Article originally published by Football Queensland on 10th March 2025: https://footballqueensland.com.au/2025/03/10/football-queensland-confirms-further-suspension-of-football-activity-in-south-east-queensland-due-to-impacts-of-ex-tropical-cyclone-alfred/

Football Queensland confirms further suspension of football activity in South East Queensland due to impacts of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred

Football Queensland has today confirmed the further suspension of all football activity in Metro, South Coast and Sunshine Coast regions until at least next Monday, 17 March due to the ongoing impacts of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred including flooding and damage to many clubs.

The decision to extend the suspension of all football activity across South East Queensland has been made to prioritise the ongoing safety of all members of the football community and to support impacted clubs in their recovery efforts.

No training sessions are permitted to be held this week in line with the suspension of football, unless Football Queensland has provided explicit approval in writing, based on a demonstration of a club’s ability to safely host sessions through completion of the club damage report form.

In some cases, local councils may not permit access to grounds and will keep grounds closed. Clubs and participants are reminded of the requirement to follow advice from local councils regarding access to council grounds.

To assist Football Queensland in determining a suitable plan for the resumption of competitions and fixtures in each impacted region, all clubs are asked to complete the club damage report form on FQ’s Disaster Recovery Hub as soon as it is possible and safe to do so. This will be crucial in determining each club’s readiness to recommence and host fixtures and other forms of activity including training.

Clubs are encouraged to visit the Disaster Recovery Hub on the FQ website to view important updates on grants and funding support as they become available and to connect with volunteers who are ready to offer assistance.

Members of the football community can also visit the Disaster Recovery Hub to view a list of clubs requiring volunteer support for clean-up and recovery efforts.

Football Queensland will continue to work closely with South East Queensland clubs regarding the resumption of football activity and the rescheduling of impacted fixtures as appropriate and wishes all impacted clubs the best as they commence recovery efforts in the coming days.