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.

Finswimming will be official sport in FISU Games from 2022 - Finswimmer Magazine

We learn here and here that Finswimming has been recognized by FISU, the International University Sport Federation, as official sport to be included in the UWC (University World Championships) program starting from 2022. Already in program will be also the 2024 edition.

In 2017, the FISU officially recognized CMAS and Underwater Sports after in 2013, an exhibition of finswimming was held as part of the Universiade (University World Games in Kazan, Russia) and since 2014 the FISU has endorsed the International University Championships organized by CMAS.