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.

5th National Finswimming Criterium Set for May 2025 in Lignano Sabbiadoro - Finswimmer Magazine

The A.S.D. Sportinacqua has announced the 5th edition of the National Finswimming Criterium, which will take place on May 10-11, 2025, at the Bella Italia Sports Village in Lignano Sabbiadoro (UD). This highly anticipated event is open to all competitive, pre-competitive, master, and paralympic categories, promising a weekend of intense competition in a 50-meter, 8-lane pool.

Location: Bella Italia Efa Village, 29, Viale Centrale, Lignano Pineta, Lignano Sabbiadoro, Udine, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, 33054, Italia

Event Schedule

The competition will officially kick off on Friday, May 9, 2025, with the arrival of participants and accreditation at 19:00, followed by dinner at 20:30.

Saturday, May 10 will feature a full day of competitions. The morning session includes events such as:

50m fins for various age groups and levels
50m mono and apnea events
800m mono time trial for CMAS absolute athletes (one athlete per gender and club)
4x50m fins relay for Esordienti A (2 males + 2 females)

In the afternoon, swimmers will compete in:

100m fins and mono events across different categories
400m fins and mono for CMAS absolute athletes
4x50m fins relay for Under 18 (2 males + 2 females)

Sunday, May 11 will begin with a morning session featuring:

200m fins and mono events
4x100m fins and mono relays for CMAS absolute athletes
The event will conclude with the departure of teams around 14:00.

Participation and Registration

All participating clubs must be affiliated with F.I.P.S.A.S., and athletes must have a valid competitive sports medical certificate. The registration fees are set at €7.00 per athlete per race, €14.00 per relay, and €25.00 per club. Late registrations may be accepted at the organizer’s discretion, subject to a €50.00 late fee.

Awards and Rankings

Individual rankings will be determined based on F.I.P.S.A.S.-C.M.A.S. points, and the club with the highest score will be awarded the National Criterium Trophy. Individual medals will be presented to the top three finishers in each category, with separate recognition for all paralympic athletes. The top three clubs will receive a trophy or plaque based on overall performance.

Logistics and Regulations

Access to the Bella Italia Sports Village is limited to event participants and registered guests. Non-resident visitors will be charged €10.00 per day, with the option to purchase a meal voucher for €16.00. The event will follow F.I.P.S.A.S. and WADA anti-doping regulations.

This year’s Criterium promises to deliver a thrilling display of finswimming talent, highlighting the competitive spirit and athleticism of athletes from across the nation.

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