HaBaWaBa Venezia, the next big thing in winter of 2023

The “game of the ball in the water” is about to land in the Lagoon for U10, U12 and U14: register your team for the event scheduled for January 2-6

Registration is now open for HaBaWaBa Venezia, the new HaBaWaBa world event that brings “the game of the ball in water” to the most beautiful town of the world, giving little athletes the chance to discover its beauty and history. HaBaWaBa Venezia will take place on January, 2023, from 2nd to 6th and it will contain 3 international tournaments: for U10 category (born 2013 and following), for U12 (2011 and following) and for U14 (2009 and following). Clubs from all over Europe are invited.  For HaBaWaBa Venezia, therefore, the even age categories will be used: that’s a choice caused by the will to give U10, U12 and U14 player a chance to participate in a HaBaWaBa event in Italy in 2023. In fact, for the main 2023 HaBaWaBa summer events, Waterpolo Development decided to return to the traditional (odd) age groups: U9 (born 2014 and following) and U11 (2012 and following) for HaBaWaBa International Festival, U13 (2010 and following) for HaBaWaBa PLUS 2023. HaBaWaBa Venice will feature mixed teams in the U10 and U12 categories and boys-only or girls-only teams in the U14 category.  During the event, the little HaBaWaBa athletes will accomodate at the A&O Hostel. They’ll have the opportunity to visit the city of Venice through tours specially prepared for them by NDV Tours, who is organizing the event. Special stay and city tour packages dedicated to parents and fans are also available on the event's official website. For more information visit the official HaBaWaBa Venezia website.      

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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