The CR KIDS – “HaBaWaBa School” project will be actively implemented during the HaBaWaBa International Festival, one of the largest international youth water polo events in the world, bringing together teams, coaches, and young athletes from around the world.
The festival provides a unique environment to present the CR KIDS curriculum, test the digital platform, and engage directly with the international HaBaWaBa coaching community.
During the event, the project will organize a series of educational, interactive, and collaborative activities designed to support coaches and inspire young athletes.
Learn more about the festival here: https://www.habawaba.com/
Project Activities During the Festival
Official Project’s Presentation
During the HaBaWaBa Festival, the CR KIDS project will be officially presented to the international HaBaWaBa community. The presentation will introduce:
- The Official presentation of the project
- The digital coaching platform
- The educational resources and youth training curriculum developed through the project
Educational Sessions
Interactive presentations showcasing the HaBaWaBa School curriculum, learning pathways, and digital resources developed through the CR KIDS project.
View Festival’s Educational Session on Youtube
Challenges
During the HaBaWaBa International Festival 2026, 118 young athletes from 9 teams representing 5 countries participated in the CR KIDS – HaBaWaBa School Challenges, testing key water polo skills through standardized and engaging activities.
The anonymized Challenge Performance Analysis Report is now available, presenting performance results, statistical insights, and benchmarking across teams and age groups. Read the report here: Challenge Performance Analysis Report (PDF)
Challenges in English (pdf), Challenges in Italian (pdf), Youtube Spot
Access to Educational Material
Participants will have access to a variety of digital and printed project materials, including: Digital materials (Training cards, Instructional videos, Curriculum resources), and a selection of printed materials.
All material can currently be accessed on the digital platform.
The material once finalized will also be available to download in pdf format through the page /Free_Material of this website
Platform Demonstration, Testing and Support
The HaBaWaBa Festival will also serve as an opportunity to test the CR KIDS digital platform in a real-world environment.
Coaches and athletes will be invited to: 1. Explore the platform features, 2. Access training content, 3. Participate in challenges, 4. Provide feedback on usability and functionality
Festival Location & Dates
📍 Location: Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy
📅 Dates: June 14 – June 21, 2026
Learn more about the event here:
HaBaWaBa International Festival
Do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or comments: eusports.cr24@gmail.com
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