Football Queensland is proud to announce that team nominations are open for the John Bomben Carnival which will return for 2023.

The club-based tournament will be held from Thursday, 21 September to Saturday, 23 September at Endeavour Park following a break due to COVID-19 pandemic.

“It’s exciting to see the John Bomben Carnival, one of regional Queensland’s oldest football tournaments, return to Cairns after its long break during COVID,” FQ General Manager – Northern Region, Declan Carnes said.

“With 2023 marking the 35th year of honouring the football legend John Bomben through the sport he loved so dearly, we’re delighted to once again offer this carnival experience to the next generation of football legends in Far North Queensland.”

“We are looking forward to this year’s John Bomben Carnival being one of the biggest yet, with nominations open not only to clubs in the Northern Conference, but the entire footballing community,” FQ Manager – Far North & Gulf, Alex Srhoj said.

“Teams and individuals from anywhere in the state are invited to nominate for the John Bomben Carnival and enjoy everything the region has to offer; young players who are not currently registered to a club will also be able to participate once they’ve registered and paid their insurance fees.”

Click here to submit your teams’ nominations before they close on Monday, 31 July.

Please contact fqfngadmin@footballqueensland.com.au with any event related questions.

See below the full list of team nomination age groups and the associated entry fee.

Girls

Age Group	Team Entry Fee
Under 8/9	$100
Under 10/11	$120
Under 12-14 (follows 9v9 U13 regulations)	$120

 

Boys/ Mixed

Age Group	Team Entry Fee
Under 8/9	$100
Under 10	$120
Under 11	$120
Under 12	$120
Under 13	$120

 

*Insurance fee of $27.50 for individuals who are not currently registered in an FQ club competition.