Excellence on Ice
From first steps to national glory. Discover comprehensive development programs for every age and skill level.
The Development Pathway
A structured journey designed to nurture talent from the very first glide to international competition.
Learn to Skate
AGES 4-8 The foundation of all hockey greatness. Our certified instructors focus on balance, agility, and the fundamental joy of moving on ice in a safe, fun environment.
Learn to play
Learn to Play (LTP) is an introductory youth hockey development programme focused on introducing children to ice hockey and developing fundamental technical and game skills.
Junior Development
AGES 9-17 Introduction to competitive play, team tactics, and advanced stick-handling. Players are placed in age-appropriate leagues (U10, U14, U18) to refine their skills.
National Team Development
AGES 18+ Competitive leagues for adults ranging from recreational to semi-professional levels. Maintaining the passion for the game and community spirit.
Our Programs
LEARN TO PLAY
Learn to Play (LTP) is an introductory youth hockey development programme focused on introducing children to ice hockey and developing fundamental technical and game skills
men's ice hockey
The Men’s Ice Hockey Team is an important part of the long-term development of ice hockey in Qatar. Its main objective is to build a strong and sustainable hockey program.
Women's Ice Hockey
Empowering women in sports. Our rapidly growing program offers specialized coaching and international tournament opportunities. Active Season
Coaching Development
The Coaching Development Program is a key component of the long-term development of ice hockey in Qatar. Its main objective is to establish a sustainable coaching structure and increase the number of qualified local coaches.
Referee Development
The Referee Development Program is designed to establish a sustainable system for the education, certification and development of ice hockey officials in Qatar.
GOALIE PROGRAM
The Goaltender Program is a specialized development pathway within Qatar ice hockey, focused on developing goaltenders at all levels — from beginners and youth players to the national team.
Lead Instructors
Tarık Göçmen (born September 3, 1975) is a professional Turkish ice hockey coach and former player.
-Career Summary:
Date of Birth: September 3, 1975 (age 51);
Nationality: Turkish;
Education: Kocaeli University (Physical Education – Ice Sports Department);
Coaching education; IIHF Latvia, Sweden, Switzerland, Slovakia, Finland, Belarus, and Slovenia.
Playing Career: Played as a defenseman for Turkish clubs such as İzmit, Metalurg Macedonia, Kocaeli Municipality, Istanbul, and Kocaeli Ministry of Youth and Sports
Coaching Career: Served as head coach for various Turkish teams, including Kocaeli Municipality Kağıt S.K., Ankara University, Başkent Yıldızları, Buz Korsanları, Milenyum Ankara, Ukraine Kherson, and Zeytinburnu Municipality SK; also served as a head coach and development instructor within the Turkish Ice Hockey Federation.
International Tournaments: Served as head coach for the Turkish national men’s and women’s ice hockey teams at IIHF World Championship tournaments
Date of Birth: 28 July 2001
Citizenship: Russian
Education
2022 Bachelor’s Degree program in Chemical Technology
2024 Master Biasness Innovation Studies
2025 Diploma of Professional Retraining “Psychology in the Social Sphere”
2026 Diploma of Professional Retraining Physical Culture and Sports Qualified as: Trainer- Instruction in Ice Hockey
2024 -2027 PhD “Psychology in the Social Sphere and Sport”
Playing Career
2011-2018 Kazan ice hockey academy
2019-2020 Academy Mikhailov NMHL top 5 goalie of Season
2020-2021Academy Mikhailov MHL
2021-2022 Knight Hockey GMHL (Canada)
2022 Kazan team VHL (The Second League in Russia)
2022-2023 Turkey Super league
2023-2024 Turkey Super league. Bronze medal
2025- Qatar
Achievements
2019 MHL top 5 goalie of Season
2022 GMHL (Beast Goalie of the Year, MVP of team)
2023 Turkey Super league. silver medal, Beast goalie of the Season
2024 Turkey Super league. Bronze medal
2026 Beast goalie TATNEFT Asia Cup 2026 in Kazan, Russia
Coaching Career
• Goaltending Coach — Kocaeli Youth Hockey Team, Turkey 2022-2023
• Goaltending Coach — Smena Hockey School, Kazan, Russia 2024-2025
• Assistant Head Coach & Goaltending Coach — Qatar National Ice Hockey Team, 2025–
soon will be added…
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