The next generation of Pasifika playing talent will go on show with Junior QPICC kicking off on Saturday, October 19.
Junior players will showcase not only their playing skills, but also their culture at the Logan Metro Sports Complex event, with the competing nations to start the day with an opening ceremony filled with cultural performances.
The carnival is an opportunity for the youth of each competing Nation to deepen their understanding and experience of Pasifika culture, while games will take place in the Under 8, Under 10 and Under 12 age groups.
Junior QPICC is also fully QRL affiliated and sanctioned.
This year, the following organisations representing their nations will compete:
- Rugby League Samoa Queensland
- Queensland PNG Rugby League Inc
- Queensland Niue Rugby League
- Cook Island Rugby League Queensland
Just like the senior QPICC tournament, there will be stalls with island food and drinks.
Junior QPICC opening ceremony rundown
Niue
Junior teams will be performing the Takalo at the opening ceremony.
Cook Islands
There will be a performance of Ura Pau (with the meaning of Te Vaka Tounga Eva nui) and performance of Pe'e (war chant)
PNG
The youth will be singing the PNG anthem in English as an introduction to PNG culture, kastom and tradition. The cultural leaders of the PNG Kokomos are excited and passionate to develop their youth’s cultural identity in the years to come.
Samoa
RLSQ will be singing a song of praise and gratitude to our Heavenly Father
Everything you need to know
When
Saturday, October 19, 2024 with the opening ceremony from 7.15am on Field 1
Where
Logan Metro Sports Complex
Draw
Full draw at the PlayRugbyLeague website
Entry cost
Children aged five and under, free. Everyone aged over five, $5. Junior QPICC is also offering special entry deal for families, with a day pass for five people costing $20.
Parking
Please refer to the Junior QPICC page for parking details. Please don’t park on the recycle way road or access the sports complex via the waste facility via Bayliss Road.
