WFTDA Test Answer Key
Section 1: WFTDA History and Mission
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1. When was the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) founded? 2004
2. What is the mission of WFTDA? To promote and foster the sport of women's flat track roller derby and the power, athleticism, and inclusiveness of women's sports.
Section 2: Officiating
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1. What is an official review? A request made by either team's captain or alternate captain for the head referee to review a decision made by the officials.
2. What is the role of a penalty tracker? To record the penalties assessed to each skater and to communicate that information to the penalty box staff and scorekeepers.
Section 3: Skater Positioning and Gameplay
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1. What is the minimum number of skaters each team must have on the track to start a jam? 4
2. What is the role of the pivot in a jam? To lead the pack and, if she is not the jammer, to become the jammer if necessary.
Section 4: Penalties
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1. What is a major penalty in WFTDA? A penalty that results in the skater being sent to the penalty box for 1 minute.
2. What is a penalty box timer's role? To ensure that skaters serve the appropriate amount of time for their penalties.
Section 5: Jamming
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1. How many points does a jammer score for passing each opposing skater? 1
2. What is the jammer lap point? The point awarded to the jammer on their second completed pass through the pack.
Section 6: Blocking
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1. What is a forearm penalty? A penalty for using the forearm to block.
2. What is a legal target zone for blocking? The area from mid-thigh to just below the shoulders.
Section 7: Track Layout
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1. What is the name of the small, raised circle in the center of the track? The jammer line.
2. What is the width of the track? 10 feet.
Section 8: Scores and Timekeeping
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1. What is the maximum number of points a team can score in a single jam? 8
2. What is the timekeeper's role? To keep track of the time remaining in the game and to signal the end of each period/jam.
Section 9: Skater Safety
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1. What is a low block penalty? A penalty for making contact with an opposing skater below the knees.
2. What is the role of an EMT at a roller derby bout? To provide medical treatment in the event of a skater injury.
Section 10: Championship Tournaments
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1. How many teams typically compete in the WFTDA Championships? 12
2. What is the format of the WFTDA Championships tournament? Single elimination, with the top 4 seeds receiving a bye to the quarterfinals.
Summary:
Understanding the history and mission of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA), as well as the roles and responsibilities of officials, skaters, and safety personnel is crucial for successfully completing the WFTDA test. Knowledge of the rules and regulations related to skater positioning and gameplay, penalties, blocking, track layout, scores and timekeeping, and championship tournaments is also critical. Ultimately, the most important thing for anyone taking the WFTDA test is to understand and practice good sportsmanship and respect for all participants.
