FQ Academy Events
The FQ Academy is Football Australia’s only recognised and approved advanced player pathway program for state team selection and progression to national teams for Queensland footballers aged seven to seventeen.
FQ Academy Advanced Centres are provided with extensive development opportunities throughout the season with players participating in regional and state carnivals.
These carnivals are essential for players to express their skills in a game-based environment and for FQ Academy coaches to track player development as part of the year-long talent identification process.
Upcoming Events
- 3 - 5 May 2025
FQ Academy Inter-Conference Carnival
- 7 - 8 Jun 2025
FQ Academy Northern Conference Youth Carnival
- 29 Jun - 1 Jul 2025
Junior Cup 2025
- 2 - 6 Jul 2025
WinterFest 25
- 8 - 12 Jul 2025
FQ Academy State Championships
Regional Carnivals
| Central Conference Carnival | |
 | 1 – 2 March |
 | Fraser Coast Sports Precinct |
 | All Age Groups |
 | Central Coast, Wide Bay and Sunshine Coast |
| Northern Conference Carnival | |
| 1 – 2 March |
| Paradise Park Townsville |
| All Age Groups |
| Northern, Whitsunday Coast, Far North & Gulf & Mt Isa |
| Inter-Conference Carnival | |
| 3 – 5 May |
| Mackay Football Park |
| All Age Groups |
| All Regional Academies |
| Central Conference Carnival | |
| 10 August |
| Norbridge Park Rockhampton |
| All Age Groups |
| Central Coast, Wide Bay, Whitsunday Coast |
| Northern Conference Carnival | |
| 16 – 17 August |
| Endeavour Park (Cairns) |
| All Age Groups |
| Northern, Far North and Gulf, Mt Isa |
State Carnivals & Tournaments
| FQ Academy State Carnival | |
| 9 – 12 April |
| South Pine Sports Complex |
| U13 – 16 Boys & U14 – 17 Girls |
| Junior Cup | |
| 29 June – 1 July |
| Maroochydore FC, Sunshine Coast |
| U12 Boys, U12 & U13 Girls |
| Winterfest 2025 | |
| 2 – 6 July |
| Maroochydore FC |
| U10 – U11 Boys (2 – 4 July) |
| U9 Boys & U9 – U11 Girls (4 – 6 July) |
| FQ Academy State Championships | |
| 8 July – 12 July |
| South Pine Sports Complex |
| U13 – 16 Boys & U14 – 17 Girls |
National Events
| Emerging Socceroos Championships (NYC) | |
| 6 – 11 July |
| Home of the Matildas (VIC) |
| U15 – 16 Boys |
| Emerging Matildas Championships (NYC) | |
| 15 – 20 July |
| Valentine Sports Park (NSW) |
| U15 – 16 Girls |
| Pacific Championships/ State of Origin Cup | |
| 30 September – 5 October |
| Maroochydore FC |
| Junior Championships U10 – 14 State of Origin Cup U14 Boys & U14 – 17 Girls |
As #FemaleFootballWeek celebrations get underway, Football Queensland is excited to announce the first winner of Queensland’s 2025 Female Football Week Awards as 𝐃𝐞𝐢𝐚 𝐑𝐚𝐱𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐖𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐲, 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫! 🤩🎉
Deia has been described as an “amazing lady” and a “decisive and intelligent person” by those around her. As a player as well as referee, Deia is constantly mentoring the young girls around her, pushing them to be the best they can be, while helping to nurture the next generation with words of wisdom and encouragement.
Deia is also an active member of the United Warrior’s family and is often seen volunteering in the canteen, helping out at a Come and Try days or club functions and often is the last to leave.
As a true role model to any young girl wanting to play football or be a referee, Deia proves through her actions that if you work hard and are dedicated to achieving your goals you can soar as high as you wish.
Congratulations Deia! 👏
#WeRise #YehTheGirls
May 4
#FQAcademy Inter-Conference Carnival Day 1 ✔️⚽
Thank you to Councillor Heath Paton from @mackaycouncil and to Uncle Phil and Lyndon for the Welcome to Country and Smoke Ceremony that welcomed all participants and their families.
Queensland`s top regional players are putting on a show, despite the wet weather.
📸 Check out some photos from the first day of action!
#VisitMackay | #OurIsaac | #ThisIsQueensland
May 4
Funding commitments continued to be announced for Queensland football clubs ahead of this weekend’s Federal Election, as Football Queensland’s #EQUALISER campaign drives advocacy for community football infrastructure investments across every electorate and party.
Football Queensland welcomes these announcements and will continue to engage with all parties beyond the election to ensure the state’s most played sport receives the support and investment it needs ⚽🏗️
🔗 View all #EQUALISER funding commitments on FQ`s website!
#FootballinQueenslandUnited | #EQUALISER
May 2
Join our growing family of female referees this season! 💜
As part of Female Football Week, we`re delivering All-Female beginner courses across the state providing greater opportunities for women and girls to learn how to referee in an inclusive and supportive environment.
Hit the link in our bio to sign up.
May 2
