We are pleased to announce that a joint selection committee will be held for the special courses at Tsukuba, Joso, Yuki, and Moriya schools for the 2026 academic year.
[Target Applicants and Number of Openings]
New 4th graders (current 3rd graders): A small number of applicants
Note: The special course is for players aiming to join Antlers Tsukuba Junior. In principle, only players with the intention of participating in Antlers Tsukuba Junior activities are eligible.
[Date and Time]
February 8, 2026 (Sunday)
・15:30-15:50 Registration
・16:00 Selection Committee
・19:00 Estimated End Time
Note: Registration will be held at the ground.
★Second Selection Committee
Note: Only for those who passed the first selection committee.
February 28, 2026 (Saturday)
・17:40-18:00 Registration
・18:15 Selection Committee
・20:30 Estimated End Time
Note: Registration will be held at the ground.
[Venue]
Tsukuba Academy Center (51-1 Midori no Chuo, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
Note: On-site parking is not available. Please use the paid parking lots near Midorino Station.
[Participation Fee]
General: 2,200 yen (tax included)
Antlers School Students: 1,100 yen (tax included)
Note: The participation fee will be collected at the reception on the day of the selection committee via cashless payment.
Note: Various credit cards, transportation IC cards (Suica, PASMO), iD, and QR payment (d払い/Merpay) are accepted.
[Application Form]
[Application Period]
Until 23:59 on Saturday, January 31, 2026
[Notification of Results]
You will be notified by email between Tuesday, February 17, and Thursday, February 19.
Note: Successful applicants will begin activities from April.
[What to Bring]
Clothes suitable for playing soccer, a ball, cleats (training shoes acceptable), drinks
Note: Please be sure to write your name on all your belongings.
[About the Special Course]
■Tsukuba School Special Course
・Monthly Fee: 11,000 yen (tax included)
・Activity Day: Thursday
・Activity Time: 4th graders 17:00-18:20
・Activity Location: Kashima Antlers Tsukuba Academy Center (51-1 Midori no Chuo, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
Note: Players aspiring to be GK should select "Tsukuba (Thursday)" on the application form.
■Yuki School Special Course
・Monthly Fee: 9,900 yen (tax included)
・Activity Day: Wednesday
・Activity Time: 4th graders 16:55-18:15
・Activity Location: Kashikubo Sports Park Baseball Field (1 Kashikubo, Yuki City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
■Joso School Special Course
・Monthly Fee: 9,900 yen (tax included)
・Activity Day: Thursday
・Activity Time: 4th graders 17:00-18:20
・Activity Location: Yoshino Sun Village (1720-2 Kamihebi-machi, Joso City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
■Moriya School Special Course
・Monthly Fee: 11,000 yen (tax included)
・Activity Day: Friday
・Activity Time: 4th graders 18:35-19:55
・Activity Location: Joso Sports Park Open Space (4700 Nogisaki, Moriya City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
Note: Please select your desired special course.
Note: Please understand in advance that we may not be able to accommodate your request depending on the application status.
[Other]
・This selection committee is not eligible for point cards. (School students)
・Please disable your domain settings or configure your email to receive emails from "no-reply@kashimaantlers.jp" or "@kashimaantlers.jp" before applying.
・If there are any changes to your application details after applying, please contact the inquiry desk below.
・Acquisition of a J.League ID (free) is required for application.
・Please refrain from filming during the selection committee.
・Guardians can watch from the designated area on the premises. Details will be provided on the day.
・Changing rooms will not be available on the day. Please come dressed in your sportswear.
・Please bring clothes suitable for playing soccer and cleats (fixed type).
・In case of cancellation of the selection committee due to severe weather, you will be notified via the email address registered with your J.League ID by 12:00 on the day of the selection committee.
・For injuries during the selection committee, only first aid will be provided. Subsequent costs will be borne by the individual, and the club will not be held responsible.
[Inquiries]
Kashima Antlers Call Center
support@antlers.co.jp
Note: We respond to inquiries in order, but it may take some time.