The Kashima Antlers Tsukuba Junior (5th Grade Elementary School) tryouts for 2026, originally scheduled for Saturday, June 27, have been postponed to Saturday, July 4, due to the approaching Typhoons No. 7 and No. 8.
Please see here for details.
We are pleased to announce that tryouts for the 2026 Kashima Antlers Tsukuba Junior (5th Grade Elementary School) team will be held.
*This is not for Kashima Junior or Norte Junior.
[Eligibility]
Current 5th-grade elementary school students (field players only)
*As a condition of eligibility, applicants must, in principle, attend all practices 4 days a week.
*Activity start date: Scheduled for August 2026. The enrollment period for successful candidates will be discussed individually.
[Number of Recruits]
A small number of players
[Date and Time]
Saturday, June 27, 2026
・17:45 – 18:15 Registration
・18:30 – 20:00 Tryouts
*Held even in the event of rain.
[Venue]
Kashima Antlers Tsukuba Academy Center (51-1 Midorino Chuo, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
*Parking at the Tsukuba Academy Center is not available. Please use public transportation or pay parking lots near Tsukuba Express "Midorino Station." Please refrain from parking at 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 drills and practice matches with participants (planned)
[Tryout Participation Fee]
5,500 yen (tax included)
[What to Bring]
Football attire, spikes (fixed type), water bottle, tryout participation ticket
*Changing rooms cannot be used on the day. Please arrive already changed.
[Consent from Current Team]
When applying for these tryouts, please be sure to obtain consent from the representative of your current team. We may contact your team representative for confirmation.
Please be aware that if it is found that you participated without prior consent, your participation in the selection process may be canceled.
[Payment Method]
Select the URL attached to the payment guidance email sent after completing your application, and complete the payment process from the tryout participation fee payment site.
After completing the payment process, you will receive a "Ticket Application Details Confirmation" email from J.League Ticket.
*In addition to various credit card payments, you can choose to pay at Seven-Eleven stores.
*A system usage fee of 220 yen/ticket, an issuance fee of 165 yen/ticket, and a payment fee of 330 yen/transaction (only for Seven-Eleven payments) will be charged separately.
[Payment Deadline]
Until 23:30 on Tuesday, June 23
[How to Issue Tryout Participation Ticket]
・Please issue your "Tryout Participation Ticket" at a Seven-Eleven store.
*For credit card payments (including d払い, Rakuten Pay, Yahoo! Wallet), tickets cannot be issued at Seven-Eleven until 24 hours later to prevent unauthorized use.
*If you wish to issue the ticket within 24 hours due to being close to the deadline, please select "Pay at Seven-Eleven."
・On the day of the tryouts, please present your "Tryout Participation Ticket" issued at Seven-Eleven at the reception desk.
*The reference number stated on the issued ticket will be used for the announcement of results. Please be sure to issue your ticket before the day of the tryouts.
*Please note that refunds will not be given after payment has been made.
[About the Second Tryouts] *Only for those who pass the first tryouts
Saturday, July 4, 2026, Tsukuba Academy Center
・17:30 – 17:45 Registration
・18:00 – 19:30 Tryouts
[Other]
・Acquisition of a J.League ID (free) is required for application.
・Please refrain from taking photos during the tryouts.
・Guardians are welcome to watch from the designated area within the premises. Details will be provided on the day.
・Separate arrangements for tryouts on different dates are generally not accepted. However, if you have a conflict with an official match, please call the inquiry contact below before applying.
・In the event that the tryouts are canceled due to severe weather, you will be notified via the email address registered with your J.League ID by 12:00 on the day of the tryouts.
・First aid will be provided for injuries during the tryouts. Subsequent costs will be borne by the individual, and the club will not be held responsible.
[Tsukuba Junior Activity Details]
■Practice Days
Principally 4 days a week (days vary by grade level)
■Practice Location
Tsukuba Academy Center (51-1 Midorino Chuo, Tsukuba City)
*Please refer to the Academy page for details on activities.
[Inquiries]
Kashima Antlers Tsukuba Junior
TEL: 029-839-2255 (11:00 – 16:00) Contact Person: Ohashi