Academy News

We are pleased to announce that tryouts for the Kashima Antlers Youth Team for the 2017 season will be held as follows.
This year, tryouts will be held twice (at different venues).
The first tryout was held as scheduled on Monday, July 18.
We are now recruiting participants again for the second tryout, which will be held on Monday, August 8.
It is possible to participate in both venues. Please fill out the tryout application form with the necessary information and apply as indicated below.
Please note that, as explained at the venue after the first tryout, those who passed the second selection and remain for the third selection will automatically have their participation in the August 8 tryout canceled.

1. Date and Time, and Location of Tryouts
(1) Second Tryout Date & Time: Monday, August 8, 2016, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM for registration (will proceed in case of rain)
Location: Kashima Antlers FC Tsukuba Academy Center
Address: B-43 District 1 Lot, Midorino Chuo, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture 305-0882
Note: The Kashima Antlers FC Tsukuba Academy Center tryout venue does not have parking. Please park in nearby paid parking lots or use public transportation.
(2) Other: Please bring clothes suitable for playing soccer and cleats (fixed studs).
(3) The day's schedule plans for the first selection in the morning and the second selection in the afternoon. Please note that the schedule may change.
Note: While first aid will be provided for injuries, participants are responsible for subsequent care.

2. Eligibility(Current 3rd-year junior high school students who wish to be active in the youth team in 2017)

3. Number of Recruits
4. Tryout Participation Fee
5. Application Procedure[1] Name [2] Date of Birth and Age [3] School Name and Grade [4] Parent's Name and Seal [5] Address [6] Phone Number [7] Dominant Foot [8] Current Team Name [9] Preferred Position (list up to three preferred positions using symbols ① to ⑪) [10] Soccer History and Achievements (e.g., ○○ selection team) [11] Height [12] Weight [13] 50m Dash Time [14] Parents' Height [15] Other Lessons/Activities besides Soccer
Note: Please make sure to circle your desired tryout date.

Click here for the application form.

◎Mailing Address◎
Kashima Antlers Fan Club Office, Kashima Soccer Stadium, 26-2 Shinjiko, Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture 314-0007
Attn: Youth Tryout Office
After applying, no further guidance or notifications will be sent, so please arrive at the venue on time on the day of the tryout.
The tryout participation fee should be paid at the reception on the day of the tryout.
Note: The tryout content will be in a game format. We will make adjustments to allow players to play in their preferred positions as much as possible, but due to overlapping positions or other reasons, you may be asked to play in a different position than your preference. In such cases, priority will be given to those who applied earlier. We appreciate your understanding.

6. Contact for Inquiries
support@antlers.co.jp

7. Youth Team Activities
(1) Development of top players (2) Joint training with the top team (3) Participation in Club Youth tournaments and others
◆Practice Days: 6 times/week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
◆Admission Fee: None
◆Monthly Fee: None
◆Education System: Partnership with Kashima Gakuen
◆Away Game/Expedition Activity Fees: None
◆Dormitory System: Available