{"id":72364,"date":"2022-02-17T15:27:19","date_gmt":"2022-02-17T15:27:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/?p=72364"},"modified":"2022-02-17T16:01:21","modified_gmt":"2022-02-17T16:01:21","slug":"winter-olympics-try-winter-sports-with-your-friends-in-cardiff-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/sport-health\/winter-olympics-try-winter-sports-with-your-friends-in-cardiff-now","title":{"rendered":"Winter Olympics: Sports and events to experience with friends in Cardiff"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fascinated-by-the-winter-olympic-games-you-can-do-and-watch-various-winter-sports-near-cardiff-city-centre\">Fascinated by the Winter Olympic Games? You can do and watch various winter sports near Cardiff city centre!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"535\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Feature-image.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Feature-image.jpg 950w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Feature-image-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Feature-image-770x434.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Feature-image-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Feature-image.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Feature-image.jpg 950w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Feature-image-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Feature-image-770x434.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Feature-image-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Enjoy winter sports with your family and friend in Cardiff right now!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you been watching the Winter Olympics and dreamt of the wind blowing through your hair as you glide down the snow-covered ski slopes? Skiing, snowboarding, figure skating and ice hockey &#8211; all of these popular sports in the Winter Olympics are now easily accessible in Cardiff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grab your family or friends, head to Cardiff Ski Centre or Ice Arena Wales to try activities that go perfectly with the cold season! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cardiff-ski-and-snowboard-centre\">Cardiff Ski and Snowboard Centre<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"534\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Cardiff-Ski-Centre.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Cardiff-Ski-Centre.jpg 950w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Cardiff-Ski-Centre-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Cardiff-Ski-Centre-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Cardiff-Ski-Centre-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Cardiff-Ski-Centre.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Cardiff-Ski-Centre.jpg 950w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Cardiff-Ski-Centre-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Cardiff-Ski-Centre-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Cardiff-Ski-Centre-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Cardiff Ski Centre was built in 1969 by Cardiff City Council.<br><strong>Ski Slope, Fairwater, Cardiff<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\">cc-by-sa\/2.0<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; \u00a9&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.geograph.org.uk\/profile\/39302\">Jaggery<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.geograph.org.uk\/photo\/3808350\">geograph.org.uk\/p\/3808350<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This 100m ski slope is one of the oldest in the UK, right next to Fairwater Park and a great place for beginners to get to grips with skiing and snowboarding. This historic ski centre is known for its attentive service for those who are new to snow sports. There is not much to prepare for, just bring your family members and enjoy the sport with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe dry slope is a good alternative to snow to us in the UK. Throughout the summer, when you think that there&#8217;s no possibility because there&#8217;s no snow. Actually that\u2019s when the dry slow races come into their own,\u201d Elizabeth Lewis from Cardiff Ski Club said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that as Cardiff Ski Centre is not open to public all the time, remember to book your tickets via the website before you visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/skicardiff.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/skicardiff.co.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Location: 198 Fairwater Road, Fairwater, Cardiff. CF5 3JR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are activities you can do in Cardiff Ski Centre:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"try-skiing-and-snowboarding\">Try Skiing and Snowboarding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"534\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Skiing.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Skiing.jpg 950w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Skiing-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Skiing-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Skiing-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Skiing.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Skiing.jpg 950w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Skiing-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Skiing-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Skiing-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Skiing has been around since the first Winter Olympics in 1924. It is one of the most popular winter sports.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For those interested in skiing, Cardiff Ski Centre is a great starting point. Elizabeth said: \u201cThey provide all the equipment necessary. The skis, the boots and the helmet as well. So they really can get feel for whether or not they like sports before they make any financial commitment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIf [the beginners] are planning a snow holiday, quite often they will come to try and learn the basics before they go on snow. Maybe having to go on days course, just learning how to put boots on, how to stand up, how to walk with skis on etc.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Cardiff Ski Centre, another cool sport to try is snowboarding. Like skiing, it offers individual and group lessons for beginners and intermediate snowboarders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"join-cardiff-ski-club\">Join Cardiff Ski Club<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"534\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Cardiff-Ski-Club.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Cardiff-Ski-Club.jpg 950w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Cardiff-Ski-Club-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Cardiff-Ski-Club-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Cardiff-Ski-Club-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Cardiff-Ski-Club.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Cardiff-Ski-Club.jpg 950w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Cardiff-Ski-Club-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Cardiff-Ski-Club-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Cardiff-Ski-Club-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Cardiff Ski Centre is for competent skiers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Not content to simply enjoy skiing and want to go further?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to ski consistently, want to improve your skills or even compete like the athletes on TV, then Cardiff Ski Club might be the team for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCardiff Ski Club meets on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and we provide ski race training for budding ski racers who want to improve their ski racing skills at competition level. Just get yourself down to Cardiff Ski Centre. All the equipment\u2019s there, sign up to some beginner lessons and you might find to like it. Months down the line, you might end up in the ski race club,\u201d said Lewis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CardiffSkiClub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CardiffSkiClub<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"451\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Infographic-451x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Infographic-451x1024.png 451w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Infographic-132x300.png 132w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Infographic-770x1750.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Infographic-676x1536.png 676w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Infographic-293x666.png 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Infographic.png 880w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 451px) 100vw, 451px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"451\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Infographic-451x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Infographic-451x1024.png 451w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Infographic-132x300.png 132w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Infographic-770x1750.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Infographic-676x1536.png 676w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Infographic-293x666.png 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Infographic.png 880w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 451px) 100vw, 451px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ice-arena-wales\">Ice Arena Wales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"534\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Ice-Arena-Wales.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Ice-Arena-Wales.jpg 950w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Ice-Arena-Wales-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Ice-Arena-Wales-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Ice-Arena-Wales-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Ice-Arena-Wales.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Ice-Arena-Wales.jpg 950w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Ice-Arena-Wales-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Ice-Arena-Wales-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Ice-Arena-Wales-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption><strong>Challenge Cup Final at Ice Arena Wales<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\">cc-by-sa\/2.0<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; \u00a9&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.geograph.org.uk\/profile\/47667\">Graham Hogg<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.geograph.org.uk\/photo\/5303521\">geograph.org.uk\/p\/5303521<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Skating at Ice Arena Wales or watching a Cardiff Devils\u2019 ice hockey game is perhaps the most family-friendly way to experience winter sports. You don\u2019t need heavy equipment or to learn complicated skills, just spin around the rink while chatting to friends or cheering on the team from the stands with the kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As there are also many classes and events running here, Ice Arena Wales is not always open to the public and opening times can vary from week to week, so remember to check the schedule online and book your tickets in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icearenawales.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.icearenawales.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Location: Olympian Dr, Cardiff. CF10 0JS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are activities you can do and watch in Ice Arena Wales:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"try-skating\">Try Skating<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Skating.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72385\" width=\"770\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Skating.jpg 950w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Skating-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Skating-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Skating-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Skating.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72385\" width=\"770\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Skating.jpg 950w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Skating-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Skating-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Skating-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>At every Winter Olympics, figure skating is one of the most watched games.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At every Winter Olympics figure skating is one of the most watched events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this is your first time skating, don\u2019t worry, There are skates available for hire and staff on the ice who are always on hand to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can come and skate alone at Ice Arena Wales during public hours or book a lesson. Ice Arena Wales provides a wide range of classes for all ages, beginners and intermediates, free skating or ice dancing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve fallen in love with the sport, there\u2019s also a team of professional coaches dedicated to developing figure skaters for national and international competitions. The Cardiff National Ice Skating Club can also help you improve your skills and become a star on the ice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cheer-for-cardiff-devils-ice-hockey-team\">Cheer for Cardiff Devils ice hockey team<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"534\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Cardiff-Devils.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Cardiff-Devils.jpg 950w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Cardiff-Devils-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Cardiff-Devils-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Cardiff-Devils-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Cardiff-Devils.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Cardiff-Devils.jpg 950w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Cardiff-Devils-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Cardiff-Devils-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Cardiff-Devils-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Ice hockey is a fast, full-contact team sport. The team that manages to get the puck into the opposing net scores a point and the team with the most points wins.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a sports fan and enjoy going to a rugby or football match on weekends, why not try watching an exciting ice hockey game at Ice Arena Wales?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s time for the Elite Ice Hockey League season, and there\u2019s an ice hockey game every weekend at Ice Arena Wales, so come along and cheer on the Cardiff Devils, playing in the top ice hockey league of UK!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs well as some great goals and great passing, there\u2019s all sorts of big hits. Fighting\u2019s also allowed which does tend to attract a lot of new people. Right now in the Olympics, you wouldn\u2019t see any fighting but in our league, some is still there. It\u2019s a fast paced, exciting game that once you get your head around, that is a lot of fun and is very easy to fall in love with,\u201d Ollie Hampson from Cardiff Devils said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve managed to get a lot of league titles, playoff titles, challenge cuts, and for the last four years we\u2019ve represented our league in the Champions Hockey League as well. So we\u2019ve been able to go up against some of the best teams in Europe as a result of the success that we\u2019ve had recently,\u201d Hampson said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cardiffdevils.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.cardiffdevils.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fascinated by the Winter Olympic Games? 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