the listed actions fall under the category of gross misconduct.

In this scenario, the skater is called out on a penalty but refuses to leave the track despite repeated calls from the referee. This behavior can be seen as insubordination, which is a violation of the rules and regulations. Therefore, the appropriate penalty in this case would be an insubordination major penalty.

All of the options listed (false start, too many skaters on the track, improper uniform, removing required safety equipment) are considered illegal procedure penalties in the given context. These penalties are imposed in order to maintain fairness, safety, and adherence to the rules of the activity or sport being referred to.

Above the shoulder is considered an illegal blocking zone because in most sports, blocking with any part of the body above the shoulder is against the rules. This is because it can lead to dangerous and potentially harmful situations for the players involved. Blocking above the shoulder can result in high impact collisions and increase the risk of head and neck injuries. Therefore, it is important for players to avoid blocking in this zone to maintain the safety of the game.

When a skater re-enters the track from the penalty box, they must do so at the back of the pack. This means that they cannot re-enter at the front or skate onto the track immediately, regardless of where the pack is. Re-entering at the back of the pack ensures that the skater does not gain an unfair advantage by rejoining the game ahead of other skaters.

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 skater serves their penalty without any outside assistance or interference. It helps maintain fairness and discipline in the game by preventing any potential advantage that could be gained from communication or coaching during a penalty.

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 needs to skate within the designated track area and not go out of bounds. By doing so, they can be considered back in play and rejoin the pack.

The statement is false because 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, but only if they are still in play and on the track. Once they are removed from play due to a penalty, they no longer have the authority to call off the jam.

If a skater is forced out-of-bounds by an opponent, they are legally allowed to re-enter the track in front of that opponent if the opponent also went out-of-bounds at any point after the initial block. This means that the skater who was forced out-of-bounds can regain their position ahead of the opponent if the opponent also loses their position due to going out-of-bounds. Therefore, the statement is true.

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 who have been penalized during the game. If more than three players from the same team receive penalties simultaneously, the additional players will have to wait until there is space available in the penalty box.

Team A's Jammer is not allowed to join the in-progress jam if they are not on the track prior to the jam starting whistle.

After a timeout, the maximum number of seconds that can elapse before the next jam begins is 30. This means that if a timeout is called during a roller derby game, the teams have up to 30 seconds to regroup and strategize before the next jam starts. Any time beyond this limit would result in a penalty or delay of game.

Blockers that advance or chase the Jammer out of the Engagement Zone are considered part of and belonging to point totals of the previous scoring pass. This means that if blockers successfully prevent the Jammer from scoring during a scoring pass, their actions still count towards the points earned on the previous pass. In other words, the points are awarded based on the position of the Jammer and blockers at the moment the Jammer passes the opposing blockers' hips, regardless of any subsequent actions.

If a Blocker who lines up for a jam is knocked out-of-bounds just before the first whistle, they are still allowed to participate in that jam. This means that even if they were knocked out-of-bounds, they can still re-enter the track and engage in the jam once it starts. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

In roller derby, a Jammer is the player who scores points for their team by lapping opponents on the track. According to the rules, a Jammer can only score points on opponents who are on the track. Therefore, in order to score points on players who are not on the track (NOTT), the Jammer must first legally pass an on-the-track opponent. This means that the statement "A Jammer must legally pass an on-the-track opponent to score points on players not on the track (NOTT)" is true.

All of the given situations can be considered as "no pack" situations because in each scenario, there is no formation of a pack where the blockers from both teams are within 10 feet of each other. In the first situation, there are more green blockers than red blockers and they are all more than 10 feet apart. In the second situation, there are more green blockers than red blockers, with one red blocker being knocked out-of-bounds. In the third situation, there is an equal number of green and red blockers, but they are all more than 10 feet apart. Therefore, all of these scenarios meet the criteria for a "no pack" situation.

If a safety hazard on the track occurs and the referee needs to stop the jam after the period clock has run out but before the jam clock has run out, the Head Referee has the authority to call for an additional jam to ensure the safety of the participants. This allows for any potential risks to be addressed and for the game to continue in a fair and safe manner.

Accruing 7 trips to the penalty box in a game will result in a player fouling out of a game. This means that if a player accumulates 7 penalties during the course of a single game, they will be required to leave the game and cannot continue playing. This rule is in place to ensure fair play and discourage excessive penalties or unsportsmanlike behavior on the part of the player.

If a referee is uncertain about whether an action should be considered a major or an expulsion, it is safer to call it as a major penalty. This decision ensures that the severity of the action is appropriately addressed and penalized, even if it falls short of warranting an expulsion. By choosing the major penalty, the referee ensures that the player receives a significant penalty while avoiding the risk of under-penalizing the action.

Standing during the last 10 seconds of a penalty is not optional, meaning it is required. This implies that players must stand during the last 10 seconds of a penalty and cannot choose to remain seated or in any other position.

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. 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.

Each team has three timeouts per game. Timeouts are used by teams to pause the game, strategize, make substitutions, or discuss tactics. These breaks in play allow teams to regroup and make necessary adjustments. Having three timeouts per game gives teams the opportunity to strategically manage their time and make important decisions during crucial moments.

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. This is because re-entering the track in front of an opposing skater and gaining an advantage is considered an illegal move in roller derby, regardless of whether the skater yields the right of way or not. Therefore, the statement is false.

The statement suggests that a Blocker's proximity to other Blockers is measured by her fingertips. However, there is no scientific or logical basis for measuring proximity in this way. Proximity is typically measured using units of distance, such as meters or feet, rather than body parts. Therefore, the statement is false.

The explanation for the given correct answer is that referees are not required to give a warning before issuing any type of penalty. The decision to penalize a player or team is at the discretion of the referee based on the rules of the game and the specific situation. Therefore, none of the options listed in the question are correct.

The only referee allowed to expel a skater is the Head Referee. This means that the decision to expel a skater can only be made by the Head Referee and not by any other referee staff or specifically the Jammer Referees. The Head Referee holds the authority to make such a decision.

A skater must be in-bounds when initiating a block. They cannot pick up momentum from out-of-bounds prior to returning to the track.

A Jammer does not need to stay in-bounds to remain Lead Jammer. Lead Jammer status is determined by the first Jammer who legally passes all blockers on their initial pass. Once a Jammer has gained Lead Jammer status, they retain it until they commit a penalty, remove their helmet cover, or pass the star to the Pivot. Being in-bounds is not a requirement for maintaining Lead Jammer status.

If a skater is illegally blocked outside of the engagement zone, it means that the opposing skater has violated the rules by blocking the skater outside of the designated area for engagement. In this situation, the skater who was illegally blocked is allowed to legally counter-block, which means they can use their body to push back against the opposing skater. This rule allows the skater to defend themselves and regain their position on the track. Therefore, the statement is true.

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 results in a major penalty being assessed. The long whistle blast is distinct and easily recognizable, alerting both players and spectators that a major penalty has been called.

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. If a non-Lead Jammer attempts to call off the jam, it is considered a violation of the rules, and she is penalized accordingly.

Helmet covers may be retrieved while skating in the counter clockwise direction. This means that if a skater drops or loses their helmet cover while skating, they can skate in the opposite direction (counter clockwise) to retrieve it. This is a common practice in roller derby, where skaters wear helmet covers to indicate their position or role on the team. Retrieving the helmet cover while skating in the opposite direction helps to ensure the safety of the skater and other participants on the track.

When seated in the penalty box, it is not necessary to remove the helmet as it provides protection for the head. However, the mouth guard can be removed because it is primarily used to protect the teeth and jaw during physical activity. Therefore, the correct answer is "Mouth guard."

A skater who slides out-of-bounds and then back in-bounds while still down cannot be penalized for cutting. Cutting refers to a skater re-entering the track ahead of other skaters after going out-of-bounds, which is not the case here. Since the skater is still down while sliding, they are not considered to have re-entered the track and therefore cannot be penalized for cutting. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

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 physically closest to the referee at the time of the call will receive the penalty.

If a Jammer false starts but yields advantage, she will still receive a penalty. This is because false starting, regardless of any advantage gained, is against the rules and is considered an unfair advantage. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

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. There is no penalty associated with this situation.

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.

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, and as a result, she has bettered her position. This action is considered a major cutting the track penalty. Cutting the track refers to when a skater gains an advantage by re-entering the track from an out-of-bounds position. Since the skater in this scenario not only re-entered the track improperly but also gained a positional advantage, a major penalty is issued.

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 within this range is considered to be within the engagement zone and can be engaged by a player from the opposing team.

In this scenario, a skater initiates contact or engages an opponent before the first whistle, causing the receiving opposing skater to lose balance but not her starting position. Since the contact did not result in any significant impact or advantage for the initiating skater, it is considered a minor penalty.

The statement is false because in the sport of skating, it is legal to hit a skater while they are in the air. Contact is allowed in certain situations, such as during a game or competition, as long as it is within the rules and regulations of the sport.

There is no mention of any major penalty for touching an opponent with forearms or hands for three or more seconds in the given statement. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

This is an example of a multi-player block because it involves two players working together to impede an opponent. By holding onto the shirt of a teammate, they can create a barrier or obstacle for the opponent, making it more difficult for them to move or perform their intended action. This type of block requires coordination and cooperation between the two teammates to effectively impede the opponent's progress.

Leaving the penalty box during a team timeout to participate in the team huddle would not result in an insubordination major penalty. The penalty for leaving the penalty box without permission is typically a minor penalty for interference or unsportsmanlike conduct. An insubordination major penalty is usually given for more serious offenses, such as refusing to obey the referee's instructions or showing disrespect towards officials. Therefore, the statement is false.