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Football Queensland’s night of nights is nearly here.

This Saturday FQ’s top referees, officials, volunteers, coaches, players and clubs will be acknowledged at the annual awards night.

Check out the nominees and get all the latest news from around the grounds here.

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Cameron Millar is a Football Queensland award nominee.

Craig Goodall (second from right) is a Football Queensland award nominee.

Scott McDonald is a Football Queensland award nominee.

Doug Spinks is a Football Queensland award nominee.

Cairns

Congratulations to Sarah Jones from Edge Hill United and the FQ Academy Far North & Gulf program on being nominated for state honours at the Football in Queensland Awards Night to be held this Saturday at Brisbane City Hall.

Gold Coast

Football Queensland has confirmed the details of the 2024 State Referee Conference, to be held on Saturday January 20 and Sunday January 21.

The conference will again be delivered in a hybrid format in 2024, with attendees invited to join the in-person event at St Joseph’s College, Gregory Terrace or access the sessions from regional hubs via an online platform.

Following day one of the conference which is open to all referees, the second day will feature more in-depth practical sessions exploring specific referee concepts for NPL Queensland, FQPL and FQ Referee Academy match officials.

“As another year of football draws to a close, Football Queensland is pleased to announce next year’s State Referee Conference which will welcome new and experienced match officials from all parts of the state,” FQ CEO Robert Cavallucci said.

“The annual State Referee Conference provides an important opportunity for Queensland referees to come together ahead of the new season to learn from special guest speakers, get to know their peers and build relationships with fellow match officials.

“After the success of the hybrid event format in 2023, we’re excited to again deliver the 2024 State Referee Conference both in person and online, accommodating match officials at every level of the game from every region.

“Metro based referees are encouraged to register early to attend the in-person event at St Joseph’s College, Gregory Terrace with only 250 spaces available, while FQ will also host in-person events in regional parts of the state for referees located across Queensland.”

Further information on regional viewing sites will be confirmed shortly and published on the Football Queensland website.

Gold Coast Force ahead of their 4-0 win over North Brisbane

The Football Queensland Futsal Premier League Kicks Off

The newly introduced Football Queensland Futsal Premier League (FQFPL) was launched earlier in 2023, forming the second tier of Queensland’s senior connected futsal pyramid, feeding into the F-League.

After success in the initial season, the 2023/24 season has been expanded from seven men’s teams to a full home and away season featuring 13 men’s teams and 5 women’s teams.

Gold Coast Feenix and Gold Coast Force sit in 1st and 2nd respectively in the Men’s competition at the close of round one, continuing the theme of South Coast domination of the Football landscape in Queensland in 2023.

Sunshine Coast

Make the most of this off-season and take your coaching to the next level at one of FQ’s Community Coaching Courses:

Skill Training Certificate: 11 & 12 November | 9am – 4pm & 9am – 12pm | Moreton Bay Sports Complex

Game Training Certificate: 18 & 19 November | 9am – 4pm & 9am – 12pm | Moreton Bay Sports Complex

The Skill Training course is designed for those working with players aged between 9 – 13 and focuses on the development of the four functional game skills of first touch, striking the ball, running with the ball and 1 v 1.

The Game Training course is for coaches working players aged 13 – 17 and aims to show coaches how to teach the development of tactical awareness, perception and decision making.

Interested in attending? Visit footballqueensland.com.au to register now.

Townsville

The Townsville Futsal League is in full swing with 211 players and 38 teams showing off their skills.

Many local football clubs are represented in the league with players from MA Olympic, Rebels FC, Townsville Warriors, Edge Hill United, Estates FC and more.

Local futsal clubs Northern Pulse and Ginga FC also have teams vying for top spot and honing their skills.

Nearly 40 teams participated in this year's Townsville Futsal League.

Nearly 40 teams participated in this year's Townsville Futsal League.

Nearly 40 teams participated in this year's Townsville Futsal League.

Nearly 40 teams participated in this year's Townsville Futsal League.

Walking Sports Expo

Adults of all ages and abilities are invited to join Football Queensland and Townsville City Netball to try sports in safe, slow, controlled and low impact formats.

This come and try morning is ideal for people returning from injury, have movement restrictions, or are looking to keep active while trying a new sport.

The Walking Sports Expo will be held at Townsville Stadium on Murray Lyons Crescent in Annandale on Wednesday 25 October. For more information visit, footballqld.com.au/walking-football.