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Deadly Choices FNQ Mixed Touch Carnival 

When

14/03/2026

Where

Cairns Pirate Touch Football Association

Registrations for the Deadly Choices FNQ Mixed Touch Carnival 2026 are now closed.

EVENT DETAILS:

Time: 8am-5pm

Address: 13-17 Quarry Street, Areoglen, Cairns 4870

The Deadly Choices FNQ Mixed Touch Carnival celebrates health, and community spirit through sport. This event brings Mob from across Far North Queensland together to compete, connect and promote healthy lifestyle choices. The Carnival encourages teamwork, respect, and deadly competition in a supportive environment.

REGISTRATIONS:

Touch Carnival FAQs

Participation Eligibility

The competition is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples aged 10 years and older.

To participate, all players must have a current 715 Health Check.

Divisions & Costs

U12s Mixed (Free) 
Under 14s Mixed (Free) 
Open’s Mixed ($200)

The fee is charged per team and is non-refundable.

Team Numbers 

Maximum 12 players per team.  

All teams must alway have a minimum of 3 female players on field.

Team lists must be submitted by Friday, 6 March. 

Team Apparel Orders

Each team will be provided with a playing kit consisting of 12 singlets OR shirts + shorts (one complete set per player).

Team managers will be responsible for submitting their team’s apparel order by Thursday, 29 January.

Teams that miss the deadline will be provided with playing kits in standard sizes only.

Games Structure

Standard mixed touch football rules apply.

Fixtures will be shared prior to the event.

Draw Release

Deadly Choices Events Team will conduct the official draw for the DC FNQ Mixed Touch Carnival.
Teams will receive the draw on the week of the event (Monday, 9 March – Thursday, 12 March).

Meals

All players will receive a free lunch voucher.

Food and drinks can also be purchased from vendors at the venue. In line with Deadly Choices healthy food guidelines, vendors will not sell meals or drinks containing added sugar or alcohol.

You’re welcome to bring your own healthy snacks or meals, but please ensure they contain no added sugar.

Water stations will be available throughout the day.

To support a safe and healthy environment, all Deadly Choices events are smoke, vape, alcohol, drug and sugar free.

Weather

The event will proceed as planned unless conditions are deemed unsafe (such as severe heat or thunderstorms).

If a weather event impacts the game schedule, team managers will be notified by email.

What To Bring

Water bottles

Sunscreen

Deadly attitude

Players will need to bring their own football boots, as these are not included in the provided playing kit.

Additionally, feel free to bring a marquee if you have one. Please make sure it is securely weighted at all times!

715 Health Checks

All players must have an up-to-date 715 Health Check.

No 715 Health Check = No Play 

If you have had your 715 Health Check between March 2025 and today, you are good to go.
Due for a check? Find your nearest clinic here and complete your 715 Health Check by Friday, 6 March 2026 to be eligible to play.

Please note: we will no longer accept ‘Proof of Booking’.

This is a smoke, vape, alcohol, drug and sugar free event.

For more information contact [email protected] 

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