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.
The event in Tarragona gathered 46 teams, more than 560 little waterpolo players and more than 800 spectators: Manresa U10 and Sabadell U12 won the gold medals
The biggest and most spectacular edition of HaBaWaBa Spain ended last Monday in Tarragona, Catalonia: the event belonging to the HaBaWaBa International Circuit and organized by BIWPA gathered 46 teams from Spain, Portugal, France and United Kingdom at the Sylvia Fontana Olympic pool, allowing more than 560 little waterpolo players to experience four days of fun thanks to “the game of the ball in the water”.CN Manresa celebrates the victory in U10 category.
However what made the 5th edition of HaBaWaBa Spain really unique was the participation of parents and fans: during the 3 days of competition - 161 matches were played - more than 800 spectators crowded the stands of the Tarragona pool, turning the competition into an long extraordinary party.
One of moments to remember was the meeting between the young HaBaWaBa players and Felipe Perrone, captain of world champion Spain national team and leader of Barceloneta: the Hispanic-Brazilian star spoke to the kids about fair play and sports values, before dedicating himself to photos and autographs.
Two Catalan teams triumphed in the pool: Manresa took victory in the U10 age group category, while Sabadell won the U12 competition. The Fair Play Trophy - the award for the teams demonstrating to apply the most the HaBaWaBa values during the tournament - went to the Basques Sestao in U10 category and the Portuguese Povoense Lobos do Mar in U12 competition.CN Sabadell with the gold medals of the U12 category.
As tradition in HaBaWaBa events, the participants not only dedicated themselves to sports, but also experienced a day at PortAventura World, Tarragona's fun park, and participated in HaBaTalent, the contest that pushes kids to show their talent in any artistic form, from dance to singing, from acting to magic.
With HaBaWaBa Spain concluded, the next events on the HaBaWaBa calendar will be in Italy: thousands of kids from all over the world are expected at the HaBaWaBa International Festival (June 18-25) and HaBaWaBa PLUS U13 (June 25-July 2) at Bella Italia & EFA Village in Lignano Sabbiadoro.
