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.

2024 CMAS Finswimming Junior Sea Wave Round 3 Indoor - Finswimmer Magazine

The 2024 CMAS Finswimming Junior Sea Wave Round 3 Indoor will take place on November 10, 2024, in Phuket, Thailand. Organized by the Association of Thailand Underwater Sports (ATUS), this prestigious event will occur at Prince of Songkhla University’s sports complex, featuring a 50-meter, 10-lane indoor pool with Omega timing systems.

The competition is open to juniors aged 6 to 17, and events will cover various finswimming categories, including surface finswimming and bi-fins races. Competitors will vie for medals awarded to the top three finishers in each event.

Thailand’s bid to host this competition underscores its commitment to developing youth talent in finswimming, showcasing both national and international participants. The indoor venue offers optimal conditions for high-performance racing, minimizing external factors that can impact swimming results, such as weather or sea conditions.

The categories are divided by age, ensuring a fair playing field for young athletes at various stages of their development. Athletes will participate in multiple race formats, testing both speed and stamina across different distances and styles.

An international panel of certified judges will oversee the event, ensuring adherence to CMAS standards. The use of high-precision Omega timing systems also guarantees accurate results, vital in such a competitive setting.

Phuket offers an excellent location for the event, known for its hospitality and well-equipped sports facilities. The event is expected to draw spectators, boosting both local tourism and the prominence of finswimming as a growing competitive sport in Southeast Asia.

The host organization, ATUS, has expressed excitement about welcoming teams and athletes from various nations, emphasizing the importance of sportsmanship and cultural exchange through finswimming. Competitors and their teams will have access to accommodation recommendations near the event site.

For more details, including registration information, event rules, and the schedule, participants are encouraged to consult the official information bulletin provided by CMAS.

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