The Lynn Davies First Year Referee Award is given to the ERURS Referee who has shown incredible potential as a first year referee of the ERURS Society. This award is presented to the successful referee at the ERURS AGM in late January of the following year.
A nominee for this award:
- is a member in good standing; has recently certified as a Level 1 or 2 Rugby Union Referee; has just recently joined the Society; has officiated at least 6 games in the ERURS territory; has been involved with the society over the majority of the season.
- Before January 10 : The ERURS Executive and appointed committee members are asked for nominations.
- Before January 17 : The list of the three (3) most mentioned referees is passed on through the ERURS Secretary through to all of the ERURS Members for voting.
- By January 24 : The ERURS Referee on the list of three who receives the most votes is determined to be the Best Rookie Referee of the Year. Their name is engraved on the trophy for presentation at the ERURS AGM in late January. The Lynn Davies Plaque will remain in the ERP trophy case during the rugby season to honour the recipients publicly.