Calling for participants for 'Smile Project 2026', a joint girls' soccer practice session for junior high school students
Saitama City is launching 'Smile Project 2026' to address the decline in the girls' soccer population by offering joint practice sessions, friendly matches, and seminars tailored for junior high school girls, even those with no prior experience.
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In response to the declining competitive population of junior high school girls, Saitama City will implement 'Smile Project 2026', providing a place where all junior high school girls can casually enjoy soccer. In this project, practice sessions and other events are held regularly so that even those with no soccer experience can participate with peace of mind. We also plan to hold friendly matches and seminars for female athletes, so please join us.
Target Audience:
Junior high school age girls (You can participate even if you have no soccer experience.)
Content:
In addition to practice sessions (about once a month), we plan to hold friendly matches, seminars, and more. The schedule for the practice sessions is as follows:
- Vol 1: Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 14:00 at Hachioji Sports Facility
- Vol 2: Saturday, May 16, from 14:00 at Horisaki Park
- Vol 3: Saturday, June 20, from 16:30 at Hachioji Sports Facility
Target Audience:
Junior high school age girls (You can participate even if you have no soccer experience.)
Content:
In addition to practice sessions (about once a month), we plan to hold friendly matches, seminars, and more. The schedule for the practice sessions is as follows:
- Vol 1: Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 14:00 at Hachioji Sports Facility
- Vol 2: Saturday, May 16, from 14:00 at Horisaki Park
- Vol 3: Saturday, June 20, from 16:30 at Hachioji Sports Facility