2025 Korean Finswimming National Team Selection Plan – Summary
The 2025 Korean Finswimming National Team Selection will play a crucial role in preparing elite athletes for international competitions, particularly the 19th Asian Finswimming Championships, if confirmed. This event not only identifies top talent but also fosters competitive excellence under strict adherence to national and international regulations. Athletes will compete across various disciplines, with all equipment thoroughly inspected to ensure compliance. Hosted at the prestigious Jeju Sports Complex, the event highlights Korea’s commitment to advancing finswimming. Updates or changes to the selection process will be announced following the KUF board meeting, ensuring transparency and fair opportunities for all participants.
- Event Overview
- Dates: March 15 (Sat) – March 17 (Mon), 2025
- Location: Indoor Swimming Pool, Jeju Sports Complex
- Organizer: Korea Underwater and Finswimming Association (KUF)
- Sponsors: Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism; Korea Sports Promotion Foundation
- Purpose
- To select the 2025 national finswimming team.
- Prepare for potential participation in the 19th Asian Finswimming Championships, pending confirmation during the February 2025 Asian Underwater Federation meeting.
- Details for Participation
- Eligibility:
- Athletes born before 2010.
- Must complete 2025 athlete registration.
- Approval from school or organization head.
- Submission of required documents (academic confirmation, non-violence pledge, etc.).
- Selection Criteria:
- Based on performance meeting or exceeding the 8th place final records from the 2024 CMAS World Championships.
- Complies with KUF national team selection and management regulations.
- Eligibility:
- Competition Guidelines
- Concurrently serves as the 33rd National Student Finswimming Championship and Youth Representative Selection Tournament.
- Conducted under domestic and international finswimming regulations.
- Official referees certified by KUF will officiate.
- Event Categories
- Men’s and Women’s events include all distances in mono-fin, bi-fin, surface, apnea, and immersion disciplines.
- Only events included in the Asian Finswimming Championships will determine final selections.
- Equipment Regulations
- Compliance with KUF regulations on swimwear, mono-fins, snorkels, and air tanks.
- Air tanks must pass inspections and meet validity standards (within 2 years of inspection).
- Additional Notes
- Details may be updated following the KUF board meeting on February 10, 2025.
- Further specifics to be announced later.
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