There are also player vignettes, rule breakdowns, definitions of derby slang and lots of pictures to. The womens flat track derby association is the international governing body for the sport of womens flat track roller derby and a membership organization for leagues to collaborate and network. Officials will use their judgment under the guidelines set forth in the rules of flat track roller derby. Skaters cannot make contact to opponents heads, backs, knees, lower legs, or feet. Being a female roller derby referee posted in skater life. Roller derby is a contact sport played by two teams of fifteen members roller skating. Games should take between 90 minutes to 2 hours if you play all the possible jams. Over her 11 years as a denver roller derby official, andrea jacobson has made at least one woman cry. Roller derby is played by approximately 1,250 amateur leagues worldwide, mostly inside the united states game play consists of a series of short scrimmages jams in which both teams designate a jammer who wears a unique designation on the helmet. Jun 06, 2017 keweenaw roller girls 2017 season started off with a bang as our first wftda sanctioned game is now in the books.
Wftda 2014 rules analysis windymans roller derby notes. The roller derby certification program for officials supports the training and recognition of performance for all flat track roller derby officials. Section references indicate sections in the most current version of the rules of flat track roller derby. Before reading the rules in depth watch this short video. Roller girl by victoria jamieson, derby girl by shauna cross, down and derby. World skate and its approved officials do not accept responsibility for any defects or noncompliance of equipment and are not liable for any consequences. We need to create an independant roller derby officials association. Play is broken up into two 30minute periods, and within those periods, into units of play called jams, which last up to two minutes. Wftda officiating womens flat track derby association.
Nov 17, 2018 by jeff insel i was invited by a friend and colleague to attend her first roller derby match. So its been quite some time since ive laced up my skates and i really really really miss playing. To support the growth of our sport worldwide, the wftda also supports roller derby officials with standardized practices and training documents, a certification system to recognize excellence in officiating for both referees and nonskating officials nsos, as well as officiating clinics around the world. Derby names quad roller skates roller derby girls hell on wheels derby day girls rules roller skating skating rink punk.
Thanks to everyone who has enjoyed this blog, i loved seeing these posts pop up on my social media feeds. I would really appreciate it if you guys gave me a couple of book reccomendations on books about roller derby. Crosscannon roller derby a book series by jacquelyn heat. It was a tough battle against chippewa valley roller girls of eau claire, wisconsin. Roller derby referee training blocks to the back 2017. Roller derby outfitters is home to all your roller derby needs especially arm bands and now equipment. Mastering falls is an essential skill for all roller derby referees. The wftda statsbook workbook file is required to be submitted by member leagues within two weeks of every sanctioned wftda game. The womens flat track derby association has released an updated version of the wftda skater rules test to match the february 15, 2017 release of the rules of flat track roller derby. This takes time and many trips to the track to watch the girls practice. The head referee will assign positions and duties to the other referees and non skating officials. Most wftda leagues have a page all about becoming a referee.
Nonskating officials may assess penalties that are relevant to their position in the game, unless prohibited from doing so by the head referee. Roller derbys sisterhood ithacas sufferjets may have ironic skate names and elaborate uniforms, but on the track, its all business. It was a fun experience as i knew very little about the sport. Only five members of each team can be on the track at one time. Derby players routinely fall or are blocked into or in front of roller derby referees in the most unpredictable ways. A roller derby referee needs to have a firm grasp of the rules. Wftda and mrda permit inline skates for referees, but virtually all referees wear quad skates. You will find contacts, news and great resources with all the rules, schools and tools to become a roller derby referee. Wftda releases updated skater rules test in online and pdf. Become knowledgeable in the rules of the game and you can travel the nation and be received with open arms. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Roller derby history the rules international roller derby league rules 1970.
I am a roller derby referee, willy callit, having gotten my start with the lonestar. Officiated five 5 interleague games regulation or sanctioned over the past 12 months. Turns out the juniors have the same rules and length of match as the adults. I am a roller derby referee, willy callit, having gotten my start with the lonestar rollergirls of texas, the league that began the modern roller derby revival. Kennebec valley roller derby is reaching out to to women across the region to form a new league.
Summary the game of flat track roller derby is played on a flat, oval track. The rules of flat track roller derby the rules of flat. Updated for the 2017 wftdamrda rules release this is a minor update to the 2015 rules version of this module. Keweenaw roller girls 2017 season started off with a bang as our first wftda sanctioned game is now in the books. Its a really great quote that i think can be applied to so much of life, including roller derby. The wftda promotes and fosters the sport of womens flat track roller derby by facilitating the development of athletic ability, sportswomanship, and goodwill among member leagues the wftda is a 501c3 taxexempt organization governed by a volunteer board of directors. Little city referee team authentic womens flat track roller derby johnson city, tn.
Roller derby leagues rely on officials to make sure games are played safely and fairly. Both teams race around either a flat or banked track, and score points by lapping each. Thanks to everyone who has enjoyed this blog, i loved seeing. The game consists of two halves, each half has four alternating 12minute periods of men and women. Any person, regardless of gender, 18 or older can be a referee for stockholm roller derby.
Casebook the rules of flat track roller derby 20200101. A referee or simply ref is the person of authority in a variety of sports who is responsible for presiding over the game from a neutral point of view and making onthefly decisions that enforce the rules of the sport, including sportsmanship decisions such as ejection. All referees may assess penalties to skaters for illegal actions that have impact on the game. There is a lot of information about roller derby out there. See more ideas about roller derby, derby and derby skates.
Being a roller derby referee is not an easy job, and that is why chinook city roller derby has decided to host a sixweek long course beginning on jan. Katrina brooks is a gifted photographer and an excellent roller derby referee. Many thanks to jim fitzpatrick for his contributions to this page. Roller derby an aggressive, empowering and growing sport. Jan 26, 2015 being a roller derby referee is not an easy job, and that is why chinook city roller derby has decided to host a sixweek long course beginning on jan.
The authorized story of an unauthorized sport coppage, keith on. Wftda statsbook workbook updated january 2019 is available for public use in both us letter and a4 formats, and is required for use by wftdasanctioned games and tournaments. When shes wearing her stripes, shes focused and professionaland she rarely misses a call. Andrea jacobson is one of the highestranked female roller derby officials in the world. Being tough comes with the territory when you police a sport marked by. If you need one right away, you can pick up a plain jersey at a sporting goods store although the feel of all the ones i saw in minnesota was icky, then find and embroidery or screen printing shop, and have them press your name andor number with vinyl on a piece of opaque black cloth. Roller derby referee training high blocks and blocks. Mar 03, 2017 the womens flat track derby association has released an updated version of the wftda skater rules test to match the february 15, 2017 release of the rules of flat track roller derby. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Feb 27, 2017 the online site for roller derby referee training. When the referee correctly whistled the jammer off on a cutting. Currently certified level 2 or higher by the wftda referee certification committee.
The 2015 updates to the wftda roller derby rule book have been live for some time now, and in that time teams and officials have been. So you wanna know the rules and want to know how to play roller derby. The wftda rules committee put out a statement that can be shared publicly. By jeff insel i was invited by a friend and colleague to attend her first roller derby match. Rosters will expand as more characters are introduced. Contemporary roller derby has a basic set of rules, with variations reflecting the. No amount of skating skill makes up for not knowing how to fall properly. There is plenty information on the web about becoming a roller derby referee and most of it is the nitty gritty fine details dealing with fees, exams and policy. Season beginnings and sinking ships keweenaw roller derby. Roller derby is an exciting combat sport played by two teams. New tactics and plays have resulted in several hours discussion about different scenarios, and how to enforce the rules for them. They must pass a test similar to the roller derby girls skills test. Wftda 2014 rules have officially been in effect for some weeks now.
Officiating education wftda roller derby resources. Aug 23, 20 there is plenty information on the web about becoming a roller derby referee and most of it is the nitty gritty fine details dealing with fees, exams and policy. It is one thing to read the rules and be book smart, quite another to know how to apply them in a live action bout. The official tasked with this job may be known, in addition to referee, by a variety of other titles as well often depending. All s belong to the photographers and are not transferable. In march, the wftda finally released an updated version of its roller derby rule book. The rules of flat track roller derby get a complete and overdue teardown and. Officials will use their judgment under the guidelines set forth in the rules of flat track roller derby casebook. One of the first promoters of roller derby was sportswriter damon runyon.
Skills and drills for roller derby referees in training. Impact city roller derby icrd is a fast paced board game for 2 or 4 players based on flat track roller derby. Watch the action inside the track with the referee helmet cam. Also, referees can pose a significant danger to each other as they are often focused on the. Roller derby an aggressive, empowering and growing sport for maine women.
Game play is done by moving your team of 5 roller derby girls around the board trying to get your jammer to pass more opposing derby girls than your opponents jammer. Referees are a part of the league and are an essential part of the game. Absorb what is useful, reject what is not and add what is specifically your own. For example, when knee starts first became popular, it meant applying the pack definition rules in a way i hadnt used before. Well touch a bit on that but mostly focus on how and where to become a roller derby referee. Updated for the 2017 wftdamrda rules release on one hand, back block calls are pretty easy. To attain all levels of certification, officials must complete a set of online training courses and a test. Jim, a former professional roller derby skater, referee, photographer and fan, has spent years compiling a huge collection of memorabilia from the golden age of roller derby. Most current roller derby leagues use rules developed by the womens flat track derby association wftda. Rollerderby referee resources and collection officials101. Problem is, kats got her eye on a mouse who has a knack for getting into trouble. The sport of womens roller derby has been around for almost 100 years with few changes to the flat track rules since the 1930s. The history and allgirl revival of the greatest sport on wheels 9781933108117.
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