Goals & smiles: games begin at HaBaWaBa

Yesterday was the arrival of the 130 teams at Bella Italia & EFA Village in Lignano Sabbiadoro, this morning the competitions have begun: HaBaWaBa International Festival got into full swing with the start of the U10 (37 teams registered) and U12 (93 teams) tournaments. Nearly 1,500 kids have begun competing on the event's six fields of play, in the usual atmosphere of celebration, fun and togetherness. The competitions will go on until Saturday, the day of the finals. The spectacle of “the game of the ball in the water” and the passion of the young waterpolo players who arrived from 13 different countries once again make the event organized by Waterpolo Development unique.

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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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Goals &amp; smiles: games begin at HaBaWaBa