Season 2026 FAQ's

Q: I need help with Squadi / Play Football

A: For assistance with Football Queensland / Squadi: Football Queensland (FQ) provides dedicated support for Squadi through a Customer Service Portal, allowing users to lodge support tickets for technical issues, registration problems, or account assistance. For immediate technical issues within the app, users should use the embedded TAWK help desk, while general enquiries can be directed to FQ. 

How to Submit a Squadi Support Ticket

Customer Support Portal: Lodge a ticket directly through the Football Queensland Support Portal to connect with the relevant department.

TAWK Help Desk: Use the built-in TAWK chat function within the Squadi app for immediate, platform-specific technical issues.

For assistance with Football Australia / Play Football: For assistance with Play Football, contact support via email at support@playfootball.com.au or phone at 02 8880 7983 (Mon–Fri 10 AM–9 PM, Sat–Sun 10 AM–3 PM AEDT). They provide help with registration, club administration, refunds, and technical issues.

 The Play Football support site offers FAQs and guides, or you can submit a support ticket there

Q: When does the football season run?

A: The 2026 competition is expected to run for 18 rounds commzcngin in March (for Adult & Junior teams) and May (for U6-U12 teams), through to September 2026.

Q: When will games begin?

A:Junior teams (U13+) will begin games from week of the 6th March 2026.  

MiniRoos (U6–U12) will begin games from 1st May 2026.

Q: What age groups are Dingo Pups, MiniRoos and Juniors?

A:Dingo Pups: 3 to 5 years

MiniRoos: Under 6 to Under 12 (U6–U12)

Juniors: Under 13 and above (U13+)

Q: What MiniRoos age team is my child going to be in?

A: Football Queensland age groups for MiniRoos are based on the age your child is at in that year, 1st January through to 31st December. Example: if your child is 5 years of age on the 2nd January and turns 6 in March, they are in Under 6.

Q: What are Dingo Pups?

A: Being run for the first time ever at Dayboro, Dingo Pups is our introductory football program for children aged 3 to 5. There are no fixtures or competition games. Instead, sessions focus on fun activities, basic skills, and small games to help players build confidence and get ready for MiniRoos.

Note: we are actively seeking parents to get involved with helping to develop our younger footballers to get out there and have a great time! Please contact us if interested.

Q: When does training start?

A: Junior and Adult players have already commenced training.

MiniRoos training will begin on Wednesday, 18th March (teams and times are coming out now!)

Q: When will Dingo Pups start?

A: We anticipate that Dingo Pups will begin week of the 27th of April (times and day TBC)

Q: Are there games or training during school holidays?

A: No. There are no games or team training sessions during school holidays (unless notified by individual team coaches).

Q: When will teams and draws be announced?

A: U6 - U7: Draws will be available via our website once teams are announced.

U8 - U12: Draws will be available via Squadi once teams are announced.

U13 - U15: Draws will also be released via Squadi when available.

Q: When are registration fees due?

A: Registration fees are due to be paid in full by 5th March 2026.

Q: Are payment plans available?

A: Yes. Payment plans are available to help ease financial impact. Families are also encouraged to explore PlayOn Sport Vouchers from the Queensland Government.

Q: What is included in the membership fee?

A: A Club training shirt and Game Day jersey is included for all registered players, as well insurance coverage through Football Queensland and Football Australia. Support for club expenses such as linemarking, insurance, running costs, equipment etc are all supported by Club fees.

Q: Are there additional skills training sessions?

A: Yes. Skills sessions are expected to be offered as follows:

U10 - U15: Monday evenings

Under 12 - Under 14 Girls: Thursday evenings

Under 8 - Under 9: Expected in 2026 (days TBC)

These sessions are optional, run alongside team training, and are at no additional cost.

Most teams train on the same afternoon, typically Wednesdays.

Q: When and where are games played?

A:U6 - U7: Early Saturday mornings at locations such as Dayboro, Mitchelton, and Samford.

U8 and above: Saturday mornings, both at home and across the Northside of Brisbane.

All teams generally play at home every second weekend.

Q: Are teams mixed gender?

A: Yes, up to U15. Dayboro Dingoes teams are mixed gender as well as girls and boys teams, depending on demand, with the club proudly fielding three all-female teams last season.

UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS:

Q: What uniform is required for Dayboro Dingoes players?

A: All Dayboro Dingoes players are required to wear official Nike club shorts and socks, which can be purchased from the Club via the Online Shop.

Q: What equipment must players have?

A: Shin pads/guards and football boots must be worn at both training and on game days. These items can be purchased from any sports store. We are exploring cost effective options to bring these to the Club as well.

Q: Are training shirts included?

A: Yes. Training shirts are funded by our amazing sponsors each season and are provided for players to keep.

Q: What about game day jerseys?

A: Game day jerseys are provided by the Club. As this year is a milestone year for our 25th Season players will be able to keep these at the end of the season.

IMPORTANT NOTE: the Dayboro Dingoes uniform is changing in 2026! 

As 2026 marks the Dayboro Dingoes’ 25th anniversary, the Club will be introducing a new kit. 

This includes updated shorts, socks, and game day jerseys to celebrate this milestone season. 

We have a very exciting announcement about our new kit partner coming soon so stand by!

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR 2026.

This is a 3-step process. Follow the steps on our website.

Dingoes Club Registration --> Football Queensland SQUADI --> Football Australia Play Football