We would like to announce that tryouts for Kashima Antlers Tsukuba Junior (3rd grade elementary school students) for the 2026 season will be held.
*This is not for Kashima Junior or Norte Junior.
[Eligibility]
Current 3rd-grade elementary school students (field players / goalkeepers)
*As a condition for application, participants must, in principle, be able to attend practice four days a week.
*Start of activities: Scheduled for January 2027. The enrollment period for successful candidates will be discussed individually.
[Number of Applicants]
A few
[Date and Time]
Sunday, June 28, 2026
・16:45-17:15 Registration
・17:30-19:30 Tryouts
*Held even in rain
[Venue]
Kashima Antlers Tsukuba Academy Center (51-1 Midorino Chuo, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
*Parking is not available at Tsukuba Academy Center. Please use public transportation or paid parking lots near Tsukuba Express "Midorino Station." Please refrain from parking in nearby commercial facilities or on the street.
[Application Form and Acceptance Period]
[Application Deadline]
Until 23:59 on Tuesday, June 23, 2026
[Tryout Content]
Basic practice and games with participants, etc. (scheduled)
[Tryout Participation Fee]
5,500 yen (tax included)
[What to bring]
Soccer attire, cleats (fixed type), water bottle, tryout participation ticket, goalkeeper gloves (goalkeepers only)
*Changing rooms will not be available on the day. Please arrive dressed.
[Approval from current team]
To participate in these tryouts, please obtain approval from the representative of your current team before applying. We may contact your team representative for confirmation.
Please note that if it is found that you participated without prior approval, your participation in the selection process may be canceled.
[Payment Method]
After completing your application, select the URL attached to the payment guidance email you receive and complete the payment procedure on the tryout participation fee payment site. After the payment procedure is complete, you will receive an email "Confirmation of Ticket Application Details" from J.LEAGUE Ticket.
*Payment can be made via various credit cards, or at 7-Eleven stores.
*A system usage fee of 220 yen/ticket, a ticketing fee of 165 yen/ticket, and a settlement fee of 330 yen/transaction (only for payments at 7-Eleven) will be charged separately.
[Payment Deadline]
Until 23:30 on Wednesday, June 24
[How to Issue Tryout Participation Ticket]
・Please issue the "Tryout Participation Ticket" at a 7-Eleven store.
*In the case of credit card payments (including d払い, Rakuten Pay, Yahoo! Wallet), tickets cannot be issued at 7-Eleven until 24 hours later to prevent fraudulent use.
*If you wish to issue the ticket within 24 hours, such as close to the deadline, please select "Pay at 7-Eleven."
・On the day of the tryouts, please present the "Tryout Participation Ticket" issued at 7-Eleven at the reception desk.
*The serial number printed on the issued ticket will be used for the announcement of results. Please make sure to issue your ticket before the day of the tryouts.
*Please note that refunds cannot be made after payment.
[About the Second Tryout] *Only for those who pass the first tryout
Sunday, July 12, 2026, Tsukuba Academy Center
・18:00-18:15 Registration
・18:30-20:00 Tryouts
[Other]
・Obtaining a J.LEAGUE ID (free) is required for application.
・Please refrain from taking photos during the tryouts.
・When guardians observe, they can watch from the designated area within the premises. Details will be explained on the day.
・Alternative dates are generally not available. However, if you have a conflict with an official match, please call the inquiry contact below before applying.
・If the tryouts are 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 tryouts.
・Medical treatment for injuries during the tryouts will be limited to first aid. After that, it will be at your own expense, and the club will not be responsible.
[Tsukuba Junior Activity Details]
■Practice Days
In principle, four days a week (days vary by grade level)
■Practice Location
Tsukuba Academy Center (51-1 Midorino Chuo, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
*Please refer to the Academy page for information on activities.
[Inquiries]
Kashima Antlers Tsukuba Junior
TEL: 029-839-2255 (11:00-16:00) Contact: Iwata