Monday, I'm sore from weekend work.

durability, resilience, stability, looks...?

You're on the right

track but you'll have to get a little more detailed. Durability counts, of course, as does looks (there are 1, 2, and 3 grades of floorboards), but think in terms of the athlete, venue, and the game. Since the floors are temporary, and in pieces, stability is part of the design--as many times the floor is placed on top of ice. You get three half points but there remain six points that address the needs of the athlete and the game.

A few more....

I'll guess deflection (amount of "give") is one of the points (for falls)

Traction of finish...when sweat is on it etc.

Adherance for decals or markings

Sound...how much noise is made when feet are pounding, ball dribbling etc.

Those are my guesses.

Tom

Re: A few more....

Tom gets two which is traction (friction) and deflection. Deflection is defined in this case as stability or deformation control. Earlier Steve mentioned stability. He also stated resiliance which can also be intepreted as shock absorption. While not exactly the same it is close enough after consideration to count as full credit.

The finish on a portable floor is the same as a permanent floor and is essentially an undercoat of subsequent poly applications so is not one of the six characteristics unless included as part of stability.

Correct thus far: friction, vertical and area deflection, shock absorption, and stability.

Re: Monday answer

The six performance charactistics of a temporary basketball floor are:

Shock absorption

Vertical and area deflection

Ball bounce

Surface friction

Rolling load--maintenance machines

History, type, and incidence of sports injuries

Source: http://www.woodfloorsonline.com/sportfloors/sportsfloors.html