FQ Academy Trials
Football Queensland has confirmed player identification session dates for Under 9 to Under 16 players interested in joining the 2027 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.
With trials beginning in September in each region, players interested in joining an FQ Academy program can fill out the below forms to register an expression of interest.
Submit an EOI for the FQA Wide Bay Program
Submit an EOI for the FQA Central Coast Program
Submit an EOI for the FQA Whitsunday Coast Program
Submit an Expression of Interest
Upcoming Trial Dates
Far North & Gulf
2027 Trial Dates
FQ Academy Emerging Program – Far North and Gulf
Girls Born 2014 – 2018
Boys Born 2015 – 2018
Endeavour Park, 4:30PM – 5:45PM
- Monday 7th September
- Wednesday 9th September
- Monday 14th September
- Wednesday 16th September
Boys Born 2011 – 2014
Endeavour Park, 6:00PM – 7:30PM
- Monday 7th September
- Wednesday 9th September
- Monday 14th September
- Wednesday 16th September
Girls Born 2011 – 2013
Endeavour Park, 6:00PM – 7:30PM
- Tuesday 8th September
- Thursday 10th September
- Tuesday 15th September
- Thursday 17th September
Northern
2027 Trial Dates
FQ Academy Emerging Program – Northern
Girls Born 2014 – 2018
Boys Born 2015 – 2018
Paradise Park, 4:30PM – 5:45PM
- Monday August 31st
- Wednesday September 2nd
- Monday 7th September
- Wednesday 9th September
- Monday 14th September
- Wednesday 16th September
Boys Born 2011 – 2014
Paradise Park, 6:00PM – 7:30PM - Monday 31st August
- Wednesday 2nd September
- Monday 7th September
- Wednesday 9th September
- Monday 14th September
- Wednesday 16th September
Girls Born 2011 – 2013
Paradise Park, 6:00PM – 7:30PM - Tuesday 1st September
- Wednesday 2nd September
- Tuesday 8th September
- Wednesday 9th September
- Tuesday 15th September
- Wednesday 16th September
Whitsunday Coast
Week 1 – Mackay Football Park
Monday 7th September
4.30pm – 5.45pm
Boys and Girls – Trials
U10’S (DOB – 2017)
U11’S (DOB – 2016)
Monday 7th September
6.00pm – 7.30pm
Boys and Girls – Trials
U12’S (DOB – 2015)
U13’S (DOB – 2014)
Boys and Girls – Training Session
U14’S (DOB – 2013)
U15’S (DOB – 2012)
U16’S (DOB – 2011)
Tuesday 8th September
4.30pm – 5.45pm
Boy’s and Girl’s – Trials
U9’S (DB – 2018)
Wednesday 9th September
4.30pm – 5.45pm
Boys and Girls – Trials
U10’S (DOB – 2017)
U11’S (DOB – 2016)
Wednesday 9th September
6.00pm – 7.30pm
Boys and Girls – Trials
U12’S (DOB – 2015)
U13’S (DOB – 2014)
Boys and Girls – Training Session
U14’S (DOB – 2013)
U15’S (DOB – 2012)
U16’S (DOB – 2011)
Week 2
Monday 14th September
4.30pm – 5.45pm
Boys and Girls – Trials
U10’S (DOB – 2017)
U11’S (DOB – 2016)
Monday 14th September
6.00pm – 7.30pm
Boys and Girls – Trials
U12’S (DOB – 2015)
U13’S (DOB – 2014)
Boys and Girls – Training Session
U14’S (DOB – 2013)
U15’S (DOB – 2012)
U16’S (DOB – 2011)
Tuesday 15th September
4.30pm – 5.45pm
Boy’s and Girl’s – Trials
U9’S (DB – 2018)
Wednesday 16th September
4.30pm – 5.45pm
Boys and Girls – Trials
U10’S (DOB – 2017)
U11’S (DOB – 2016)
Wednesday 16th September
6.00pm – 7.30pm
Boys and Girls – Trials
U12’S (DOB – 2015)
U13’S (DOB – 2014)
Boys and Girls – Training Session
U14’S (DOB – 2013)
U15’S (DOB – 2012)
U16’S (DOB – 2011)
Central Coast
2027 Trial Dates
FQ Academy Central Coast – Rockhampton Hub (Junior Program)
Boys Born 2015–2018 & Girls Born 2014–2018
Norbridge Park
- Wednesday 9th September (New Players)
- Sunday 13th September (All Players)
- Wednesday 16th September (All Players)
- Friday 19th September (Backup Session if Required)
FQ Academy Central Coast – Gladstone Hub (Junior Program)
Boys Born 2015–2018 & Girls Born 2014–2018
Central FC / Clinton FC
- Wednesday 9th September (New Players)
- Friday 11th September (All Players)
- Sunday 13th September (All Players)
- Friday 18th September (Backup Session if Required)
FQ Academy Central Coast – Rockhampton Hub (Youth Program)
Boys Born 2011–2014 & Girls Born 2011–2013
Norbridge Park
- Monday 19th October (New Players)
- Wednesday 21st October (All Players)
- Sunday 25th October (All Players)
FQ Academy Central Coast – Gladstone Hub (Youth Program)
Boys Born 2011–2014 & Girls Born 2011–2013
Clinton FC / Central FC
- Wednesday 21st October (New Players)
Wide Bay
2027 Trial Dates
FQ Academy Wide Bay – Northern Hub (Junior Program)
Boys Born 2014–2018 & Girls Born 2014–2018
Martens Oval
- Monday 7th September (New Players)
- Wednesday 9th September (New Players & Review)
- Monday 14th September (New Players & Review)
FQ Academy Wide Bay – Southern Hub (Junior Program)
Boys Born 2014–2018 & Girls Born 2014–2018
Fraser Coast Sports Precinct
- Tuesday 8th September (New Players)
- Friday 11th September (New Players & Review)
- Tuesday 15th September (New Players & Review)
FQ Academy Wide Bay – Northern Hub (Youth Program)
Boys Born 2011–2013 & Girls Born 2011–2013
Martens Oval
- Wednesday 7th October
- Sunday 11th October (Centralised Session)
- Sunday 18th October (Centralised Session)
FQ Academy Wide Bay – Southern Hub (Youth Program)
Boys Born 2011–2013 & Girls Born 2011–2013
Fraser Coast Sports Precinct
- Thursday 8th October
- Sunday 11th October (Centralised Session)
- Sunday 18th October (Centralised Session)
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