Question:

How long must a Jammer wait to yield advantage in the case of a false start? If the opposing Jammer chooses not to take the advantage, is either Jammer awarded a penalty?

Answer:

Once the Jammer receives her false start minor penalty and is told to yield, she must stop all forward motion until the opposing Jammer takes the lead by passing her. The Jammer who false-starts may not position her body in a way so as to impede the opposing Jammer’s forward or lateral motion. Once the Jammer passes the false start Jammer, both Jammers resume normal play.  In the case where a false-starting Jammer yields her advantage but the opposing Jammer does not take advantage of that yielding, neither Jammer will be awarded an additional penalty.

Question:
If a Blocker can line up behind the Jammer line can said blocker hit the opposing Jammer before the Jammer starting whistle?

Answer:
No.  The Blocker is out of play and any blocking is therefore illegal.  In addition, Blockers will receive a minor penalty for lining up anywhere on the track not between the Jammer and Pivot lines.   

Question:
Is there any limit to how far behind the Jammer line a Jammer may line up?

Answer:
There is no limit–the Jammer may line up anywhere on the track, excluding between the Jammer and Pivot lines, without accruing penalties.  If the Jammer is lined up right in front of the Pivot line she still has to skate all the way around and catch up to the rear of the Pack before her “initial pass” will start.

Question:
What is the penalty for standing in the wrong place on the track when a jam starts?

Answer:
Jammers will receive a minor penalty for lining up on the track between the Jammer and Pivot lines. Blockers will receive a minor penalty for lining up anywhere on the track not between the Jammer and Pivot lines.

Question:

Must Players line up exactly how the Pre-Jam Formation Diagram illustrates?

Answer:

Pivots should line-up directly behind the Pivot line and all other Blockers in two rows. However, strict adherence to the Pre-Jam Formation diagram is not vitally important–if a Blocker or Pivot is skating into their position, on the track between the Jammer and Pivot lines, no penalty should be given.