Crow City Derby Glossary
*CCD Glossary
These are terms specific to Crow City Derby – we do love a theme!
*Derby Glossary
These are terms used throughout the derby world.
Back Blocking – When a skater makes contact with an opponent’s back, which is an illegal target zone.
Blocker - A skater whose job is to stop or block the other team’s jammer from passing while also enabling her own team’s jammer to score.
Bout - One roller derby ‘game’ or ‘match,’ which lasts 60 minutes and, per WFTDA 4.0, is divided into two 30 minute periods.
Calling off the jam –This is the privilege of the lead jammer in each jam; tapping both hands on hips ends the jam prior to its natural 2 minute conclusion. This strategy can be employed to prevent the other team’s jammer from scoring points.
Ghost Points – Points earned on players who are in the penalty box.
Grand Slam - When a jammer succeeds in lapping the opposing team’s jammer, scoring 5 points in a single pass.
Jam – A two-minute period during which the action happens. The jam may last less than two minutes if the lead jammer decides to call off the jam. There may be any number of jams in a bout.
Jammer – The skater on the track who can score points. The jammer is identifiable by the star on her helmet. The jammer starts each jam behind the pack. After they have lapped the pack once (known as a non-scoring pass), she is eligible to score points for each subsequent skater they laps.
Juking - Juking is the act of feinting and dodging to try and send a blocker in one direction while you go the other.
Jump the Apex - A move where the skater cuts the inside of the track by jumping over it. A move which is legal as long as the skater jumps from in-bounds, lands in-bounds and does not make contact with any other skaters in the process.
NSO – A non-skating official. NSOs help with various referee duties during the bouts, including penalty tracking, timing the penalty box, keeping track of points, and collecting data for later statistical analyses. Each bout needs at least 6-14 NSOs to make things run smoothly.
Pack – The mass of blockers from both teams skating around the track together. Each jammer’s goal is to get through or around the pack.
Panties – Stretchy helmet covers that indicate which players are currently acting as Jammer and Pivot.
Passing the Star – A strategic play in which the jammer removes her helmet cover (the star) and gives it to the pivot, enabling the pivot to become the new jammer and thus score points.
Pivot - The blocker who stays to the front of the pack and regulates pack speed. The pivot also has the unique ability to, via a panty-swap, exchange places with the jammer. The pivot can be identified by the stripe on her helmet.
Power Jam – Any time there is only one jammer on the track.
Recycling - When a set of two or more blockers rotate in a circular motion, sending one blocker after another to issue continuous hits to an opponent. This is also known as a waterfall.
Referee/Skating Official – Or ref, also known as a zebra. An enforcer of the rules. Referees are dressed in black and white stripes and have whistles so that they can start and end jams and draw attention to penalties. Jam refs keep track of jammers, while pack refs (some inside the track boundary and some outside) keep track of the pack. A bout needs at least 5 or more skating officials.
Rink Rash – A burn injury that occurs when flesh is dragged against a rink surface. Ouch!
Sin Bin/Penalty Box - The area where skaters must serve time for committing fouls. The Penalty box comprises of 6 chairs (3 per team) and is demarcated by a Point of No Return 10 foot from the edge of the chairs. Skaters must enter the penalty box in a counter-clockwise direction.
WFTDA – Women’s Flat Track Derby Association. This is a regulatory body that organizes leagues and establishes rules and rankings. ARRG plays by WFTDA rules and aspires to become a WFTDA-certified league.
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