Hey everyone,
I wanted to share an update on a project I’ve been working on over the past few months.
I’m in the process of trying to establish a Lebanese Curling Association, with the long-term goal of building national teams and eventually competing internationally.
* Drafting a federation constitution adapted to Lebanese legal requirements and becoming an official association.
* Coordinating with the Lebanese embassy and getting guidance on the recognition process
* Connecting with clubs and individuals in established curling countries
* Mapping out a realistic development pathway (diaspora-first, then gradual domestic growth in partnership with the Municipality of Aley to make it the winter sport capital of the Middle East)
One encouraging thing has been how many countries have built programs from similar starting points, often through diaspora communities or a small initial player base.
Right now, the biggest constraint is obvious: no domestic ice and no existing player pool, which means the early phase likely depends heavily on Lebanese curlers abroad or athletes willing to train in established clubs.
Also, if anyone happens to know Lebanese curlers (or curlers with Lebanese heritage), or anyone who makes promo videos/reels for Instagram, I’d be really interested to hear from you!