However, i could see where theyd want to know how well you could do for the sake of measuring your overall skating skill. Roller derby is a contact sport played by two teams of fifteen members roller skating counterclockwise around a track. I took personal time off from the sport to get my mental health in order and realized that a lot my anxieties were being caused by the drama in my league and the pressure to eat, breathe, and live derby. One of americas greatest sports is backroller derby. Well touch a bit on that but mostly focus on how and where to become a roller derby referee. Casebook the rules of flat track roller derby 20200101. Use paste special, not paste your data may have arrived via another electronic source. See more ideas about roller derby, derby and derby skates. So its been quite some time since ive laced up my skates and i really really really miss playing. If you are considering skating backwards as an outside pack ref, be sure to read this thread. Updated for the 2017 wftdamrda rules release on one hand, back block calls. It is one thing to read the rules and be book smart, quite another to know how to apply them in a live action bout.
Before reading the rules in depth watch this short video. Dec 01, 2014 the new rules are available to download pdf and read online right now, as well as the general and linebyline pdf summary of changes. As a newcomer sport in town, the memphis roller derby approached archermalmo ad agency to come up with crea. They do not officially go into affect for sanctioned play until the official publication date of january 1.
Wftda statsbook workbook updated january 2019 is available for public use in both us letter and a4 formats, and is required for use by wftdasanctioned games and tournaments. Roller derby leagues rely on officials to make sure games are played safely and fairly. Click the image to read the firs roller derby 2017 rules pdf. Wftda and mrda permit inline skates for referees, but virtually all referees wear quad skates.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Also, id be very surprised if certification required being able to do a forwards to backwards transition on the outside of the track at pack speed a fast pack, that is. Contemporary roller derby has a basic set of rules, with variations reflecting the. Roller derby skates roller derby girls roller skating derby names track roller derby day girls rules referee zebras. Officiating resources, standards, and procedures wftda. Game play is done by moving your team of 5 roller derby girls around the board trying to get your jammer to pass more opposing derby girls than your opponents jammer. The wftda statsbook workbook file is required to be submitted by member leagues within two weeks of every sanctioned wftda game. The rules of flat track roller derby, jrda edition important safety notice.
You will find contacts, news and great resources with all the rules, schools and tools you need to become a roller derby referee. In addition to the technical rules of roller derby, the international rules of roller. This video has been updated to cover the 2017 wftdamrda rules, although the updates dont change anything of substance onto how this is called. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. These photos were submitted by the subjects for rollercon use. Skills and drills for roller derby referees in training. Any person, regardless of gender, 18 or older can be a referee for stockholm roller derby. The first thing i ever learned in roller derby is to fall, and in the author world i believe that same rule applies. Wftda bylaws and code of conduct wftda roller derby. Summary the game of flat track roller derby is played on a flat, oval track. Referees are a part of the league and are an essential part of the game. The womens flat track derby association wftda has released a new. In roller derby, readers will encounter roller derby in its various incarnations, from the original depressionera games through the days of roller jam to its current revival. Recreational skates, fitness skates, derby skates, ice skates and more learn more. Firs unveils 1st edition of international roller derby rules the iocbacked federation enters the roller derby world with a familiar set of rules, ready for use at the roller games this september. Before each game, officials will ensure gear checks have been completed by either the coaches andor parents of the skaters.
White blocker has gained advantage through intentional disregard of the rules. Wftda officiating womens flat track derby association. Roller derby referee training blocks to the back 2017. Roller girl by victoria jamieson, troll or derby by red tash, the roller derby athlete. Roller derby outfitters is home to all your roller derby needs especially arm bands and now equipment. Indicated dimensions in the metric system are rounded. This collection contains all roller derby referee links.
Wftda skating skills assessment for referee certification. Roller derby is a contact sport played by two teams of fifteen members roller skating. This means that firs roller derby, like usars roller derby, will feature fast gameplay in the derbyonly. The 2015 updates to the wftda roller derby rule book have been live for some. Roller derby books all books about roller derby, fiction or nonfiction. There is plenty information on the web about becoming a roller derby referee and most of it is the nitty gritty fine details dealing with fees, exams and policy. Where the word illegal appears in this rule book, it is an institutional term of art pertaining strictly to actions that violate nfl playing rules. Head referee should remain in their current locations to allow prepopulation on other sheets in the. The womens flat track derby association is the international governing body for the sport of womens flat track roller derby and a membership organization for leagues to collaborate and network. This takes time and many trips to the track to watch the girls practice. The history and allgirl revival of the greatest sport on wheels 9781933108117.
Most wftda leagues have a page all about becoming a referee. A web and pdf version of the rules is available including adjustments to. The outgoing 2015 rulebook, a single pdf file with its 27,000 words crammed. Officiating the rules of flat track roller derby 20200101. The head referees discretion to add another jam to the end of the. All s belong to the photographers and are not transferable. You can also find the info on wftda to the left in our roller derby rules center area. Any inquiries regarding cfl statistical scoring rules may be directed to steve. Jun 10, 2017 this video has been updated to cover the 2017 wftdamrda rules, although the updates dont change anything of substance onto how this is called.
To import data from another source or move it around within the statsbook, use the copy and paste special. The intent of the jrda skills assessment test is to provide a standardized system to guide trainerscoaches for the purpose of. The wftda has released updates to the rules, officiating documents and policies for use in all sanctioned games starting march 1, 2018. It is not meant to connote illegality under any public law. So you wanna know the rules and want to know how to play roller derby. The womens flat track derby association wftda has released the new january 1, 2020 version of the rules of flat track roller derby, which is an update to the previous edition published january 1, 2019. Rollerderby rules pdf file the rules of flat track roller derby, the english text is authoritative. Wftda releases 2019 update to the rules of flat track roller. Wftda releases updated rules and officiating documents latest. They must pass a test similar to the roller derby girls skills test. The skater has substantially reduced the distance they needed to skate in order to enter the penalty box. The rules have been combined with the jrda addenda into one document, the rules of flat track roller derby, jrda edition. Factors that an official would use to determine that a skater has failed to immediately exit the track include, but are not limited to.
Wftda competitive divisions system explanationpdf file 632 kb. Most current roller derby leagues use rules developed by the womens flat track derby association wftda. Read about the 2019 rules and officiating updates here. The cfl official rule book is published annually by the canadian football league. To support the growth of our sport worldwide, the wftda also supports roller derby officials with standardized practices and training documents, a certification system to recognize excellence in officiating for both referees and nonskating officials nsos, as well as officiating clinics around the world. Custom impact city roller derby action decks if your team would like their own custom deck for impact city roller derby. Which of the following could be examples of intentionally destroying the pack. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. The womens flat track derby association has released an updated version of the wftda skater rules test to match the february 15, 2017 release of the rules of flat track roller derby. Updated for the 2017 wftdamrda rules release on one hand, back block calls are pretty easy. Roller derby events, rankings, rules, news, and more.
Only five members of each team can be on the track at one time. Mar 03, 2017 the womens flat track derby association has released an updated version of the wftda skater rules test to match the february 15, 2017 release of the rules of flat track roller derby. The wftda statsbook manual was adjusted to accompany the rules updates. Wftda is the international governing body for the sport of womens flat track roller derby. Jrda skills assessment junior roller derby association. Skaters cannot make contact to opponents heads, backs, knees, lower legs, or feet. Officiated five 5 interleague games regulation or sanctioned over the past 12 months. When the referee correctly whistled the jammer off on a cutting penalty for. They lace up their skates, slide into racy racing uniforms, and adorn a full set of protective gear. Head referee should remain in their current locations to allow prepopulation on other sheets in the document. Play that is unsafe or illegal may result in a skater being assessed a penalty, which is served by sitting. All you need to do is get your team together one practice and take 14 good action images to match the moves for the cards in the deck you can see the full list of 14 cards here. The test is available in an online and a printable pdf format. Bucket list become a derby girl find images and videos about pinup, roller derby and derby girls on we heart it the app to get lost in what you love.
The game of flat track roller derby is played on a flat, oval track. Roller derby is played by approximately 1,250 amateur leagues worldwide, mostly inside the united states game play consists of a series of short scrimmages jams in which both teams designate a jammer who wears a unique designation on the helmet. The game consists of two halves, each half has four alternating 12minute periods of men and women. The rules of flat track roller derby the rules of flat. Wftda releases updated rules and officiating documents. Roller derby referee resources and collection officials101.
Play is broken up into two 30minute periods, and within those periods, into units of play called jams, which last up to two minutes. Assess the referees performance in each of the following areas, using the following rating system 4exceptional, 3satisfactory, 2needs work, 1unacceptable and by providing comments below. Roller derby history the rules international roller derby league rules 1970. Nonskating officials may assess penalties that are relevant to their position in the game, unless prohibited from doing so by the head referee. Wftda releases updated skater rules test in online and pdf. Skaters may be distanced at the discretion of the referee. Roller derby skate corporation offers a wide variety of skating products, including.
Firs unveils 1st edition of international roller derby rules. Wftda flat track roller derby regeln in deutsch, januar 2020. The wftda has developed and published the rules of flat track roller derby under the leadership of the wftda rules committee comprisedread more. The wftda has developed and published the rules of flat track roller. These are the standardized verbal cues, hand signals, penalty codes, and whistles that participants should use with the rules of flat track roller derby. Aug 23, 20 there is plenty information on the web about becoming a roller derby referee and most of it is the nitty gritty fine details dealing with fees, exams and policy. World skate and its approved officials do not accept responsibility for any. A roller derby referee needs to have a firm grasp of the rules. Officials will use their judgment under the guidelines set forth in the rules of flat track roller derby casebook. They must pass a test similar to the roller derby girls skills. Wftda 2014 rules analysis windymans roller derby notes. Determining the training needs of individual skaters.
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