We are pleased to announce that tryouts for the Kashima Antlers Youth Team for the 2019 season will be held as follows.
This year, we will hold two tryouts (at separate venues).
It is possible to participate in both venues. If you wish to participate in tryouts at both venues, please fill in the necessary information on each tryout application form and submit two applications.
If you wish to attend both venues and pass the second selection of the first tryout on Monday, July 16 (public holiday), your application for the tryout on Monday, August 6 will be automatically canceled.
1. Tryout Date and Location
(1) First Tryout
Date: Monday, July 16, 2018 (public holiday) 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM for registration (held even in rain)
Location: Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Integrated Ground
Address: 3 Hikari, Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture 314-0014
(2) Second Tryout
Date: Monday, August 6, 2018 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM for registration (held even in rain)
Location: Kashima Antlers FC Tsukuba Academy Center
Address: 51-1 Midorino Chuo, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture 305-0882
(3) Other: Please bring clothing suitable for playing soccer and cleats (fixed studs).
(4) The schedule for the day will be the first selection in the morning and the second selection in the afternoon. Please note that the schedule may change.
*First aid will be provided for injuries, but subsequent care will be the responsibility of the individual.
2. Eligible Candidates
New first-year students of the Type 2 Youth (under 18, high school class)
(Those who are currently in their third year of junior high school in 2018 and wish to be active in the youth team in 2019)
3. Number of Recruits
A few.
4. Tryout Participation Fee
3,000 yen (The tryout participation fee should be paid at the reception on the day of the tryout.)
5. Application Procedure
Please fill in the necessary information on the tryout application form (or a blank paper with the following details) and apply. Applications for the first tryout must arrive by Monday, July 9, and for the second tryout by Tuesday, July 31.
[1] Full Name
[2] Date of Birth and Age
[3] School Name and Grade Level
[4] Guardian's Name and Seal
[5] Address
[6] Phone Number
[7] Dominant Foot
[8] Current Team Name
[9] Position *
[10] Soccer History and Achievements (e.g., selected for ○○ team)
[11] Height
[12] Weight
[13] 50m Dash Time
[14] Parents' Height
[15] Other習い事 (Lessons/Activities outside of soccer)
*Please indicate your preferred positions up to your third choice using symbols ① to ⑪ (Goalkeeper is an exception)
① Goalkeeper
② Right Side Back
③ Left Side Back
④ Center Back
⑤ Defensive Midfielder
⑥ Right Side Midfielder
⑦ Left Side Midfielder
⑧ Central Midfielder
⑨ Right Forward
⑩ Left Forward
⑪ Center Forward
Application form available here
◎Mailing Address◎
314-0007
Kashima Soccer Stadium, 26-2 Shinkoji, Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture
To: Antlers Call Center Youth Tryout Secretariat
*No further guidance or notification will be provided after your application, 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.
*The selection process will be conducted in a game format. We will do our best to allow players to play in their preferred positions, but due to overlaps in positions or other reasons, you may be asked to play in a different position.
In such cases, preference will be given to those who applied earlier. We appreciate your understanding.
6. Contact for Inquiries
Kashima Antlers Youth
Contact Person: Kato
TEL: 0299-84-6815
7. Youth Team Activities
(1) Development into 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
◆Expedition activity fees: None
◆Dormitory system available