The 2nd edition of the South American leg of the HaBaWaBa International Circuit si starting today with 25 U13 participating teams
Let the big party begin! Everything is ready in Bauru, in the state of Sao Paulo, for the 2nd edition of HaBaWaBa Brasil, the South American stage of the HaBaWaBa International Circuit. ABDA, the association chosen as a partner by Waterpolo Development for its social commitment, has organized the event in detail: from today until December 12th, 25 mixed U13 teams belonging to 11 different clubs will reach the ABDA Arena, where the tournament will start tomorrow. The number of participants has almost doubled compared to the 2020 edition, when 14 teams took part in HaBaWaBa Brasil.
Image from HaBaWaBa Brazil 2020The clubs participating in HaBaWaBa Brasil 2021: ABDA, ABDA Rio, Sesi-SP, Hebraica, Pinheiros, Clube Jundiaiense, Colégio Santo Américo, Clube Internacional de Regatas, Flamengo, Minas Brasília Tênis Clube, Passarinho Atividades Aquáticas (Recife) and the team of the social project of waterpolo maintained by the Federação Baiana de Desportos Aquáticos (FBDA) and Superintendência dos Desportos do Estado da Bahia (Sudesb).
The tournament will be preceded by the opening ceremony accompanied by the music of the ABDA Philharmonic Orchestra: the Hungarian Olympic champion and ABDA coach Attila Sudar, the ABDA athlete and the Brazilian national team Letícia Belório and the former ABDA athlete and former Brazilian national team goalkeeper Leonardo Fernandes will welcome the kids.
As always in HaBaWaBa events, children will be involved in other activities outside the water. They will participate in clinics of percussion, badminton, capoeira, nutrition and conversation with Olympic champion Attila Sudar. For the coaches, there will be workshops with the coaches André Avallone and Guerrinha. In addition, each team will have fun in the New Thermas De Piratininga water park.
The opening ceremony and competition will be broadcasted on Facebook through the event's official page.Waterpolo Development is so proud of ABDA's work for HaBaWaBa community: so, happy HaBaWaBa Brasil to all of you!
The biggest youth water polo event in the world: for U9, U11 and U13, held every year in Lignano Sabbiadoro (UD) and drawing teams from five continents.
When is the next Festival?
From 13 to 20 June the week for U9 and U11, from 20 to 27 June the week for U13.
Do boys and girls play together?
U9 and U11 tournaments include girls’, boys’ and mixed teams. The U13 event is split into a girls-only tournament and one for boys-only or mixed teams.
How do you enter the Festival?
Open the page of the event for your team (U9-U11 or U13) and follow the Registration Guide: it contains the information, duties, costs and deadlines. A club can enter more than one team in a single tournament.
Where do teams stay during the Festival?
Teams, made up of players, coaches and officials, all stay inside Bella Italia & EFA Village. Parents, family and supporters travelling with the team can enter the village by paying admission.
What is the Champion’s Passport?
It is a code of ethics: the values of sport to respect in order to be part of the HaBaWaBa community.
What is the aim of the HaBaWaBa project?
To spread the values of sport among children and create a deep bond with water polo through an unforgettable experience.
