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
- 1 - 2 Mar 2025
FQ Academy Central Conference Carnival – Fraser Coast
- 1 - 2 Mar 2025
FQ Academy Northern Conference Youth Carnival
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 |
| TBC (Metro) |
| 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 |
| TBC (Metro) |
| U13 – 16 Boys |
National Events
| National Youth Championships – Boys | |
| July (TBC) |
| VIC (Venue TBC) |
| U15 – 16 Boys |
| National Youth Championships – Girls | |
| July (TBC) |
| NSW (Venue TBC) |
| 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 |
“𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒏 𝑸𝒖𝒆𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅’𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒐𝒕𝒃𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒓 𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕’𝒔 𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒐 𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒃𝒔 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒓𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒂 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆’𝒔 𝒃𝒊𝒈𝒈𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒆."
Following the incredible success of last year’s inaugural Kappa Queensland Cup, FQ is thrilled to announce the opening rounds draw for this year’s second edition, featuring 243 teams across youth, men`s, and women`s competitions.
📖 Read more and see the draws on FQ`s website!
#KappaQueenslandCup #MagicOfTheCup
Jan 17
It’s been a fantastic summer for our FQ & @brisbaneroarfc Holiday Clinics!🎆⚽
A big thank you to the 430+ participants who’ve joined our Holiday clinics across Queensland so far! It’s been awesome to see so many players improving their skills and enjoying the game.
Join us for Week 2 of our clinics – find a location near you via the FQ website.
Jan 17
Take charge of the game! ⚽
Referee courses are kicking off across Queensland, giving you the perfect opportunity to upskill and join the action. Don`t miss your chance to take part in the remaining courses of the summer and make your mark on the game!
📲 Visit the FQ website to learn more and sign up!
#RefereeFootball
Jan 16
Congratulations to the 1️⃣6️⃣ Queensland clubs who have been selected as recipients of the Growing Football Community Grants, supported by CommBank and Football Australia.
The grants will support a range of initiatives aimed at providing tangible support to the clubs, with a focus on programs that look to attract or retain women and girls in football.
🖥️ Find out more and view grant recipients on Football Australia`s website!
Jan 16
