The Kashima Antlers Tsukuba Junior (2nd Graders) Selection Tryout for 2026, which was scheduled for Saturday, June 27th, has been postponed to Sunday, July 12th, due to the approaching Typhoons No. 7 and 8.
Please see here for details.
We are pleased to announce that we will be holding the Kashima Antlers Tsukuba Junior (2nd Graders) Selection Tryout for 2026.
*This is NOT for Kashima Junior or Norte Junior.
[Eligibility]
Current 2nd-grade elementary school students (field players/goalkeepers)
*As a condition of application, it is a requirement to attend training 4 days a week in principle.
*Activity start date: Scheduled for January 2027. The enrollment period for successful candidates will be discussed individually.
[Number of Applicants]
A small number
[Date and Time]
Saturday, June 27, 2026
・15:45-16:15 Reception
・16:30-18:00 Tryout
*Held even in rain
[Venue]
Kashima Antlers Tsukuba Academy Center (51-1 Midorino Chuo, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
*Parking at Tsukuba Academy Center is not available. Please use public transportation or pay parking lots near "Midorino Station" on the Tsukuba Express. Please refrain from parking in nearby commercial facilities or on the street.
[Application Form and Acceptance Period]
[Application Deadline]
Until 23:59 on Monday, June 22, 2026
[Tryout Content]
Basic training and matches among participants (scheduled)
[Tryout Participation Fee]
5,500 yen (tax included)
[What to bring]
Clothing suitable for soccer, cleats (fixed type), water bottle, tryout participation ticket, goalkeeper gloves (goalkeepers only)
*Changing rooms cannot be used on the day. Please change before arriving at the venue.
[Consent from current team]
When applying for this tryout, please be sure to obtain the consent of your current team representative. We may contact your team representative for confirmation.
Please note that if it is found that you participated without prior consent, your participation in the selection may be canceled.
[Payment Method]
Select the URL attached to the payment guidance email sent after completing the application, and complete the payment procedure from the tryout participation fee payment site. After the payment procedure is completed, you will receive a "Ticket Application Confirmation" email from J.LEAGUE Ticket.
*In addition to various credit card payments, you can also select payment 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 Tuesday, June 23rd
[How to Issue Tryout Participation Ticket]
・Please issue your "Tryout Participation Ticket" at a Seven-Eleven store.
*In the case of credit card payments (including d払い, Rakuten Pay, Yahoo! Wallet), tickets cannot be issued at Seven-Eleven until 24 hours later to prevent fraudulent use.
*If you wish to issue the ticket within 24 hours, such as just before the deadline, please select "Pay at Seven-Eleven."
・On the day of the tryout, please submit the "Tryout Participation Ticket" issued at Seven-Eleven at the reception desk.
*The serial number written on the issued ticket will be used for the announcement of results. Please be sure to issue the ticket by the day of the tryout.
*Please note that refunds cannot be made after payment.
[About the 2nd Selection Tryout] *Only for those who pass the 1st selection tryout
Sunday, July 12, 2026, Tsukuba Academy Center
・16:00-16:15 Reception
・16:30-18:00 Tryout
[Other]
・A J.LEAGUE ID (free) is required to apply.
・Please refrain from taking photos during the tryout.
・Parents can observe from the designated area within the premises. Details will be explained on the day.
・Separate date arrangements are not generally accepted. However, if you have a conflict with an official match, please call the contact person below before applying.
・If the tryout is canceled due to severe weather, we will notify you by email to the address registered with your J.LEAGUE ID by 12:00 on the day of the tryout.
・For injuries during the tryout, only first aid will be provided. Subsequent costs will be borne by the individual, and the club will not be held responsible.
[Tsukuba Junior Activities]
■Training Days
In principle, 4 days a week (days vary by grade)
■Training Location
Tsukuba Academy Center (51-1 Midorino Chuo, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
*For activities, please refer to the Academy page.
[Contact]
Kashima Antlers Tsukuba Junior
TEL: 029-839-2255 (11:00-16:00) Contact Person: Iwata