Category 1 - Rules

• Is knowledge of the rules demonstrated throughout the game?
• Are fouls enforced firmly and consistently?
• Are restarts handled correctly?
• Are substitutions handled correctly?
• Is the clock handled correctly?

Category 2 - Courage/Poise

• Does the official perform well under pressure/maintain composure?
• Is firmness and decisiveness displayed consistently?
• Does the official maintain control of the benches?
• Is the official in the "flow" of the game?
• Does the official work well with players, coaches, spectators, and fellow official?

Category 3 - Physical Conditioning/Appearance

• Can the official keep up with the pace of the contest?
• Can the official cover the "fast break"?
• Is the official's uniform clean and proper? Shoes shined?
• Did the official arrive in a timely manner?

Category 4 - Judgment

• Is the "advantage" rule applied correctly?
• Does the official deal properly with misconduct?
• Does the official exhibit practical judgment?
• Are "difficult" calls avoided?
• Is good judgment displayed off the ball?
• Are foul calls consistent?

Category 5 - Mechanics

• Is the official consistently in the best position to make the call?
• Does the official move to maintain the preferred position?
• Is assistance provided to the 2nd official when needed?
• Are hand signals used correctly?
• Does the official communicate with his/her partner as required?
• Is the whistle used as an effective tool?

• Begin with the assumption that your partner is "Very Good", which is a rating of 8.
  
• Grade higher or lower based on your partner's performance and the level of play.
  
• A grade of 9 (or in rare cases 10) must be earned.
  
• Resist the temptation to rate your best friend higher than deserved.
  
• Conversely, be fair to a partner with whom you may have had problems in the past.
  
• Any Grade of 4 or below requires an explanation.