The next team will be Yonsei 34, with travel to Fukuoka, Japan, in Summer 2027.

 

Applicant Requirements​

8th Grade (Fall 2026) Applicants must:

• have played on a CBO, CYC, JAO or SEYO team for at least one season (2nd - 7th grade)

• submit the Part 1 Application Request (available September 28, 2026)

• submit the Part 2 Player and Parent Applications (due December 1, 2026)

• attend the January 9, 2027 (tentative date) Basketball Tryouts and write a brief Essay 

• attend the January 16, 2027 (tentative date) Player and Parents Interviews (interviews are conducted separately) 

 

Information Meetings​

Please join us at one of the following 7pm to 8pm meetings:

• September 27, 2026 at Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute

• October 4, 2026 at Orange County Buddhist Church

• Note: October 18, 2026 Zoom meeting has been cancelled

• RSVP for an Info Meeting at tinyurl.com/yonsei34-info 

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Application Details​

1. Submit the Application Request Form (Part 1) here or use the QR code

as soon as possible and no later than November 15, 2026 at 8pm PT.

 

2. Submit the Player and Parent Applications (Part 2) by December 1, 2026 at 8pm PT.

• Links to the Applications will be emailed (allow 72 hours) once the Application Request is received.

• Applicants must submit a current academic year Progress Report (3.0 GPA or higher), Current Photo of Player, Photo of Player with their Family (high resolution), and two (2) Letters of Recommendation (not from family members or a current/former basketball coach).

 

Save the Dates​

• Saturday, January 9, 2027 (tentative date) | Basketball Tryouts/Essay: all parents encouraged to attend

  • In the event of illness or injury, with a doctor’s note, an unedited full game video taken within the last 12 months will be accepted if submitted on this day. Even if submitting a video, applicants must still attend Tryouts.

• Saturday, January 16, 2027 (tentative date) | Player and Parents Interviews: all parents must attend

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There will be no alternate or makeup days for Tryouts/Essay or Interviews.

Yonsei reserves the right to determine eligibility on a case-by-case basis.

 

Participation Requirements

• Players must fundraise their trip and program costs, and may be asked to participate in Inbound Year (second year) fundraising.

• One parent/guardian must accompany the player to Japan.

• The Inbound Year includes hosting the team from Japan, and each family may have the opportunity to host a player.

• One parent/guardian must attend all meetings and activities with the player. School conflicts and family emergencies should be discussed with the Team Board Members for exceptions.

• All players and parents must attend the Orientation on February 6, 2027 (tentative date), and the Yonsei Golf Tournament on June 21, 2027.

 

Additional information will be provided at Orientation.

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Questions? Email yonsei34applicant@gmail.com