HaBaWaBa 2025: i gironi della prima fase

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.

All questions

Waterpolo Development ha composto i gironi della 1^a fase dell’HaBaWaBa International Festival (dal 15 al 22 giugno, categorie U9 e U11) e dell’HaBaWaBa International Festival PLUS (dal 22 al 29 giugno, categorie U13 femminile e U13 mista). Scopri quali saranno gli avversari della tua squadra nei primi giorni della competizione in programma al Bella Italia & EFA Village di Lignano Sabbiadoro (clicca qui per il format dei tornei).

HaBaWaBa International Festival 2025 - U9 Tournament Groups