Most Tries - The Keith (Forward or Back) who scores the most tries during the season for the Keiths. If that player is lent to another Club team and scores, those tries do not count in the total for this award, but they still count for the official Club stats. In the event of a tie, the Award is shared.
Most Points by a Back - The Keith Back who scores the most points (tries, conversions, penalties or dropped goals) during the season for the Keiths. If that player is lent to another Club team and scores, those points do not count in the total for this award, but they still count for the official Club stats. In the event of a tie, the Award is shared.
Most Points by a Forward - The Keith Forward who scores the most points (tries, conversions, penalties or dropped goals) during the season for the Keiths. If that player is lent to another Club team and scores, those points do not count in the total for this award, but they still count for the official Club stats. In the event of a tie, the Award is shared.
Most Improved Back - The Keith Back who has improved their play the most from their first game of the season to their last game of the season. Not to be confused with an improvement from a previous season.
Most Improved Forward - The Keith Forward who has improved their play the most from their first game of the season to their last game of the season. Not to be confused with an improvement from a previous season.
Most Keithly On/Off the Field - Is given to the Keith who by their efforts on the field of play and by their attitude and commitment to the team off the field, exemplify the ideals of what being a team member really means.
New Boy of the Year - Awarded to a New Boy (see Article 1.4.2 of the Keith Charter for definition of New Boy) who has shown on the field play and off the field commitment above and beyond what a new member of the team would usually perform to. This includes game time, training and after match events.
Warwick Taylor Hard Bastard of the Year - Donated by Warwick Taylor for the Keith who shows guts, commitment, endeavour, that bit of mongrel and an overall toughness on thefield.
Ladies Award for Player of the Year - Chosen by the sideline Ladies as the Keith who in their view shows ability and is that one step above other players on the field.
Back of the Year - Is awarded to the Keith Back whose efforts during the season have been consistently of a high standard and who has stepped up to the plate and was prepared to give 100% every time, all the time.
Forward of the Year - Is awarded to the Keith Forward whose efforts during the season have been consistently of a high standard and who has stepped up to the plate and was prepared to give 100% every time, all the time.
James Graham Memorial Trophy - Players' Player - Donated by Scott Graham in memory of his brother. This Award shall be voted on by Players only, on the occasion of the Awards ceremony for the Player they themselves think is the best all round Keith Player. The recipient is not required to be at the Awards ceremony and in the event of a tie, the Award shall be shared. There are no restrictions on the number of times a Keith may be awarded this prize.
Keith of the Year –
The premier Keith Award is voted on at an official Keith function (usually if possible the end of season trip) by Keiths, players and non players alike, they think has shown all round Keithly behaviour for the entire season and has proudly been a member of Keith for that season. Restrictions and Regulations:
1. If you have previously been awarded Keith of the Year, you are ineligible for nomination and any votes cast in your favour are invalid.
2. To be eligible you must be present at the voting meeting/occasion.
3. No proxy votes permitted. To cast a vote you must be present at the voting meeting/occasion.
4. You may vote for yourself if eligible.
The Ashes –
The raison d'etre for the Keith end of season trip. Is a doubles knockout challenge pool tournament with the winning pair being known as the Ash Holders. Due to fluctuating numbers year by year, local ad hoc rules may be determined if agreed by all teams. The following rules can not be changed or altered.
1. The current holders are to be challenged by the remaining teams. If only one Ash holder is present, his team shall be deemed to be the holding team.
2. The order of challengers shall be determined by points from the throw of darts.
3. If no Ash holders present, then the above darts points shall determine the order of play.
4. The winner of the Ashes shall be the last team remaining.
The Ashes must be on display one hour prior to the tournament commencing.