We are pleased to announce that we will be holding a joint selection trial for the Tsukuba, Joso, Yuki, and Moriya Special Courses for the 2026 academic year.
【Eligibility and Number of Participants】
New 3rd-grade elementary school students (current 2nd-grade elementary school students): Approximately 12 students
* The Special Course is designed for players aiming to join Antlers Tsukuba Junior. In principle, players who intend to participate in Antlers Tsukuba Junior activities are eligible.
【Date and Time】
Saturday, February 7, 2026
・15:30 Registration
・16:00 Selection Trial
・19:00 Scheduled end
* Registration will take place at the ground.
★Second Selection Trial
* For those who passed the first selection trial only
Sunday, February 22, 2026
・17:30 Registration
・18:00 Selection Trial
・20:00 Scheduled end
* Registration will take place at the ground.
【Venue】
Tsukuba Academy Center (51-1 Midorino Chuo, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
* 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)
* The participation fee will be collected by cashless payment at the reception desk on the day of the selection trial.
* Various credit cards, transportation IC cards (Suica, PASMO), iD, and QR payments (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.
* Successful applicants will begin activities in April.
【What to Bring】
Clothes suitable for soccer, ball, spikes (training shoes acceptable), drinks
* Please make sure to write your name on all your belongings.
【About the Special Courses】
■Tsukuba Special Course
・Monthly fee: 11,000 yen (tax included)
・Activity days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
・Activity time: 3rd-grade elementary school students 17:00-18:20
・Activity location: Kashima Antlers Tsukuba Academy Center (51-1 Midorino Chuo, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
* Participation twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays is possible (participation on only one day is also possible)
* For players who wish to be goalkeepers, please select "Tsukuba (Thursday)" on the application form.
■Yuki Special Course
・Monthly fee: 9,900 yen (tax included)
・Activity day: Wednesday
・Activity time: 3rd-grade elementary school students 16:55-18:15
・Activity location: Kakubo Sports Park Baseball Field (1 Kakubo, Yuki City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
■Joso Special Course
・Monthly fee: 9,900 yen (tax included)
・Activity day: Thursday
・Activity time: 3rd-grade elementary school students 17:00-18:20
・Activity location: Yoshino Sun Village (1720-2 Kamija-machi, Joso City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
■Moriya Special Course
・Monthly fee: 11,000 yen (tax included)
・Activity day: Friday
・Activity time: 3rd-grade elementary school students 18:35-19:55
・Activity location: Joso Sports Park Free Area (4700 Nogisaki, Moriya City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
* Please select your preferred Special Course.
* Please note that we may not be able to accommodate your preferences depending on the recruitment situation.
【Other】
・This selection trial is not eligible for point cards (for school students).
・Please either unblock domain settings or set your email to receive emails from "@kashimaantlers.jp" before applying, so that you can receive emails from "no-reply@kashimaantlers.jp".
・If there are any changes to your application details after applying, please contact the inquiry desk below.
・A J.League ID (free) is required to apply.
・Please refrain from taking photos during the selection trial.
・Parents are allowed to observe from the designated area within the premises. Details will be provided on the day.
・Changing rooms will not be available on the day. Please come dressed in your soccer attire.
・Please bring clothes suitable for soccer and spikes (fixed type).
・In the event of cancellation due to severe weather, you will be notified by email to the address registered with your J.League ID by 12:00 PM on the day of the selection trial.
・For injuries sustained during the selection trial, only first aid will be provided. Subsequent costs will be the responsibility of the individual, and the club will not be held liable.
【Inquiries】
Kashima Antlers Call Center
support@antlers.co.jp
* We respond to inquiries in order, but it may take some time.