Frequently Asked Questions:
- The cost seems a little high, why?
Answer - The Dubai Mall is an excellent hockey rink, but it's
more expensive. As well, we have purchased spare
goalie equipment and pucks, the cost of which has to be
recouped.
In actual fact, though, if you could play 25 of the 48
sessions, it works out to 48 dhs/session. Pretty cheap
entertainment when one considers that a round of golf at Ernie
Ells course in peak season is 795 dhs!
2. Why Monday and Thursday mornings and why 0830?
Answer - The Mall will only rent the rink at reasonable
prices at non-Mall hours. That means before 1000 or after
midnight. We picked 0830 to allow for school start.
Some office workers are asking for an earlier start, so we'll
adjust according to the survey results.
3. Why not 'pay as you go?'
Answer - As this is a non-for-profit venture, there's only so
much financial risk we're willing to take on. As well, it
would require a "cashier" every week. We're still looking
for solutions, but at this point, we cannot set up a cashier
every week.
4. Is this only for EK Team members?
Answer - No. Because of the shift work, we expect a lot
of EK players, but anyone can sign-up to play.
5. Is it definitely a go?
Answer - Yes!