Members of the Queensland football community gathered at Parliament House today to celebrate the launch of the 2024 season alongside Parliamentary Friends of Football Co-Chairs Lance McCallum MP and Steve Minnikin MP ⚽
Junior players from local clubs were joined by Members of Parliament, guests including FQ President Paula Robinson and Brisbane Roar CEO Kaz Patafta, and players from Brisbane Roar FC and the #FQAcademy QAS program.
#FootballinQueenslandUnited
Apr 30
FQ is pleased to announce a partnership with SocialProtect to combat online abuse and attacks on players, referees and administrators occurring on social media platforms 🛡️📱
As part of FQ`s Protect Our Game initiative to safeguard clubs, participants and the public, the online moderation and protection tool strengthens FQ’s zero-tolerance policy against poor behaviour, including cyber-bullying, hate speech, racial slurs and scams.
Visit our website to find out more about how FQ clubs will benefit from @social.protect.
#ProtectOurGame
Apr 30
Last chance to register for one of our 1️⃣8️⃣ female-only referee courses to be held across the state this Saturday, 4 May in our biggest ever day of referee education ⌛
Our introductory Level 4 course is perfect for women and girls aged 13+ who want to learn to officiate the world game, starting in junior football. All first-year referees will receive a registration pack including a Kappa uniform (teal shirt, shorts, socks), whistle, flag and cards.
Head to our website to find a course near you.
#RefereeFootball #WeRise #YehTheGirls #FemaleFootballWeek
Apr 30
Farewell to one of Queensland`s finest 👏
Queensland stalwart Nathan MacDonald has called time on his refereeing career, with his 173rd and final @aleagues Men`s appointment last Friday between Brisbane Roar FC and Adelaide United.
Nathan began officiating the A-League Men in 2009/10 and was appointed to the 2013, 2014, and 2021 Grand Finals, and 2016 Australia Cup Final. He was a FIFA Assistant Referee between 2012 and 2023, joining the AFC Elite Panel in 2013, and regularly officiated AFC Champions League matches and qualifiers for the AFC Asian Cup and FIFA World Cup.
His dedication, professionalism, and passion for the game have left an incredible mark not only within Queensland but across Australia. Congratulations on a remarkable career, Nathan! 🙌
#RefereeFootball
Apr 30
