Winterfest24

Football Queensland is delighted to once again host WinterFest, the state’s largest junior football carnival, on the Sunshine Coast, delivered in partnership with Sunshine Coast Council and Visit Sunshine Coast.

Queensland's Largest Junior Football Carnival

From Wednesday, 26 June to Sunday, 30 June at Maroochydore FC.
Over 2,000 Players From Across Queensland

WinterFest24 will welcome teams from Under 9 to Under 11 boys and girls age groups.
Diverse Opponents

Teams participating from all regional FQ Academy centres plus invited FQ Academy League teams from South East Queensland.

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Welcome to Winterfest24

On behalf of Football Queensland, I would like to welcome you to the 2024 WinterFest Carnival, the state’s largest junior football carnival to be held on the beautiful Sunshine Coast in partnership with Sunshine Coast Council and Visit Sunshine Coast.

Returning to Maroochydore FC for five days of high-quality and exciting matches, WinterFest24 promises to be an unforgettable celebration of junior football excellence where our promising young FQ Academy talent will gather, ready to showcase their skills and compete against peers representing every region of our state.

Football Queensland is dedicated to fostering talent through the FQ Academy system, and WinterFest24 serves as an invaluable platform for players to receive real-time feedback as coaching and technical staff monitor their progress as the event forms part of the FQ Academy Talent ID and player development system.

As we strive to enhance player outcomes and strengthen our pathways through the implementation of best practice technical methods, we’re thrilled to welcome over 2,000 participants back to Maroochydore, where the stunning backdrop of the Sunshine Coast will only bring additional excitement to the event.

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 carnival for all involved.

I’d also like to wish our participants, coaches, referees and families attending the carnival all the best, and I hope they enjoy the event, and all the Sunshine Coast has to offer.

Rob Cavallucci

Chief Executive Officer

Mayoral Welcome

Greetings to all the young athletes, coaches and families joining us from near and far for WinterFest at Maroochydore Football Club.

We’re thrilled to welcome you here.

Hosting Queensland’s largest junior football carnival strengthens the Sunshine Coast’s position as the home of junior football in the State.

This event is not just a celebration of football; it’s a testament to our commitment to nurturing the next generation of sports stars.

It is also a steppingstone towards our exciting future, with the Sunshine Coast expected to host preliminary football matches at Sunshine Coast Stadium as a Co-Host City for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Our Sunshine Coast Biosphere offers a backdrop of stunning natural beauty, from our beaches to our 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 extend my heartfelt wishes for success to all the young athletes.

Best of luck to you all – may your time here be filled with memorable moments both on, and off, the field.

Mayor Rosanna Natoli

Sunshine Coast Council

Things To Do

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Official Event Apparel

Purchase WinterFest24 event apparel by FineDesigns

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

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.

PROUD PARTNERS

WinterFest24 is delivered in partnership with Sunshine Coast Council & Visit Sunshine Coast and supported by Radio partners Sea FM & Mix FM.