Rules 2017: Items Moved to WFTDA Policy and Officiating Documents
The following is a list of policy items that have been moved out of the February 15, 2017 version of The Rules of Flat Track Roller Derby and will be integrated into upcoming releases of WFTDA Officiating and policy documents. Instructions and requirements for insurance purposes, regulation and sanctioned play will be outlined in the applicable documents. The documents listed below are currently in production to match the rules, and will be released with a target date of February 1, 2017, at which time they will be linked in the table.
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Policy Item from January 1, 2015 Rule Set
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Description
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Where to find it February 15, 2017
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Game roster size and requirements (Old 1.2)
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Number of Skaters allowed on a roster
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WFTDA Sanctioning Policy (WFTDA play)
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Track specifications (Old 1.3)
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Boundary height, boundary width, lighting, sponsor logos, safety zone specifications
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WFTDA Risk Management Guidelines and WFTDA Sanctioning Policy (WFTDA play)
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Uniforms, uniform numbers and helmet covers (Old 2.6 and 2.7)
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Specifics on uniforms and helmet cover requirements in WFTDA Sanctioning Policy; Uniform safety (no pins, etc.) in WFTDA Risk Management Guidelines
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WFTDA Sanctioning Policy (WFTDA play), WFTDA Risk Management Guidelines
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Jewelry (Old 2.8)
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Jewelry requirements
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WFTDA Risk Management Guidelines
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Team (bench) staff (Old 4.5)
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Number of bench staff allowed
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WFTDA Sanctioning Policy (WFTDA play)
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Officiating: Assessing Penalties (Old Section 6)
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Any practices no longer listed in Section 5 will be covered in the practices document and the WFTDA Suspension Policy (WFTDA play).
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WFTDA Officiating Guide and WFTDA Expulsion Suspension Policy (WFTDA play)
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Foul Out and Expulsion Procedures (Old 6.4)
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Timing and Substitution remains in Rules. Procedures for Skater leaving game are included in other documents.
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WFTDA Officiating Guide and WFTDA Expulsion Suspension Policy (WFTDA play)
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Officiating: Staffing (Old 8.1)
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Section 5.1 specifies only the functions covered by Officials. Number of Officials and staffing procedures are removed.
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WFTDA Officiating Guide
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Officiating: Duties (Old 8.2)
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Any practices no longer listed in Section 5
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WFTDA Officiating Guide
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Officiating: Communication (Old 8.2)
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Any practices no longer listed in Section 5
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WFTDA Officiating Guide
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Forfeits (Old 8.2.7)
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Procedures for teams failing to appear or electing to forfeit
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WFTDA Forfeit Policy (WFTDA play)
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Officials’ uniform, name and number (Old section 8.4)
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Specifics on dress code and name and number requirements
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WFTDA Officiating Guide
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Safety Personnel, Injured Skaters and Impaired Skaters sections (Old 9.2-9.4)
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Specifics on safety information and return to play policies
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WFTDA Risk Management Guidelines
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