We are pleased to announce that the selection trials for the Kashima Antlers Youth Team for the 2020 season will be held as follows.
This year, we will hold two selection trials (at different venues).
It is possible to participate in both venues. If you wish to participate in selection trials at both venues, please fill out the necessary information on each selection trial application form and submit two applications.
If you wish to participate in both venues and have passed the second selection round at the first selection trial on July 15th, your application for the August 2nd selection trial will be automatically canceled.
1. Selection Date and Venue
(1) First Selection Trial
Date: Monday, July 15, 2019 (National Holiday) 8:30-9:30 AM for registration (held regardless of rain)
Venue: NIPPON STEEL Ground
Address: 3 Hikari, Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture, 314-0014
Application deadline: Until Monday, July 8th
(2) Second Selection Trial
Date: Friday, August 2, 2019 8:30-9:30 AM for registration (held regardless of rain)
Venue: Kashima Antlers FC Tsukuba Academy Center
Address: 51-1 Midorino Chuo, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, 305-0882
Application deadline: Until Friday, July 26th
(3) Other: Please bring clothing suitable for playing soccer and cleats (fixed studs).
(4) The schedule for the day is planned to include a first selection round in the morning and a second selection round in the afternoon. Please note that the schedule may change.
*First aid will be provided for injuries, but subsequent treatment will be at your own expense.
2. Eligible Candidates
New first-year students for the Type 2 Youth (under 18, high school class)
(Those who are currently in their third year of junior high school in 2019 and wish to participate in the youth team activities in 2020)
3. Number of Recruits
A few.
4. Selection Trial Participation Fee
3,000 yen (The selection trial participation fee should be paid at the reception on the day of the selection trial)
5. Application Procedure
For the second selection trial only, please fill out the necessary information on the selection trial application form (or on a blank sheet of paper with the following information) and submit it by Friday, July 26th, at the latest.
[1] Name
[2] Date of birth and age
[3] School name and grade
[4] Guardian's name and seal
[5] Address
[6] Phone number
[7] Dominant foot
[8] Current team name
[9] Position *
[10] Soccer experience and achievements (e.g., selection for XX team)
[11] Height
[12] Weight
[13] 50m dash time
[14] Parents' height
[15] Other extracurricular activities besides soccer
*Please list your preferred positions from 1 to 11 in order of preference (up to 3 positions) (GK is an exception)
1. Goalkeeper
2. Right Fullback
3. Left Fullback
4. Center Back
5. Defensive Midfielder
6. Right Midfielder
7. Left Midfielder
8. Central Midfielder
9. Right Forward
10. Left Forward
11. Center Forward
Application Form Here
◎Mailing Address◎
Antlers Call Center, Youth Selection Trial Office
Inside Kashima Soccer Stadium, 26-2 Shingyoji, Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture, 314-0007
*After applying, no further guidance or notifications will be sent, so please arrive at the venue punctually on the day of the selection trial.
*The selection trial participation fee should be paid at the reception on the day of the selection trial.
*The selection will be conducted in a game format. We will do our best to allow you to play in your preferred position, but due to reasons such as overlapping positions, you may be asked to play in a different position. In such cases, priority will be given to those who applied earlier. We appreciate your understanding.
6. Contact Information for Inquiries
Kashima Antlers Call Center support@antlers.co.jp
7. Youth Team Activities
(1) Development into top players
(2) Joint training with the top team
(3) Participation in Club Youth tournaments, etc.
◆Practice days: 6 days/week (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
◆Enrollment fee: None
◆Monthly fee: None
◆Education system: Affiliation with Kashima Gakuen
◆Expedition activity expenses: None
◆Dormitory system available