The 2024 CMAS Finswimming Junior Sea Wave Round 3 Indoor will take place on November 10, 2024, in Phuket, Thailand. Organized by the Association of Thailand Underwater Sports (ATUS), this prestigious event will occur at Prince of Songkhla University’s sports complex, featuring a 50-meter, 10-lane indoor pool with Omega timing systems.
The competition is open to juniors aged 6 to 17, and events will cover various finswimming categories, including surface finswimming and bi-fins races. Competitors will vie for medals awarded to the top three finishers in each event.
Thailand’s bid to host this competition underscores its commitment to developing youth talent in finswimming, showcasing both national and international participants. The indoor venue offers optimal conditions for high-performance racing, minimizing external factors that can impact swimming results, such as weather or sea conditions.
The categories are divided by age, ensuring a fair playing field for young athletes at various stages of their development. Athletes will participate in multiple race formats, testing both speed and stamina across different distances and styles.
An international panel of certified judges will oversee the event, ensuring adherence to CMAS standards. The use of high-precision Omega timing systems also guarantees accurate results, vital in such a competitive setting.
Phuket offers an excellent location for the event, known for its hospitality and well-equipped sports facilities. The event is expected to draw spectators, boosting both local tourism and the prominence of finswimming as a growing competitive sport in Southeast Asia.
The host organization, ATUS, has expressed excitement about welcoming teams and athletes from various nations, emphasizing the importance of sportsmanship and cultural exchange through finswimming. Competitors and their teams will have access to accommodation recommendations near the event site.
For more details, including registration information, event rules, and the schedule, participants are encouraged to consult the official information bulletin provided by CMAS.
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