Finswimming is one of the most exciting water sport ever. Finswimming is a sport belonging to the aquatic specialties which, using specific equipment (monofin, fins, snorkel or cylinders) allows the athlete to reach much higher speeds than swimming. There are indoor (swimming pools) and open water (sea, lake, rivers) championships.

To which federation belongs Finswimming?

The international federation to which fin swimming belongs is CMAS, the Confédération Mondial des Activités Subaquatiques, which is part of the ARISF, and is a discipline recognized by the IOC.

Is there an age limit to join Finswimming?

Finswimming is suitable for any age . In fact, there are competitions for very young people, for children and adults and for veterans, over 25 years old.

How can I find a Finswimming club?

You can find Finswimming clubs easily, just looking on the internet.

How can i stay updated with Finswimming News?

Finswimmer Magazine is the most comprehensive web site about Finswimming in which you can find events, updates and everything about Finswimming.

1st National Finswimming Cvenezolan Championships 2025 - Finswimmer Magazine

1st National Finswimming Championship 2025 – Caracas, Venezuela

The Venezuelan Federation of Underwater Activities (FVAS) has officially announced the 1st National Adult and Category Finswimming Championship for 2025. The event will take place from March 21 to 23, 2025 at the “Rafael Vidal” pool in Caracas, Venezuela. This championship will serve as a national championship, a national junior qualifier for the 19th CMAS Junior World Championship in Chios, Greece, and a pre-selection event for the CMAS Pan-American Championship in Ibagué, Colombia.

Participation and Categories

The competition is open to both male and female athletes registered with the National Sports Registry (IND) in the following categories:

Junior C (14–15 years)
Junior B (16–17 years)
Senior (18+)
Master M30+ (30–39 years)
Master M40+ (40–49 years)
Master M50+ (50+ years)

Registration Details

Deadline: March 16, 2025 (10:00 PM)
Fee: $30 per athlete (to be paid in cash at the technical meeting)
Clubs must be up to date with previous payments to participate.
Withdrawals are allowed until March 18, 2025 without penalty; otherwise, the full fee will be charged.

Event Schedule

The championship will feature both individual and relay events:

Friday Afternoon: 50 AP, 1500 SF, 400 BI, 4×50 Apnea
Saturday Morning: 100 SF, 100 BI, 800 SF, 4×200 SF
Saturday Afternoon: 200 BI, 400 SF, 4×100 SF
Sunday Morning: 50 SF, 50 BI, 200 SF, 4×100 BF Mixed

Qualification Standards

To qualify for the Junior World Championship or the Pan-American Championship, athletes must meet the required time standards:

Top 10 times from the 2023 Junior World Championship in Cairo for world qualification.
Top 3 times from the 2023 Pan-American Championship in Barranquilla for sprint events and top 2 for distance events.

Awards and Recognition

Medals will be awarded to the top three athletes in each event, category, and gender.
A team trophy will be awarded based on the CMAS points system for the top three clubs.