HaBaWaBa Brasil is coming back again!

After Europe, South America. The passion for "the game of the ball in water" keeps spinning the HaBaWaBa world, which is preparing to greet 2022 with one last major international event: HaBaWaBa Brasil. The 3^rd edition of the South American stage of the HaBaWaBa International Circuit is scheduled in Bauru, São Paulo State, from December 7^th to 11^th, 2022: four months to go, then, but the registration is already open.

HaBaWaBa Brasil will once again be organized by ABDA: that’s a sports club uses waterpolo as one of its most important tools to assist and ensure a future for kids who were born in difficult conditions. The event will be held at the ABDA Arena, the spectacular facility equipped with two 50-meter Olympic pools located in the ABDA Sports Center. There will be two categories of competition, U10 and U13. As in past years, also at HaBaWaBa Brasil 2022 kids and coaches will take part in clinics and extra activities, as well as being able to spend a day at the Novo Thermas de Piratininga, one of the most amazing aquatic parks in South America. For the 3^rd edition, ABDA aims to go big: after the 25 participating teams in 2021, for 2022 their goal is to gather as many as 50 teams from Brazil and abroad. For registration, visit the official HaBaWaBa Brasil website.

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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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