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 |
Football Queensland’s master plans are driving record infrastructure outcomes across the Northern Conference 📈🏗️
With 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 $𝟏𝟓 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 in direct FQ investments and pre-election funding commitments received 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟐 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬, FQ`s planning and advocacy is advancing the delivery of upgrades to community football clubs and its four master planned regional hubs in the Northern Conference, further highlighting the ongoing impact of the Future of Football 2020+ reforms.
🔗 Read more about the record infrastructure outcomes on FQ`s website!
#FootballinQueenslandUnited
Apr 24
Funding commitments have continued to be announced for Queensland clubs this week, as our #EQUALISER Federal Election campaign drives advocacy for community football infrastructure through football facility investments from candidates from every party and in every electorate ⚽
As Queensland’s largest participation sport, we welcome commitments from all parties as we continue advocating to support the growth of our game.
📲 Find out more about the #EQUALISER funding commitments on FQ`s website!
#FootballinQueenslandUnited | #EQUALISER
Apr 24
"𝑰𝒕`𝒔 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝑰`𝒗𝒆 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒅𝒐𝒏𝒆, 𝑰 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒔𝒉 𝑰 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝒅𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒊𝒕 𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒓" - Kim Miles - @capalababulldogs 💪
As part of #FemaleFootballWeek, we’re running an `All Female` Foundation of Football Coaching Course on Sunday, 4 May.
Whether you`re a current coach, player or parent, this is your chance to build skills, boost confidence and kick off your coaching journey and connect with like-minded women who are passionate about football.
📍 Meakin Park - Mappas Oval
🗓️ Sunday, 4 May
🔎 Head to the Football Queensland website to register now
📋 Having trouble registering? Get in touch: coaching@footballqueensland.com.au
Apr 23
