Academy News

Announcement of the 2020 Kashima Antlers Junior Selection Trials

Kashima Antlers will hold tryouts for the 2020 Junior Team (currently 3rd to 5th graders) as follows. Players not enrolled in the Antlers School are also welcome to apply for the Junior Tryouts.

<Tryout Overview>
■Date and Time:
<Kashima Junior>
New 6th Graders
Tryout Date
Saturday, January 25, 2020
Tryout Time
16:30 Tryouts (Reception starts at 16:00)
Application Deadline
Until Thursday, January 23, 2020

New 5th Graders
Tryout Date
Sunday, December 8, 2019
Tryout Time
16:30 Tryouts (Reception starts at 16:00)
Application Deadline
Until Friday, December 6, 2019

New 4th Graders
Tryout Date
Sunday, February 16, 2020
Tryout Time
16:00 Tryouts (Reception starts at 15:30)
Application Deadline
Until Friday, February 14, 2020

<Tsukuba Junior>
New 6th Graders
Tryout Date
Sunday, January 12, 2020
Tryout Time
17:00 Tryouts (Reception starts at 16:00)
Application Deadline
Until Wednesday, January 8, 2020

New 5th Graders
Tryout Date
Saturday, January 11, 2020
Tryout Time
17:00 Tryouts (Reception starts at 16:00)
Application Deadline
Until Tuesday, January 7, 2020

<Norte Junior>
New 6th Graders
Tryout Date
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Tryout Time
18:00 Tryouts (Reception starts at 17:30)
Application Deadline
Until Tuesday, January 28, 2020

New 5th Graders
Tryout Date
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Tryout Time
18:00 Tryouts (Reception starts at 17:30)
Application Deadline
Until Tuesday, February 4, 2020

New 4th Graders
Tryout Date
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Tryout Time
18:00 Tryouts (Reception starts at 17:30)
Application Deadline
Until Tuesday, February 11, 2020

※The tryouts for Kashima, Tsukuba, and Norte will proceed regardless of rain.
※If you wish to participate in the tryouts and join the team, but are unable to attend on the tryout date due to a match with your current team, please consult us in advance.

■Eligibility and Recruitment Numbers:
<Kashima Junior> <Tsukuba Junior> <Norte Junior>
Current 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders: A few
※As an application requirement, it is a condition that you can attend practice four days a week (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday) regularly.
※Goalkeepers are also eligible.
※There is no recruitment for Tsukuba Junior 4th graders.

■Venue:
<Kashima>
Multi-purpose ground (2887 Aotoyama, Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
※On the day of the event, please park in the parking lot on the artificial turf side of the clubhouse or in the multi-purpose ground.
※On-street parking is prohibited around the multi-purpose ground which is the venue.

<Tsukuba>
Tsukuba Academy Center (51-1 Midorino Chuo, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
※Parking at Tsukuba Academy Center is not available on the day. Please use the paid parking lots around Midorino Station.
※Please do not park around the Tsukuba Academy Center or in commercial facilities that are the venue.

<Norte>
Hitachinaka City General Park Recreation Plaza (49 Shinkocho, Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture)

■How to Apply:
Please download the application form from the Antlers official website, or clearly state the following items on a form (A4 size) and send it to the address below.
No guidance or notifications will be sent after application. Please arrive at the venue on time on the day of the tryouts.

Click here to download the application form



Required Information:
1. Name (phonetic reading)
2. Date of birth (age)
3. School name
4. Parent/Guardian's name and seal
5. Postal code, address
6. Phone number (mobile or a number easily reachable during the day)
7. Email address (address capable of receiving emails from a computer)
8. If an Antlers School student, the school name and membership number
9. Position
10. Soccer experience
11. Applicant's height
12. Weight
13. Parents' heights
14. Dominant foot
15. Current team (only if affiliated)
16. Seal of the representative of the affiliated team (the seal of the representative of your current team is required for application)
17. Remarks (e.g., asthma, etc.)

Mailing Address:
26-2 Shinkoji, Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture, 314-0007
Kashima Antlers Call Center Junior Tryout Office, inside Kashima Soccer Stadium

■Tryout Content:
First selection only
※The schedule on the day may change.
※The tryout date may also change.
※The estimated end time is approximately 2 hours after the start of the tryouts.

■Participation Fee:
General: 3,000 yen
Antlers School Students: 2,000 yen
※The participation fee will be collected at the reception on the day of the tryouts.

■Items to Bring:
Soccer attire (no ball necessary), cleats, drinks
※Please be sure to write your name on all items.

■Other:
First aid will be provided for injuries that occur on the day, but please understand that subsequent care will be the responsibility of the parent/guardian.

■Inquiries:
Kashima Antlers Call Center
support@antlers.co.jp
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