SOUTHSIDE EAGLESUnder 9 – Under 12 boys performance teams are graded into two different levels:
- Football Queensland Academy (FQA): This is an elite pathway program for competitive players. Players are required to trial for entry into a Football Queensland Academy (FQA) team. Southside Eagles participates in FQA League 3. Teams train three times per week and attendance at all training sessions is mandatory.
- Kangaroo: This level is for players with advanced skills who are looking for a challenge and development pathways into FQ Academy. Matches are played with more speed, skill and tactics. The Kangaroo level is split into two subsequent levels: Kangaroo 1 (K1) and Kangaroo 2 (K2). Players are required to trial for entry into a Kangaroo team.
2026 FQ Academy Key Details:
| U9 | U10 | U11 | U12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number FQ Academy teams in 2026 | 1 x K1 Pre-Academy Team | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Fees (excluding $15 FA fee) | $1,450 | $1,450 | $1,450 | $1,450 |
| Compulsory weekly training sessions | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Training location | Balmoral State High School | Balmoral State High School | Balmoral State High School | Balmoral State High School |
| Number of games | 24-27 | 24-27 | 24-27 | 24-27 |
| Holiday tournaments | WinterFest (June/July) | WinterFest (June/July) | WinterFest (June/July) | WinterFest (June/July) |
Fees include:
- FFA-Accredited coach for all training sessions
- Technical Director providing oversight and direction
- Structured FQ Academy performance program
- Player Assessments
- Game recording/analysis
- Official Southside Eagles training shirt
- Playing shirts and shorts (these remain the property of Southside Eagles)
- All training and playing equipment
- Game-day field set-up, pack-down and maintenance
- End of season trophy and participation in trophy day event
- Insurances and administration
- Team Photo
- Inclusion at FQ tournaments (subject to FQ scheduling)
Not included in fees:
- Southside Eagles shorts and socks (required) which are available from the Uniform Shop for an additional cost
- Shin pads (required)
- Soccer boots (required)
2026 Kangaroo Key Details:
| U9 | U10 | U11 | U12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Kangaroo teams in 2026 | 1 x K2 | 1 x K1 and/or 1 x K2 | 1 x K1 and/or 1 x K2 | 1 x K1 and/or 1 x K2 |
| 2026 Fees (excluding $15 FA fee) | $795 | $795 | $795 | $795 |
| Compulsory weekly training sessions | K1 = 3 K2 = 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Training location | K1 = Balmoral State High School K2 = Bulimba Memorial Park | Bulimba Memorial Park | Bulimba Memorial Park | Bulimba Memorial Park |
| Number of games | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Holiday tournaments | - | - | - | - |
Trials:
- Open trials will be held in October as per Football Queensland’s mandated schedule
- Trials will be held to fill positions for all teams listed above (FQA and Kangaroo)
- There may be pre-season trials in early 2026 to fill final vacancies
- Players cannot attend trials if there are fees outstanding from 2025
Find out everything you need to know about trials here.
Express interest in attending trials here.
