Ibaraki Robots would like to inform you that we will be holding an “information session for those interested in joining” and a “tryout” in preparation for the next year’s “Ibaraki Robots Youth Category” activities starting April 1, 2025.
The “Ibaraki Robots Youth Category” has the biggest concept of player development, and works to further improve the competitiveness of basketball in Ibaraki Prefecture, discover new human resources, and develop and strengthen players. We also aim to produce athletes who will be active on the world stage.
The “Ibaraki Robots Youth Category” is looking forward to the challenge of passionate basketball players.
Ibaraki Robots Youth Category Activities Overview
Possible academic year
・U18 High school first year – high school third year boys (as of April 2025)
・U15 Boys Boys who are 3rd year junior high school students or younger (as of April 2025)
・U15 Girls Junior high school students 3rd year and under (as of April 2025)
Event date and time
U18 4.5 times a week
Fire・(water)・wood・metal: 18:00-21:00 Earth: 16:00-19:00
U15 Boys 4 times a week
Fire, Wood, Metal: 18:00-21:00 Earth: 13:00-16:00/16:00-19:00
U15 girls 4 times a week
Moon, Water, Wood: 18:00-21:00 Earth: 9:00-12:00
- As of November 2024 (subject to change after 2025)
- During long holidays, we may hold second practice sessions, training camps, and field trips.
- Activity times may change depending on the week.
- On Sundays, we may have practices, games, and other activities.
venue
Planned use of Udom Arena and Mito City Suburban Gymnasium
Capacity
・U18 18 people (planned)
・25 U15 boys (planned)
・25 U15 girls (planned)
Miscellaneous expenses
Common to all categories
Admission fee
15,000 yen (tax included) *First year only/Includes insurance premium
Continuing costs
2,200 yen (tax included) *Annual insurance premium, etc./Only at annual renewal
Monthly fee
・U15: 18,000 yen (tax included)
・U18: 18,000 yen (tax included)
- You will be required to pay additional costs for training camps/expeditions, purchasing clothing, etc.
- Ibaraki Robots Youth Group will support 50% of the total cost of the expedition.
Things to note
- Only those who pass the tryout will be admitted to the Ibaraki Robots Youth Category.
- Double registration with the Japan Junior High School Athletic Federation, the National High School Athletic Federation, or other club teams and the Ibaraki Robots Youth Category is not permitted.
Youth team activity overview
Click here for an overview of the youth team’s activities.
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About the briefing session for those who wish to join
If you would like to take the tryout, please be sure to attend this information session for those who wish to join.
date and time
U18
December 21, 2024 (Saturday) 9:30-11:30
U15
[Girls]
(Part 1) January 13, 2025 (month and day) 10:00-12:00
(Part 2) January 13, 2025 (month and day) 15:30-17:30
【man】
(Part 1) January 13, 2025 (month and day) 13:00-15:00
(Part 2) January 13, 2025 (month and day) 18:00-20:00
venue
【U18】
M-SPO Studio (Machinaka/Sports/Nigiwai Plaza)
3-6-8 Minamicho, Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture 310-0021
[U15]Conference room (Central Building 8F Exhibition Room)
2-3-2 Izumicho, Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture 310-0026
- Please use nearby coin parking at each venue.
- Subject to change depending on circumstances.
Main contents
・About affiliation rules (registration and various competitions)
・Summary of youth team activities (team development policy/philosophy)
・Future youth team development
- There will also be time for questions and answers.
Grades targeted for briefing session
・U18 High school first year – high school third year boys (as of April 2025)
・U15 Boys Boys who are 3rd year junior high school students or younger (as of April 2025)
・U15 Girls Junior high school students 3rd year and under (as of April 2025)
Briefing session capacity
【U18】20 groups level
[U15 Boys and Girls]50 groups each
- If you would like to participate in the U15 information session, please attend either Part 1 or Part 2.
- Applications will be closed on a first-come, first-served basis once the capacity is reached for each date.
- Participation is also possible for parents or players only.
Briefing session participation fee
free
others
Depending on the number of participants in the briefing session, we may not be able to accommodate your desired date.
The secretariat will contact you regarding any changes to your participation schedule.
Application deadline
【U18】
December 18, 2024 (water) 19:00
【U15 Boys・Women】
January 10, 2025 (Golden) 19:00
- Submissions (3 items) are not required for the briefing session.
About tryouts
Implementation date
1st tryout
・U18 Saturday, January 11, 2025 17:00-19:00 (Reception starts: 16:30)
・U15 Boys Wednesday, January 29, 2025 18:30-20:30 (Reception starts at 18:00)
・U15 Girls Tuesday, January 28, 2025 18:30-20:30 (Reception starts at 18:00)
- Ending times are subject to change.
2nd tryout (interview)
・U18 January 12, 2025 (Sunday)
・U15 Boys February 2, 2025 (Sunday) ※Afternoon~
・U15 Girls February 11, 2025 (Holiday) *From the morning
- Details will be communicated to those who passed the first tryout.
- Parents will be expected to be present at the interview.
venue
[1st tryout]
M-SPO Udom Arena (Machinaka/Sports/Nigiwai Plaza)
3-6-8 Minamicho, Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture 310-0021
[Second tryout (interview)]
M-SPO Udom Arena Studio (Machinaka/Sports/Nigiwai Plaza)
3-6-8 Minamimachi, Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture 310-0021
- There is a possibility that the venue will be changed to a gymnasium near Mito City.
- If Udom Arena is being held, please use the nearby coin parking lot.
Implementation details
1st tryout
・Skill test
·scrimmage
・Document examination
2nd tryout
·interview
Grades eligible for tryouts
・U18 High school first year – high school third year boys (as of April 2025)
・U15 Boys Boys who are 3rd year junior high school students or younger (as of April 2025)
・U15 Girls Junior high school students 3rd year and under (as of April 2025)
participation fee
3,500 yen (tax included)
- Please prepare the participation fee so that you do not have change, and pay it at the time of registration on the day.
- Payment can be made by cash or Paypay. Please note that other payment methods are not supported.
What to bring
・Participation fee: 3,500 yen (tax included)
・Exercising
・Basketball shoes
·basketball
※Please prepare a size 6 ball for U15 girls and a size 7 ball for U15 boys and U18.
·towel
·drink
・Winter clothing, change of clothes
・Other personal needs
Pass/fail result
You will be notified of your pass/fail results via email within 7 days after the tryout.
others
・Tryouts will be held completely privately. Parents and family members of students taking entrance exams are not allowed to view the event.
・Photographs of the tryout will be taken at the club as a record of the activities. Please note that the photos taken may be used by Ibaraki Robots on its official website, SNS, etc.
Regarding applications for “briefing session for those who wish to join” and “tryout”
How to apply
- There are documents that must be prepared and submitted in advance. Please prepare with plenty of time.
①Please apply in advance using the form below.
- Applications are accepted for both the “information session for those who wish to join” and the “tryout”. If you wish to decline the tryout after the information session for those wishing to join, please contact “Inquiries”.
②Please bring the following submissions (3 items) to the venue on the day of the tryout.
1. Protector’s consent form
Download here
2.Agreement form from current team manager
Download here
3.Medical Checklist
Download here
- Submissions (3 items) are not required for the briefing session.
- If you have any submissions that cannot be downloaded or are difficult to prepare, please contact us below.
Contact information
Email: U18 → [email protected]
To U15 boys and girls → [email protected]
(Weekdays 10:00-19:00)
Application deadline
【U18】
January 8, 2025 (water) 19:00
【U15 Boys・Women】
January 25, 2025 (Thursday) 19:00
About practice observation
- If you would like to observe the practice, please check the following information. After applying, we will propose and adjust the schedule via email.
How to apply
Please fill in the title of[Request for practice tour]and the following information and contact the application office.
・Name (furigana)
・Date of birth and school year
・Affiliated team (school name/club team)
・Parent name and contact information
– Desired category (enter one of “U15 Boys”, “U15 Girls”, or “U18”)
Practice observation
Where to apply
Email: U18 [email protected]
For U15 boys and girls [email protected]
