FQ Academy Trials
Football Queensland has confirmed player identification session dates for Under 9 to Under 16 players interested in joining the 2025 FQ Academy program.
The FQ Academy delivers a more consistent and visible pathway for aspirational footballers which is quality-controlled and accredited by Football Australia.
The program aligns the Queensland player pathway with the national development and Talent ID system, linking junior players to the Matildas and Socceroos.
To sign up to attend the sessions, please complete the expression of interest form under the region tab.

Far North & Gulf
Mt Isa
Trials to join the FQ Academy in 2024 have now concluded. For more information, contact Michael Edwards at michaele@footballqueensland.com.au
Whitsunday Coast
Central Coast
Click here to submit a new player EOI.
New ID sessions to be announced shortly.
For more information, contact Mark Delaney at markd@footballqueensland.com.au
Wide Bay
Click here to submit a new player EOI.
Northern Hub – Juniors
Martens Oval
Junior Talent ID Session #1
New players only
Wednesday 4 September
U9 & U11 boys: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
U10 boys, U9/11 girls, U12/13 girls: 5:40pm – 6:40pm
U12 & U13 boys: 6:50pm – 7:50pm
Junior Talent ID Session #2
New players & review
Monday 9 September
U9 & U11 boys: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
U10 boys, U9/11 girls, U12/13 girls: 5:40pm – 6:40pm
U12 & U13 boys: 6:50pm – 7:50pm
Junior Talent ID Session #3
All players are invited new, review or retained
Wednesday 11 September
U9 & U11 boys: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
U10 boys, U9/11 girls, U12/13 girls: 5:40pm – 6:40pm
U12 & U13 boys: 6:50pm – 7:50pm
Southern Hub – Juniors
Fraser Coast Sports Precinct
Junior Talent ID Session #1
New players only
Tuesday 3 September
U9 & U11 boys: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
U10 boys, U9/11 girls, U12/13 girls: 5:40pm – 6:40pm
U12 & U13 boys: 6:50pm – 7:50pm
Junior Talent ID Session #2
New players & review
Thursday 5 September
U9 & U11 boys: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
U10 boys, U9/11 girls, U12/13 girls: 5:40pm – 6:40pm
U12 & U13 boys: 6:50pm – 7:50pm
Junior Talent ID Session #3
All players are invited new, review or retained
Tuesday 10 September
U9 & U11 boys: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
U10 boys, U9/11 girls, U12/13 girls: 5:40pm – 6:40pm
U12 & U13 boys: 6:50pm – 7:50pm
Youth
Youth Talent ID Session #1
All players are invited new, review or retained
Sunday 6 October at Fraser Coast Sports Precinct
U15 & 17 girls: 9:00pm – 10:00am
U14 & U15/16 boys: 10:30am – 12:00pm
Youth Talent ID Session #2
All players are invited new, review or retained
Sunday 13 October at Martens Oval
U15 & 17 girls: 9:00pm – 10:00am
U14 & U15/16 boys: 10:30am – 12:00pm
For more information, contact Gareth Thomson at garetht@footballqueensland.com.au
Sunshine Coast United
Trials to join the FQ Academy in 2024 have now concluded. For more information, contact Scott Grimshaw at scottg@footballqueensland.com.au
Darling Downs
Trials to join the FQ Academy in 2024 have now concluded. For more information, contact Briac Williams at briacw@footballqueensland.com.au
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