We are pleased to announce that we will be holding the 2027 Kashima Antlers Junior (new third-grade elementary school students) tryouts.
※This is not Norte Junior or Tsukuba Junior.
Eligibility
Current second-grade elementary school students (field players/goalkeepers)
※As a general rule, applicants must attend all practices four days a week (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday).
Number of Participants
A limited number
Tryout Date
Thursday, February 11, 2027 (National Holiday) – Tryouts will be held rain or shine
・15:00–15:30 Registration
・15:30–17:00 Tryouts
Venue
Kashima Antlers Academy Field (2887-364 Aio, Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
Application Form
Application Deadline
Until 23:59 on Saturday, February 6, 2027
Participation Fee
¥5,500 (tax included)
What to Bring
Soccer attire, cleats, water bottle, tryout participation ticket, goalkeeper gloves (goalkeepers only)
※Please label all items with your name.
※Changing rooms will not be available on the day. Please change before arriving.
Permission from Current Team
Before applying for these tryouts, you must obtain permission from a representative of your current team. We may contact the team representative to confirm this permission. Please note that if it is discovered that you participated without prior permission, your participation in the tryouts may be canceled.
Payment Method
・After completing the application, select the URL in the payment information email sent to you and complete the payment on the tryout participation fee payment site.
・After completing the payment process, you will receive an email from J.League Ticket titled "Confirmation of Ticket Application Details."
※In addition to various credit card payment options, payment at a Seven-Eleven store is also available.
※A system usage fee of ¥220 per ticket, a ticket issuance fee of ¥165 per ticket, and a payment fee of ¥330 per transaction (only for payments made at Seven-Eleven) will be charged separately.
Payment Deadline
Until 23:30 on Sunday, February 7, 2027
How to Issue Tryout Tickets
・Please issue your "Tryout Participation Ticket" at a Seven-Eleven store.
※If you pay by credit card (including d-Barai, Rakuten Pay, and Yahoo! Wallet), you will not be able to issue the ticket at Seven-Eleven until 24 hours after payment to prevent unauthorized use.
※If you need to issue the ticket within 24 hours due to the approaching deadline, please select "Pay at Seven-Eleven."
・Please submit the "Tryout Participation Ticket" issued at Seven-Eleven at the registration desk on the day of the tryouts.
※The control number printed on the issued ticket will be used to announce the results. Please make sure to issue the ticket by the day of the tryouts.
※Please note that no refunds will be issued once payment has been made.
Second Tryouts
※Only for those who pass the first tryouts
Thursday, February 18, 2027, at Kashima Antlers Academy Field
・17:15–17:30 Registration
・17:45–19:15 Tryouts (held rain or shine)
Other Information
・A J.League ID (free) is required to apply.
・Please refrain from taking photos or videos during the tryouts.
・Parents and guardians may watch. Staff will provide guidance on the day.
・As a general rule, we cannot accommodate requests for alternative dates. However, if you have an official match or other conflict, please call the contact information below before applying.
・If the tryouts are canceled due to severe weather, we will contact you at the email address registered with your J.League ID by 12:00 on the day of the tryouts.
・First aid will be provided for injuries sustained during the tryouts. Please note that any subsequent medical expenses will be your responsibility, and the club cannot be held liable.
Kashima Junior Activities
■ Practice Days
Generally Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
■ Practice Location
Kashima Antlers Academy Field and other locations
Contact Us
Kashima Antlers Junior
TEL: 0299-84-6815 (11:00–16:00) Contact: Narumi