Trial application / Q&A
For those who wish to join the club
Thank you for your interest in the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology Soccer Club!
We are always looking for people to join or try out the club (observations are also possible). Please check the schedule for practice days and apply via DM on our official SNS or the Google form below.
If you are interested in joining, please come for a trial session first.
Also, if you scroll down further, there is a Q&A section. It contains basic information, so please read it.
Q&A
～Basic information～
Q. How many days a week are there for practice?
A. Four days a week on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Practice times are Wednesday and Friday from 5:30pm to 7:30pm (with night lights) and Saturday and Sunday from 9:30am to 11:30am.
On weekends, we often have league games, tournaments, and practice matches.
Q. Where is the practice location?
A. We practice at the Fuchu Campus (Faculty of Agriculture). Please see Access for details.
Q. What do I need to bring?
A. For the trial, please bring three items: athletic shoes, soccer clothes, and a change of clothes.
We will provide a ball and water. (You may also bring your own water.)
Soccer spikes and shin pads are also required after joining the club.
Q. How much are the club fees?
A. There is no initial fee, and the monthly fee is 3,000 yen. The money is used to cover JFA player registration fees, administrative costs, and equipment costs. There is a separate participation fee for training camps.
There is a separate fee for participation in training camps. No club fee is required during the trial period and the month of joining the club. Staff members do not have to pay club fees.
Q. Can I join the club even if I am not a new student?
A. You do not have to be a new student to join the club. In past years, some members have joined the club around the summer break as well as during the spring welcome period.
Also, although most players basically retire in their third year, they can continue in their fourth year.
Some of them even join the club after their senior year.
~Frequently Asked Questions~
Q. I want to join the club as a staff member (manager), not as a player.
A. You are more than welcome. We are always looking for people who can be involved in various aspects of the Agricultural and Technical University Soccer Club, such as managers, coaches, data analysis, public relations, engineering, and so on.
We are always looking for people who can help us from various angles, such as data analysis, public relations, engineering, and so on. Basically, any person or organization can apply, regardless of whether or not they are a student of the Agricultural and Technical University.
For more information, please contact us via DM on our official SNS.
Q. Can I balance my studies and part-time job?
A. Yes, it is possible. Even though club activities are held 4 days a week, it is only about 2 hours a day, so many people say that it is not that much of a burden. Almost all of the club members play bytes.
bytes, and there is also plenty of time for schoolwork.
Q. You practice at the Faculty of Agriculture, but are there also students from the Faculty of Engineering?
A. Yes. In fact, more than half of the club members are engineering students. It takes about 20 minutes by bicycle from the Faculty of Engineering to the Faculty of Agriculture.
It is not that difficult to get there. Both engineering and agriculture students are welcome.
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Q. I am a beginner with no experience, is that okay?
A. We have players of all abilities, from players with little experience to players from the youth teams of J-League teams.
Regardless of ability, we practice in an atmosphere of mutual respect. We welcome both beginners and experienced players. Let's enjoy playing soccer together.
Q. My practice time conflicts with my class.
A. Of course, you can give priority to your classes.
Q. Can I get past exams and other materials at the trial?
A. If you come for a trial, we will be happy to answer any questions you may have, not limited to soccer. Please check if there are any seniors in your department on the “Members” page and ask them for help.We will also answer your questions if you send us a DM on our official SNS.
Q. I am worried about the hierarchical relationship in the Athletic Department.
A. Hierarchical relationships are very loose, and even seniors can talk to each other without hesitation.
In fact, the main aspect is that seniors take on a lot of responsibility. In the first place, since there are many ronin students, it is sometimes difficult to tell who is older than whom.
In the first place, since there are many ronin students, it is sometimes difficult to know who is the older student.
~For non-University of Agriculture and Technology students~
Q. I am not a student at another university / college, but can I join the club?
A. Unfortunately, as a player, you cannot participate in official matches under the jurisdiction of the JFA (Japan Football Association) due to regulations. Participation in practice is possible.
Staff members are welcome, even if they are students from other universities! Want to be a manager or gain experience as a soccer coach, but your university does not have a soccer club If you want to be a manager or gain experience as a soccer coach, but your university does not have a soccer club or is too strong to join, why not join us and win together with the students of Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology?