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WFTDA 4.0 Rules – Will Jettison & Bitches Bruze

Will Jettison &

Bitches Bruze

WFTDA 4.0

Bitches Bruze & Will Jettison


History of WFTDA Rules

• Standardizing rules is a primary organizational task of WFTDA

• WFTDA started in 2004 as the ULC• Beginning in 2006 created rule set, with

major and minor revisions annually.• Currently on version 4.• Rules, Questions, and Clarifications at

www.WFTDA.com• Many online resources for rules

discussions


1. TEAMS

TEAMUp to 20ROSTERUp to 14


2. GAME PARAMETERS2.1 TRACK


2. GAME PARAMETERS2.2 Structure


2. GAME PARAMETERS2.3 Periods


2. GAME PARAMETERS2.4 Jams

Period

30:00

Jam 2

Jam 1

Jam 4

Jam 3

Jam n

Jam 5

2:00

2:00

2:00

1:371:21

0:59

:30

:30:30

:30:30



Jammers

IN POSITION and READYIN POSITION and READY@ First Whistle @ First Whistle

(long pack starting whistle)(long pack starting whistle)

Jammer Start AreaJammer Start Area(to avoid false start penalties @ (to avoid false start penalties @

double whistle)double whistle)



Pivots &Blockers

In position and READYIn position and READYif in bounds at Jam Start whistleif in bounds at Jam Start whistle

Subject to False Start Penalties Subject to False Start Penalties unless between unless between

Pivot & Jammer linesPivot & Jammer lines


2. GAME PARAMETERS2.5 Overtime

Regroup in ONE minute

• No lead jammer• Penalties will be called• Points begin to acrue during FIRST PASS• Repeat 1 minute breaks / 2 minute jams until not tied


2. GAME PARAMETERS2.6 Time Outs

Each team may take up to three one-minute time outs per game.Only the Captain or Designated Alternate may call a time out.

A manager may be a Designated Alternate

Teams may only signal a time out BETWEEN jams

TEAM SignalTEAM Signal REF SignalREF Signal

Referees may call Official Time Out at any time

During a time out the penalty clock stops and resumes when the next jam starts


2. GAME PARAMETERS2.7 Penalty Box

• May seat teams separate• Seating for 3 players from each team• Easily accessible neutral area• Close to track


2. GAME PARAMETERS2.8 Clocks

• Starts on the first whistle of the first jam• Does not stop except for timeouts• Must be stopped if between jam time exceeds 30 seconds

PERIOD CLOCK

• Starts on the first whistle of the jam• Stops at the fourth whistle at the end of the jam

JAM CLOCK

• Must have enough clocks to time all penalties simultaneously• Stop between jams• Need not be visible – players may ask how much time remaining

PENALTY CLOCKS


2. GAME PARAMETERS2.9 Whistles


3. PLAYERS


3. PLAYERS3.1 Blocker


3. PLAYERS3.2 Pivot Blocker


3. PLAYERS3.3 Jammer


3. PLAYERS3.4 Lead Jammer

LegallyIn BoundsLegallyIn BoundsAny legal pass counts so long as the jammer remains

within the engagement zone.Jammers may drop back and

repass

Must pass foremost in-play Blocker

But not blockers ahead of legal Engagement zone to become

Lead



To remain eligible for Lead Jammer

a jammer must remain IN BOUNDS until she reaches the Engagement

Zone

Once a jammer has cleared the front of the pack by 20’ she is no longer eligible to repass blockers

legally



Start in box = OK

Go to box = NO WAY


3. PLAYERS3.5 Passing the Star



Either jammer may pass the star Jammer and pivot must be in the Engagement Zone during pass and may not be en route to Penalty Box Initiator of the pass takes penalties if illegal pass Star may be passed after returning from Penalty Box Cover may only be removed by the jammer Jammer who has removed helmet cover may not:

Accrue points (unless she returns it w/visible stars) Remain lead jammer

A successful pass transfers jammer status to pivot



Helmet cover may not be thrown or passed via other skaters Once transferred, jammer status cannot go back Star passes may be blocked by any legal means If the helmet cover falls to the ground it may only be recovered by the Jammer or Pivot The Pivot may legally use a picked up helmet cover Helmet covers may not be retrieved by clockwise skating After a successful star pass, the original jammer becomes a non-pivot blocker After a successful star pass all players retain their position status for the course of the jam


3. PLAYERS3.6 Helmet CoversHelmet covers must be:

HIGH CONTRAST

Distinguishable from other players and fans

Same color scheme

Blockers may have helmets of the same base color as covers

Pivot stripe must be solid, single stripe - 2” wide minimum

Jammer will have 2 stars a minimum of 4” wide on either side

Covers must be on player’s helmet or in player’s hand at jam starting whistle.


3. PLAYERS3.7 Uniforms

Minimum 4” HighNo Safety PinsArm/Sleeve number between 2-4”


3. PLAYERS3.8 Jewelry

Jewelry may be worn during the bout, unless deemed a safety hazard by the referees. It is recommended that

jewelry be taped or removed. Jewelry must not interfere with play or cause danger to other players. Jewelry is worn

at the risk of the wearer.


3. PLAYERS3.9 Skates


4. THE PACK4.1 Pack Definition


4. THE PACK4.2 Pre-Jam Positioning


4. THE PACK4.3 Jam Positioning


4. THE PACK4.4 Starts


5. BLOCKING5.1 General Blocking


5. BLOCKING5.2 Contact Zones


5. BLOCKING5.3 Blocking Zone Diagrams


6. PENALTIESTYPES OF PENALTIESBlocking to the BackUse of ElbowsUse of Forearms and HandsBlocking with the HeadOut of Play PenaltiesSkating Clockwise to BlockMultiple Player BlocksCutting the TrackOut of bounds BlockingTripping and Low-BlockingSkating Out of BoundsIllegal ProceduresMisconduct and Gross MisconductInsubordinationFighting


6. PENALTIES6.1 Blocking to the Back


6. PENALTIES6.2 Use of Elbows


6. PENALTIES6.3 Use of Forearms and Hands


6. PENALTIES6.4 Blocking With the Head


6. PENALTIES6.5 Out of Play Penalties


6. PENALTIES6.6 Skating Clockwise to Block


6. PENALTIES6.7 Multiple-Player Blocks


6. PENALTIES6.8 Cutting the Track


6. PENALTIES6.9 Out of Bounds Blocking


6. PENALTIES6.10 Tripping and Low Blocking


6. PENALTIES6.11 Skating out of Bounds


6. PENALTIES6.12 Illegal Procedures


6. PENALTIES6.13 Misconduct and Gross Misconduct


6. PENALTIES6.14 Insubordination


6. PENALTIES6.15 Fighting


7. PENALTY ENFORCEMENT7.1 Minor Penalties


7. PENALTY ENFORCEMENT7.2 Major Penalties


7. PENALTY ENFORCEMENT7.3 Penalty Enforcement Procedures


7. PENALTY ENFORCEMENT7.4 Both Jammers Penalized/Both Jammers Off the Track


7. PENALTY ENFORCEMENT7.5 Expulsion and Fouling Out


8. SCORING


8. SCORING8.5 Points


9. OFFICIALS9.1 Staffing


9. OFFICIALS9.2 Duties


9. OFFICIALS9.3 Referee Discretion


9. OFFICIALS9.4 Required Equipment


10. SAFETY10.1 Protective Gear


10. SAFETY10.2 Safety Personnel


10. SAFETY10.3 Injured Skaters


10. SAFETY10.4 Impaired Skaters

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