# \#officiating **URL:** https://community.wftda.org/tag/officiating/4.md [Latest](https://community.wftda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.wftda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.wftda.org/tags.md) --- ## [Clover cup 2027 — tournament head applications are open!](https://community.wftda.org/t/clover-cup-2027-tournament-head-applications-are-open/1953)
**Author:** [@IceQueen](https://community.wftda.org/u/IceQueen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 2:42am UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/clover-cup-2027-tournament-head-applications-are-open/1953 "2026-09-27T02:42:35Z")
Ready to take the helm? :saluting\_face: We’re looking for officials ready to step up, lead the team, and help make Clover Cup 2027 one to remember! :date: March 12–14, 2027 :round\_pushpin: NYTEX Sports Centre (North R… --- ## [Officials wanted for Boutifarrada, 7-8 Nov in Barcelona Spain](https://community.wftda.org/t/officials-wanted-for-boutifarrada-7-8-nov-in-barcelona-spain/1942)
**Author:** [@jukeboxx](https://community.wftda.org/u/jukeboxx)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 11:03am UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/officials-wanted-for-boutifarrada-7-8-nov-in-barcelona-spain/1942 "2026-09-11T11:03:03Z")
Come and enjoy Barcelona and do some officiating with our wonderful Zebringos! Boutifarrada - November 7-8 Barcelona, Spain 5 Team WFTDA Sanctioned Tournament (7 games) Form here! --- ## [WFTDA THO Mentor Program](https://community.wftda.org/t/wftda-tho-mentor-program/1888)
**Author:** [@OffEd](https://community.wftda.org/u/OffEd)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2026, 6:57am UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/wftda-tho-mentor-program/1888 "2026-08-01T06:57:45Z")
WFTDA Officiating Education is pleased to announce the re-opening of the Tournament Head Official Mentor Program. This program provides support to all levels of THOs, whether new to the position, transitioning to a diffe… --- ## [Skater Survey on Officiating Certification](https://community.wftda.org/t/skater-survey-on-officiating-certification/1923)
**Author:** [@TaraByte](https://community.wftda.org/u/TaraByte)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2026, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/skater-survey-on-officiating-certification/1923 "2026-07-19T18:06:22Z")
Over the past year, we conducted a follow-up survey on Certification and what it means to skaters. This survey was intentionally designed to build on the previous Certification survey, which received significant particip… --- ## [Camp Carnage: Officials Wanted, 29-30 August, Currimundi, Queensland, Australia](https://community.wftda.org/t/camp-carnage-officials-wanted-29-30-august-currimundi-queensland-australia/1911)
**Author:** [@DrSickmindFreud](https://community.wftda.org/u/DrSickmindFreud)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 11:37am UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/camp-carnage-officials-wanted-29-30-august-currimundi-queensland-australia/1911 "2026-06-22T11:37:16Z")
Camp Carnage is looking for officials! Coastal Assassins Roller Derby and Sun State Roller Derby are hosting a tournament on 29-30 August 2026, at Currimundi, Queensland. The tournament is aimed at open-gender division 2… --- ## [Officials and Announcers wanted for Besterns! Oct 23-25, 2026 in Denver, CO](https://community.wftda.org/t/officials-and-announcers-wanted-for-besterns-oct-23-25-2026-in-denver-co/1889)
**Author:** [@TchaiKILLsky](https://community.wftda.org/u/TchaiKILLsky)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/officials-and-announcers-wanted-for-besterns-oct-23-25-2026-in-denver-co/1889 "2026-06-19T21:26:39Z")
Officials app for Besterns! Somehow May is almost gone, so you know what that means: BESTERNS IS UPON US! Rocky Mountain Roller Derby is hosting the Besterns tournament from October 23rd, 24th and 25th at the Rollerd… --- ## [APPLY for THO and other positions for Ann Arbor's Round Robin Ruckus (Sept. 18-20)](https://community.wftda.org/t/apply-for-tho-and-other-positions-for-ann-arbors-round-robin-ruckus-sept-18-20/1910)
**Author:** [@Slamlet](https://community.wftda.org/u/Slamlet)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/apply-for-tho-and-other-positions-for-ann-arbors-round-robin-ruckus-sept-18-20/1910 "2026-06-18T20:10:25Z")
Ann Arbor Roller Derby is now accepting applications for GTO, THNSO, THR, and \*\*all other ref and NSO positions\*\* for our inaugural Round Robin Ruckus A- and B-level tournament, taking place September 18-20 at the beauti… --- ## [Classique Georgia W. Tush - THOs Application](https://community.wftda.org/t/classique-georgia-w-tush-thos-application/1837)
**Author:** [@Matante](https://community.wftda.org/u/Matante)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/classique-georgia-w-tush-thos-application/1837 "2026-05-06T17:09:39Z")
Classique Georgia W. Tush is back in 2026 and is looking for Tournament Head Officials! Montreal, QC August 28-30, 2026 Application for THR, THNSO and GTO: Classique Georgia W. Tush 2026 - THOs Application / Enregistr… --- ## [Save the Date for Ann Arbor's Round Robin Ruckus! Sept. 18-20](https://community.wftda.org/t/save-the-date-for-ann-arbors-round-robin-ruckus-sept-18-20/1860)
**Author:** [@Slamlet](https://community.wftda.org/u/Slamlet)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/save-the-date-for-ann-arbors-round-robin-ruckus-sept-18-20/1860 "2026-04-06T19:31:10Z")
Mark your calendars! Ann Arbor Roller Derby is hosting the inaugural ROUND ROBIN RUCKUS, a small invitational taking place September 18-20, 2026 at the beautiful Buhr Park in Ann Arbor, Michigan! This event will feature… --- ## [Officials Needed for Udder Chaos (Madison Roller Derby 6/27 & 6/28) \<3](https://community.wftda.org/t/officials-needed-for-udder-chaos-madison-roller-derby-6-27-6-28-3/1852)
**Author:** [@Nat](https://community.wftda.org/u/Nat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/officials-needed-for-udder-chaos-madison-roller-derby-6-27-6-28-3/1852 "2026-03-26T16:06:26Z")
Madison Roller Derby is taking applications for Udder Chaos 2026: Bigger & Butter Saturday and Sunday June 27th and 28th, 2026 at 9 am daily 12 Sanctioned Games The legendary food room will be back, stocked with ch… --- ## [Summer Crush Officials Application is open!](https://community.wftda.org/t/summer-crush-officials-application-is-open/1845)
**Author:** [@leggsbenedict](https://community.wftda.org/u/leggsbenedict)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2026, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/summer-crush-officials-application-is-open/1845 "2026-03-21T17:04:42Z")
South Shore Roller Derby is now accepting applications for officials for Summer Crush 2026: Legends of the Final Jam, a weekend-long learnament in Crown Point, Indiana. Dates: July 25–26, 2026 (With an optional Welcome … --- ## [Scenario: Misconduct, pinning variation, clarification/casebook entry](https://community.wftda.org/t/scenario-misconduct-pinning-variation-clarification-casebook-entry/1842)
**Author:** [@Tinytanium](https://community.wftda.org/u/Tinytanium)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2026, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/scenario-misconduct-pinning-variation-clarification-casebook-entry/1842 "2026-03-20T14:45:09Z")
Hi all, I wanted to post here after some calls I made at Clover Cup 2026 this past weekend. For context, the game in question was a JRDA game but I don’t feel this alters the scenario. During the first period of the g… --- ## [Boston Roller Derby Officiating Applications](https://community.wftda.org/t/boston-roller-derby-officiating-applications/1791)
**Author:** [@Smash](https://community.wftda.org/u/Smash)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/boston-roller-derby-officiating-applications/1791 "2026-01-22T18:47:49Z")
BRD is currently taking applicants for our two tournaments, Roll-Chambeau and the Big Dig. We hope to see you there! :star\_struck::roller\_skate: Roll-Chambeau Officiating Application, April 25-26 Boston A level tournam… --- ## [A front-end for officiating histories](https://community.wftda.org/t/a-front-end-for-officiating-histories/1785)
**Author:** [@DrMath](https://community.wftda.org/u/DrMath)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/a-front-end-for-officiating-histories/1785 "2026-01-13T19:33:25Z")
Since it was popular among my friends, I thought I’d share this Google Sheet I made for visualizing an official’s game history. It’s mostly for fun, but I have found it makes a useful tool for digesting an official’s… --- ## [THR, THNSO, GTO application for Minnesota Roller Derby Have a Nice Day 2026 (June 13-14)](https://community.wftda.org/t/thr-thnso-gto-application-for-minnesota-roller-derby-have-a-nice-day-2026-june-13-14/1782)
**Author:** [@spike](https://community.wftda.org/u/spike)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2026, 2:43am UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/thr-thnso-gto-application-for-minnesota-roller-derby-have-a-nice-day-2026-june-13-14/1782 "2026-01-10T02:43:47Z")
Minnesota Roller Derby is looking for applicants for THR, THNSO and GTO position for our Have a Nice Day 2026 tournament! HaND 2026 will be a 2 day / 8-11 game / 6 Team tournament June 13-14, 2026 more info: https://mn… --- ## [Officiating Application for Skatecationland Tournament in Maine (June 13-14, 2026)](https://community.wftda.org/t/officiating-application-for-skatecationland-tournament-in-maine-june-13-14-2026/1779)
**Author:** [@Cinderellbows](https://community.wftda.org/u/Cinderellbows)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2026, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/officiating-application-for-skatecationland-tournament-in-maine-june-13-14-2026/1779 "2026-01-05T21:26:10Z")
Join us for the third annual Skatecationland tournament, hosted by Maine Roller Derby, and experience “the way derby should be”! The tournament will feature 10 sanctioned WFTDA games. WHEN: June 13-14, 2026 (the best ti… --- ## [Updating officiating procedures for the end of periods](https://community.wftda.org/t/updating-officiating-procedures-for-the-end-of-periods/1733)
**Author:** [@kinetic.khaos](https://community.wftda.org/u/kinetic.khaos)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2025, 10:37am UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/updating-officiating-procedures-for-the-end-of-periods/1733 "2025-11-14T10:37:53Z")
According to rule 1.3 there is a 30 seconds period after the last jam of a period during which an official review regarding the last jam could be demanded. In the officiating procedures this period is only taken into acc… --- ## [Stave: free and open source staffing for officials](https://community.wftda.org/t/stave-free-and-open-source-staffing-for-officials/1665)
**Author:** [@stacktrace](https://community.wftda.org/u/stacktrace)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2025, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/stave-free-and-open-source-staffing-for-officials/1665 "2025-11-12T20:37:52Z")
I just launched the open beta of Stave (https://stave.app/), a free and open source app I’ve built for officiating signups and staffing. Stave offers a form builder, cross-league calendaring, a smart crew designer, pers… --- ## [How to handle issues with the score after the period clock has reached 0?](https://community.wftda.org/t/how-to-handle-issues-with-the-score-after-the-period-clock-has-reached-0/1731)
**Author:** [@kinetic.khaos](https://community.wftda.org/u/kinetic.khaos)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2025, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/how-to-handle-issues-with-the-score-after-the-period-clock-has-reached-0/1731 "2025-11-03T22:50:45Z")
According to rule 1.3.2 teams can only request an official review for the final jam until 30 seconds after that jam has ended. According to Officiating Procedures 2.6 the JT is thus supposed to blow a rolling whistle 30 … --- ## [CACTUS CUP 2026 - OFFICIALS APP - March 20-22, Phoenix Arizona](https://community.wftda.org/t/cactus-cup-2026-officials-app-march-20-22-phoenix-arizona/1682)
**Author:** [@McWinkel](https://community.wftda.org/u/McWinkel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2025, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/cactus-cup-2026-officials-app-march-20-22-phoenix-arizona/1682 "2025-09-03T23:10:55Z")
We want YOU for Cactus Cup 2026. March 20-22 in Phoenix, AZ THR - Umpire Strikes Back THNSO - Nine Inch Wheels & TaraByte GTO - interested, let us know! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVyNRO\_p6TZh5NfcTZaNA… --- ## [OHD including national games - eg JRDA?MRDA World Cup](https://community.wftda.org/t/ohd-including-national-games-eg-jrda-mrda-world-cup/1672)
**Author:** [@Muggles](https://community.wftda.org/u/Muggles)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2025, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/ohd-including-national-games-eg-jrda-mrda-world-cup/1672 "2025-09-01T23:06:52Z")
Hey! Currently the National tag isn’t included in officiating history documents for JRDA (or MRDA) games. (as per 3.2 of the manual) Is there are reason for the JRDA World Cup not to count as national competition? I b… --- ## [Officiate in Colombia, November 15 - 17, Tropical Altitude Tournament](https://community.wftda.org/t/officiate-in-colombia-november-15-17-tropical-altitude-tournament/1658)
**Author:** [@kitsch404](https://community.wftda.org/u/kitsch404)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/officiate-in-colombia-november-15-17-tropical-altitude-tournament/1658 "2025-08-14T15:00:30Z")
Hello! We’re looking for officials to come to beautiful Bogota, Colombia (Avg temp 66 to 68 °F) in November 2025 participate of Tropical Altitude, a GUR tournament. We offer accommodation in player’s houses, there’s po… --- ## [Clover Cup 2026 - Crew Officials Application NOW OPEN](https://community.wftda.org/t/clover-cup-2026-crew-officials-application-now-open/1645)
**Author:** [@IceQueen](https://community.wftda.org/u/IceQueen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2025, 2:33am UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/clover-cup-2026-crew-officials-application-now-open/1645 "2025-08-12T02:33:18Z")
:four\_leaf\_clover: :four\_leaf\_clover: OFFICIALS—IT’S TIME! :four\_leaf\_clover: :four\_leaf\_clover: The Dallas Derby Devils are thrilled to announce that Officials’ Crew Applications for Clover Cup 2026 are NOW OPEN! Mar… --- ## [Clover Cup 2026 – Tournament Head Application NOW OPEN!🍀](https://community.wftda.org/t/clover-cup-2026-tournament-head-application-now-open/1641)
**Author:** [@IceQueen](https://community.wftda.org/u/IceQueen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2025, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/clover-cup-2026-tournament-head-application-now-open/1641 "2025-08-02T23:18:17Z")
:bell:CALLING ALL OFFICIALS​:bell: Clover Cup 2026 is coming—and we need YOU! The Dallas Derby Devils are thrilled to bring Clover Cup back for its 14th year, March 13–15, 2026, at the NYTEX Sports Centre in North Rich… --- ## [Extended application for THO and Officials for Montreal, Canada Round Robin](https://community.wftda.org/t/extended-application-for-tho-and-officials-for-montreal-canada-round-robin/1594)
**Author:** [@DrMadness](https://community.wftda.org/u/DrMadness)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2025, 12:56pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/extended-application-for-tho-and-officials-for-montreal-canada-round-robin/1594 "2025-07-25T12:56:28Z")
Montreal Roller Derby is still looking for a THR and GTO for its Travel Team Round Robin! Applications are opened until July 1st! Officials applications are also opened. Please fill the following: https://forms.gle/EK3… --- ## [ArkanBrawl Officials Application - September 13](https://community.wftda.org/t/arkanbrawl-officials-application-september-13/1617)
**Author:** [@lavendermenace](https://community.wftda.org/u/lavendermenace)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 1:32am UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/arkanbrawl-officials-application-september-13/1617 "2025-07-01T01:32:32Z")
ArkanBrawl is an annual tournament hosted by Rock Town Roller Derby. This event takes place on September 13th in Hot Springs, Arkansas. THR: Wolverine THNSO: Tha Doctah GTO: Psycho Suzie --- ## [Beast of the East Officials application](https://community.wftda.org/t/beast-of-the-east-officials-application/1604)
**Author:** [@DrMadness](https://community.wftda.org/u/DrMadness)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2025, 12:17am UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/beast-of-the-east-officials-application/1604 "2025-06-19T00:17:57Z")
Best of the East is an annual tournament for Home Teams hosted by Montreal Roller Derby. Event will take place on August 1-3 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. THR: Yogi THNSO: Matante GTO: Cheeky To apply: https://forms.… --- ## [THO and Officials application for August 15-16-17 Round Robin in Montreal, Canada](https://community.wftda.org/t/tho-and-officials-application-for-august-15-16-17-round-robin-in-montreal-canada/1569)
**Author:** [@DrMadness](https://community.wftda.org/u/DrMadness)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2025, 1:27am UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/tho-and-officials-application-for-august-15-16-17-round-robin-in-montreal-canada/1569 "2025-06-11T01:27:59Z")
Montreal Roller Derby is hosting a Round Robin where world class teams will compete against each other! A minimum of 6 sanctioned games is expected. We are aiming to have 2+ crews of skating, and 2+ crews of non-skatin… --- ## [Does no rope now count as Regulation?](https://community.wftda.org/t/does-no-rope-now-count-as-regulation/1566)
**Author:** [@Bullseye](https://community.wftda.org/u/Bullseye)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2025, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/does-no-rope-now-count-as-regulation/1566 "2025-05-16T17:28:03Z")
From this post https://community.wftda.org/t/update-to-wftda-sanctioning-policy-late-fees-and-rope-waiver/1563 Given the ability to now apply a waiver to Sanctioned games, does this mean that any game played without ro… --- ## [No Pass/No Penalty and No Earned Pass](https://community.wftda.org/t/no-pass-no-penalty-and-no-earned-pass/1503)
**Author:** [@nagathachristie](https://community.wftda.org/u/nagathachristie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2025, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/no-pass-no-penalty-and-no-earned-pass/1503 "2025-04-14T19:59:34Z")
Hi all! I just combed through the 2025 WFTDA rules and there is no mention of the “No Pass/No Penalty” in it. I found it on a 2018 Officiating Cues document (https://static.wftda.com/officiating/wftda-officiating-cues-… [Next page](https://community.wftda.org/tag/officiating/4.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=officiating)