Officiating

WFTDA Referee and Officiating Best Practices

The WFTDA Referee Committee is happy to introduce the first publication of Referee and Officiating Best Practices.  This document aims to assist in-game management for WFTDA leagues, Non-WFTDA leagues or anyone else who may be using the WFTDA’s Official Rules.

Download the file here.

WFTDA Referee Certification

Since its inception, roller derby leagues have relied on dozens, if not hundreds, of volunteer referees.  Not all referees are created alike, however.  In order to ensure that WFTDA sanctioned bouts and tournaments are staffed by the most qualified and capable referees, the WFTDA created a process of evaluation and certification.  As the WFTDA grows in both size and national prominence, it is critical to recognize those referees who exhibit the best ability, implementation of the rules, fairness and consistency across the board.  When a bout is staffed by WFTDA certified officials, those teams know they’re getting the best.  Please see the Referee Certification FAQ page for further details.

Level 5 (Gold) - able to exceptionally fulfill all referee and administrative tasks and responsibilities of a WFTDA Tournament Head Referee, and able to exceptionally perform all referee duties for the highest level of WFTDA competitive play.
  • Endless Justin: Gotham Girls Roller Derby - Certified 8/1/08
  • Quick Silver: Texas Rollergirls - Certified 10/1/08
Level 4 (Pink) - able to exceptionally perform all referee duties for the highest level of WFTDA competitive play.
  • mrRAWK: Gotham Girls Roller Derby - Certified 8/1/08
  • Johnny Roastbeef: Texas Rollergirls - Certified 9/1/08
  • Jeff Da Reff: Boston Derby Dames - Certified 10/1/08
  • Dr. Vroom: Windy City Rollers - Certified 11/1/08
Level 3 (Silver) - able to exceptionally perform referee duties for WFTDA sanctioned interleague play.
  • Judge Knot: Philly Roller Girls - Certified 9/1/08
  • Hambone: Gotham Girls Roller Derby - Certified 10/1/08
  • Reverend Riot: Mad Rollin Dolls - Certified 10/1/08
Level 2 (Red) – able to perform skating referee duties for WFTDA sanctioned interleague play.
  • Conan the Vegetarian - No Coast Derby Girls - Certified 9/1/08
  • Inspector Parts: Rat City Roller Girls - Certified 8/1/08
  • Johnny Zebra: Gotham Girls Roller Derby - Certified 8/1/08
  • Professor Murder: Cincinnati Roller Girls - Certified 8/1/08
  • Pachinko: Gotham Girls Roller Derby - Certified 11/1/08
  • Sugar Daddy: Gotham Girls Roller Derby - Certified 11/1/08
  • Rocky Whorer: Minnesota Rollergirls - Certified 11/1/08
  • Pallbearer: Atlanta Rollergirls - Certified 11/1/08
  • Hunter Stompson: Bay Area Derby - Certified 11/1/08
  • Peppi Ref’ue: Rat City Roller Girls - Certified 11/1/08
  • Hannah Grenade: Orange County Roller Girls - Certified 11/1/08
  • Miss Trial: Philly Roller Girls - Certified 11/1/08
  • Cop A Phil: Rat City Roller Girl - Certified 11/1/08
Level 1 (Grey) - Non-skating Official, able to perform Non-Referee Officiating duties for WFTDA sanctioned interleague play.
  • The Statisfier - Philly Roller Girls - Certified 10/01/08