Nine action-packed days of football
Football Queensland will welcome junior teams from across the state, country and overseas this September as we host the 2024 Pacific Championships at Maroochydore FC on the Sunshine Coast in partnership with Sunshine Coast Council.
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Pacific Junior Championships
Saturday, 21 September – Monday, 23 September
Age groups: U11, U12 & U13 Boys, U12/13 Girls
Community teams from Clubs and Schools -
Academy Championships
Tuesday, 24 September – Thursday, 26 September
Age groups: U15 & U16 Boys
Representative teams from Member Federations and invited Clubs -
State of Origin Cup
Friday, 27 September – Sunday, 29 September
Age groups: U14 Boys, U14 Girls
Representative teams from Member Federations and invited Clubs
Welcome to the Pacific Championships
On behalf of Football Queensland, I’d like to welcome all participants and families to the Sunshine Coast for the 2024 Pacific Championships.
Delivered in partnership with Sunshine Coast Council and Visit Sunshine Coast and taking place across 10 fields at Maroochydore FC over nine exciting days, the tournament encompassing the Junior Championships, the Academy Championships and the State of Origin Cup promises to be a showcase of the top talent developing around our state and country.
The Pacific Championships offers a valuable opportunity for our junior footballers to test their abilities in a competitive arena, vying for various age group and state championship titles, while also serving as a platform for our players to connect and challenge themselves against peers from across Queensland, as well as visiting Member Federation state teams.
Football Queensland utilises the Pacific Championships as a progressive step for our players as they prepare to begin being recognised as state representatives by Football Queensland and Football Australia coaching and technical staff.
As we return to the Sunshine Coast, players, coaches, and their families will have the opportunity to explore and enjoy all the region has to offer, from the world-class beaches to the picturesque hinterland.
Football Queensland would like to thank the Sunshine Coast Council and Visit Sunshine Coast for their ongoing support of our state’s up-and-coming stars by helping to create a memorable event for all involved.
I wish our players, coaches and referees all the best for the tournament, and I look forward to witnessing some of the state’s best young talent in action at the 2024 Pacific Championships.
Rob Cavallucci
Chief Executive Officer
Mayoral Welcome
I would like to extend a warm welcome to all competitors and their families joining us on our Sunshine Coast for Football Queensland’s Pacific Club Championship event being held at Maroochydore Football Club.
Our Sunshine Coast already plays host to numerous sporting events, competitions, and training opportunities throughout the course of each year which provide great opportunities for young athletes to compete and develop their skills in a safe, welcoming environment.
Bringing together more than 130 youth football teams from across Australia with international participation from New Zealand and Pacific Nations continues to strengthen the Sunshine Coast’s position as the home of junior football in the state.
This is particularly important for our region, with the Sunshine Coast hosting preliminary football matches at Sunshine Coast Stadium as a Key Delivery Partner for the Games.
Our Sunshine Coast Biosphere offers a backdrop of stunning natural beauty – from our magnificent beaches to our glorious hinterland. So, while you are here, I encourage you to take in some of our natural wonders and have some fun at our local attractions – there is something here for everyone!
On behalf of our Sunshine Coast Council, I would like to wish the best of luck to all young competitors.
Mayor Rosanna Natoli
Sunshine Coast Council
Hospitals
Buderim Private Hospital ER
12 Elsa Wilson Drive, Buderim QLD 4556
PH: (07) 5430 3303
Sunshine Coast University Hospital
University Hospital 6 Doherty Street, Bertinya QLD 4575
PH: (07) 5202 0000
Chemists
Chemist Warehouse Maroochydore
15/100 Maroochydore Road, Maroochydore QLD 4558
PH: (07) 5409 8765
Maroochy Day & Night Pharmacy
107-109 Aerodrome Road, Maroochydore QLD 4558
PH: (07) 5443 6070