At 11:00 AM, we moved to the tournament venue and completed our registration. We used the bus provided by the tournament organizers, which circulates between the hotel and the grounds throughout the tournament period.
At the tournament venue, there were areas for players and visitors to enjoy, such as a soccer game corner and a ball-throwing game. There was also a booth showcasing merchandise from teams that had participated in this tournament in the past, including a Kashima Antlers area.
After registration, we enjoyed the atmosphere of the venue for a while before returning to the hotel.
We had a late lunch at 2:00 PM, and at 3:00 PM, we went for a run to a nearby beach and exercised on the sandy shore.
We held a meeting at 4:45 PM.
Coach Hashino spoke about the team concept, tournament regulations, and the difficulties of competing overseas.
At 5:30 PM, we moved back to the tournament venue. The opening ceremony took place at 7:00 PM.
This tournament simultaneously features six categories from U-8 to U-13, and a grand opening ceremony was held with all 213 participating teams in attendance.
Afterward, we returned to the hotel, had dinner, and the players went to bed.