HaBaWaBa Brasil 2023 starting today!

The waiting for the HaBaWaBa community in South America is finally over: HaBaWaBa Brasil 2023, the festival belonging to the HaBaWaBa International Circuit, starts today at the ABDA Arena in Bauru, São Paulo state. The 4^th edition of the event organized by ABDA, Waterpolo Development's partner in South America, shattered all records registrating 57 teams belonging to 19 clubs from Brazil, Chile and Ghana. All the teams reached Bauru yesterday, today the U13 and U10 tournaments is going to start, finals are scheduled for Saturday. All participants will be awarded, but in addition to trophies for the winners of the tournaments, the organizers will award the Fair Play Trophy and a special trophy reserved for teams formed exclusively by girls.

As special activities for the kids there will be a breaking clinic, kickboxing workshop, a guided tour of the Fire Department Station, a tour of the Municipal Zoo and inflatable toys in the event Arena itself. For technicians, there will be lectures with professor Dr. Guilherme Tucher, from Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, and the event's godmother, Cristiana Pinciroli, a big name in Brazilian and world waterpolo, who will also speak to the athletes' parents. Follow HaBaWaBa Brasil on the official website or on the official Instagram and Facebook accounts.

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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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