News

*Updated on Friday, May 10th

・It has been decided that Masashi Motoyama, Academy Scout, will participate!
・We have started accepting individual participation applications.
・The application period has been extended until Monday, May 20th.
・The design for the "Original T-shirt" has been finalized.

We are pleased to announce that the "KASHIMA ANTLERS BUSINESS CLUB KIDS FESTIVAL" will be held on Sunday, May 26th, at Ibaraki Kashima Soccer Stadium, for preschoolers (middle and senior year) and elementary school students in 1st and 2nd grade.

This event will feature 5-a-side matches on the Kashima Stadium pitch. Beginners are very welcome, whether your child wants to try soccer for the first time or simply wants to enjoy playing with friends. Food and beverage stalls will also be set up at the venue, where you can enjoy stadium gourmet food.

Additionally, all participants will receive an original T-shirt for this event! Come and enjoy soccer to the fullest on the Kashima Stadium pitch! We look forward to receiving many applications!

Please note that this event is held as part of a philosophy-based sponsorship activity (*) in collaboration with the companies participating in the ANTLERS BUSINESS CLUB.

(*) What is a philosophy-based sponsorship activity?
At the ANTLERS BUSINESS CLUB, a portion of membership fees is used as "philosophy-based sponsorship" to support activities aimed at local and social contribution.

Date and Time

Sunday, May 26th
・Morning Session
08:30～09:00 Registration
09:15～09:35 Opening Ceremony
09:45～12:00 Matches

・Afternoon Session
12:30～13:00 Registration
13:15～13:35 Opening Ceremony
13:45～16:00 Matches

Venue

Ibaraki Kashima Soccer Stadium (26-2 Kohyama, Shinkoji, Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture)

Target Audience

Kids (middle and senior year of preschool), elementary school 1st and 2nd graders
*Matches will be played in two separate groups: Kids (middle and senior year of preschool) and elementary school 1st and 2nd graders.

Number of Participants

Participation is possible as a team only.
Participation is possible as a team or individually.
If participating as a team, please form a team with friends and enter with 5 to 10 members.
*If the maximum number of participants is reached, a lottery will be held.
*Individual applications are being accepted starting from Friday, May 10th.

Participation Fee

Free

Participation Prize

All participants will receive an "Original T-shirt".
Let's wear the "Original T-shirt" and cheer together at the stadium!
*We have prepared T-shirt sizes for preschoolers (middle and senior year) and elementary school 1st and 2nd graders. Please note that size exchanges are not possible.


*Design finalized on Friday, May 10th.

Event Content

5-a-side match format

Rules

(1) Matches will be played with 5 players (no goalkeeper).
(2) Player substitutions are free.
(3) Each half is 5 minutes long. (1-minute interval)
(4) There is no offside rule.
(5) Regarding out-of-play balls
・Preschool (U-6)
All restarts will be with a throw-in by the pitch manager. However, play will continue if the game flows smoothly.
・Elementary school 1st and 2nd graders (U-8)
Play will restart with a kick-in or dribble-in from where the ball went out. However, play will continue if the game flows smoothly.
(6) Referees will be provided by the organizers.
(7) Match results will not be recorded or announced.

Application Form

1) Team Participation Application

Apply Here

2) Individual Participation Application

Apply Here

*For individual applications, teams will be assigned by club staff on the day of the event.
*A J.LEAGUE ID is required for entry. Registration is free.

Application Deadline

First application period: Until 23:59 on Wednesday, May 15th
Second application period: From 0:00 on Thursday, May 16th to 23:59 on Monday, May 20th

*If there are many applications, participants will be selected by strict lottery.

Notification of Participation Eligibility

For those who applied during the first application period: Thursday, May 16th, 18:00 *Planned
For those who applied during the second application period: Tuesday, May 21st, 18:00 *Planned
*Notification of participation eligibility will be sent to the email address registered with your J.LEAGUE ID.

Parking

Kashima Stadium F・C parking is available for 1,000 yen (tax included).
*Payment will be in cash at the venue on the day.

Notes

・Regarding chaperones, only up to 3 guardians with ID cards provided at team registration will be allowed onto the grounds.
・In case of cancellation, we will notify all participants by email.
・We will provide first aid for injuries on the day, but subsequent care will be the responsibility of each family.
　Please be aware of this in advance.
・Photos or videos taken at this event may be published on the club's official website and club media. Please apply only if you agree to this.
・For information on personal data, please refer to our privacy policy.
https://www.antlers.co.jp/others/privacypolicy.html


ANTLERS BUSINESS CLUB
https://www.antlers.co.jp/lp/business-club

Contact Information

Kashima Antlers Call Center
Inquiry Form
support@antlers.co.jp

*We reply to inquiries in order, but it may take some time.