Hounds Touch – Junior State Cup 2026 Trial and Program Information
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All players are invited to register to trial for the Representative pathway of our Hounds Development and Representative Program.
Representative teams will compete at the Queensland Touch Football Junior State Cup from Thursday 9 July to Saturday 11 July 2026 in Redlands, along with associated lead-in carnivals.
Who Can Trial?
To be eligible for trial and selection, players must:
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Be registered and financially active in Season 2 (2025) and/or Season 1 (2026)
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Attend both trial dates, unless a valid reason is provided
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Be aged between 7 and 17 years as of December 2025
We aim to field multiple teams across the U10, U12, U14, U16, and U18 boys’ and girls’ divisions, offering opportunities for players of all ages.
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Player Commitment
Selection in the program requires a strong commitment from players and families. Players are expected to be available for and attend the following key activities throughout the program:
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Players must attend trial days on Sunday 1st and 8th February, held in the morning at Hounds, Graceville (specific times to be confirmed).
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Team training from February to July on Sundays. Sessions are scheduled by the coach times to be confirmed.
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Strength and Conditioning active participation and engagement in individual and team based sessions. Players can anticipate that sessions will coincide with team training commitments.
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Playing Commitment: Girls - Thursday night competition and Boys - Friday night competition
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Attend the following SEQ lead in carnivals:
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Sunday 3rd May – Twisters Cup, Toowoomba
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Sunday 24th May – Arthur Davis Memorial Cup, Redlands
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Sunday 14th June – Hounds Cup, Rocklea
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Junior State Cup, 9–11 July, held in Redlands
Trial Dates
All trials will be held in the morning and will NOT clash with Season 1, 2026 games.
Trial 1: Sunday, 1 February 2026
8:00am - 9:30am​
U10 Girls (Born in years 2016, 2017 or 2018)
U10 Boys (Born in years 2016, 2017 or 2018)
U12 Boys (Born in years 2014 or 2015)
​U14 Girls (Born in years 2012 or 2013)
10:00am - 11:30am
U12 Girls (Born in years 2014 or 2015)
U16 Girls (Born in years 2010 or 2011)
​U14 Boys (Born in years 2012 or 2013)
U16 Boys (Born in years 2010 or 2011)​​
U18 Girls (Born in years 2008 or 2009)
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Trial 2: Sunday, 8 February 2026
Parent Information
A parent briefing will be held on-site during the trials.
This program is built on a strong foundation of player development, inclusion, and representative pathways.
Trial Uniform Requirement – CFMG Capital Hounds Academy Singlet or Shirt
All players must wear the Hounds Academy singlet or shirt to both trial sessions. If successful in selection these shirts/singlets are to be worn to all training commitments.
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When completing the nomination form, you will need to provide the player number printed on the back of their Academy top.
If you are new to the program or do not have an Academy top, you will be prompted to purchase one during registration. These items are heavily subsidised thanks to our sponsors CFMG Capital and IMPI Sportswear.
Program & Uniform Costs
Please note that additional costs apply for the program and each player can anticipate the following fees:
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General program fee: $250
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Playing fee: $140 (covers participation in the Thursday / Friday night competition)
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Uniform cost: $100 (this is a playing uniform worn at all carnivals and is different to the academy shirt / singlet.)
Unable to Attend a Trial?
If your child is unable to attend one or both trial sessions for a legitimate reason, please complete the Hounds Touch 2026 JSC Player Dispensation Form.
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Following submission, dispensation approval/non-approval will be advised to the individual by Hounds Touch.
Registration Requirement
You will need your child’s MySideline NRL ID and their Hounds Academy shirt/singlet number to complete the trial registration.
How to find your MySideline NRL ID:
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Log in at profile.mysideline.com.au
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If not taken directly to the profile page, select My Profile from the top-left menu
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Select your child’s name
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Their NRL ID will appear in green at the top right next to their profile photo
Questions?
For further information, please email: houndstouch@gmail.com
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Ready to Register?
Click on the registration link below.
