Do you remember the sound of HaBaWaBa?

It's not just the magic of “the game of the ball in the water" that makes HaBaWaBa events really unique. We’re reposting here a video from 2018 HaBaWaBa International Festival that describes the mood of HaBaWaBa tournaments: those are international events, where kids have the chance to compare themselves with peers coming from all over the world. They have the opportunity to play, inside and outside the pool, but above all to grow and broaden their horizons. Watch the video and get ready to relive that atmosphere: from August 29^th to September 5^th, 2021, Bella Italia & EFA Village in Lignano Sabbiadoro (Italy) will host the 13^th edition of HaBaWaBa International Festival (for U10 and U12 players) and the 5^th edition of HaBaWaBa PLUS (dedicated to U14 players). There is still time to register: do it now and get your team ready to live an unforgettable experience in sports! Click here for information on registration to HaBaWaBa events

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Common questions

What is the HaBaWaBa International Festival?

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.

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