2027 FQ Academy trial dates have now been released!

FQ Academy Girls 2027

U10 – U18 FQ Academy Girls trialists are encouraged to submit an Expression of Interest form prior to attending trials.

Expression of Interest: U10 – 18 FQ Academy Girls 2027 Expression of Interest

 

Phase 1: New Trialists & SSE FQ Academy Retained Players
Date: Tuesday 20 October 2026
Venue: Balmoral State High School
Ages: U10 – U18 FQ Academy Girls
Time: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

 

Phase 2: New Trialists, Re-trialists & SSE FQ Academy Retained Players
Date: Tuesday 27 October 2026
Venue: Balmoral State High School
Ages:U10 – U18 FQ Academy Girls
Time: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

 

Phase 3: New Trialists, Re-trialists & SSE FQ Academy Retained Players
Date: Tuesday 3 November 2026
Venue: Balmoral State High School
Ages: U10 – U18 FQ Academy Girls
Time: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

 

FQ Academy Boys 2027

IMPORTANT: New trialists must register their Expression of Interest and receive an invitation to trial.

Expression of Interest: U9 Pre-Academy & U10 – U18 FQ Academy Boys 2027 EOI

 

Important
• Players should only attend the trial phase they have been invited to attend.
• Call-backs, FQA Shadow Player trials, re-trials and final assessments are by invitation only.

 

Phase 1: Invited Trialists Only
Who should attend:
• External players who have submitted an EOI and have been invited to trial.
Date: Monday 19 October 2026
Venue: Balmoral State High School
Trial Times:
• U9 Pre-Academy Boys: 3:45 – 5:00 pm
• U10 – U13 FQ Academy Boys: 5:15 – 6:30 pm
• U14 – U18 FQ Academy Boys: 6:45 – 7:45 pm
Players who successfully progress through Phase 1 will be invited to attend Phase 2.

 

Phase 2: Invited Trialists & SSE Shadow Players
Who should attend:
• External trialists who have submitted an EOI and have been invited to trial.
• External trialists invited back following Phase 1
• Southside Eagles 2026 players who have been identified as FQA Shadow Players and invited to trial.
Date: Wednesday 21 October 2026
Venue: Balmoral State High School
Trial Times:
• U9 Pre-Academy Boys: 3:45–5:00 pm
• U10 – U13 FQ Academy Boys: 5:15–6:30 pm
• U14 – U18 FQ Academy Boys: 6:45–7:45 pm
Players who successfully progress through this phase will be invited to continue in the trial process.

 

Phases 3 & 4: Invited Trialists & SSE FQ Academy Retained Players
Who should attend:
• External trialists who have submitted an EOI and have been invited to trial.
• Southside Eagles 2026 FQ Academy players who have already been retained for the 2027 season.
Dates: Monday 26 & Wednesday 28 October 2026
Venue: Balmoral State High School
Trial Times:
• U9 Pre-Academy Boys: 3:45–5:00 pm
• U10 – U13 FQ Academy Boys: 5:15–6:30 pm
• U14 – U18 FQ Academy Boys: 6:45–7:45 pm
These sessions allow invited players to train alongside our retained players as we continue to assess and build our 2027 FQ Academy squads.

 

Phases 5 & 6: Invited Trialists, Re-trialists & SSE Development and Community Players
Who should attend:
• External players or Southside Eagles 2026 players specifically invited for a final assessment.
• Southside Eagles 2026 FQ Academy players who have been invited to trial for 2027.
• Southside Eagles 2026 Junior and Youth Community players invited through the internal EOI process.
• Southside Eagles 2026 Development and Community players invited to be assessed for 2027 playing opportunities.
Dates: Monday 2 & Wednesday 4 November 2026
Venue: Balmoral State High School
Trial Times:
• U9 Pre-Academy Boys: 3:45–5:00 pm
• U10 – U13 FQ Academy Boys: 5:15–6:30 pm
• U14 – U18 FQ Academy Boys: 6:45–7:45 pm
Phases 5 & 6 provides the final opportunity for invited players to be assessed ahead of 2027 FQ Academy squad selections.

 

 

Preparing for trials

To help ensure a smooth and well organised trial experience, please review the checklist below:

• Confirm you have submitted an Expression of Interest to trial.
• Ensure you have entered your child in the correct age group.
• Ensure your contact details (phone number and email address) are correct.
• Players should wear their Southside Eagles training kit if they have one, or another suitable training kit.
• Shin pads and football boots are mandatory for all players.
• Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
• Bring a water bottle clearly labelled with your child’s name.

Parent & Guardian Guidelines

Parents and guardians must remain in the designated spectator area at all times. Standing on the field or sideline, or coaching players from the sidelines, is strictly prohibited. You may be asked to leave the grounds if these rules are not respected.

Age Group Information

  • In some cases, players may request to be placed in a higher or lower age group to support their development, team viability or upon special request from a parent/guardian.
  • Southside Eagles must submit a dispensation application to Football Queensland for a player to be eligible for a higher or lower age group.
  • Southside Eagles must adhere to Football Queensland’s decision.

What Happens After Trials

Following the completion of trials, coaching staff work closely with Southside Eagles’ Technical Director to determine the make up of each team for the season ahead.

Outcomes for Players
• Successful players will receive a Letter of Offer outlining the result of their trial and next steps.
• Parents/guardians must accept the offer and pay the deposit by the due date.
• If the offer is not accepted and the deposit is not paid on time, the position may be offered to another player.
• Unsuccessful players may be offered a place in an U9 – U12 MiniRoos or U13 – U18 Metro Community team for 2027.

Feedback & Support

We understand this can be a challenging process for some players and families. If you would like to provide feedback on your trial experience, please contact us.

Zero‑Tolerance Policy

Southside Eagles has a zero‑tolerance policy for abusive behaviour. Any form of abuse, harassment, or bullying directed towards staff, volunteers and players will not be tolerated.