We are pleased to announce that tryouts for the 2026 Kashima Antlers Junior team (3rd graders) will be held.
*This is not for Norte Junior or Tsukuba Junior.
[Eligibility]
Current 3rd-grade elementary school students (field players / goalkeepers)
*As a condition of application, applicants must be able to attend practices four days a week (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday) in principle.
[Number of Recruits]
A small number
[Tryout Date]
July 5, 2026 (Sunday) – Will be held rain or shine
・17:30-18:00 Reception
・18:00-19:30 Tryouts
[Venue]
Kashima Antlers Academy Field (2887-364 Awo, Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
【Application Form / Application Period】
Until June 30, 2026 (Tuesday) 23:59
[Participation Fee]
5,500 yen (tax included)
[What to Bring]
Soccer attire, cleats, water bottle, tryout participation ticket, goalkeeper gloves (goalkeepers only)
*Please write your name on all belongings.
*Changing rooms will not be available on the day of the event. Please come dressed and ready.
[Consent from Current Team]
When applying for these tryouts, please be sure to obtain consent from the representative of your current team. We may contact your team representative for confirmation. Please note that if it is discovered that you participated without prior consent, your participation in the tryouts may be canceled.
[Payment Method]
・After completing your application, select the URL provided in the payment guidance email that will be sent to you, and complete the payment procedure on the tryout participation fee payment site.
・After the payment procedure is complete, you will receive a "Ticket Application Details Confirmation" email from J.LEAGUE Ticket.
*In addition to various credit card payments, you can also choose to pay at Seven-Eleven stores.
*A system usage fee of 220 yen/ticket, an issuance fee of 165 yen/ticket, and a payment processing fee of 330 yen/transaction (only for payments at Seven-Eleven) will be charged separately.
[Payment Deadline]
Until July 1 (Wednesday) 23:30
[How to Issue Tryout Tickets]
・Please issue your "Tryout Participation Ticket" at a Seven-Eleven store.
*In the case of credit card payments (including d払い, Rakuten Pay, Yahoo! Wallet), tickets cannot be issued at Seven-Eleven until 24 hours later to prevent fraudulent use.
*If you wish to issue the ticket within 24 hours, such as when the deadline is approaching, please select "Pay at Seven-Eleven."
・On the day of the tryouts, please present the "Tryout Participation Ticket" issued at Seven-Eleven at the reception desk.
*The serial number written on the issued ticket will be used for the announcement of results. Please be sure to issue the ticket by the day of the tryouts.
*Please note that refunds will not be issued after payment.
[Regarding the Second Tryout] *Only for those who pass the first tryout
Details will be announced at the time of the first tryout results announcement.
[Other]
・A J.LEAGUE ID (free) is required to apply.
・Please refrain from taking photos or videos during the tryouts.
・Guardians are welcome to watch. Staff will guide you on the day of the event.
・Separate arrangements on different dates are not accepted in principle. However, if there is a conflict with an official match or similar, please call the inquiry contact below before applying.
・If the tryouts are canceled due to severe weather, we will contact you via the email address registered with your J.LEAGUE ID by 12:00 PM on the day of the tryouts.
・In case of injury during the tryouts, only first aid will be provided. Subsequent costs will be the responsibility of the participant, and the club will not be held liable.
[Kashima Junior Activities]
■Practice Days
Generally Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
■Practice Location
Kashima Antlers Academy Field, etc.
[Inquiries]
Kashima Antlers Junior
TEL: 0299-84-6815 (10:00-16:00) Contact: Handa