Deadly Choices Junior Murri Carnival

The following divisions are available for both individual and team registrations: 

Under 6s 
Players must already be 6 years old or turning 6 in 2026. 
Year of birth: 2020 

Under 8s 
Players must be 7 or 8 years old in 2026. 
Year of birth: 2018–2019 

Under 10s 
Players must be 9 or 10 years old in 2026. 
Year of birth: 2016–2017 

Under 12s 
Players must be 11 or 12 years old in 2026. 
Year of birth: 2014–2015 

The maximum number of players per team is: 

Under 6s: up to 8 players 
Under 8s: up to 12 players 
Under 10s: up to 15 players 
Under 12s: up to 19 players 

These team limits apply to both individual and team registrations. 

Registration close date is Friday, 29 May 2026.  

Once the event is full, the form will automatically prompt you to complete the Deadly Choices Junior Murri Carnival Waitlist Form. 

Please note that waitlisted participants are NOT guaranteed a placement/position on a team. 

Only if a position becomes available will the Events Team contact you. 

We look after the Deadly Choices Junior Murri Carnival, including all participants under 12 years of age. 

Contact the Deadly Choices team here: [email protected] 

The Arthur Beetson Foundation looks after the Queensland Murri Carnival, which includes senior divisions and participants aged 12 and over. 

Contact the Arthur Beetson Foundation here: [email protected]

If the waitlist application is successful, the participant will be assigned to a team. 

A preselected uniform will have already been chosen for them. If sizing is unsuitable, the participant may be able to swap with another child on the day of the event. Children should bring spare shorts if the preselected ones do not fit. 

Junior Murri Carnival is a QRL sanctioned event. Players are only eligible for their correct age division.

To participate in the Deadly Choices Junior Murri Carnival, all players must upload a completed 715 Health Check form before the event. Please refer to your registration pack for the form and link details.

https://deadlychoices.com.au/news-events/715-health-check-upload-form/

Please note: ‘Proof of Booking’ will no longer be accepted by the Deadly Choices team instead of a 715 Health Check. All players must have completed a 715 Health Check within the 12 months before the event day to compete.

All players must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and provide a 715 Health Check form.

While we welcome your preferences and will consider them, we can’t guarantee placement in a specific team when you complete the individual waitlist form. The Junior Murri Carnival is designed to be a safe and inclusive environment where participants can build new friendships, develop and learn new skills.

For team registrations, each registered team must provide their own coaching staff. 

For individual registrations, Deadly Choices Program Officers will support as coaching staff for Deadly Choices teams. 

All coaches must be registered through MySideline before participating.

A parent or guardian must be present at all times. The venue has shaded seating areas for spectators, along with sugar-free drinks and food available for purchase. Deadly Choices staff coaches are responsible only for children during warm-ups and game time.

All players, coaches and managers must register through MySideline before participating. 

To register, please use the Deadly Choices Junior Murri Carnival Registrations link and follow the MySideline registration steps. 

For additional support, you can refer to the following guides: 

• Manager Role – MySideline 

• MySideline Registration – how to  

If you need assistance, please contact the Deadly Choices Events team at [email protected]. 

Support is available Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Each participant will receive a playing uniform, including shorts, a jersey and socks.   

Participants are required to bring their own boots/runners. 

The Junior Murri Carnival draw will be released closer to the carnival. The Team Manager will be notified via the Team Managers’ Meetings during the week of the carnival. Parents can expect the first games to start at roughly 8:30 am. 

There are several carparks located within the Albany Creek Crushers complex. 

There is limited public transport; however, we suggest planning and checking TransLink for train or bus services in the area. 

You can get your 715 Health Check at your local Aboriginal Medical Service or GP. Please ensure they complete our health check completion form and submit it as part of your registration.

You can get your 715 Health Check at any clinic. It does not need to be a Deadly Choices participating clinic.

Food and drink items will be available for purchase from food vendors at the carnival, in accordance with the Deadly Choices catering guidelines, including sugar-free drinks. 

As the Deadly Choices Junior Murri Carnival and Queensland Murri Carnival are smoke, vape, alcohol and sugar-free events, security checks upon entry will be conducted. 

All participants will receive a lunch pass for 1 food item and 1 drink for each day supplied by Deadly Choices. If your pass is lost, unfortunately this cannot be replaced.

For safety, the spectating zones are the parameter behind the fencing around fields 1 to 5. These areas run along the outside of the fields, which helps keep everyone safe during play. To avoid congestion, please stay behind the field fencing and do not stand on pathways or near field entrances. 

The site map will be available around the same time as the draw release.

A coach is responsible for leading the team on the field, including training, game strategy and player development. 

A manager supports the team off the field. This may include communicating with families, organising team information, assisting with game day requirements, and supporting admin. 

To keep responsibilities clear, one person cannot be both the manager and coach for the same team. 

A person also cannot be both the coach and LeagueSafe for the same team. 

A person can be both the manager and LeagueSafe. 

Yes. Each team must have their own registered Trainer/LeagueSafe. 

Your team’s Trainer/LeagueSafe can register at any time through MySideline. Trainers are not supplied. Each team is responsible for organising and registering their own. 

No.

There is no cost involved in the 2026 Deadly Choices Junior Murri Carnival. 

If you require more information, contact the Deadly Choices Events Team at [email protected]. 

Coaching and LeagueSafe accreditations are completed through Play Rugby League. 

Coaches need to complete the relevant Community Coach course for the age group they are coaching. 

LeagueSafe volunteers must complete the LeagueSafe course for the age group they support.