The annual BQ First Nations Championships is heading north to Cairns this December, with teams from across Queensland set to come together for four days of basketball, culture and community.

Team registrations are now open and close on Friday 31 October 2026. Get your team registered early to secure your place.

Event Details

Dates: Tuesday 15 December to Friday 18 December 2026
Venue: Cairns Basketball, Trinity Ford Stadium, 289 Aumuller St, Manunda

How to Register Your Team

Step 1: Submit a nomination form
If you’re planning to enter a team, please fill out the nomination form first. This helps us plan divisions, fixtures and venue requirements.

2026 BQ First Nations Champs Nomination Form

Step 2: Complete your team registration
Once you’ve nominated, lock in your spot through the team registration link.

Register your team

Divisions and Team Registration Fees

• Open Men’s (Div 1 & 2): $600
• Open Women’s (Div 1): $600
• Women’s 35+: $600
• U18 Boys & Girls (born 2009 and younger): $500
• U15 Boys & Girls (born 2012 and younger): $450
• U12 Boys & Girls (born 2014 and younger): $400

Individual Players Looking for a Team

Don’t have a team yet? No problem. Individual players can submit an Expression of Interest, and your details will either be passed on to teams looking for players or shared with other individuals keen to form a new team.

Submit an Individual Player EOI

Key Dates

• Registrations close: Friday 31 October 2026
• Championships: Tuesday 15 to Friday 18 December 2026

Questions?

If you need more information or support, please reach out to Simon Taylor at simon.taylor@basketballqld.net.au.

We can’t wait to see you in Cairns this December.