FQ Academy Discovery Centres
The FQ Academy Discovery Centre provides junior footballers aged 7-8 years with access to additional high-quality, enjoyable football experiences to enhance skill and game development.
Providing a clear development pathway that is accessible to those outside the FQ Academy advanced program, the FQ Academy Discovery Centre delivers a fun and age-appropriate learning environment that underpins FQ Academy and club-based programs.
FQ Academy Development Centres
The FQ Academy Development Centres provide junior footballers aged 8-14 years with access to additional high-quality football experiences to enhance players’ skills, complementing club-based programs.
Designed to be accessible for players outside the FQ Academy advanced program, the FQ Academy Development Centres deliver a planned and consistent approach to training based on principles of long-term player development to support players’ progression within the game.
FQ Academy Goalkeeping Development Program
The FQ Academy Goalkeeping Development Program allows goalkeepers of all skill levels to participate in additional technical and tactical training delivered by Football Queensland coaches to complement their club sessions.
FQ Academy Development, Discovery & Goalkeeper Programs
- Select Region
- Darling Downs
- Sunshine Coast
- Wide Bay
- Central Coast
- Northern
- Whitsunday Coast
- Far North & Gulf
- Mt Isa
- Metro
Hervey Bay Discovery Centre
9 May – 4 July
Fridays
4:30 – 5:30pm
Fraser Coast Sports Precinct
Register Term 2
Register Term 3
Gladstone Discovery Centre
30 April – 18 June
Wednesdays
4:00 – 5:00pm
Yaralla Sports Ground
Register Term 2
Register Term 3
Cassowary Coast Development Academy
31 Weeks
Tuesdays
4:00 – 5:00pm (U8 – U9)
5:15 – 6:15pm (U10-12)
Steve Corica Oval, Innisfail
Register
Cassowary Coast Development Academy
31 Weeks
Tuesdays
4:00 – 5:00pm (U8 – U9)
5:15 – 6:15pm (U10-12)
Steve Corica Oval, Innisfail
Register
Tablelands Development Academy
31 Weeks
Fridays
4:30 – 5:30pm (U8 – U9)
5:45 – 6:45pm (U10-12)
Mareeba – Lindsay Australia Stadium
Atherton – International Park
Register
Mt Isa Development Academy
22 Weeks
Mondays
5:30 – 6:45pm (U9 – U12)
7:00 – 8:30pm (U13-16)
Mt Isa Football Park
Register
Burdekin Development Academy
30 Weeks
Mondays
4:30 – 5:45pm (U9 – U12)
6:00 – 7:00pm (U13-16)
International Park, Ayr
Register
Congrats to Queenslander Sam Klein on his selection in the Subway Australian U23 squad for a series of fixtures with Korea Republic during the June FIFA Men’s International Window 👏
Australia will assemble in Yongin, Korea Republic for two matches, ahead of their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Qualifiers in September.
#QueenslandProud
May 23
The 2025 #QLeague season has arrived! 🙌
Celebrating the cultural diversity of our state, this year’s competition features a brand new format, a historic first for Q-League, with 17 teams competing across three pools (Friday and Sunday) for one overall Q-League champion.
Bringing together players and communities from all backgrounds, the 2025 season is set to be one to remember.
📲 Fixtures live now on Squadi and the FQ Website.
May 22
Thinking about studying and playing football in the USA? 🇺🇸⚽
Our Official US College Partner Green Room Futures are hosting evaluation sessions in Brisbane, Toowoomba, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Hervey Bay this June to provide interested players with the information and support needed to become a student-athlete.
To find out more and register, head to the `Green Room Futures Evaluations` on the Football Queensland `Events` webpage
May 22
As National Volunteer Week celebrations continue, we`re proud to recognise the dedicated individuals who contribute their time, energy and passion to keep our game thriving in communities right across the state ⚽♥️
Among them is Caitlin Dahl, recently named our 2025 Female Football Week Volunteer of the Year, whose tireless work behind the scenes at JUFC has helped shape a stronger, more sustainable club environment for players, families and volunteers alike.
Read more on the FQ website.
#Good2GiveBack #NVW2025
May 22
𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒃 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒕𝒉 𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒗𝒆? 📈
At last year`s #QLDFootballConvention, Michael Connelly from CPR Group broke down how football clubs grow, stall or evolve.
From start-up to institution, every club faces key challenges as they grow. But growth without structure leads to burnout, and tradition without evolution can hold you back.
Find out what stage your club is in, and how to lead it forward:
✅ Step 1: Book your seat at the 2025 Queensland Football Convention.
✅ Step 2: Register for our first Future Club+ webinar.
#FutureClub #ElevateTheDebate
May 22
