With the cooperation of RISO Kagaku Corporation, a club official partner, we held the "Ibaraki to the World: RISO x Antlers Family Day 2024."
At the entrance gate, we gave away original tenugui (hand towels) made exclusively for this match, using screens created with RISO's GOCCOPRO digital screen maker and RISO Aqua Ink (special color: Antlers Red).
In the concourse, we held a workshop where visitors could print names and numbers on the original tenugui distributed at the entrance gate using the compact digital screen maker "MiScreen a4."
Before the match, Mr. Akira Hayama, President and CEO, presented a bouquet of flowers. Captain Gaku Shibasaki received the bouquet on behalf of the team.
In addition, the RISO Award was featured in the "Shika BIG" lottery for attendees and the "Anywhere Shika BIG" online lottery. Prizes included "original color tenugui with player autographs" and "stainless steel mugs with the Antlers logo."
＜ZICO CARNIVAL 2024＞
As the final installment of the "ANTLERS CARNIVAL" series and part of a project commemorating Zico Club Advisor's 30th anniversary of retirement as a player, we held the special event "ZICO CARNIVAL 2024."
A large tarpaulin with a special design for this match was installed outside the stadium near the NIPPON STEEL gate and Gate 3. Many people were taking commemorative photos at the photo spot.
At the entrance gate, original bonfim bracelets were distributed, inscribed in Portuguese with the Zico Spirit, the club's philosophy of "Dedication, Integrity, and Respect."
The Kashima Soccer Museum held a special exhibition of uniforms, goods, and photographs related to Zico Club Advisor.
A ceremony expressing gratitude to Zico Club Advisor was held on the pitch before the match. A special video chronicling his 30-year journey as a player and after his retirement was screened, and commemorative balls were presented to the Kashima Junior Youth and school students.
Club legend Leonardo joined us for this ceremony.
After the match, a greeting event with Leonardo, "Greeting Event ~Família LEONARDO~," was also held.
＜Other Events＞
NTT Docomo, a club official partner, set up a raffle booth.
We held Hometown Days "Kashima Day." This included opening a PR booth, footgolf experience, and a VR welding competition and experience.
Antlers Ambassador Tightsman also appeared.
We held Friendly Town Days "Tojo Day." This included opening a PR booth, a performance by Tojo Town's dance team "H DANCE PROJECT," and sales of local products.
Ibaraki Co-op, an ANTLERS BUSINESS CLUB member, set up a booth. Those who answered the questionnaire had a chance to try a spinning wheel lottery to win various Co-op original products and a player-signed 24NIKE replica uniform (1ST).
The "8th ANTLERS BUSINESS CLUB Blood Donation Support Project" was held next to Mercari Road. The first 70 people who donated blood received a cable holder with the ANTLERS BUSINESS CLUB logo. They also participated in a lottery to win a player-signed 24NIKE Academy Pro Anthem Jacket.
We also held a business club snack giveaway! This time, participants challenged themselves with a grab bag.
Working vehicles were exhibited near the NIPPON STEEL gate. Visitors enjoyed ride experiences and more.
At the Meiji Yasuda Kenkatsu event booth, health check-ups (blood vessel age measurement, AGEs sensor) were conducted. Those who underwent either blood vessel age measurement or an AGEs sensor test received a Meiji Yasuda x J-League tote bag.
A live performance by Yuto Adachi, an Ibaraki Ambassador artist, was held at Kashima DAN-DAN Plaza.
We implemented an invitation program for elementary school students from the five hometown cities (Kashima City, Itako City, Kamisu City, Namegata City, Hokota City). For this match, we invited residents of Itako City and Kamisu City.
At the entrance gate, leaflets about young carers from the Children and Families Agency were distributed.
Before the match, a curtain raiser match was held on the pitch. Children from Kashima City Boys' Team and Tojo Town Boys' Team energetically chased the ball.
New players underwent training to learn about the J-League system through actual match operations. Player Kimito Noshino assisted with handing out tenugui at the entrance gate and at the RISO booth.
There is only one home game left this season. Please come to Kashima Stadium for the final league match!
