We are pleased to announce that tryouts for new third-grade elementary school students for the 2026 Kashima Antlers Tsukuba Junior team will be held.
*This is not for Kashima Junior or Norte Junior.
[Applicants]
New third-grade elementary school students (currently second-grade elementary school students) (field players / goalkeepers)
*As a condition of application, applicants are generally required to attend training sessions four times a week.
*Activity start date: March 2026 ~
[Number of recruits]
A small number of individuals
[Date and Time]
January 17, 2026 (Saturday) Held even in case of rain
・14:45～15:15 Reception
・15:30～17:30 Tryouts
[Venue]
Tsukuba Academy Center (51-1 Midorino Chuo, Tsukuba City)
*The Tsukuba Academy Center parking lot is not available.
Please use public transportation or the paid parking lots near Midorino Station on the Tsukuba Express. Please refrain from parking at nearby commercial facilities or on the street.
[Application Form/Acceptance Period]
Until 23:59 on December 24, 2025 (Wednesday)
[Tryout Participation Fee]
5,500 yen (tax included)
[What to bring]
Clothing suitable for playing soccer, cleats, water bottle, tryout participation ticket, goalkeeper gloves (goalkeepers only)
*Please write your name on all belongings.
[Payment Method]
・After completing your application, select the URL attached to the payment guidance email that will be sent to you, and complete the payment procedure on the tryout participation fee payment site.
・After the payment procedure is completed, you will receive a "Ticket Application Details 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 per ticket, an issuance fee of 165 yen per ticket, and a settlement fee of 330 yen per transaction (only for Seven-Eleven payments) will be charged separately.
[Payment Deadline]
Until 23:30 on December 25 (Thursday)
[How to Issue Tryout Tickets]
・Please issue your "Tryout Participation Ticket" at a Seven-Eleven store.
*In the case of credit card payments (including d払い, Rakuten Pay, and Yahoo! Wallet), for fraud prevention, it is not possible to issue tickets at Seven-Eleven until 24 hours have passed.
*If you wish to issue the ticket within 24 hours due to an approaching deadline, please select "Pay at Seven-Eleven."
・On the day of the tryout, please present the "Tryout Participation Ticket" issued at Seven-Eleven at the reception desk.
*The serial number written on the issued ticket will be used when announcing the results. Please make sure to issue the ticket by the day of the tryout.
*Please note that refunds cannot be made after payment.
[About the Second Tryout (Planned)] *Only for those who pass the first tryout
January 24, 2026 (Saturday)
Tsukuba Academy Center (51-1 Midorino Chuo, Tsukuba City)
・15:00～15:15 Reception
・15:30～17:00 Tryouts
[Other]
・A J.League ID (free) is required to apply.
・Please refrain from taking photos during the tryouts.
・If parents wish to observe, they can watch from the designated area on the premises. We will explain this on the day.
・The changing rooms cannot be used on the day. Please come dressed in your sports attire.
・Please bring clothing suitable for playing 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 call the contact number 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 PM on the day of the tryout.
・Any injuries sustained during the tryout will only be given first aid. After that, it will be at your own expense, and the club will not be held responsible. Please be aware of this.
[Tsukuba Junior Activity Details]
■Training Days
Generally four days a week (days vary by grade level)
■Training Location
Tsukuba Academy Center
[Inquiries]
Kashima Antlers Tsukuba Junior
TEL: 029-839-2255 (11:00～16:00) Contact: Suzuki