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.

21st Japan Student Finswimming Championships - Finswimmer Magazine

The 21st Japan Student Finswimming Championships will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the Chiba Prefectural International Swimming Center. This event, recognized and organized by the Japan Underwater Sports Federation, is a critical platform to encourage interaction among university finswimming clubs and foster student athletes.

Event Highlights

Location: Main pool of the Chiba Prefectural International Swimming Center (50m x 8 lanes).
Purpose: To promote student club exchanges and develop finswimming talent.
Recognition: Officially acknowledged by the Japan Underwater Sports Federation, with the results serving as reference for international competition selection in 2025.

Competition Details

Categories and Rules:
- Competitions will follow CMAS (World Underwater Federation) and Japanese domestic rules.
- Events are separated by gender, with time-trial finals determining winners.
- Athletes may participate in up to three individual events, and universities can field one relay team per gender.
- Open relays will allow mixed teams from different universities and will be conducted with male and female participants simultaneously.
Event Lineup:
- Relays: 4x50m CMAS Bifin Relay, 4x50m Surface Relay, and 4x50m Surface Open Relay.
- Individual Events: 50m, 100m, 200m, 400m, and 800m Surface; 50m Apnea; and 50m, 100m, 200m, 400m CMAS Bifin.

Eligibility Criteria

Participants must be university or graduate students registered with the Japan Underwater Sports Federation as of 2024.
Health clearance and sufficient swimming proficiency are required.
Entrants agree to grant their image rights to the federation without compensation.
Participants cannot compete in both this event and the Japan Open Masters Championship held on the same day.

Scoring and Awards

Points are assigned to the top eight finishers in each event (1st place: 9 points, 2nd place: 7 points, etc.).
The total points from male and female participants determine the overall university rankings.
Winners of individual events and the overall champion university will receive certificates.

Registration and Fees

Deadlines: Registration and fees must be completed by February 16, 2025.
Costs:
- Individual events: ¥2,000 per event.
- Relay events: ¥3,000 per team.
- Team registration: ¥2,500 per university.

Contact Information

For inquiries, contact the Japan Underwater Sports Federation:

Phone: 03-6862-6195
Email: info@jusf.gr.jp

This championship is an excellent opportunity to showcase the talents of Japan’s university finswimming community and prepare athletes for future international competitions. Stay tuned for results and exciting performances!

For details, please check the following.

21st Student Championship Tournament Outline

21st Student Championship Tournament Application Form

14th Japan Open Masters Tournament Officials Notification Form

21st Student Championship Competition Officials Notification Form

Important points regarding the 2024 competition rules

The selection criteria for international competitions will be made public in the fourth week of January.

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