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How long is a regulation flat track roller derby game, in minutes?

  • 90
  • 120
  • 60 (correct)
  • 30
  • What is the maximum amount of minutes a Jam can last, unless called off earlier as part of gameplay?

  • 3
  • 1
  • 4
  • 2 (correct)
  • How many points does a Jammer score for each opponent they lap?

  • 4
  • 1 (correct)
  • 3
  • 2
  • What is the term for the helmet cover worn by a Jammer?

    <p>The Star</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does WFTDA stand for?

    <p>Women's Flat Track Derby Association</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a Legal Target Zone?

    <p>Hips</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time penalty, in seconds, for a typical penalty?

    <p>30</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the zone in which Blockers are in play and may legally engage and be engaged?

    <p>Engagement Zone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many Team Timeouts does each team have during a game?

    <p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a reason a Jammer would become ineligible to earn Lead Jammer status?

    <p>Committing a penalty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a formal request for Officials to review an officiating decision made by a team's Captain or Designated Alternate?

    <p>Official Review</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the largest group of in-bounds and upright Blockers in proximity, containing members of both teams?

    <p>The Pack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can a legal Star Pass occur?

    <p>When both the Jammer and the Pivot are upright, in bounds, and in play.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a Jammer is penalized and the opposing Jammer is in the Penalty Box?

    <p>The Jammer reports to the penalty box, and the opposing Jammer is released.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many penalties can a Skater receive before fouling out of the game?

    <p>7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Official has the authority to expel a Skater from the game?

    <p>The Head Referee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must a penalized Skater do as soon as an Official signals the penalty?

    <p>Immediately leave to the outside of the track and skate to Penalty Box</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which areas of the body can be used to legally block an opponent?

    <p>Torso, arms above the elbow, and legs above mid-thigh.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an Illegal Procedure?

    <p>Any non-contact infraction that violates the rules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when there is no Pack defined on the track?

    <p>All Blockers are considered out of play</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Game Structure

    • A regulation flat track roller derby game lasts 60 minutes.
    • Each Jam can last a maximum of 2 minutes unless called off earlier.

    Scoring and Roles

    • Jammers score 1 point for each opponent they lap.
    • The Jammer wears a helmet cover known as "The Star."
    • Lead Jammer status can be lost for several reasons, but blocking an opponent out of bounds is not one of them.

    Gameplay Rules

    • Illegal Target Zones include the head, back of the thighs, and back of the body; hips are legal.
    • A typical penalty incurs a time penalty of 30 seconds.
    • The zone where Blockers are allowed to engage is called the "Engagement Zone."
    • Each team has 3 Team Timeouts during a game.

    Official Processes

    • An "Official Review" is a formal request made by a team’s Captain or Designated Alternate to review officiating decisions.
    • The largest group of in-bounds and upright Blockers is termed "The Pack."
    • A legal Star Pass occurs when both the Jammer and Pivot are upright, in-bounds, and in play.
    • If a Jammer is penalized and there's no opposing Jammer, the Jam ends.
    • A Skater can receive up to 7 penalties before fouling out of the game.

    Authority and Compliance

    • The Head Referee has the authority to expel a Skater from the game.
    • Penalized Skaters must immediately leave the track when signaled by an Official.
    • Legal blocking can only involve the torso, arms above the elbow, and legs above mid-thigh.

    Infractions and Consequences

    • An Illegal Procedure refers to any non-contact infraction that violates the rules.
    • When there is no defined Pack on the track, all Blockers are considered out of play.

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    Test your knowledge on the rules of flat track roller derby with this quiz. Answer questions about game duration, jam times, and scoring. Whether you're a player, fan, or official, this quiz is a great way to ensure you understand the WFTDA regulations.

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