John Bomben Carnival

The John Bomben Carnival returns in 2025, bringing together junior players from across Queensland for one of the region’s longest-running and most-loved football traditions.

Honouring John Bomben

The John Bomben Carnival is more than just a tournament, it’s a celebration of community, regional pride, and the legacy of a local football icon.
Two Action Packed Days

Friday, 26 – Sunday, 28 September
Age Groups: U9-13 Boys and U9-12/13 Girls

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fq welcome

Welcome to Endeavour Park in Cairns for the 2025 John Bomben Carnival, a proud celebration of regional football and community spirit in Far North Queensland.

Football Queensland acknowledges the Gimuy Walubara Yidinji People, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which this event takes place. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples joining us this weekend.

This carnival is more than just a tournament, it’s a tribute to one of our game’s great regional advocates, John Bomben, whose passion and dedication to football in Far North Queensland continues to inspire the next generation.

We welcome all players, coaches, and families to this special event and look forward to a weekend of exciting football that reflects both individual development and strong team spirit. As players take to the field, we’ll be watching not only for skill and technique, but for how these qualities are brought together in game-based scenarios. Every pass, tackle and run reflects the hard work done on the training pitch, and we recognise that progress looks different for every individual.

Fixture to be announced soon. Stay tuned for updates!

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.

Hospitals

Cairns Hospital
165 The Esplanade, QLD 4870
(07) 4226 0000

Cairns Private Hospital
1 Upward St, Cairns City QLD 4870
(07) 4052 5200

Chemists

WholeLife Pharmacy and Healthfoods
Piccone’s Shopping Village, Pease St, Manoora QLD 4870
(07) 4053 2883

Calanna TerryWhite Chemmart
355 Sheridan St, Cairns North QLD 4870
(07) 4031 4222

First Aid

Located in the Game Day Office next to the Canteen & Bar

DRESSING ROOMS

Keys available through office.

FOOD & DRINK

Food and drinks are available at the canteen

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