It’s an exciting time for football lovers and players alike as we kick off the 2018 National Premier League season. Things are a bit different this time around – there’s new team colours, a new name and jersey, a horde of exciting new talent – and it’s all adding up to a thrilling era for professional football in the north.

The team has overcome their share of obstacles to get to this point – loss of head coach and board president late last year – but the acceptance of a community-based funding model by Football Queensland, securing a major sponsor in Zoo Health & Fitness and Delta Office Solutions. along with a great pre-season start by the NQ United FC players has ensured an exciting season ahead for the new look club.

 

A new community-based ownership model  

Under the new community-based model, players have the opportunity to play both club and representative football for a nominal fee collected through their club registration. Local club presidents have fully endorsed the model, which provides a representative pathway for younger players to follow, through development opportunities in their junior and senior club years.

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The model puts all players on an even playing field in terms of representation – NQ United FC technical directors and coaching staff will attend weekly club games to check out the talent and re-evaluate players who will put on the NQ United FC jersey and play at the next level.

It is anticipated that male and female NQ United FC players from under 20’s down will come out of the local competition every four to five weeks to play at the national level, then return to their clubs.

The model will also support the development of local club coaches and fund coaching clinics for players.

 

 

Head Coach of NQ United FC Michael Brooks was originally MA Olympic FC’s Local Premiership winning Head Coach for 2 years and has made the step up to Head Coach. 

 

 

Sponsorships 

Sponsors – We Want You!

Promote your business and support North Queensland United Football Club with a corporate sponsorship.

Packages for the NQ United 2018 National Premier League season are available now.

Maximise your business exposure in this high-profile sport – there are a range of sponsorship options available or we can tailor one to suit you!

For more information about sponsorship and volunteer opportunities contact Declan Carnes on 0408 648 922.

 

Support the team at home and away 

NQ United FC will kick off their season at Townsville’s home of football, Brolga Park, on Saturday 3 February against Sunshine Coast, kicking off at 7pm. Tickets can be purchased at the game or online at www.website.com.au. Show your support for your local team
– Follow us on Facebook @nqunitedfc.

 

Grass roots development for local players 

Local football players will have the opportunity to be trained at a professional football level thanks to an exciting new co-branded partnership between NQ Football and GoFull90.

NQ Football announced they are excited to offer seasonal coaching placements to club registered players and coaches from as little as $300 per year. Well known coaching identities Ken and Bill Mitchell will take on the lead coaching roles, which is open to all club registered players (male and female) from under 5’s to under 20’s and includes club coaches.

The football excellence program will service all areas of north Queensland including Burdekin and Ingham, with training to take place at Townsville Sports Reserve. NQ Football will be releasing more details about the football excellence program to the community shortly where expressions of interest can be registered.

 

NQ United will run a tri-series representative program with Cairns and Mackay on the following dates:

7-8 April – Mackay

6 -7 May – Cairns

26-27 May – Mackay

16-17 June – Townsville

28-29 July – Cairns

18-19 August – Townsville

Football Queensland will also run a Football Queensland Community Cup in Mackay on 8 July to 14 July which is U13+. 

We will be taking one team from each age group from NQ Football and one team from NQ United FC for representative duties. 

The existing Filippo Miele carnival will be 30 June to 4 July. This will be U9 to U12’s.