33 roller derby quiz questions with answers, from jammers and pivots to penalties, walls, star passes and lead jammer. Reveal each answer or read the key.
Each question offers three options and hides the correct one behind a button, so a league can play the set and keep score. The answer key under the scoring table lists the roller derby trivia questions and answers in order, which makes it a ready round for a team night. The roller derby quiz questions cover rules, gear and history, so the questions about roller derby work for fresh meat skaters and for officials alike.
1. When was the modern version of roller derby first played?
- A) 1922
- B) 1935
- C) 1950
2. Which kind of track is used in the great majority of modern roller derby games?
- A) A banked track
- B) A flat track
- C) An ice track
3. In which country did the flat track revival of roller derby begin in the early 2000s?
- A) The United States
- B) Australia
- C) Sweden
4. How many players are on the track for each team during a roller derby jam?
- A) 3
- B) 4
- C) 5
5. What is the role of the “jammer” in roller derby?
- A) Block the opposing team’s jammer
- B) Score points by passing opposing players
- C) Direct the team’s strategy during the jam
6. What is the role of a “pivot” in roller derby?
- A) To serve as a backup jammer
- B) To maintain the team’s speed and formation
- C) To start each jam and direct the team’s strategy
7. What is the name of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) annual championship event?
- A) Roller Derby World Championship
- B) Track Queens Battle Royale
- C) WFTDA Championships
8. What is a commonly used term for a skating formation used in roller derby?
- A) A wall
- B) A pyramid
- C) A blockade
9. How long does a roller derby bout or game last?
- A) 30 minutes
- B) 60 minutes
- C) 90 minutes
10. Which of these is not a penalty in roller derby?
- A) Tripping
- B) Elbowing
- C) Whistling
11. What kind of skates are used in roller derby?
- A) In-line skates
- B) Quad skates
- C) Figure skates
12. What is the roller derby term for a small collision or bump used to slow down the jammer?
- A) Derby kiss
- B) Jammer bump
- C) Hip check
13. How many points does a jammer score for passing an opponent legally?
- A) 1 point
- B) 2 points
- C) 3 points
14. What is the name of the person responsible for enforcing rules and signaling penalties in roller derby?
- A) Derby master
- B) Referee
- C) Jammer captain
15. What signals the start of each jam?
- A) A whistle blast from the jam referee
- B) An air horn
- C) The two jammers touching hands
16. What is the name of the individual who follows the jammers in a roller derby bout and signals when they exit the pack?
- A) The Pivot
- B) The Trail Jam
- C) The Jammer Referee
17. How long does a team timeout last in roller derby?
- A) 30 seconds
- B) 60 seconds
- C) Two minutes
18. Which of these is not a standard roller derby position?
- A) Blocker
- B) Pivot
- C) Sweeper
19. How many timeouts are allowed per roller derby team for an entire bout?
- A) 2 timeouts
- B) 3 timeouts
- C) 4 timeouts
20. What is it called when the blockers are too spread out for a legal pack to be defined?
- A) A no pack
- B) A split zone
- C) A dead jam
21. Which of the following is an essential safety gear for roller derby players?
- A) Elbow pads
- B) Ballistic glasses
- C) Steel toe boots
22. What starts each jam in a roller derby bout?
- A) The referee's whistle
- B) The jammer crossing the pivot line
- C) A blocker raising a hand
23. What is the penalty for accumulating seven penalties in a roller derby bout?
- A) A warning
- B) A one-jam suspension
- C) Ejection from the game
24. Which of the following movies popularized roller derby in the 2000s?
- A) Whip It
- B) Rollerball
- C) The Derby Stallion
25. A “Grand Slam” in roller derby is when a jammer does what?
- A) Scores five points in a single pass
- B) Knock down all the opposing blockers
- C) Complete three consecutive scoring passes
26. Which of these roller derby teams is not real?
- A) Gotham Girls Roller Derby
- B) The Apocalypse Skate Troop
- C) Texas Roller Girls
27. What type of helmet is typically worn by a pivot?
- A) A plain helmet
- B) A helmet with a stripe
- C) A helmet with a star
28. How long does a single jam last at most?
- A) One minute
- B) Two minutes
- C) Five minutes
29. What does a jammer earn by being the first to break out of the pack legally?
- A) Lead jammer status
- B) One bonus point
- C) A free timeout
30. What action could cause a false start in roller derby?
- A) Touching an opponent before the jam starts
- B) Crossing the pivot line too early
- C) Blowing a whistle before the jam begins
31. What is the term for when a jammer passes their star helmet cover to the pivot?
- A) Star dash
- B) Star pass
- C) Star swap
32. What happens when a roller derby jammer gets a penalty?
- A) The jam is immediately stopped
- B) The jammer must serve time in the penalty box
- C) The jammer must skate backward for the remainder of the jam
33. How is a roller derby bout ended?
- A) When one team reaches 100 points
- B) When the official timer expires
- C) When one team’s players are all in the penalty box
Results
| # of Correct Answers | Percentage Range | Label | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0- | 0-49% | Rink RookieArmchair Athlete | You've got some learning to do, but don't worry, there's always the next game! |
| - | 50-64% | Skate StarterRookie Runner | Not bad! Keep practicing, and you'll be a sports trivia champ in no time. |
| - | 65-79% | Jam JugglerMidfield Maestro | Impressive! You're getting closer to the top, keep up the good work. |
| - | 80-94% | Derby DynamoAll-Star Striker | Wow, you really know your sports trivia! You're a force to be reckoned with. |
| -33 | 95-100% | Roller Derby RulerLegendary Champion | Unbelievable! You're a true sports trivia master. Your knowledge knows no bounds! |
Roller Derby Quiz Answers: The Full Answer Key
Every question in this roller derby quiz with its correct answer, in the order the questions appear above. Check your score against the table, or use the list as a set of roller derby trivia questions and answers for a quiz night of your own.
| # | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | When was the modern version of roller derby first played? | B) 1935 |
| 2 | Which kind of track is used in the great majority of modern roller derby games? | B) A flat track |
| 3 | In which country did the flat track revival of roller derby begin in the early 2000s? | A) The United States |
| 4 | How many players are on the track for each team during a roller derby jam? | C) 5 |
| 5 | What is the role of the "jammer" in roller derby? | B) Score points by passing opposing players |
| 6 | What is the role of a "pivot" in roller derby? | A) To serve as a backup jammer |
| 7 | What is the name of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) annual championship event? | C) WFTDA Championships |
| 8 | What is a commonly used term for a skating formation used in roller derby? | A) A wall |
| 9 | How long does a roller derby bout or game last? | B) 60 minutes |
| 10 | Which of these is not a penalty in roller derby? | C) Whistling |
| 11 | What kind of skates are used in roller derby? | B) Quad skates |
| 12 | What is the roller derby term for a small collision or bump used to slow down the jammer? | C) Hip check |
| 13 | How many points does a jammer score for passing an opponent legally? | A) 1 point |
| 14 | What is the name of the person responsible for enforcing rules and signaling penalties in roller derby? | B) Referee |
| 15 | What signals the start of each jam? | A) A whistle blast from the jam referee |
| 16 | What is the name of the individual who follows the jammers in a roller derby bout and signals when they exit the pack? | C) The Jammer Referee |
| 17 | How long does a team timeout last in roller derby? | B) 60 seconds |
| 18 | Which of these is not a standard roller derby position? | C) Sweeper |
| 19 | How many timeouts are allowed per roller derby team for an entire bout? | B) 3 timeouts |
| 20 | What is it called when the blockers are too spread out for a legal pack to be defined? | A) A no pack |
| 21 | Which of the following is an essential safety gear for roller derby players? | A) Elbow pads |
| 22 | What starts each jam in a roller derby bout? | A) The referee's whistle |
| 23 | What is the penalty for accumulating seven penalties in a roller derby bout? | C) Ejection from the game |
| 24 | Which of the following movies popularized roller derby in the 2000s? | A) Whip It |
| 25 | A "Grand Slam" in roller derby is when a jammer does what? | A) Scores five points in a single pass |
| 26 | Which of these roller derby teams is not real? | B) The Apocalypse Skate Troop |
| 27 | What type of helmet is typically worn by a pivot? | B) A helmet with a stripe |
| 28 | How long does a single jam last at most? | B) Two minutes |
| 29 | What does a jammer earn by being the first to break out of the pack legally? | A) Lead jammer status |
| 30 | What action could cause a false start in roller derby? | B) Crossing the pivot line too early |
| 31 | What is the term for when a jammer passes their star helmet cover to the pivot? | B) Star pass |
| 32 | What happens when a roller derby jammer gets a penalty? | B) The jammer must serve time in the penalty box |
| 33 | How is a roller derby bout ended? | B) When the official timer expires |
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FAQ
How many questions are in this roller derby quiz?
There are 33 questions. Each has three options, and the correct answer is hidden behind the reveal button under the question.
Where can I find the roller derby trivia questions and answers together?
The answer key under the scoring table lists all 33 questions with their correct answers in order, so a whole round can be scored at once.
Are these roller derby quiz questions hard?
The positions, gear and penalty questions are straightforward for anyone who has skated a season. The rule details, like pack definition and timeout length, catch out even regular players.
Can I use this quiz at a league night or a pub quiz?
Yes. Read out the question with its three options, let everyone note a letter, then work through the answer key and count the correct answers.
Is this quiz useful for new skaters?
The first half covers the basics that every new skater learns: the roles, the scoring, the required protective gear and the common penalties.
What is a good score on this roller derby quiz?
Above half is a solid result. The scoring table turns your total into a rank, from Rink Rookie at the bottom to Roller Derby Ruler at the top.
How does scoring work in roller derby?
The jammer scores one point for each opposing blocker she passes legally, on every scoring pass after the first trip through the pack.
What is a lead jammer?
The lead jammer is the first jammer to break out of the pack legally without a penalty. Only the lead jammer may end the jam early by tapping her hips.
How long is a roller derby bout?
A bout is sixty minutes of play, split into two thirty minute periods made up of jams of up to two minutes each.
What skates are used in roller derby?
Quad skates, with two wheels at the front and two at the back. Inline skates are not used in flat track roller derby.
