We are pleased to announce that tryouts for the Kashima Antlers Tsukuba Junior (4th grade elementary school students) for the 2026 academic year will be held.
*This is not for Kashima Junior or Norte Junior.
[Eligibility]
Current 4th-grade elementary school students (field players / goalkeepers)
*As a condition for application, applicants must be able to attend practice four days a week, in principle.
*Scheduled start of activities: November 2026. The enrollment period for successful applicants will be discussed individually.
[Number of Recruits]
A small number
[Date and Time]
Saturday, September 12, 2026
・16:45-17:15 Registration
・17:30-19:00 Tryouts
*Held even in rain
[Venue]
Kashima Antlers Tsukuba Academy Center (51-1 Midorino Chuo, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
*The Tsukuba Academy Center parking lot is not available. 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]
Until 23:59 on Monday, September 7, 2026
[Tryout Content]
Basic practice and matches among participants (scheduled)
[Tryout Participation Fee]
5,500 yen (tax included)
[What to Bring]
Soccer attire, fixed-stud cleats, water bottle, tryout participation ticket, goalkeeper gloves (goalkeepers only)
*Changing rooms will not be available on the day. Please arrive dressed and ready.
[Consent from Current Team]
When applying for these tryouts, please be sure to obtain the consent of the representative of your current team. 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 tryouts may be canceled.
[Payment Method]
After completing the 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 "J.LEAGUE 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 payment processing fee of 330 yen/transaction (only for Seven-Eleven payments) will be charged separately.
[Payment Deadline]
Until 23:30 on Tuesday, September 8
[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 due to the deadline approaching, 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 serial number written on the issued ticket will be used for the announcement of results. Please be sure to issue it by the day of the tryouts.
*Please note that refunds cannot be made after payment.
[About the 2nd Tryout] *Only for those who pass the 1st tryout
Sunday, September 27, 2026, Tsukuba Academy Center
・18:00-18:15 Registration
・18:30-20:00 Tryouts
[Other]
・A J.LEAGUE ID (free) is required to apply.
・Please refrain from filming during the tryouts.
・If parents wish to observe, they can watch from the designated area within the premises. Details will be explained on the day.
・Separate date arrangements are generally not possible. However, if you have a conflict with an official match or similar, please call the contact person below before applying.
・If the tryouts are 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 tryouts.
・Regarding injuries during the tryouts, only first aid will be provided. Subsequent costs will be borne by the individual, and the club will not be held responsible.
[Tsukuba Junior Activity Details]
■Practice Days
Principally four days a week (days vary by grade)
■Practice Location
Tsukuba Academy Center (51-1 Midorino Chuo, Tsukuba City)
*Please refer to the Academy Page for activity details.
[Inquiries]
Kashima Antlers Tsukuba Junior
TEL: 029-839-2255 (11:00-16:00) Contact: Iwata