Football Queensland has today confirmed the Sunshine Coast competition structures for the 2023 season following consultation with clubs and participants.
As the Future of Football 2020+ reforms continue to unite football across the state, a number of new products and competitions will be introduced in 2023 to create more opportunities for Queenslanders to get involved in the game.
“2022 has been another fantastic year of growth for the Sunshine Coast region, and we’re excited for an even bigger year for our game off the back of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ and in 2023 as the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ comes to Queensland,” FQ General Manager – Central Coast Region Andy Allan said.
“As we welcome the biggest global women’s sporting event to our shores, women and girls will continue to be a major focus for Football Queensland next year with the introduction of some exciting new offerings that will provide more opportunities for female participants to join our game, regardless of their skill level or experience.
“We’re hopeful that combined with our existing options for female participants, this will allow women and girls to find a format that best suits them and their lifestyle as the demand for our game continues to increase across our region and the state as a whole.
“In 2023 we’re excited to introduce a brand new social women’s competition for girls aged 15 and over which will be played on a weeknight at travelling hubs.
“The wallabies MiniRoos competition will split into North and South extending through to under 12.
“Under 16 and Under 18 boys competitions will also be introduced in 2023 to accommodate the large number of players moving into these age groups, while girls age groups will now include under 13, 14 and 16.
“On behalf of Football Queensland, thank you to all participants in the Sunshine Coast region for a fantastic 2022 season, and we look forward to seeing you back out on the field in 2023.”
Registrations for the 2023 season will open in January.
Age Groups
| MiniRoos | Juniors | Senior Men | Senior Women |
| Under 6 | Under 13/Under 13 Girls | FQPL 3/Under 23 | FQPL 3/Under 23 |
| Under 7 | Under 14/Under 14 Girls | Division 1 | Division 1 |
| Under 8 | Under 15 | Division 2 | Social (Open) |
| Under 9/Under 9 Girls | Under 16/Under 16 Girls | Division 3 | Social (Over 30) |
| Under 10 Wallabies/Kangaroos | Under 18 | Over 35 Division 1 | |
| Under 11 Wallabies & Kangaroos/Under 11 Girls | Over 45 Division 1 | ||
| Under 12 Wallabies/Kangaroos |
Fixture Times
| FQPL 3 Men/Under 23 Men | Friday, Saturday, Sunday |
| FQPL 3 Women/Under 23 Women | Friday, Saturday, Sunday |
| Division 1, 2, 3 Men & Over 35/45 Men | Friday evening |
| Division 1 Women | Friday evening |
| Social Women | TBC |
| Junior (competitive) | Saturday morning/afternoon |
| MiniRoos (non-competitive) | Saturday morning |
Finals Structure
| Local divisions under 13+ | 4 team, 2 weeks |
| FQPL 3 Men & Women | 4 team, 3 weeks |
