This season, FC Tokyo will be holding the "Kids Match" where children can experience playing on the same pitch as professional players before home games. With the cooperation of Ajinomoto Stadium, this project, which started with the desire to provide a wonderful experience to many children, is now in its 8th year. We look forward to receiving applications from many teams.
 

Name
"Sieg Corporation presents FC Tokyo Kids Match"
 

□ Implementation Details
Pre-match game by the FC Tokyo youth team before the home game
※Generally conducted in an 8-player format, with approximately 9 minutes per half.
※Not allowed to wear spikes
 

Number of Teams Recruiting
Each game 6 teams
 

Target Teams for Recruitment
Team composed mainly of 3rd graders in the 2015 academic year
※Approximately 20 members per team
※Staff (Director/Coaches up to 5 people, Referee 1 person)
※Three referees will be selected from the six participating teams
 

Schedule and Application Period
(1) Mar 14 (Sat) vs Yokohama F.Marinos (Kickoff at 14:00 / Ajinomoto Stadium)
⇒ Recruitment period: Feb 13 (Fri) - Feb 25 (Wed), 2015

(2) Apr 4 (Sat) vs Ventforet Kofu (Kickoff at 16:00 / Ajinomoto Stadium)
⇒ Recruitment period: Feb 27, 2015 (Fri) - Mar 13, 2015 (Fri)

※We will inform you as soon as the future schedule is determined.
 

Participation Benefits
We invite participating players, coaches, and referees to the matches held on that day (home general seating).
 

Eligibility for Participation
(1)Team supporting FC Tokyo
(2)Team belonging to the Tokyo Football Association 4th Division Committee (Youth Soccer Federation)
(3)Being covered by injury insurance (such as sports safety insurance)
(4)Being able to gather 3 hours before the kickoff time of the FC Tokyo home game on the day
 

Application Method
Please enter the following items in the email body and send it to the dedicated email address mentioned below.
(1) Desired Match
(2) Team Name (Official Name)
(3) Team Name in Furigana
(4) Name of the City, Ward, or Town where the Team Belongs and the Affiliated Block
(5) Grade and Number of Participating Players (Example: 3rd Year...○ players, 2nd Year...○ players)
(6) Number of Coaches Accompanying and Number of Referees
(7) Colors of the Uniform to be Worn on the Day (Shirt, Pants, and Socks for Field Players)
(8) Contact Information of the Person in Charge of Application (Name, Phone Number, Address, Email Address)
(9) Contact Information of the Representatives Accompanying on the Day (Name, Emergency Contact such as Mobile Phone Number)
(10) Media where you learned about this Kids Match (FC Tokyo Website, Sakaiku, Let's Support Junior Soccer! etc.)
 

[Dedicated Email Address]kidsmatch@fctokyo.co.jp
 

[Notes]
(1) If there are many applicants, 6 teams will be selected by lottery. The results of the lottery will be notified to the email address you provided within 5 days after the application deadline.
(2) The meeting place and schedule for the day will be notified separately to the participating teams.
(3) Coaches (up to 5 people) and parents other than the coach and referee are requested to watch the game from the stands. Please purchase tickets for the respective game in advance.
 

Other
(1) Please do not bring your own ball as we have prepared it at FC Tokyo.
(2) Prior to the Kids Match, a warm-up will be conducted by the FC Tokyo Promotion Department coaches.
(3) Please use public transportation to come to the venue (there is no parking available).
 

□Contact Information
FC Tokyo Promotion Department
【TEL】03-5600-4441 (Weekdays [Monday to Friday] 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
 

□ Sponsor: Sieg Corporation