It was founded in 2007 under the name mens derby coalition renamed to mens roller derby association in 2011 96, and currently has 64 mens leagues under its jurisdiction. Read about the 2019 rules and officiating updates here. The track must conform to the standardized dimensions of the wftda track specifications. The rules of flat track roller derby, jrda edition important safety notice. Port scandalous is a flat track roller derby league. This year, for the first time, i have purchased a season ticket. Mar 01, 2014 2014 womens flat track derby association wftda rules of flat track roller dery march 1, 2014 1.
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. Jun 15, 20 published by the womens flat track derby association wftda, p. 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. If there is a rail, wall, or barrier between the track and the crowd that completely prevents contact between spectators and contestants, a 5foot. Most current roller derby leagues use rules developed by the womens flat track derby association wftda.
Acceptable surfaces include polished or painted concrete, wood, or sport court floors. The current version of the rules can be found at rules central. Watch all the roller derby by checking the schedule below to see the rdcl and usars games. Team as jammer is not on the track prior to the jamstart ing whi stle. A look inside rollergirls, a photo book about flattrack. Nov 03, 2011 i saw my first banked track roller derby game in san diego in september. Jul, 2015 this threepage pdf is packed to the brim with everything you need to get up to speed with rdcl banked track and usars flat track roller derby. The wftda rules govern roughly 95% of all roller derby played in the world. Learn what this sport is all about and check out some hard hitting roller derby action. These files and their contents may not be reproduced or translated in whole or in part in any manner without the permission of the wftda. The organization was founded in april 2004 as the united leagues coalition ulc, but was renamed in november 2005. This is the ninth edition of the rules that the wftda has developed and published under the leadership of the wftda rules committee comprised of wftda and mens roller derby association mrda members, and with participation and approval by wftda and mrda member leagues. Game play consists of a series of short matchups jams in which both teams designate a jammer who wears a star on the. In 2005 txrg was one of the founding members of the womens flat track derby association wftda.
A look inside rollergirls, a chronicle of flattrack roller. The rules of flat track roller derby womens flat track. The track and rules used by the wftda were originally defined by the texas rollergirls, and even the hydra trophy, awarded annually. Feb 15, 2017 the game of flat track roller derby is played on a flat, oval track. Wftda derby graphical representation of cutting the track, rule derby. Most current roller derby leagues use rules developed by the womens flat track derby association. Contemporary roller derby has a basic set of rules, with variations reflecting the interests of a governing bodys member leagues.
We follow the womens flat track derby association wftda rule set, and in. Womens flat track roller derby is an established and growing sport in the. If you get it wrong you will be directed to the relevant section of the. Play is broken up into two 30minute periods, and within those periods, into units of play called jams, which last. The womens flat track derby association wftda is the international governing body for the sport of womens flat track roller derby, and association of leagues around the world. That means that we play by the rules of wftda womens flat track derby association. Plays, strategies, and drills roller derby skates, roller. It is registered in raleigh, north carolina as a 501c6 business league organization, a type of. The rules have been combined with the jrda addenda into one document, the rules of flat track roller derby, jrda edition. This is the ninth edition of the rules that the wftda has developed and published under the leadership of the wftda rules committeeread more. Wftda releases february 15, 2017 rules of flat track. Ninh explains the rules of roller derby flat track.
Flat track voodoo is a derby comic that represents your lifestyle. The wftda rules were the first rules set designed specifically for flat track roller derby. Necessity is the mother of invention and the flat track in todays modern roller derby is a prime example. Published by the womens flat track derby association wftda, p. Play is broken up into two 30minute periods, and within those periods, into units of play called jams, which last up to two minutes. White blocker seems unaware of the call and remains on the track. Summary the rules of flat track roller derby 20200101. Four of these skaters are called blockers together, the blockers are called the pack, and one is called a jammer.
At the time, the most striking difference i noticed was the referee hand signals. After its creation in austin in the early aughts, flat track roller derby has become a global phenomenon. Jan 01, 20 the rules of flat track roller derby womens flat track derby association the rules of flat track roller derby note. The womens flat track derby association wftda has released a new version of the rules of flat track roller derby, which is an update to the previous edition published january 1, 2015. At the jamstarting whistle, the blockers skate forward and compete for superior position. White blocker is penalized and directed to the penalty box. Officiating resources, standards, and procedures wftda. The rules of flat track roller derby skater rules test january 1, 2015 edition all skaters on a wftda charter must complete this test with a passing grade of 80% 40 questions correct to meet wftda charter requirements. Detailed description of the rules, regulations and bouts is available from the wftda. In march 2010, derby news network claimed that more than 98% of roller derby competitions were conducted under wftda rules.
Contemporary flat track roller derby follows the rules and regulations of the. View the video below to get a basic idea of the game and see the official wftda rules listed after the video. Mar 01, 2014 2014 womens flat track derby association wftda. Jrda rules of flat track derby junior roller derby. Casebook the rules of flat track roller derby 20200101. Feb 15, 2017 the womens flat track derby association wftda has released a new version of the rules of flat track roller derby, which is an update to the previous edition published january 1, 2015. Wftda is the international governing body for the sport of womens flat track roller derby. In 2020 wftda had 451 member leagues on six continents. White blocker has gained advantage through intentional disregard of the rules. Badfish roller derby plays flat track roller derby according to the latest rules and clarifications from the womens flat track derby association. Wftda flat track roller derby regeln in deutsch, januar 2020. The rules of flat track roller derby january 1, 2019.
Rules of flat track roller derby and how its played. Every year, i look forward to attending a bout or two of the dallas derby devils roller derby league. Texas rollergirls is a womens flat track roller derby league based in austin, texas. Tonight was the first bout night of the season, and i can tell you already that the season ticket was the right decision. Jet city roller derby is a member of the womens flat track derby association, the sports international governing body. View everything as a single page view pdf summary 1. Possible future involvementim not dead yetjust recovering from fx arm. The rules of flat track roller derby the rules of flat. To engage the interest and support of flat track roller derby with the local community. The jammers skate forward and try to get through the pack.
What every skater should know about roller derbys flat track. Learn how the game is played, and what all those ref signals mean. With its ninth iteration, the wftda has completely transformed the most common rule set in roller derby. White blocker is penalized for willfully failing to immediately exit the track for a penalty. Flat track roller derby has very specific, standard sporting rules. The track must be flat, clean, and suitable for roller skating. The roller derby coalition of leagues rdcl was founded in the fall of 2011 by 5 banked track roller derby leagues that saw a need for support in the modern banked track roller derby community. Rules of flat track roller derby, derby positions, and formation of players at the. The detroit derby girls introduce you to flat track roller derby with our new rules video. Roller derby takes place on a flat track with an inside circumference of 148. Learn more about the basics of the game on our derby 101 page or. The revival of roller derby that started in austin inspired women across the state and nation to get involved with the sport. After several repeated calls, officials are able to draw the attention of white blocker, and they exit the track. Wftda womens flat track derby association this is rules central.
A short beginners tutorial video guide on how roller derby is played, roller derby rules, and how to play roller derby. Before reading the rules in depth watch this short video. Modifications are only allowed with the consent of the womens flat track derby association. Txrg who appeared in hell on wheels, wrote a book about her exp. The rules of flat track roller derby this site is for use. Learn about jammers, jams, pivots, penalty, power jam, points, contact, out of bounds, hits, highlights, and more. To foster the international sport of womens flat track roller derby as a skateroperated organization. Learn the rules of roller derby in western australia and how the game is played with. Jan 01, 2015 2015 womens flat track derby association wftda rules of flat track roller derby. Introduction to roller derby by wftda the latest full ruleset is.
Epidemiology of womens flat track roller derby injuries in kansas. These rules attempt to capture the major elements of this modern day of flat track roller derby using roller rumble. Banked track vs flat track roller derby diary of a derby. Roller derby events, rankings, rules, news, and more. The womens flat track derby association wftda has released the new january 1, 2020 version of the rules of flat track roller derby, which is an update to the previous edition published january 1, 2019.
May 18, 2017 charm city v ohio roller derby may 6, 2017 flat track stats scoring graph. The vast majority of nationallevel rollersports authorities acknowledge the womens flat track derby association as the highestlevel sporting authority for roller derby in the. How to play roller derby the rules explained skating. This booklet and its contents may not be reproduced or translated in whole or in part in any manner without the permission of the wftda. The rules of flat track roller derby skater rules test. Before each game, officials will ensure gear checks have been completed by either the coaches andor parents of the skaters. For the ladies in texas who had been promised a banked track by a shady promoter in 2001, they werent about to give up the year of training theyd put into becoming derby skaters, so they created a game with what they hada flat. The summary below is based on the rules of the womens flat track derby association wftda. Roller derby today is a real sport with rules, strategies, athleticism and injuries. Roller derby is played by approximately 1,250 amateur leagues worldwide, mostly inside the united states. Flat track roller derby is one of the countrys fastest growing sports. The game of flat track roller derby is played on a. Wftda releases 2020 update to the rules of flat track roller.
Their bouts on fts give access to specific information you wouldnt get elsewhere including multiple scoring graphs, star and. Printed on glossy paper, this book measures 4 inches. The story of flat track derby graham, felicia, darling, dennis, joulwan, melissa on. This 74 page edition includes the full listing of all rules, glossary, and appendix a. Jan 01, 20 the rules of flat track roller derby note. Tsha roller derby in texas texas state historical association.
The rules of flat track roller derby, january 1, 2020 page 2. Jrda rules of flat track derby junior roller derby association. Flat track roller derby with jrda rules addenda junior roller. The womens flat track derby association now has 417 leagues across 25 countries. Officiating the rules of flat track roller derby 20200101. A popular american sport that is now played worldwide on skates. The wftda has developed and published the rules of flat track roller derby under the leadership of the wftda rules committee comprised. I pissed myself laughing over one that involved the refs standing there and continuously swiping a flat hand across their head from back to front.
Please bring signs and cheer as loud as you can for your favorite derby girl as she comes around the track. The rules of flat track roller derby by womens flat track derby. Roller derby is a contact sport played by two teams of five members roller skating counterclockwise around a track. Watch ninh ly explain the rules of roller derby flat track. Ohio roller derby uploads most of their bouts to flat track stats and are a great league to hold up as an example of a stats savvy league. About juniors arizonas original flat track roller derby. You are viewing the january 1, 20 revision of the rules of flat track roller derby, which is officially retired. The track must be marked by a boundary that stands in high contrast to the floor. Jrda follows the rules of flat track roller derby officially licensed by wftda with some changes to allow for skater safety, ability, and endurance, as. At the jamstarting whistle, the blockers skate forward and compete for. Roller derby coalition of leagues banked track roller derby. Wftda standardized flat track roller derby rules version 3.
White blocker skates towards the penalty box, remaining in bounds for a significant distance before exiting the track. The rules of flat track roller derby may not be reproduced or translated in whole or in part in any manner without the permission of the wftda. The game of flat track roller derby is played on a flat, oval track. If there is a rail, wall, or barrier between the track and the audience that. The boundary counts as part of the track the boundary is in bounds and may not vary in width around the track. We follow the most recent version of the wftda rules. Wftda releases february 15, 2017 rules of flat track roller derby. The mens roller derby association mrda is the international governing body of mens flat track roller derby.
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