HaBaWaBa International Festival and HaBaWaBa Plus POSTPONED TO AUGUST

The two WPD events will take place at Bella Italia & EFA Village in Lignano Sabbiadoro (Italy) from August 29th to September 5th

The joy after a goal, a teammate’s hug, the high-five by an opponent at the end of the game. The opportunity to share an experience of sport, brotherhood, fun, growth. All of this, and much more, is what awaits the young players of the HaBaWaBa teams that have registered for the 13th edition of HaBaWaBa International Festival and the 5th edition of HaBaWaBa PLUS.  Despite the coronavirus pandemic and its effects, the economic crisis and the many waterpolo clubs’ troubles, Waterpolo Development has received a huge number of registration requests for the both the events of 2021: after the cancellation of the 2020 ones, the hunger for HaBaWaBa has grown like never before and the desire to participate in the most important kids waterpolo event in the world is stronger than ever.   However the pandemic situation in Italy is unfortunately still quite serious and despite the security measures taken by Bella Italia & EFA Village in Lignano Sabbiadoro, holding HaBaWaBa International Festival and HaBaWaBa PLUS when they were originally planned - from June 27th to July 4th - seems to be complicated.  For this reason, in order to defend the little players' desire and their HaBaWaBa dream, Waterpolo Development has chosen to postpone its 2021 events to the end of the summer: HaBaWaBa International Festival 2021 and HaBaWaBa PLUS 2021 will both be held from August 29th to September 5th.  "Waterpolo Development apologizes to clubs, kids and parents for this change in schedule - president Bruno Cufino said - that’s a decision we took to balance the great desire to participate in the events in Lignano Sabbiadoro with the uncertainty due to the current pandemic situation. We believe the new dates will give everyone better guarantees and allow an even greater participation to HaBaWaBa International Festival and HaBaWaBa PLUS".  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR TEAM FOR HABAWABA INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL 2021 OR HABAWABA PLUS 2021 locandina habawaba festival agosto orizz ridotta   Locandina PLUS agosto orizz ridotta      

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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