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What is LIGA SUMMER CAMP?

Organized by the General Incorporated Association JBI, this is Japan's first high school baseball training program centered on a "League Format." Now in its third year, we use professional tournament planning to accurately measure and enhance players' competitive abilities.

This project primarily targets Japanese high school seniors who did not advance to the Summer Koshien, allowing them to continue challenging themselves in baseball during their final high school summer while expanding future possibilities through actual matches and exchange. In Japan, the ultimate stage for high school baseball is "Koshien." However, only a tiny fraction of schools can qualify, and for most players, their high school baseball career ends after the regional qualifiers. To provide a new stage for players who still harbor dreams and wish to improve their skills, LIGA Summer Camp offers a league-style competition platform where players from all over the country can register individually.

Every summer, high school seniors from across Japan gather in Hokkaido to form teams and compete in multiple league matches during a short-term intensive camp. Unlike traditional "single-elimination" tournaments, the LIGA Summer Camp utilizes a league format, giving players more opportunities for actual combat to discover their potential and continue growing. Since its inception, the event has attracted players from Hokkaido to Okinawa. Some participants have successfully moved on to new stages, such as being drafted by professional teams, entering university baseball, independent leagues, or even challenging themselves overseas, demonstrating the diverse future possibilities for high school players.

LIGA Summer Camp also carries forward the "LIGA Method" philosophy, including:
① Providing more game opportunities through a league format
② Rule designs centered on the future development of players
③ Emphasizing sportsmanship and team culture
④ Enhancing the coaching and instructional abilities of leaders

LIGA Summer Camp is not just a baseball tournament; it is a platform that helps young players find their next life stage and future direction.

Photo by @taichi.gd

Why Join Us?

Technical Combat

Exchange techniques with Japanese high school players and accumulate actual game experience in Japan.

International Exchange

Improve Japanese language skills and cultural understanding while expanding your global perspective.

Career Opportunities

Connect with Japanese universities, independent leagues, NPB, and other diverse development paths.

Networking

Build connections within the Japanese baseball community to increase future possibilities.

Perfect For You If...

This is a stage built specifically for those with goals and ambition.

You want to further improve your baseball skills
You want to gain experience in actual combat and receive professional coaching
You want to open up opportunities for future education (e.g., Japanese universities)
You want to break through your limits and unleash your true potential
You want to create unforgettable memories in your final high school summer
You want to improve communication skills and build better relationships
You want to rediscover your initial passion for baseball
You want to challenge yourself and achieve growth in a brand-new environment

Maximize Your Potential

5 Core Features of LIGA Training (LIGA Method)

Utilizes league-style matches and wooden bats to transition to future development
Full implementation of pitch count limits, prioritizing player protection and long-term health
Fostering sportsmanship and character to develop individuals who can shine in the future
Planning diverse experiential activities to broaden horizons and life experience
Establishing an environment of respect for opponents and active communication to enhance international competitiveness

Nationwide High School Participation Map

As of February 2026, 179 high schools across Japan have participated in LIGA Agresiva.
In addition to the schools above, this year's Summer Camp also includes outstanding players from all over Japan.
You will have the opportunity to compete, learn, and grow alongside talented players from diverse backgrounds!

Tentative Schedule

Date	Itinerary Content	Meals			Accommodation
Date	Itinerary Content	B	L	D	Accommodation
8/2 (Sun)	Meet at Hotel Emisia Sapporo → 15:00-18:00 Orientation / Check-in	×	×	Own	Hotel Emisia Sapporo
8/3 (Mon)	League ① 8:00 Departure → Pinne Stadium Morning Practice / 13:00 Match League ② 8:30 Departure → Furusato Park Baseball Field Morning Practice / 15:00 Match	Hotel	boxed lunch	Hotel	Shintotsukawa Sunhills Sarai
8/4 (Tue)	League ③ 8:30 Departure → Pinne Stadium Morning Practice / 15:00 Match League ④ 8:30 Departure → Furusato Park Baseball Field Morning Practice / 13:30 Match	Hotel	Restaurant	BBQ	Shintotsukawa Sunhills Sarai
8/5 (Wed)	League ⑤ 8:30 Departure → Pinne Stadium → 10:00 Match League ⑥ 9:30 Departure → Furusato Park Baseball Field → 13:00 Pinne Stadium Match	Hotel	Restaurant	Hotel	Iwamizawa Hotel Sunplaza
8/6 (Thu)	League ⑦ 8:00 Departure → 10:30 Match at Kuriyama Municipal Stadium → Iwamizawa Kurisawa Stadium (Practice) League ⑧ 9:00 Departure → Iwamizawa Kurisawa Stadium (Practice) → 13:30 Match at Kuriyama Municipal Stadium	Hotel	boxed lunch	Hotel	Iwamizawa Hotel Sunplaza
8/7 (Fri)	League ⑨ 8:00 Departure → 9:30 Match at Kuriyama Municipal Stadium → Onsen League ⑩ 9:00 Departure → Practice at Iwamizawa Kurisawa Stadium → 11:30 Match at Kuriyama Municipal Stadium → Onsen Group Event 16:00 After Onsen → 17:00 Hokkaido Nippon-Ham vs. Tohoku Rakuten @ ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO	Hotel	boxed lunch	Own	Iwamizawa Hotel Sunplaza
8/8 (Sat)	League ⑪ 8:30 Departure → 11:00 Match at Kuriyama Municipal Stadium League ⑫ 8:00 Departure → Kuriyama High School 13:30 Match at Kuriyama Municipal Stadium	Hotel	boxed lunch	Hotel	Iwamizawa Hotel Sunplaza
8/9 (Sun)	8:00 Departure → FINAL Day at Kuriyama Municipal Stadium	Hotel	boxed lunch	Hotel	Iwamizawa Hotel Sunplaza
8/10 (Mon)	8:30 Departure → 10:00 FINAL Day @ ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO → Dismissal	Hotel	boxed lunch	Own	Sapporo (Optional / Extra fee)

Venues

Shintotsukawa Pinne Stadium

Kuriyama Municipal Stadium

— Special Venue: ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO —

8/10 FINAL Day in ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO

(Itinerary includes tickets to a Nippon-Ham Fighters professional game)

Registration Process

Registration Opens

2026/3/19 (Thu)

Deadline / Screening

2026/4/17 (Fri)
17:00 (Japan Time)

Selection Result

2026/4/24 (Fri)

Fee Payment

2026/5/13 (Wed)

Departure

2026/8/2 (Sun)

End / Dismissal

2026/8/10 (Mon)

Fee Details

Participation Fee

386,000 JPY / person

Included

Accommodation, meals, venue fees, tour bus, field usage, league operation, uniforms (two jerseys), and hat.

Not Included

Airfare from your home country to Sapporo, beverage costs during meals, personal living expenses, and other unlisted expenses.

Important Notice: Please note that pre-event briefings, on-site translation, and personal support services are generally NOT provided for international participants. Applicants are expected to manage their own communication and logistics during the event.

Notes

Meal Statistics

Breakfast 8 times

Lunch 8 times

Dinner 6 times

Hotel Information

8/2: Hotel Emisia Sapporo (2–3 persons per room)
8/3 - 8/4: Shintotsukawa Sunhills Sarai (3–12 persons per room)
8/5 - 8/9: Iwamizawa Hotel Sunplaza (2–7 persons per room)

Registration Form

Please prepare the following information and submit your application through the form below.
*If the number of applicants exceeds the quota, the organizers will screen applicants based on defensive position and motivation. A lottery may be held if necessary. Thank you for your understanding.

1. Full Name *

2. School / Grade *

3. Date of Birth *

Eligible players: Born between September 2, 2007 and September 1, 2009.

4. Contact E-mail *

5. Motivation

5-1 During your three years of high school baseball, what thoughts and goals did you strive for? Now in your final year, what are your current feelings and thoughts? *

5-2 What is your dream for the future? To achieve this dream, what are you currently thinking about and what efforts are you making? *

5-3 Please introduce your strengths and areas you want to break through. How do you hope to grow by participating in Summer Camp? What kind of "self" do you want to meet? *

6. Primary Defensive Position *

7. Secondary Defensive Position(s) *

8. Throw / Bat (Left/Right) *

Organizers & Partners

・Operations: General Incorporated Foundation Japan Baseball Innovation / Nippon Travel Agency Hokkaido
・Co-organizer: NPO Green Project ACE Program

LIGA Summer Camp 2026 in Hokkaido