Derby Rules

Question 1

If a skater is straddling the line and briefly picks up the in-bounds skate while trying to maintain out-of-bounds status, that skater will get a cut track penalty. True or False?

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Which part of the body is considered an Illegal Blocking Zone?
A. Chest
B. Upper arm
C. Hip
D. Above the shoulder

Answer 2

D. Above the shoulder

4.2.2.1 – [A skater may not be hit] Above the shoulders

Question 3

Which of the following is an Illegal Procedure penalty?
A. False start
B. Too many skaters on the track
C. Improper uniform
D. Removing required safety equipment
E. All of the above

Answer 3

E. All of the above

Question 4

A Jammer must legally pass an on-the-track opposing Blocker to score points on players not on the track (NOTT).
A. True
B. False

Answer 4

A. True
7.2.1.1 - The Jammer earns a point for each opponent who is not on the track immediately upon scoring the first point on any opposing Blocker in each scoring pass, including those opposing Blockers who are still physically on the track but have been directed to the Penalty Box.

Question 5

Helmet covers may be retrieved while skating in which direction?
A. Clockwise
B. Counter clockwise
C. Neither
D. A and B

Answer 5

D. a and b

Question 6

When a Jammer’s helmet cover falls to the ground, the Pivot can pick it up to become the Active Jammer.
A. True
B. False

Answer 6

B. False
2.5.4.1 – If the Pivot recovers the Star in this manner, the Pivot may not place it on their own helmet. Doing so shall be considered illegal initiation of a Star Pass.

Question 7

A referees must give you a warning before issuing which types of penalties:
A. Failure to Return to Engagement Zone
B. Multi-Player Blocks
C. Use of Hands
D. None of the above

Answer 7

A. Failure to Return to Engagement Zone
8.3.1.1 – A warning does not have to be issued in order for a penalty to be given. The exception to this is Out of Play penalties for failure to reform and failure to return, before which warnings must be given.

Question 8

What kind of penalty would be issued in the following scenario?
An upright skater re-enters the track from out-of-bounds in front of multiple in-bounds skaters during a no pack scenario, resulting in them having bettered their position.
A. Illegal Procedure
B. Cutting the Track
C. No Impact/No Penalty
D. Thumbs Up

Answer 8

B. Cutting the track
5.11.2.2 – [Example of Cutting the Track] An in-bounds, upright, and skating skater who returns completely in bounds (having previously been out of bounds) in front of one or more in-bounds and upright skaters during a No Pack scenario, which results in the offending skater having bettered their position relative to that/those in-bounds skater(s).

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of a Multi-Player Block?
A. “Bowling” with a teammate by pushing them into an opponent.
B. Preventing an opponent from passing between Blockers by holding each other’s clothing.
C. Grabbing or holding a teammate’s arm while blocking.

Answer 9

B. Preventing an opponent from passing between Blockers by holding each other’s clothing.
5.7.8 – [Penalty] Grasping a teammate in a manner that, upon a physical challenge by an opponent, prevents said opponent from passing between said teammates.

Question 10

True or False:
Standing during the last 10 seconds of a penalty is optional.
A. True
B. False

Answer 10

B. False
6.2.4.1.2 – If a skater does not stand when instructed, the Penalty Timer will stop the penalty clock until the skater stands.