We are pleased to announce that we will be holding the 2027 Kashima Antlers Tsukuba Junior (new 4th graders) tryouts.
※This is not Kashima Junior or Norte Junior.
Eligibility
Current 3rd graders (field players/goalkeepers)
※As a general rule, applicants must attend all four training sessions per week to be eligible.
※Scheduled start date: April 2027. The enrollment date for successful candidates will be discussed individually.
Number of Participants
A limited number
Date and Time
Saturday, January 23, 2027
・16:45–17:15 Registration
・17:30–19:30 Tryouts
※The tryouts will proceed in case of rain.
Venue
Kashima Antlers Tsukuba Academy Center (1-51 Chuo, Midori, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
※The Tsukuba Academy Center parking lot is not available for use. Please use public transportation or a paid parking lot near Midori Station on the Tsukuba Express. Please refrain from parking at nearby commercial facilities or on the street.
Application Form
Application Deadline
Monday, January 18, 2027, by 23:59
Tryout Content
Basic training and matches between participants (tentative)
Tryout Fee
¥5,500 (tax included)
What to Bring
Clothing suitable for playing soccer, cleats (fixed-stud), water bottle, tryout participation ticket, goalkeeper gloves (goalkeepers only)
※Changing rooms will not be available on the day. Please change before arriving.
Consent from Current Team
When applying for this tryout, please ensure you obtain consent from a representative of your current team. We may contact the team representative to confirm. Please note that if it is discovered that you participated without prior consent, your participation in the tryout may be canceled.
Payment Method
After completing the application, select the URL in the payment guidance email sent to you and complete the payment on the tryout fee payment site. After the payment is completed, you will receive an email from J.League Ticket titled "Confirmation of Ticket Application Details."
※In addition to various credit card payments, 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 processing fee of ¥330 per transaction (only for payments at Seven-Eleven) will be charged separately.
Payment Deadline
Tuesday, January 19, 2027, by 23:30
How to Issue Tryout Participation 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 deadline, please select "Pay at Seven-Eleven."
・Please present the "Tryout Participation Ticket" issued at Seven-Eleven at the registration desk on the day of the tryout.
※The reference 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 tryout.
※Please note that no refunds will be issued once payment has been made.
Second Tryout
※Only for those who pass the first tryout
Sunday, February 14, 2027, at the Tsukuba Academy Center
・17:30–17:45 Registration
・18:00–19:30 Tryouts
Other Information
・A J.League ID (free) is required to apply.
・Please refrain from taking photos or videos during the tryout.
・Parents and guardians may watch from the designated area on the premises. Further details will be provided on the day.
・As a general rule, we cannot accommodate tryouts on alternative dates. However, if you have a conflict with an official match, please call the contact information below before applying.
・If the tryout is canceled due to severe weather, we will contact you via the email address registered with your J.League ID by 12:00 on the day of the tryout.
・The club will only provide first aid for injuries sustained during the tryout. Any subsequent medical expenses will be at your own expense, and the club will not be held responsible.
Tsukuba Junior Activities
■Training Days
In principle, four days a week (days vary by grade level)
■Training Location
Tsukuba Academy Center (1-51 Chuo, Midori, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
※For information about activities, please refer to the Academy Page.
Inquiries
Kashima Antlers Tsukuba Junior
TEL: 029-839-2255 (11:00–16:00) Attn: Iwata