[Hometown Days "Itako Day"]
Elementary, junior high, and high school students, people aged 65 and over, and fan club members residing, attending school, or working in Itako City, one of Antlers' hometowns, were invited for free. General residents, students, and workers were offered preferential treatment.
At the gates upon opening, Ayame Musume, Musume Shunto, and the mascot Ayame distributed pamphlets for "The 66th Suigo Itako Ayame Festival" and other events.
On stage, a traditional festival music (O-hayashi) for the "Itako Gion Festival," an August festival with over 800 years of history and tradition that colors Itako's summer, was performed. Additionally, Ayame Musume, Musume Shunto, and the mascot Ayame promoted the "Suigo Itako Ayame Festival." C.R.O. Nakata, who participated in Itako's "Yoi no Yomeiri-bune" (Evening Bride Boat), also helped with the promotion. The promotion continued on the pitch during halftime.
At the concourse, a ring toss challenge was held. Participants who achieved a bingo with three throws received special products and other prizes. In addition to participation prizes, Antlers goods were given as a special prize, and 2kg of Itako Ayame-chan rice was awarded as a local specialty prize.
Local specialties such as fresh tomatoes and blueberries from Itako City, and agemochi (fried mochi) made with Itako rice were sold.
[Antlers Photo Project]
A photo booth was set up where visitors could take photos using special frames, including limited-edition frames for that day. The taken photos could be downloaded to their mobile phones for free. Also, if visitors posted photos taken at the booth or their own photos to Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag "#shikaphoto", their posted photos would be printed out for free. Furthermore, the first 500 visitors received their printed photos in a photo folder as a gift.
[SOCIO Member Exclusive Lounge "Lounge 90"]
SOCIO member exclusive lounge "Lounge 90" was renovated and expanded. This lounge, located adjacent to the Kashima Sports Center, offered a comfortable space for members to relax before entering the stadium. Exclusive SOCIO member goods and drink services were provided in exchange for member service vouchers.
[Tickets for "May 3rd Kashima Zombie Stadium" went on sale]
Tickets for "May 3rd Kashima Zombie Stadium" went on sale. Shikaoh Zombie also appeared, and some children were too scared to approach him.
While the zombies were quiet this day, many zombies will appear at the Kashima Zombie Stadium on May 3rd.
Click here for more information about the Kashima Zombie Stadium on May 3rd.
[2017 NEWYORKER Official Suit Sales Event]
NEWYORKER, the official supplier, held a stadium sales event for the 2017 official suits (worn by players and staff) at a special supporter price. In addition to the official suits, collaborative goods with Antlers were also sold. Purchasers received original postcards and original posters as gifts.
[Visitor Present Campaign "Shika BIG"]
A prize lottery was held exclusively for stadium visitors, and fuel service coupons for 100L and hand car wash service coupons provided by Sekisho Shoji were awarded.
[Shika Rally]
A stamp rally called "Shika Rally" is being held for fan club members. Prizes will be awarded based on the number of stamps collected, so please participate.
[au Shaberu Kids]
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