Many of the answers to these questions can also be found in the Contract sent out every year to teams. If there is not an answer here or in there, please get in contact with us here
What are the rules around Charter Eligibility?
A Charter may consist of up to 20 skaters for each team. If the charter contains more than 10 skaters, at least 10 of those skaters must NOT appear on another charter on that Tournament Side. If the Team’s Charter contains 10 or fewer skaters, none of those skaters may appear on any other Team’s Charter.
The skaters on the charter must be full members of the League.
If the Team’s Charter contains more than 10 skaters, up to 8 skaters in surplus to the first 10 may appear on another Team’s Charter from the same League (“Crossover Skaters”). Unless the charter rules of governing organisation say otherwise (e.g. only 5 for MRDA Chartered Teams).
Skaters may appear on charters for another league on the other “side” of the tournament (WFTDA/OTA/JRDA), including for sanctioned gameplay. No skater may appear on more than Two Charters on the same “side” of the tournament at any time under any circumstances.
A skater can only be on a maximum of three charters total. Skaters can appear on two different Leagues’ charters on the same tournament side if and only if:
- The teams are in different tiers
- WFTDA-side: The teams are no more than two tiers apart (i.e. Tier 1 and Tier 3 is acceptable, Tier 1 and Tier 4 is not)
- OTA-side: The teams are no more than one tier apart (i.e. Tier 1 and Tier 2 is acceptable, Tier 1 and Tier 3 is not)
- The skater genuinely meets all league membership requirements, and appears on the charter for multiple games
Note that this requirement does not apply to teams from the same league.
What is a ‘unique’ skater?
A ‘unique’ skater is one who appears only one Charter on that tournament side.
For example; Skater A is on the Charter for both Anytown OTA and Hometown WFTDA. This Skater is eligible to count as a Unique Skater for both of their teams.
However; Skater B who appears on the Charter for Anytown OTA, Hometown WFTDA A, Hometown WFTDA B, only counts as a Unique Skater for Anytown OTA, as they appear on two Charters on the ‘same side’.
Can I transfer leagues during the season and still play 5N?
Yes, Skaters may transfer between Teams and Leagues during a season provided they:
- Follow the relevant governing bodies Transfer policy as appropriate.
- Appear on the new Charter more than 30days before the game
A skater may not transfer from and back to the same team in a single Season except due to changes in personal circumstances or exceptional scenarios, to be discussed with Five Nations in confidence.
How do I submit my Charter?
Prior to the start of each season, teams must declare whether they plan to submit their charter via MRDA Central, WFTDA Charters or the Five Nations Roller Derby charter process.
What should I do if I update and submit my Charter on WFTDA or MRDA Central?
If you are submitting your charter for 5N through MRDA Central or WFTDA Charters, and make a change to your charter during the season you should email into: gameplay@fivenationsrollerderby.com and just let us know it’s been updated. This ensures no discrepancies in paperwork.
Where can I find the footage tracker?
Navigate to the “20XY 5NRD League Access” shared folder on the 5N GDrive and there should be a “Footage Tracker” spreadsheet.
Where are the stats books?
Navigate to the “20XY 5NRD League Access” shared folder on the 5N GDrive and there should be a folder titled IGRFs and statbooks.
How many Officials do I need to supply?
The League must nominate a minimum of three officials for each event in which they have a team skating. At least two of these officials must be non-skating officials.
How many games must the supplied Officials be available for?
Officials nominated must be available for at least two games at the event (unless the event is a single game, though we strongly recommend against single-headers as we find they’re harder to get Officials for).