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Resources

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Older versions of the WFTDA rules can be downloaded from the archive.

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Rules QA

Have a question? Submit it to the WFTDA Rules Committee using our online form.

Jammer Cutting Jammer (2)

If Jammer A knocks opposing Jammer B out of bounds and begins skating clockwise around the track, where may Jammer B re-enter with relation to Jammer A, and is there a physical component to that position?

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Blocking during a No Pack

During a No Pack, the foremost Blocker continues to hold the opposing Jammer back while her teammates are satisfying the requirement to attempt to reform. The Blocker doesn't force a loss of position, but she does impede the Jammer's progress and stops her from being able to gain position. Does she receive a penalty?

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Jammers cutting a down, out of play, or out of bounds skater

Is a Jammer who is blocked out of bounds subject to cutting penalties for skaters who are down, out of bounds, or out of play when the jammer exits the track?

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Official Rules

The Rules of Flat Track Roller Derby

The latest version of The Rules of Flat Track Roller Derby is available for download. This is the sixth 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 A: WFTDA Track Design

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

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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.

Jammerless Jam

If a Jammer is in the penalty box when a jam starts, and the opposing team fails to field a Jammer in the new jam, preventing a jam from beginning, a Delay of Game penalty will be assessed to that team's Captain.