FQ Academy Events
The FQ Academy is Football Australia’s only recognised and approved advanced pathway program in Queensland for state team selection and progression to national teams.
Based locally throughout the state, the FQ Academy provides integrated advanced junior competitions, carnivals and clinics across the state paired with extensive talent identification opportunities for state and national team programs.
The FQ Academy connects all talent across the state from advanced clubs and regional development centres, aligning with national programs for technical direction and delivery, coach education and development. It is heavily focused on club development and building capacity which drives technical outcomes through FQ’s ‘best practice’ model in player development, which includes extensive club assessment criteria and quality control measures.
FQ Academy Advanced Centres are provided with extensive development opportunities throughout the season with players participating in regional and state carnivals.
Designed for talent identification and data gathering and to allow players to implement key skills and learning from training sessions in a game-based environment against peers from neighbouring regions.
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
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 |
What a way to kick off the #PacificChampionships! 🔥📸
Check out some of our favourite moments from a huge day 1 of football on the Sunshine Coast!
📱 Keep up with the Pacific Championships via the event page on the FQ website
#VisitSunshineCoast
Sep 29
How do you create a club environment where coaches feel supported, valued and motivated to keep coming back? 🤝
With more than 25 years working across elite and grassroots sport, including consulting for the Brisbane Lions, Wallabies, NZ Rugby, Tennis Australia and USA Swimming, Wayne Goldsmith has seen what it takes to create environments where coaches can thrive.
At the Queensland Football Convention, Wayne will unpack `Why Coaches Quit` and what clubs can do differently to support, develop and retain their coaches.
Join Wayne at the Queensland Football Convention on 10–11 October, visit our website to get your tickets.
Sep 29
The nominees for the Mick Novakovic Medals have been announced! 👏
These medals recognise outstanding contributions to referee development across Queensland through both the Support for Young Referees and Emerging Elite Referees categories.
Join us at Brisbane City Hall on Saturday, 10 October for the 2026 Queensland Football Gala as we celebrate this year`s nominees and reveal the recipients of both awards.
Sep 29
Recognising the next generation of Queensland`s match officials. 🌟
The nominees for the Des Miles Medal – Junior Referee of the Year are officially in the spotlight, with one outstanding official set to be crowned at the 2026 Queensland Football Gala. Be there at Brisbane City Hall on Saturday, 10 October to celebrate the achievements of Queensland football and witness the announcement live.
Sep 29
Honouring Queensland`s outstanding assistant referees. 🏆
Congratulations to the nominees for the 2026 Jacqueline Leleu Medal. Their expertise, consistency and professionalism play a vital role in supporting football at all levels across Queensland. Join us at Brisbane City Hall on Saturday, 10 October, as we reveal the winner at the 2026 Queensland Football Gala.
Sep 29
