Getting started? Here's how
From age four and above, there are plenty of ways for your child to get started in the beautiful game.
Football Queensland hosts a range of programs and competitions from the Gold Coast to Cairns, ranging from three-day Holiday Clinics to full length competitive club seasons.
To get your child started on their football journey, find the program that best suits them from the buttons above. Once you’ve found the perfect program, search for your suburb or local club and get in contact to see when you can get started.
What a way to kick off the #PacificChampionships! 🔥📸
Check out some of our favourite moments from a huge day 1 of football on the Sunshine Coast!
📱 Keep up with the Pacific Championships via the event page on the FQ website
#VisitSunshineCoast
Sep 29
How do you create a club environment where coaches feel supported, valued and motivated to keep coming back? 🤝
With more than 25 years working across elite and grassroots sport, including consulting for the Brisbane Lions, Wallabies, NZ Rugby, Tennis Australia and USA Swimming, Wayne Goldsmith has seen what it takes to create environments where coaches can thrive.
At the Queensland Football Convention, Wayne will unpack `Why Coaches Quit` and what clubs can do differently to support, develop and retain their coaches.
Join Wayne at the Queensland Football Convention on 10–11 October, visit our website to get your tickets.
Sep 29
The nominees for the Mick Novakovic Medals have been announced! 👏
These medals recognise outstanding contributions to referee development across Queensland through both the Support for Young Referees and Emerging Elite Referees categories.
Join us at Brisbane City Hall on Saturday, 10 October for the 2026 Queensland Football Gala as we celebrate this year`s nominees and reveal the recipients of both awards.
Sep 29
Recognising the next generation of Queensland`s match officials. 🌟
The nominees for the Des Miles Medal – Junior Referee of the Year are officially in the spotlight, with one outstanding official set to be crowned at the 2026 Queensland Football Gala. Be there at Brisbane City Hall on Saturday, 10 October to celebrate the achievements of Queensland football and witness the announcement live.
Sep 29
Honouring Queensland`s outstanding assistant referees. 🏆
Congratulations to the nominees for the 2026 Jacqueline Leleu Medal. Their expertise, consistency and professionalism play a vital role in supporting football at all levels across Queensland. Join us at Brisbane City Hall on Saturday, 10 October, as we reveal the winner at the 2026 Queensland Football Gala.
Sep 29
