HaBaWaBa defeats Covid 802-0

At HaBaWaBa 2021 there was one opponent that all 59 teams were able to defeat: Covid-19. During the 7 days of the event, no coronavirus case was recorded neither among the little athletes, nor among coaches, team managers and parents, all required to show the green pass (from vaccine or test) in order to enter the facilities of Bella Italia & EFA Village. At the teams check-in, Waterpolo Development volunteers checked green passes and tests of the member of the teams and in the following days WPD provided the squads with the swabs necessary for the journey home. The organization worked and HaBaWaBa 2021 was able to go on without any problem, giving the 698 young athletes (but also the teams staff, 802 people overall) a week to remember for a lifetime. Therefore from HaBaWaBa an important lesson comes: doing sport safely, even in pools, is possible.

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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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