HaBaWaBa International Festival U13

The biggest youth water polo event in the world

Girls’ tournament
Boys’ and mixed tournament
20–27 June, 2027
Lignano Sabbiadoro, UD

The Festival

In 2016 Waterpolo Development extended its work on the values of sport to older children. That is how the HaBaWaBa International Festival U13 (previously called PLUS) began: an Under 13 event in which the competitive side matters more than in the U9 and U11 tournaments. In 2018, the third edition, Waterpolo Development split the event, separating the girls’ tournament from the boys’ tournament, which also stays open to mixed teams.

Who can take part

U13 girlsGirls’ teams of athletes born in 2014 or younger
U13 boysBoys’ or mixed teams of athletes born in 2014 or younger

Programme

20June 2027Arrival
21June 2027Tournaments begin
26June 2027Finals and closing ceremony
27June 2027Departure

Register for the Festival

1Download the guide and follow the steps in order.
2Write to plus@habawaba.com with how many teams you want to enter. The office replies with the login.
3With those details, complete the registration on the platform named in the guide. To confirm your entry for Festival 2027 you have until 31 January 2027.

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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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