HaBaWaBa School: Webinar #1, what a start!

Dear HaBaWaBa friends, HaBaWaBa School Webinar #1 was a huge success: Waterpolo Development would like to thank all the coaches who participated yesterday in the first chapter of the program born along with CR Kids – Erasmus+ Sport Project, Technical University of Crete, Anemos Nautical and Cultural Club and Club Aquatico Pescara. We also would like to underline the international environment of the event: webinar was attended by coaches connected from different countries as Hungary, Greece, Italy, France, Netherlands, Norway, Germany, Egypt, Turkey, Great Britain and Palestine. Yiannis Giannouris, international coach and founder/counselor of WPD, gave his presentation about elementary level training of young athletes in 7-9 years old age category. All the videos and drills descriptions showed during the one-hour webinar will soon be available on the brand new HaBaWaBa School free online platform, which is currently under construction.

The HaBaWaBa School Webinar #2 is scheduled on February 25th, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CET: the registration form, which will be online soon, will have a field where you coaches are invited to share your comments and suggestions and also send your work (videos or drills descriptions), who could be discussed during the webinar. Share your knowledge, improve waterpolo!

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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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