We are pleased to announce that we will be holding the 2027 Kashima Antlers Tsukuba Junior (new 3rd graders) tryout.
※This is not Kashima Junior or Norte Junior.
Eligibility
Current 2nd graders (field players/goalkeepers)
※As a general rule, applicants must attend all four training sessions per week to be eligible.
※Scheduled start date: April 2027. The enrollment date for successful candidates will be discussed individually.
Number of Participants
A limited number
Date and Time
Saturday, January 23, 2027
・14:15–14:45 Registration
・15:00–16:30 Tryout
※The tryout will proceed rain or shine.
Venue
Kashima Antlers Tsukuba Academy Center (1-51 Chuo, Midori, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
※The Tsukuba Academy Center parking lot is not available for use. Please use public transportation or a paid parking lot near Midori Station on the Tsukuba Express. Please refrain from parking at nearby commercial facilities or on the street.
Application Form
Application Deadline
Monday, January 18, 2027, by 23:59
Tryout Details
Basic training, matches between participants, etc. (tentative)
Tryout Fee
¥5,500 (tax included)
What to Bring
Soccer attire, cleats (fixed-stud), water bottle, tryout participation ticket, goalkeeper gloves (goalkeepers only)
※Changing rooms will not be available on the day. Please change before arriving.
Permission from Current Team
When applying for this tryout, please ensure you have obtained permission from a representative of your current team. We may contact the team representative to confirm. Please note that if it is discovered that you participated without prior permission, your participation in the tryout may be canceled.
Payment Method
After completing the application, select the URL provided in the payment information email sent to you and complete the payment process on the tryout fee payment site.
After completing the payment process, you will receive an email from J.League Ticket titled "Confirmation of Ticket Application Details."
※In addition to various credit card payment options, payment at a Seven-Eleven store is also available.
※A system usage fee of ¥220 per ticket, a ticket issuance fee of ¥165 per ticket, and a payment processing fee of ¥330 per transaction (only for payments at Seven-Eleven) will be charged separately.
Payment Deadline
Tuesday, January 19, 2027, by 23:30
How to Issue the Tryout Participation Ticket
・Please issue the "Tryout Participation Ticket" at a Seven-Eleven store.
※For credit card payments (including d-Barai, Rakuten Pay, and Yahoo! Wallet), the ticket cannot be issued at Seven-Eleven until 24 hours after payment to prevent unauthorized use.
※If you need to issue the ticket within 24 hours, such as close to the deadline, please select "Pay at Seven-Eleven."
・Please submit the "Tryout Participation Ticket" issued at Seven-Eleven at the registration desk on the day of the tryout.
※The reference number printed on the issued ticket will be used to announce the results. Please ensure you issue the ticket by the day of the tryout.
※Please note that no refunds will be issued once payment has been made.
Second Tryout
※Only for those who pass the first tryout
Saturday, February 6, 2027, at the Tsukuba Academy Center
・17:30–17:45 Registration
・18:00–19:30 Tryout
Other Information
・A J.League ID (free) is required to apply.
・Please refrain from taking photos or videos during the tryout.
・Parents and guardians may watch from the designated area on the premises. Further details will be provided on the day.
・As a general rule, we cannot accommodate requests for alternative dates. However, if you have a conflict with an official match or other event, please call the contact information below before applying.
・If the tryout is canceled due to severe weather, we will contact you at the email address registered with your J.League ID by 12:00 on the day of the tryout.
・First aid will be provided for injuries sustained during the tryout. Any subsequent medical expenses will be at your own expense, and the club will not be held responsible. Please note this in advance.
Tsukuba Junior Activities
■ Training Days
Generally four days a week (days vary by grade level)
■ Training Location
Tsukuba Academy Center (1-51 Chuo, Midori, Tsukuba City)
※For information about activities, please refer to the Academy Page.
Inquiries
Kashima Antlers Tsukuba Junior
TEL: 029-839-2255 (11:00–16:00) Attn: Iwata