I'm going to preface this by saying that it applies to school level games and above. Rec league is specifically not included.
For me C & D are absolutes - no way, no how.
All of the rest are case-by-case decisions.
One of the other things that should be considered is not a defacto conflict, but the possible appearance of a conflict. If you have to make a tough call, several tough calls, or a call near the end of a close game that go in favor of a coach or team with a potential percieved conflict, there is a possibility that your relationship would be brought up and your integrity questioned. Just one more thing to consider as part of accepting an assignment.
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