Appendix C: Hand Signals - Women's Flat Track Derby Association

Section 7
7.1.1.2 Fourth Minor
7.2.1 Major
7.5.2 Expulsion
The right arm is held outward
with the elbow bent and all fingers
extended except the thumb. The
elbow is then straightened and
the arm is extended upward in
a swooping motion. This signal
should begin with a point to the
skater accompanied by a whistle,
followed by the appropriate penalty
signal & the verbal announcement,
and then the swoop. Repeat as
necessary.
The right arm is held
outward with the elbow bent
& index finger extended. The
elbow is then straightened
and the arm is extended
upward in a swooping motion.
This signal should begin
with a point to the skater
accompanied by a whistle,
followed by the appropriate
penalty signal & verbal
announcement, and then the
swoop. Repeat as necessary.
The right arm is extended with
the thumb up. The elbow is bent
and the hand is moved up with
the thumb pointing toward the
shoulder.
© 2011 Women’s Flat Track Derby Association Appendix C: Hand Signals