2027 Season

The club's talent identification processes help to identify and keep track of new and improved players that may be ready to be selected in Thunder FQ Academy teams.  Talent identification processes include identifying, coaching, monitoring and assessing players through their participation in:

• Thunder FC team training and fixtures
• Thunder holiday coaching clinics in Toowoomba and regional centres
• Partnerships and positive relationships with local school football programs and local and regional community football clubs, including targeted invitations to attend Thunder Elevate and Accelerate programs and Thunder selection trials.  
• Thunder Accelerate program for community club players who add one additional training session per week with Thunder's qualified coaches.
• Thunder Elevate program for talented community players who train one night per week with Thunder's FQ Academy teams
• Thunder junior trials    

Each year coaches complete a mid-season and end of season player assessments to provide feedback to players about their strengths and areas for further improvement.  The end of season coach assessment is also used as the basis for determining which players will automatically be retained for the following year and which players will need to attend trials and compete for their spot in a team.  

The club aims to retain approximately 80% of players each year, demonstrating a firm commitment to the long-term development of players.   At the same time however, the club recognises that new players must also be afforded the opportunity to be selected. 

Current SWQ Thunder FC players that are automatically retained will receive a player offer through Majestri. Current SWQ Thunder FC players who are not automatically retained for the following year are invited and encouraged to attend trials.

Players are invited to register for SWQ Thunder FC 2027 selection trials.  All players intending to attend trials must register to trial, including new players to the club and current Thunder players who have not been automatically retained for their current team.  

Current SWQ Thunder FC players who are automatically retained for the following year will receive a player retention offer through Majestri at the end of the current season.  Retained players are NOT required to register for trials.

Current SWQ Thunder FC players who are not automatically retained for the following year will be advised at the end of the season and will be invited and encouraged to attend selection trials. 

Players that already play for local community clubs or are new to the Toowoomba region are able to register for trials. 

ALL players wanting to trial for selection in SWQ Thunder FC teams MUST register using the link below.

 ##### REGISTER HERE FOR SELECTION TRIALS #####

For the 2027 season, it will be the same as last year where you will follow a two-step registration process that requires registration and payments across the Football Queensland (FQ) and Football Australia (FA) platforms.  These two registrations are in addition to the club's Majestri registration process. 

Football Queensland (FQ) and Football Australia (FA) fees are NOT included in our club's 2027 fees. The fees listed below are from 2026 and once the 2027 fees are confirmed, we will update accordingly.

The 3 steps required for players to register to play for South West Queensland Thunder FC:

Step 1 - Register with SWQ Thunder FC in Majestri and pay club registration fee

Step 2 - Register with Football Queensland in Squadi and pay Football Queensland registrationfee

Once you have completed your club registration in Majestri, you need to register with Football Queensland in Squadi and pay the FQ registration fee.   

Registering in the Squadi App is the easiest way to register.  You can also do it on the Squadi website. Follow the step-by-step guide below to complete your registration 

All players must register in PlayFootball and pay the Football Australia registration fee of $15 for juniors and $35 for seniors. Please note these fees are from 2026 and once we have confirmed amounts for 2027, we will updated accordingly.

This registration is best completed on a computer rather than on a mobile phone as the website is NOT mobile friendly. 

Follow the appropriate registration link below to claim your profile and complete your registration.  Make sure that you use the correct registration link for your respective team. 

NOTE: Senior contracted Men and Women players have received an email providing instructions to register without paying the Football Australia fee.   Senior player registrations will be pending until the club makes payment of registration fees in bulk.  Under 23 players are required to pay the Football Australia registration fee.     

All registrations must be completed by Thursday 11th February 2027. 

If you need assistance or support to complete your registration, please refer to the following resources:

• 2027 Registration System - Participant - How to claim an existing participant record during a registration
• 2027 Registration System - Participant - How to Self—Register
• 2027 Registration System - Participant - How to Register on Behalf of Someone
• 2027 Registration System - Video - How to Register and Pay for a Registration - Participant

Alternatively, please contact Football Australia using the methods below.  Your team manager may also be able to assist.  

ALL new players to the club this year MUST register in Squadi for Preseason games including if they:

• Have never played football before 

• Last played football overseas 

• Played football for another club in 2026

Players who played for SWQ Thunder FC last year do not need to register for the Preseason games, however, they do need to register for the 2027 season. 

### SQUADI REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

There is no Football Queensland fee to register for Preseason games. 

Coaches, managers, physios/sports trainers, Board members and volunteers working with children must register in Squadi each season using the instructions below.  

2027 club registration fees are listed below for the various teams.  In 2027, FQ and FA fees (including insurance) are NOT INCLUDED in club registration fees and must be paid in addition to the club registration fee when registering in Squadi. Players must pay the FQ/FFA fee in Squadi otherwise their registration will not be processed by Football Queensland.  FQ will remain the same as 2026, however we have not yet been advised of the final FFA Fee for 2027. 

Registration fees provide the club with the ability to provide a high-quality football experience for players, families, officials and spectators.  Registration fees represent excellent value for money when you consider the length of the season, the frequency of training and matches and the obvious and not so obvious items that registration fees cover.  

Players/parents are required to pay club registration fees to secure their place in a team.  Players can either:

All players are required to purchase and wear SWQ Thunder FC Clothing to all training sessions and games.

The table below shows the compulsory clothing items required by players of each team.  Optional clothing items can also be purchased.

New players to the club must purchase all compulsory clothing items. This can be done by purchasing all items in a bundle from the Online Shop during the registration process. 

Returning players only need to purchase the clothing items that they require to supplement their existing club clothing. Players should plan well in advance for clothing purchases, particularly winter clothing, spare clothing and larger sizes for growing young bodies.  The club carries limited stock and ordering takes time for production, delivery and distribution.   

The club generally advertises order windows to minimise the number of orders that the club is placing with our clothing partner KAPPA.  

You can view the necessary clothing requirements in picture form, see a list of frequently asked questions in this document

All clothing purchases must be paid for in full and are not able to be included in payment plans. Clothing items will not be distributed until they are paid for in full.

A KAPPA sizing chartis provided for all KAPPA clothing to assist players/parents to order the correct sizes.  

Parents or players can email clothing@swqthunder.com if you require any assistance with clothing purchases.

Here is the link to the KAPPA sizing chartwhich is our clothing manufacturer.

Download a copy of the 2027 Player Scholarship program guide. Applications for scholarships are due to be submitted to chairman@swqthunder.com by 5:00pm on Friday 30 October 2026.  

Individual players or families are able to arrange business sponsors to assist with the covering the cost of club registration fees. Business sponsors pay a small fee to the club for advertising in addition to the cost of the players registration fees. 

The club provides a letter of introduction and an agreement form for businesses to complete to confirm their sponsorship.  Download the Individual Player Business Sponsorship package for further information.

Parents are encouraged to access the Queensland Governments FairPlay Vouchers to help pay for player registrations for seasons registration fees and coaching programs. 

All information you need can be accessed on the Queensland Governments FairPlay website, including eligibility criteria and opening and closing dates. 

Once you apply for and receive a voucher, you can use it to pay an outstanding invoice for player registration for sporting teams and programs.

Apply for a QLD Govt. FairPlay Voucher