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Resources

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Rules Central

Rules QA

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Blockers On Or Behind The Jammer Line

Can a Blocker start a jam positioned on the Jammer Start Line?

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Jammers Simultaneously Meet All Requirements For Lead Jammer

Q: In the event that both Jammers simultaneously meet all requirements for Lead Jammer which Jammer should be declared Lead Jammer?

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Downed Pivot On The Pivot Line

What does "on the Pivot line" mean in 4.2.2 and 4.2.3?

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Official Rules

WFTDA Standardized Flat Track Roller Derby Rules

The latest revision of the WFTDA Standardized Flat Track Roller Derby Rules was released on May 26, 2010. This is the fifth full revision of the WFTDA rules since the organization developed the first shared rules for the sport of women's flat track roller derby in 2005.

Appendix B: WFTDA Track Design

Provides official dimensions and marking procedures for the WFTDA roller derby track.

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2011 WFTDA Beta Testing Rules Section 6: No Minors

WFTDA is beta testing a proposed revision of WFTDA Rules Section 6 (Penalties) that would eliminate minor penalties. No Minors Beta Testing FAQ

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Hand signals, standard practices, and other related documents can be found in the officiating section.

Rules Publications

These publications are released by the WFTDA Rules Committee periodically throughout the year, providing official guidance for interpretation of the rules.

Two Sets Of Different Color Helmet Covers

Teams must have two sets of different color helmet covers available at a WFTDA sanctioned bout.

In the specific instance that the color of a team’s helmet cover is identical in color to the base color of a team’s helmets, an opposing team may challenge the use of those helmet covers if the…