Barcelona International Water Polo Academy
BIWPA
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We offer water polo players and teams from all over the world a chance to train and play in one of the water polo capitals of the world: Barcelona, Spain.
Who we are?
BIWPA is an international water polo academy based in Barcelona, Spain, that combines high performance water polo and academic studies for athletes from different parts of the world.
Additionally, BIWPA offers team training camps, events and tournaments, water polo camps and courses for coaches.
Academy
The best combination between high performance water polo and academic studies in Barcelona. We target athletes aged 14 to 18 years old who are looking to combine their studies with training and competition opportunities abroad. For athletes over 18 years old we offer the gap year program and the Bachelor's/Master's degree program with Geneva Business School.
Team Training Camps
We offer teams around the world a chance to train in Barcelona's top facilities, compete against local club teams and enjoy the city's culture and gastronomy. Teams of all types and levels are welcome: national, college, high school and club teams.
Water Polo Camps
Water polo camps for young players aged 11 to 18 in the best facilities in Barcelona, Spain. An
opportunity for campers to improve the fundamental aspects of water polo, meet players from
around the world and have a blast. Winter, Easter and Summer camps.
Coaches Institute
The Coaches Institute is BIWPA's academy for coaches, where we provide training, education and tools to coaches around the world. Learn alongside our coaching staff during one of our programs or explore the online courses available.
HaBaWaBa School
The first HaBaWaBa School in the world in Barcelona. A water polo school aimed for children aged 7 to 12 years old following the HaBaWaBa (Happy Baby Water Ball) philosophy and values. Bilingual practices (Spanish and English) twice a week at the Bernat Picornell swimming pools.
Our Events
Technical Corner
A free video training platform for water polo coaches and athletes to learn the fundamental drills and individual skills. A tool with training techniques featuring professional and semi-professional athletes along with comments and tips from our Academy coaches.
Relevant Facts
Numbers that show how we work
2.000 athletes
in 2019
31 nationalities
in 2019
Are you interested in what BIWPA has to offer?
Feel free to contact us for any questions you may have.
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