HaBaWaBa Spain: the joyful return of the “game of the ball in the water”

Waterpolo, fun, friendship: in Tarragona the 1st European HaBaWaBa event post-pandemic was a success. In a month HaBaWaBa Festival & PLUS will be in Lignano

Last week “the game of the ball in water” has exploded with all the joy, the fun and desire to be together of the little HaBaWaBa players in Tarragona: the Olympic pool Sylvia Fontana hosted the 3rd edition of HaBaWaBa Spain, the first HaBaWaBa event in Europe after the beginning of coronavirus pandemic. 
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As you can see in the images and video made by the organizers, who created the event in collaboration with Waterpolo Development, it was a huge success: more than 260 little players, belonging to 22 teams, competed in the U12 and U10 tournaments, reminding the entire world of aquatic sports of the magic and beauty of HaBaWaBa. Outside the water, kids were involved in activities organized by technical sponsor Decathlon and in HaBaTalent, the evening talent show. The event ended on Sunday with the win of Dos Hermanas in U12 category and Rubì in U10 category. However all the little athletes were winners, because they were finally able to return to participate in a HaBaWaBa competition.  The HaBaWaBa summer will continue in a month with HaBaWaBa International Festival & HaBaWaBa PLUS, the two main events of HaBaWaBa world: both of them will take place at Bella Italia & EFA Village in Lignano Sabbiadoro (Italy), from August 29th to September 5th.

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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.

All questions

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