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.

2026 CMAS World Cup Finswimming Indoor: Coral Springs ready to welcome the world

Coral Springs, Florida, USA — October 2–4, 2026

The world of finswimming is heading to Florida.

Location: Coral Spring, Coral Springs Road, Nye County, Nevada, Stati Uniti d'America

From October 2 to 4, 2026, Coral Springs will host the 2026 CMAS World Cup Finswimming Indoor, an international event organized by Fit and Fins Aquatic Sports, with the agreement of CMAS America and the Underwater Society of America and authorized by CMAS.

The competition will take place at the Coral Springs Aquatic Complex, a 50-meter facility featuring eight lanes, a pool depth of 1.77–2 meters and water maintained at 26°C. The venue can accommodate up to 550 spectators.

Three age categories, a full World Cup program

The competition is open to athletes holding a valid CMAS License.

The program includes Senior, Junior 1 (16–17 years) and Junior 2 (12–15 years) categories, with men’s and women’s events in Surface, Apnea and Bi-Fins.

Athletes will compete in:

Surface: 50, 100, 200, 400, 800 and 1500 m
Apnea: 50 m
Bi-Fins: 50, 100, 200 and 400 m
Relays: 4×100 m Surface and 100 m mixed Surface/Bi-Fins relay events, according to category and program.

The organizers have confirmed that no immersion events will be included, and therefore athletes will not use bottles.

Two days of racing

Competition begins on Saturday, October 3, with morning and afternoon sessions.

The first day will feature the 50 m Surface, 50 m Apnea, 50 m Bi-Fins and 800 m Surface events, followed by the scheduled relay races.

On Sunday, October 4, the program continues with the 100 m and 200 m events, 100 m and 200 m Bi-Fins, 400 m and 1500 m Surface, as well as the mixed 4×100 m relay events.
Each competition session will begin with a dedicated warm-up period, with racing scheduled to start at 9:10 a.m. in the morning and 4:10 p.m. in the afternoon. The organizers note that the program remains subject to change according to CMAS.

Individual, club and national classifications

The Coral Springs World Cup will offer several levels of classification.

Individual rankings will be established for each distance, with separate classifications for men and women in the Senior and Junior categories. Club and National Team classifications will also be calculated from the points earned by their athletes.

In addition, a Countries Ranking will be established according to the applicable CMAS World Cup rules.

Medals will be awarded to the top three athletes in each individual event and relay, while trophies will be presented to the top three clubs and top three National Teams.

Registration deadlines approaching

The competition is now approaching its registration phase, with several important deadlines for participating teams.

The bulletin states that the preliminary declaration of participation and registration form was due by August 5, 2026, while the deadline for the participation-fee bank transfer is September 15.

The final registration of all delegation members through the CMAS Portal, together with additional documentation, is due by September 26, 2026. Late enrolments will not be accepted.

The listed participation fees include USD 30 per club, USD 22 per relay and USD 12 per individual distance, in addition to the CMAS fee of €25 per competitor for the 2026 round.

Coral Springs and Fort Lauderdale

Located in Broward County, Coral Springs is approximately 20 miles northwest of Fort Lauderdale. The area offers athletes and team staff access to the beaches and attractions of the Fort Lauderdale area, including the International Swimming Hall of Fame and Hugh Taylor Birch State Park.

The official accommodation option listed in the bulletin is the La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coral Springs, approximately 3.5 miles from the competition venue. The organization recommends renting a car at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, although Uber and Lyft are also indicated as alternatives.

With a complete two-day racing program covering all major indoor finswimming distances and three junior/senior categories, the 2026 CMAS World Cup Finswimming Indoor in Coral Springs is set to bring athletes and teams from around the world together for another major stop on the CMAS World Cup circuit.

Coral Springs awaits.

2026 CMAS Word Cup FSW Indoor Coral Springs_Information Bulletin

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