We would like to inform you that we will be holding tryouts for the Tsukuba School Special Course for the 2026 academic year.
[Applicants and Number of Participants]
New 2nd-grade elementary school students (current 1st-grade elementary school students): Approximately 12 students
* The Special Course is for those aiming to join Antlers Tsukuba Junior. In principle, players who intend to participate in Antlers Tsukuba Junior activities are eligible to apply.
[Special Course Activities]
・Weekly special course training
・Participation in training matches, tournaments, and away games
* During enrollment in the Special Course, there may be cases where early admission to Kashima Antlers Tsukuba Junior is decided.
[Date and Time]
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 (National Holiday)
・14:30〜14:50 Reception
・15:00 Tryout
・18:00 Scheduled end
* Reception will be held at the ground.
★Second Tryout
* Only for those who pass the first tryout
Saturday, February 28, 2026
・15:30〜15:50 Reception
・16:00 Tryout
・18:00 Scheduled end
* Reception will be held 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 on the day of the tryout.
* Various credit cards, transportation IC (Suica, PASMO), iD, and QR payments (d払い/Merpay) are accepted.
[Application Form]
[Application Period]
Until 23:59 on Monday, February 2, 2026
[Notification of Results]
We will contact you by email by Sunday, February 15.
* Successful applicants will begin activities from April.
[What to Bring]
Clothes for playing soccer, ball, cleats (training shoes acceptable), drinks
* Please be sure to write your name on all your belongings.
[About the Special Course]
This course is for selected players. In addition to weekly training, we plan to participate in tournaments and away games on weekends and during long breaks.
* Team registration is not required, so you can participate while belonging to another team.
■Tsukuba School Special Course
・Monthly fee: 11,000 yen (tax included)
・Activity times: Monday 16:55〜18:15
Wednesday 17:00〜18:20
・Activity location: Kashima Antlers Tsukuba Academy Center (51-1 Midorino Chuo, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
* Please select your preferred attendance day (Monday, Wednesday, or both).
* Please note that we may not be able to accommodate your preferred attendance day.
[Other]
・This tryout is not eligible for point cards. (School students)
・Please disable your domain settings or set your email to receive emails from "@kashimaantlers.jp" so that you can receive emails from "no-reply@kashimaantlers.jp" before applying.
・If there are any changes to your application details after applying, please contact the inquiry desk below.
・J.League ID registration (free) is required to apply.
・Please refrain from taking photos during the tryout.
・Guardians are welcome 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 athletic wear.
・Please bring clothes suitable for playing soccer and cleats (fixed studs).
・In the event of cancellation due to inclement weather, we will notify you via the email address registered with your J.League ID by 12:00 PM on the day of the tryout.
・For injuries sustained during the tryout, only first aid will be provided. Subsequent treatment will be at your own expense, and the club will not be held responsible.
[Inquiries]
Kashima Antlers Call Center
support@antlers.co.jp
* We are replying to inquiries in order, but it may take some time.