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FQ Academy State Championships

2026 StepOut FQ Academy state championships

The StepOut FQ Academy State Championships return to Moreton Bay from 7–11 July 2026, delivered in partnership with City of Moreton Bay across the South Pine Sports Complex and Moreton Bay Sports Complex. This year’s tournament will be bigger than ever, with an expanded competition welcoming more teams, more regions and a broader age range than previous editions.
 
For the first time, the Championships will be delivered simultaneously across two major venues, providing an elevated experience for players, coaches and supporters. The boy’s competition will be held at South Pine Sports Complex, whilst the girl’s competition will be held at Moreton Bay Sports Complex in Caboolture.
 

  • Queensland's Best Emerging Players

    The 2026 Championships welcome Boys divisions from Under 13 to Under 16, along with Girls divisions in Under 13 (SEQ Only), Under 14, Under 15 and Under 17, bringing together top talent from the FQ Academy Leagues and the statewide FQ Academy Emerging Program.

  • Expanded, High‑Performance Tournament

    More teams than ever before will compete in this expanded edition of the event, showcasing Queensland’s most promising young players in a high-performance environment supported by FQ’s technical and talent identification staff.

  • Top Regional Talent

    Teams from all corners of Queensland will compete, including talent from FQ Academy Regional Centres in Wide Bay, Central Coast, Whitsunday Coast, Northern, and Far North & Gulf.

Mayoral Welcome

City of Moreton Bay welcomes players, spectators, supporters and locals who have come to experience the exciting FQ Academy State Championships here at South Pine Sports Complex and the Moreton Bay Sports Complex.

I am delighted that City of Moreton Bay will play host to some of the State’s most talented players, and there will undoubtedly be some exciting games throughout this competition.

While you are here, I encourage you to explore all that we have on offer during your stay. Our beautiful natural areas, local attractions and welcoming community are why we attract 4.6 million visitors to our city each year.

We are thrilled to support this vibrant and energetic competition, and we wish all the competitors the very best of luck.

I hope you enjoy your stay in City of Moreton Bay.

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Mayor Peter Flannery

City of Moreton Bay

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Player Recovery Zone - Restore function physiotherapy

As part of the FQ Academy State Championships, Restore Function Physiotherapy will be delivering an additional player recovery zone at South Pine Sports Complex.

As Football Queensland’s Official Physiotherapy Partner, Restore Function will provide a range of optional, paid recovery services designed to help players recover between matches and perform at their best across the carnival.

Services available include:

  • Normatec Compression Boots to support circulation and faster recovery
  • Sports Massage to reduce muscle tightness and soreness
  • Sports Strapping to support and protect joints during competition

This is an optional service available exclusively at South Pine, with players able to pre-book sessions online and pay securely in advance. Booking ahead ensures access to services without needing to line up during the event.

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Event Activations

Coaching Workshops

Football Queensland’s Technical team are hosting two free coaching workshops on Creating a Fun and Engaging Learning Environment on Game Day. The session will be led by FQ Club Development Ambassadors and A Diploma coaches Priscilla Tan and Martin Docherty.

  • South Pine Sports Complex
    • Tuesday 7 July
    • 4:30pm – 5:00pm Veo Session
    • 5:00pm – 6:00pm Workshop
    • 6:00pm – 7:00pm LEARNS Methodology Workshop for Coach Education Tutors (CETs) and Club Technical Directors (TDs)
    • Click Here to Register
  • Moreton Bay Sports Complex

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Schedule of events

Sunday, 29 June 2025

  • 7:50am: First Game Kicks Off
  • 12:30pm – 12:50pm: Opening Ceremony | Fields 5A & 5B
  • 7:10pm: Last Game Kicks Off

Monday, 30 June 2025

  • 8:00am – 2:05pm: Final Group Stage Fixtures
  • 1:20pm: Survival Round, Promotion Playoffs and Elimination Final Matches Begin
  • 6:35pm: Last Game Kicks Off

Tuesday, 1 July 2025

  • 8:00am: U12 Boys Gold Cup Group B and U12 Girls Gold Cup Group A and B Fixtures
  • 8:40am: U12 Boys Bronze Cup and U12 Girls Silver Cup Regional Fixtures
  • 9:30am: U12 Boys Silver Cup and Bronze Cup Semi-Final Fixtures
  • 10:30am: U12 Girls Silver Cup and U13 Girls Silver Cup Semi-Final Fixtures
  • 11:30am: U12 Girls Gold Cup and U12 Boys Gold Cup Semi-Final Fixtures
  • 12:30pm: U12 Boys, U12 Girls and U13 Girls Silver Cup, and U12 Boys Bronze Cup Grand Final Grand Final Fixtures
  • 1:20pm – 1:50pm: Silver and Bronze Cup Medal Presentations | Field 2A
  • 1:15pm: U12 Boys, U12 Girls and U13 Girls Gold Cup Grand Final Fixtures
  • 1:50 – 2:30pm: Gold Cup Medal Presentation | Field 2A

Rules of competition

Click here to access the FQ Junior Cup Rules of Competition.

Event Activations

Referee Workshops

As part of Football Queensland’s 10-point Referee Plan, a new referee framework has been implemented to transform refereeing. Designed to remove barriers, this new structure is a fast, simple and flexible pathway for match officials to start at their club and when ready, progress into the FQ referee ecosystem. 

As part of the FQA State Championships this year a brief intro to Refereeing will be presented by our Referee State Manager for Development – Chris Hodson. Each session will be 30 mins in duration to ensure you have time to prepare for your upcoming matches.

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Schedule of events

Sunday, 29 June 2025

  • 7:50am: First Game Kicks Off
  • 12:30pm – 12:50pm: Opening Ceremony | Fields 5A & 5B
  • 7:10pm: Last Game Kicks Off

Monday, 30 June 2025

  • 8:00am – 2:05pm: Final Group Stage Fixtures
  • 1:20pm: Survival Round, Promotion Playoffs and Elimination Final Matches Begin
  • 6:35pm: Last Game Kicks Off

Tuesday, 1 July 2025

  • 8:00am: U12 Boys Gold Cup Group B and U12 Girls Gold Cup Group A and B Fixtures
  • 8:40am: U12 Boys Bronze Cup and U12 Girls Silver Cup Regional Fixtures
  • 9:30am: U12 Boys Silver Cup and Bronze Cup Semi-Final Fixtures
  • 10:30am: U12 Girls Silver Cup and U13 Girls Silver Cup Semi-Final Fixtures
  • 11:30am: U12 Girls Gold Cup and U12 Boys Gold Cup Semi-Final Fixtures
  • 12:30pm: U12 Boys, U12 Girls and U13 Girls Silver Cup, and U12 Boys Bronze Cup Grand Final Grand Final Fixtures
  • 1:20pm – 1:50pm: Silver and Bronze Cup Medal Presentations | Field 2A
  • 1:15pm: U12 Boys, U12 Girls and U13 Girls Gold Cup Grand Final Fixtures
  • 1:50 – 2:30pm: Gold Cup Medal Presentation | Field 2A

Rules of competition

Click here to access the FQ Junior Cup Rules of Competition.

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Football Queensland Academy State Championships 2026 Rules of Competition

Hospitals

The Prince Charles Hospital (South Pine)
627 Rode Rd, Chermside QLD 4032
Open 24 hours | (07) 3139 4000
Distance: 10.9 km

Caboolture Hospital (Caboolture)
87/129 McKean St, Caboolture QLD 4510
Open 24 hours | (07) 5433 8888
Distance: 9.1 km (9 min)

Sterling Medical Centre (Caboolture)
Corner Buckley & Uhlmann Roads, Shop 20, 115-117, Burpengary East QLD 4505
Mon – Fri: 7:30 am to 5 pm
Sat: Closed
Sun: 9 am – 1 pm | (07) 5433 1500
Distance: 1.2 km (5 min)

Chemists

Eatons Hill Discount Drug Store (South Pine)
Shop 11/640 S Pine Rd, Eatons Hill QLD 4037​
Mon – Fri: 8am to 7pm​ | (07) 3325 3733​
Distance: 850m

TerryWhite Chemmart Albany Creek (South Pine)
Albany Market Place, Shop 2/720 Albany Creek Rd, Albany Creek, 4035​
Mon – Fri: 8am to 8pm​ | (07) 3264 4433​
Distance: 2.2 km

Priceline Pharmacy Burpengary (Caboolture)
Burpengary East Hub Convenience Centre Shopping Centre, Tenancy T1/116-122 Buckley Rd, Burpengary QLD 4505
Mon – Fri: 8 am to 6 pm, Sat: 8:30 am to 4 pm, Sun: 9 am to 2 pm | (07) 5433 1600
Distance: 2.1 km (4 min)

First Aid

A physiotherapist and sports trainer will be located at each first aid marquee for players. Visitor first aid is available in the main office.

GROCERS

Eatons Hill Village – Woolworths (South Pine)
640 S Pine Rd, Brendale QLD 4500​
Mon – Fri: 7am to 9 pm​ | (07) 3513 4425​
Distance: 800 m

IGA Eatons Hill​ (South Pine)
1 Queen Elizabeth Dr, Eatons Hill QLD 4037​
Mon – Fri: 6am to 8pm​ | (07) 3264 4455​
Distance: 1.1 km

Burpengary East Shopping Centre (Caboolture)
137 Uhlmann Rd, Burpengary East QLD 4505
Mon – Sat: 9 am to 5:30 pm
Sun: 9 am to 4 pm | (07) 3002 1813
Distance: 1.9 km (4 min)

FA spectator code of conduct

Spectators attending a Match or otherwise involved in any activity staged or sanctioned by Football Australia or an affiliate Member Federation, District Association or Club must: 
 
1. Respect the decisions of Match Officials and teach children to do the same. 
 
2. Never ridicule or scold a child for making a mistake. 
 
3. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person regardless of their gender, ability, race, colour, religion, 
language, politics, national or ethnic origin. 
 
4. Never use violence in any form towards another person including fellow spectators, Players or Match/Team Officials (including Coaches). 
 
5. Not engage in acts of discrimination, harassment or abuse towards any person, including: 
a. the use of obscene or offensive language and/or gestures; 
b. the incitement of hatred or violence.
 
6. Comply with all Terms of Admission including provisions relating to security screening, intoxication, and items that are prohibited by law or restricted by policy from being brought into the Venue. 
 
7. Not display, or attempt to display, the following items within the Venue: 
a. National, political or racial flags or emblems except for the recognised National flags of the competing teams; 
b. offensive or inappropriate banners in either English or a foreign language. 
 
8. Never throw missiles, projectiles or objects of any description at Players, Match Officials or fellow spectators. 
 
9. Not enter or attempt to enter the field of play or playing arena without lawful authority. 
 
10. Refrain from any disorderly conduct or conduct that may injure the reputation and goodwill of Football Australia and the code of Football generally. 
 
Any person who does not comply with this Spectator Code of Behaviour or who otherwise causes a disturbance may be evicted from the Venue and may be banned from attending future Matches.

Finals Structure

Rules of Competition

Football Queensland Academy State Championships 2026 Rules of Competition

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