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.

Pinnuotata della Ghirlandina 2025 - Finswimming event in Modena - Finswimmer Magazine

On Sunday, May 25, 2025, the city of Modena will host the prestigious 38th Pinnuotata della Ghirlandina, a major national finswimming competition that also serves as the 2025 Emilia-Romagna Regional Championship and the Regional Paralympic Finswimming Championship. Organized by A.S.D. Nuoto Sub Modena Bruno Loschi under the patronage of FIPSAS, the Province of Modena, and the Municipality of Modena, the event will bring together athletes from across Italy for a full day of high-level competition.

Location: 12, Via Dogali, Cittadella, Centro Storico, Modena, Emilia-Romagna, 41123, Italia

Events and Categories

The competition will take place at the “Dogali” Municipal Pool, a 50-meter outdoor facility with eight lanes. The event welcomes athletes across multiple categories:

Assoluti (Senior) – Featuring races in monofin, bifins, apnea, and surface with CMAS regulations, from 50m to 800m.
Youth (1st, 2nd, 3rd categories) – Competing in similar distances with and without CMAS affiliation.
Masters – Divided into Under-49 and Over-50, with CMAS events and a mixed 4×50 relay.
Esordienti (Beginners) – Subdivided into A1/A2 and B1/B2, competing in 50m and 100m distances.
Paralympic – Including athletes with physical, intellectual-relational, and sensory disabilities, with events adapted to their needs, such as promotional and non-competitive races.

Notably, each athlete may participate in unlimited individual events but only one relay.

Schedule Highlights

Morning session (starts 9:00 AM): Includes short-distance races, 800m Monofin, and several 200m events.
Afternoon session (starts 3:00 PM): Features 100m and 400m races and concludes with the mixed 4x50m relays and the closing ceremony at 7:30 PM.

Warm-ups begin at 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM respectively for each session, segmented by athlete category.

Registration and Participation

Entries must be submitted using the official FIPSAS registration form by May 15, 2025, along with payment via bank transfer. All participants must hold a valid FIPSAS membership, a current competitive medical certificate, and a copy of their ID.

Fee structure: €5 per athlete/event, €12 per relay, plus a €15 per club fee.
Late entries may be accepted with a €50 administrative surcharge.

Equipment and Safety

All equipment must conform to FIPSAS and CMAS Italy standards. Cylinder refills are available with compatible adapters. Swim caps are mandatory per Modena’s municipal pool regulations.

Judging and Timing

The competition will be officiated by certified FIPSAS judges, and times will be recorded electronically by the Italian Federation of Timekeepers (Modena division).

Awards and Recognition

Medals for the top three finishers in each individual and relay event.
Special trophies for the best male and female athletes in Under 18, Senior, and Paralympic divisions, based on the sum of their top three placements.
Club awards including the Pinnuotata della Ghirlandina Trophy and medals for the top three clubs overall.

Additional Information

A food and beverage service will be available throughout the event, with takeaway and pre-booked meals. For logistics, athlete supervision, and updates, teams are encouraged to join the dedicated WhatsApp group for the event.

For more details, visit www.brunoloschi.it or contact the organizers at pinnato@brunoloschi.it.

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