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Table of Contents
- 1. When was the modern version of roller derby first played?
- 2. What is the name of the track roller derby is played on?
- 3. Which country hosts the Roller Derby World Cup?
- 4. How many players are on the track for each team during a roller derby jam?
- 5. What is the role of the “jammer” in roller derby?
- 6. What is the role of a “pivot” in roller derby?
- 7. What is the name of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) annual championship event?
- 8. What is a commonly used term for a skating formation used in roller derby?
- 9. How long does a roller derby bout or game last?
- 10. Which of these is not a penalty in roller derby?
- 11. What kind of skates are used in roller derby?
- 12. What is the roller derby term for a small collision or bump used to slow down the jammer?
- 13. How many points does a jammer score for passing an opponent legally?
- 14. What is the name of the person responsible for enforcing rules and signaling penalties in roller derby?
- 15. What is the opening whistle of a roller derby game called?
- 16. What is the name of the individual who follows the jammers in a roller derby bout and signals when they exit the pack?
- 17. What is a common term for a time-out called by one of the roller derby teams during a bout?
- 18. Which of these is not a standard roller derby position?
- 19. How many timeouts are allowed per roller derby team for an entire bout?
- 20. What is the term for the distance between the two roller derby teams as they line up before a jam starts on the track?
- 21. Which of the following is an essential safety gear for roller derby players?
- 22. To initiate the jam, what must the jammer do?
- 23. What is the penalty for accumulating seven penalties in a roller derby bout?
- 24. Which of the following movies popularized roller derby in the 2000s?
- 25. A “Grand Slam” in roller derby is when a jammer does what?
- 26. Which of these roller derby teams is not real?
- 27. What type of helmet is typically worn by a pivot?
- 28. What is the term for a roller derby player who leads their team in blocking strategies and communication?
- 29. In roller derby, what is the most common scoring strategy?
- 30. What action could cause a false start in roller derby?
- 31. What is the term for when a jammer passes their star helmet cover to the pivot?
- 32. What happens when a roller derby jammer gets a penalty?
- 33. How is a roller derby bout ended?
1. When was the modern version of roller derby first played?
- A) 1922
- B) 1935
- C) 1950
2. What is the name of the track roller derby is played on?
- A) Flat track
- B) Oval track
- C) Banked track
3. Which country hosts the Roller Derby World Cup?
- A) United States
- B) United Kingdom
- C) Australia
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 is the opening whistle of a roller derby game called?
- A) Derby blast
- B) Jam start
- C) The opening grind
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. What is a common term for a time-out called by one of the roller derby teams during a bout?
- A) Team reprieve
- B) Derby break
- C) Official review
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 the term for the distance between the two roller derby teams as they line up before a jam starts on the track?
- A) Safety zone
- B) Spacing gap
- C) No-pack situation
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. To initiate the jam, what must the jammer do?
- A) Blow a whistle
- B) Touch their helmet
- C) Pass the pivot line
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. What is the term for a roller derby player who leads their team in blocking strategies and communication?
- A) Team Captain
- B) Pivot
- C) Blocker Captain
29. In roller derby, what is the most common scoring strategy?
- A) Hit it and quit it
- B) Power slam
- C) Star pass
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! |
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