Hockey in Riyadh

Check oot the Canadian Embassy there in a Hockey pitch there. The guys organise games there!

I heard from some "guy" today that the "Canadian" Embassy organises some kinda hockey. It's a shame you don't know anybody who works in the Canadian Embassy, eh?

I guess it means this option's oot, eh? Sad times, eh...?

(Moderated: please do mind your language) eh

- I meant fudge, common typo.

Hi alpha89,

You can always post an advert on classifieds Riyadh, under "Activites". I am sure some other Canadians miss hockey too

Good luck,
Melissa

Go to FAL Ice Skating Rink in King Abdulaziz Road. I skate there with my friends on tuesday nights. If you have your gears, we can play pick-up games.

I don't bring any gear with me! I don't have a problem picking some up or having it sent to me if this becomes a regular thing. What time do you guys play, I would love to drop by and watch.

Actually, there's no "stick & puck" there so we're always there on tuesdays between 4:30PM to 6:30PM (lean hours)to avoid traffic (i mean, ice traffic 'coz there's a lot of kids frequenting the place!) See you there!

Oh so you don't play hockey? You just skate? Or you play hockey between 4:30 and 6:30 to avoid the kids?

Alex

Is this discussion about field hockey played on AstroTurf ? Is hockey played in Saudi ?

He means Canadian Hockey ie the ones played on ice, though here, I imagine it would either be roller blades or on foot! Although truth be told, without the roller blades, I would imagine it would be field hockey...more or less, albeit with a different hockey stick.

Yeah, currently I don't have the equipment to play any hockey, but I was hoping for ball hockey on foot but I would be game with playing on ice if its frequent and good, I would get the equipment I need.

But actually - I would play field hockey if there was an opportunity haha. Really I would play anything lol

Hi there.
I used to play with friends from canada and the us. But since sept. 11 most of my friends left the kingdom for good. Since then i didn't play roller hockey.
We used to play at the Arezona compound. there is a hockey ground there, you may check there.
And i'm looking for some guys i can play with. If you know please let me know.
Cheers.

hockey on grass will be starting soon so you can join that if you want to.  I will be setting up this Friday and trial with some experience hockey players and that is not on ice or anything, the hockey which was famous sport of Pakistan .

If you are interested let me know and maybe you can join in too.....BTW it will be played near Al-Hair Road exit 21 more details after this Friday if the trial run on the grass goes well...

Thanks
Aasif

Thanx Asif,
exit 21 is too far for me,  i live in exit 8.
thanx again.

So do I but i go there for Cricket 3 times a week so if you want to play and enjoy than one has to travel!...It is a grassy ground with floodlights....

Hi Everyone, Just picking up this thread again in 2024!  I am moving to Riyadh in the coming months and would also like to play ice or roller hockey?  Does any of it still go on in 2024?  Is there a hockey rink yet?

Hi smrossouw

I didn't play hockey for 22 years now. i don't know who is playing now and where. let's hope someone tell us if there is any group plays hockey in riyadh.