PIVOT: Sets the pace for the pack and is
the last line of defense. She wears the helmet with a stripe.
BLOCKER: Tries to stop the jammer and makes life difficult for the
opposing team's blockers
JAMMER: Tears through the pack and scores points by passing members of
the opposing team. She wears the helmet with a star.
The pack begins with a pivot from each team in front, 3 blockers from each team
in the middle, and a jammer from each team in the back. When the whistle blows,
the pack takes off, and on a second whistle, the jammers blast off and fight
their way through the pack in an attempt to become "lead jammer." The jammers
lap the pack and when they re-enter the pack, they receive one point for each
member of the opposing team that they pass. A jam lasts a maximum of two
minutes, but the "lead jammer" has the right to call off the jam at her
discretion.
It might appear as though there are no rules among the combatants on wheels, but
there are penalties for certain behavior such as:
• false starts
• excessive skating out of bounds
• holding
• illegal blocking
• intentional tripping and falling
• illegal use of the hands
Although it sounds simple, it sure isn't easy. Take these guidelines and add
falling, fighting, tempers, rivalries and general mayhem.
The Stateline Roller Derby Divas conform to the rules of the
Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA).
WFTDA Official Rules pdf
Still not sure how it's played?
Check out this cool video from the
Gem City Rollergirls
P = Pivot B = Blocker
J = Jammer
