SandStorms

Team & programs designed for every skill level - from first-time skaters to competitive league players. Each player receives structured coaching and opportunities to participate in the Dubai youth hockey league and other international tournaments.

Hockey Development Programs

Shape your kid's future on the ice rink with SandStorms. A community-first ice hockey training centre in Dubai.

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U10 – Fun and Love Hockey

Create a positive relationship with hockey and physical activity. Focus on enjoyment, creativity, and basic movement skills.

Key Objectives:

Fun and engagement are the priority

Develop basic skating and puck control

Encourage creativity and decision-making

Build team spirit

No fixed positions – all players rotate

Training Program:

Group Setup: 2–6 groups of 6–10 players, 2 coaches per group

Drills: Small-area games, varied movement, short duration

Intensity: Low to moderate (1:1 ratio or less)

Game Play: Multiple pucks, high activity, maximum involvement

U13 – Teach

Introduce structure while maintaining fun. Focus on skill development and understanding of the game.

Key Objectives:

Refine technical skills (stickhandling, shooting)

Introduce rules (offside, icing)

Build independence and competitiveness

Emphasize small-area play (1v1, 2v2, 3v3)

Players rotate all positions

Training Program:

Group Setup: 4–6 groups of 6–8 players, 1 coach per group

Drills: Skating (crossovers, turns), puck skills, shooting

Intensity: Moderate to high (1:2 ratio or more)

Focus: Technique + competition

U15 – Train

Transition from skill development to performance. Introduce tactical thinking and responsibility.

Key Objectives:

Develop tactical understanding (forecheck, backcheck)

Improve physical conditioning

Build discipline and responsibility

Combine individual skills into team play

Begin identifying positions (with rotation)

Training Program:

Group Setup: 2–4 groups or full-ice

Drills: Game-like situations, pressure drills

Intensity: High (1:2 ratio or more)

Focus: Decision-making under pressure

U18 – Teach to Train Independently

Prepare players for elite performance and independence. Focus on details, leadership, and high-level execution.

Key Objectives:

Prepare for higher-level hockey

Develop mental and physical readiness

Improve decision-making and creativity

Master team systems and special situations

Training Program:

Group Setup: 3 coaches, small groups or full-ice

Forwards: Shooting, transitions, net-front play

Defense: 1v1 defense, blue-line play

Intensity: Highest (1:3+ ratio)

Game Play: 2:1 or 3:1 work-rest ratio

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Locations:

Dubai
Sports City

Dubai
The Dubai Mall

Contact Details:

General Inquiries:
sandstormshockey@gmail.com

Uniforms:
sandstormsjerseys@gmail.com

Ready to live the SandStorms experience?

Enroll Now

Quick Links:

Helpful Resources:

Resources

Terms & Conditions

Locations:

Dubai
Sports City

Dubai
The Dubai Mall

Contact Details:

General Inquiries:
sandstormshockey@gmail.com

Uniforms:
sandstormsjerseys@gmail.com

Ready to live the SandStorms experience?

Enroll Now

Quick Links:

Helpful Resources:

Resources

Terms & Conditions

Locations:

Dubai
Sports City

Dubai
The Dubai Mall

Contact Details:

General Inquiries:
sandstormshockey@gmail.com

Uniforms:
sandstormsjerseys@gmail.com