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Free to suggest any terms I may have left out. I will try to update the list as the words come up.
- 27-in-5 - One of the most dreaded physical skills tests that a fresh meat skater must pass in order to be considered bout-ready. A skater must be able to complete 27 laps on a standard derby track in 5 minutes, so it's a test of both speed and endurance. (Formerly the 25-in-5)
- Blocker - One of the skater positions. Blockers attempt to impede imposing jammers while assisting their own. Each team has 4 blockers on the track (unless a blocker has been sent to the penalty box).
- Bout - What a roller derby game or match is called. Bouts consist of an hour of game play.
- Boutfit - A skater's bout outfit/uniform/costume.
- Calling-Off - When a lead jammer calls a jam short of its 2 minute length. This can be done for any reason, though it's typically for strategic purposes (e.g. calling a jam off before the opposing jammer has had a chance to score points). A lead jammer calls-off a jam by repeatedly tapping her hands to her hips.
- Derby Name - Also referred to as a skater name. Though it is not required, it is a common practice for skaters to adopt a pseudonym (think of it like a stage name). They are often violent or sexual in nature.
- Derby Wife - Essentially a skater's best friend in the league. Polygamy is a common practice ;P
- Fresh meat - A new/rookie skater. Rookies must pass both a skills and written test in order to be considered bout-ready (and to shed their fresh meat status).
- Jam - A single round. A jam lasts 2 minutes at maximum, though more often than not it is called shorter ("called off") before then by a lead jammer.
- Jammer - The only player who has the ability to score points. Each team sends out 1 jammer per jam. Jammers are identified by the stars on their helmets.
- Lead Jammer - The first jammer to legally make it through the pack on the first pass is awarded the status of "Lead Jammer." This gives them the special ability to "call-off" a jam short.
- Merby - A nickname for Men's roller derby and male derby skaters.
- NSO (Non-Skating Official) - NSOs are crucial members of the league. They do everything from keeping score, to tracking penalties, timing jams, running the penalty box and just being plain awesome.
- Panty - Nickname for helmet covers used to clearly indicate the jammer and the pivot.
- Period - The first or second half of a bout. Each period is 30 minutes of game play.
- Pivot - A pivot is a blocker, but specifically a blocker who helps set the pace/lead the pack. Pivots can also take over as a jammer if their jammer has "passed the star" (passed their star-marked helmet cover) to the pivot. Each team sends 1 pivot each jam. Pivots wear a stripe on their helmets.
- Refs - Short for referee (I sincerely hope you didn't actually need to look this up). Several refs are needed to successfully run a bout. Ideally there should be 7 placed at various positions (inside, outside, jam ref, head ref).
- Skills Test - In order to be considered bout-ready, a skater must have passed both a physical skills and a written test. It is required of any skater wishing to scrimmage/bout due to the potentially very dangerous nature of the sport.
- Star Pass - A jammer can pass on their jamming responsibilities to their pivot in the middle of a jam by passing her the jammer panty. Once a star pass is completed, the jammer becomes a blocker for the rest of the jam. If the jammer had lead jammer status, it has now been relinquished.
- WFTDA (Women's Flat Track Derby Association) - The governing body of flat-track roller derby.
- Zebra - Nickname for referees (due to their black and white striped shirts).
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