From January 2nd to 4th Lloret de Mar hosted the Spanish event reserved for U14s: Rubì won the competition joined by 18 teams from 5 countries
The 2024 of HaBaWaBa community has begun in Lloret de Mar: starting from January 2nd to 4th the Catalan town hosted the 2nd edition of HaBaWaBa Spain PLUS, event included in the HaBaWaBa International Circuit. The tournament, which was beautifully organized by Waterpolo Development's partner BIWPA, was reserved for the U14 age group category.Team Edelweiss awarded with the Fair Play Trophy. Above the Club Nataciò Rubì, winner of the gold medal.
A total of 72 games were played in the three-day competition, which featured 270 young waterpolo players and 18 teams from 5 countries: in addition to clubs coming from 4 different areas of Spain (Catalonia, Andalusia, Valencia and Ceuta), also squads from Great Britain, Andorra, France and Portugal attended the event. Club Nataciò Rubì was crowned champion of HaBaWaBa Spain PLUS by overcoming Catalunya in the final game, while Club Deportivo Waterpolo Malaga get the bronze medal. Team Edelweiss won the prestigious Fair Play Trophy, awarded to the squad which keeps the best behaviour according to sports values during the tournament.
However, in addition to the competition, HaBaWaBa Spain PLUS offered participants activities to get together and socialize: in the Kahoot Quiz teams competed against each other answering questions about waterpolo and general culture, while the HaBaTalent allowed young waterpolo players to showcase their skills out of the pool, on a stage, offering performances of all kinds.
Finally, HaBaWaBa kids were able to meet Marc Valls and Jan Perez, promising players from Barcelona and Sabadell, in order to talk with them about their mutual passion for waterpolo.
Having successfully concluded HaBaWaBa Spain PLUS, BIWPA is now hard at work organizing HaBaWaBa Spain 2024, the event dedicated to U10 and U12 age group categories scheduled for March (from 23rd to 26th) in Tarragona: an announced success under the banner of HaBaWaBa community values.
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.
