We are a group of Filipinos who are working towards growing curling among Filipinos worldwide They are all made of pure granite, and they are amazingly hard.
Curling Basics:
Curling is played on ice with (approximately) 42-pound (19 kg) granite stones. The size of the playing surface (a 'sheet') is 138 feet (about 42 m) long by approximately 14 feet (4.25 m) wide. The goal is, after all 16 stones are played (8 by each team), to have a stone of your team's closest to the center of the house, called the 'tee' (see below). This is accomplished by sending
09/02/2026
Premiering at the Zurich Film Festival, September 30, 2026
WATCH Official Trailer: Long Shot - A Filipino Curling Tale
Long Shot – A Filipino Curling Tale Wie weit würdest du für einen Traum gehen? LONG SHOT – Weltpremiere am 30. September 2026 am Zurich Film Festival.
08/24/2026
07/17/2026
Long Shot: A Filipino Curling Tale, the documentary chronicling the remarkable journey of the Philippine Men's Curling Team, will make its world premiere at the Zurich Film Festival (ZFF).
Since its founding in 2005, the Zurich Film Festival has become one of Europe's premier film festivals, showcasing outstanding films and documentaries from around the world and serving as a platform for emerging filmmakers, acclaimed directors, and international cinema.
This premiere is more than a celebration of a documentary; it is a celebration of Philippine curling and everyone who helped make this journey possible: curlers, coaches, volunteers, supporters, partners, and the entire Curling Pilipinas family.
Congratulations to director Daniel, executive producer Alan Frei, the production team, and everyone who brought this incredible story to life. We are proud to see Philippine curling featured on one of the world's respected film festival stages.
The 22nd Zurich Film Festival will take place from September 24to October 4, 2026
Trailer:
https://shorturl.at/OuZeC
ZFF:
https://zff.com/en
Sneak Peek:
https://www.summitvisionmedia.ch/2024/12/12/long-shot-curling/
ZFF – Zurich Film Festival Das ZFF bringt die aufregendsten Autorenfilme aus der ganzen Welt nach Zürich. Meisterwerke und Premieren, die später Oscars gewinnen.
06/29/2026
2026-2027 Curling Pilipinas Calendar
*subject to changes
06/23/2026
🥌🇵🇭 Curling Pilipinas’ Junior Mixed Doubles team of Arianna Atienza (18) and Elijah Monaco (15) was recently featured by an Alberta-based Filipino Journal in Canada. They met at the rink alongside their coach and proudly represented the Philippines at the World Junior Championships, finishing 21st overall. 🌎👏
Both Arianna and Elijah continue to train hard with their respective clubs as they prepare for the 2026–27 season. 💪🥌 Their dedication, passion, and commitment to the sport are inspiring examples for the next generation of Filipino curlers. ⭐
The future is bright, and it promises to be an exciting season ahead for all of our teams! 🚀🇵🇭 Keep working hard, keep believing, and continue making the Philippines proud. Mabuhay! ❤️💙💛
06/06/2026
More photos from the event at the Philippine Consulate in New York. Thrilled to see our women’s team be celebrated (and to see their shiny medals on display)! 🇵🇭🥌🥇