We are pleased to announce that tryouts for the Kashima Antlers Norte Junior Youth team for the 2026 season will be held.
*This is not for Kashima Junior Youth or Tsukuba Junior Youth.
[Applicants]
New 1st-year junior high school students
(Current 6th-grade elementary school students as of 2025 who wish to play for the Norte Junior Youth team in the 2026 season)
[Number of Applicants]
Approximately 16-18 players
[Date and Time]
Sunday, June 22, 2025
・17:10-17:40 Registration
・17:45-20:30 Tryouts (held even in rain)
[Venue]
IFA Football Center A Pitch (2201-1 Shimokunicho, Mito City)
[Application Form & Application Period]
Until 23:59 on Tuesday, June 17, 2025
[Tryout Content]
Basic training and matches involving participants, etc. (scheduled)
[Tryout Participation Fee]
5,500 yen (tax included)
[What to bring]
Clothes suitable for soccer, cleats (fixed type), water bottle, tryout participation ticket
*Changing rooms will not be available on the day. Please arrive already changed.
[Payment Method]
・Select the URL provided in the payment guidance email sent after completing the application, and complete the payment procedure on the tryout participation fee payment site.
・After the payment procedure is complete, you will receive a "Ticket Application Confirmation" email from J.LEAGUE Ticket.
*In addition to various credit card payments, you can also choose to pay at Seven-Eleven stores.
*A system usage fee of 220 yen/ticket, an issuance fee of 165 yen/ticket, and a settlement fee of 330 yen/transaction (only for Seven-Eleven payments) will be charged separately.
[Payment Deadline]
Until 23:30 on Wednesday, June 18
[How to issue tryout participation tickets]
・Please issue your "Tryout Participation Ticket" at a Seven-Eleven store.
*For credit card payments (including d-払い, Rakuten Pay, and Yahoo! Wallet), tickets cannot be issued at Seven-Eleven until 24 hours later to prevent fraudulent use.
*If you need to issue a ticket within 24 hours, such as close to the deadline, please select "Pay at Seven-Eleven."
・On the day of the tryouts, please present the "Tryout Participation Ticket" issued at Seven-Eleven at the reception desk.
*The reference number on the issued ticket will be used for the announcement of results. Please be sure to issue your ticket by the day of the tryouts.
*Please note that refunds will not be given after payment.
[About the 2nd Round of Tryouts (scheduled)] *Only for those who pass the 1st round
Friday, July 4, 2025, Orikasa Sports Park (987-1 Orikasamachi, Hitachi City)
・17:10-17:40 Registration
・17:45-20:30 Tryouts (held even in rain)
[Other]
・A J.LEAGUE ID (free) is required to apply.
・Please refrain from taking photos or videos during the tryouts.
・Information regarding spectator areas for guardians will be provided on the day.
・Changing rooms will not be available on the day. Please arrive already changed.
・Please bring clothes suitable for soccer and cleats (fixed type).
・As a general rule, we cannot accommodate different dates. However, if you have a conflict with an official match or similar, please contact the inquiry desk below by phone before applying.
・In case of tryout cancellation due to severe weather, we will notify you via the email address registered with your J.LEAGUE ID by 12:00 PM on the day of the tryouts.
・In case of injury during the tryouts, only first aid will be provided. Subsequent costs will be at your own expense, and the club will not be held responsible.
[Norte Junior Youth Activities]
■Practice Days
Generally, 5 times a week, from Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
■Practice Locations
Orikasa Sports Park (987-1 Orikasamachi, Hitachi City), Akogi-ga-ura Sports Park (579 Muramatsu, Tokai-mura, Naka-gun), etc.
*For more information on activities, please refer to the Academy Page.
[Inquiries]
Kashima Antlers Norte Junior Youth
TEL: 0294-27-1555 (11:00-16:00) Contact: Hosone