We are pleased to announce that the 2026 Conference will be held on Friday 5^th – Sunday 7^th June at Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort.

The LAQ Conference is held in June each year and attracts over 120 delegates from across Queensland. It is designed to be very practical and provide members with information, tools and resources to ensure their Committee and members build strong, successful and sustainable Centres that provide the best possible experience to their athletes and families.

Members will enjoy two jam-packed days filled with engaging keynote speakers, workshops, group sessions and discussions focused on the latest issues for Centre Committees. There will also be trade exhibitions from LAQ sponsors.

The Conference provides an opportunity for Centre’s to learn more about the workings of the Association, a chance to ask questions of the Board and its Committees both in business sessions and out of business sessions.  More importantly, it gives you the opportunity to meet other Centre delegates from all over the State and exchange ideas.

Essentially, Conference is a place for sharing information and experiences.  You may be surprised to find during conversations with other delegates that a problem your Centre experiences has been satisfactorily resolved by other Centres.

Conference is held in early June. It commences with informal welcome drinks on Friday evening, where we welcome members to come along and meet the LAQ Board, Staff, sponsors and other Conference attendees in an informal setting. This provides a fantastic networking opportunity before the formalities of conference.  Canapes are provided at this welcome function. The formal business sessions are held on Saturday (full day) and Sunday (half day). On Saturday night, the Conference Awards dinner recognises the significant contribution of our volunteers and pays thanks to our Centres for their efforts throughout the season. This dinner is usually themed, and attendees are encouraged to come dressed for the theme. The LAQ AGM is held on the Sunday morning of Conference.

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation is provided at Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort to LAQ members at a discounted price and Centre’s are to book their own accommodation for the Conference. LAQ does not make accommodation bookings on behalf of Centre members.

Accommodation costs are as follows:

All above rates include breakfast. Complimentary car parking is provided for all attendees at the venue. Centre’s are encouraged to book accommodation early to avoid missing out on our member discount prices.  An early bird rate is available on rooms until 7^th March. All accommodation bookings should be finalised before Friday 22^nd May. After this, accommodation can still be booked, but not at our member discount price. Full payment for rooms must be made at the time of booking with no changes or cancellations once booked. However, the venue will allow room name changes if required.

It is important to note that Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort are not holding room specially for our Conference. However, with over 300 rooms available onsite, they are confident that by booking before 22^nd May, your Centre will not miss out.

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