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.

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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.

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6th Edition Sardinia Finswimming - Finswimmer Magazine

6th Edition Sardinia Finswimming

Organized by A.S.D. WATER LIFE S.C. with approval from FIPSAS SARDEGNA, the 6th Sardinia Finswimming competition will take place in Cagliari on November 28 and 29, 2026.

Key Event Details

Venue: Piscina Comunale Olimpionica G.B. Sicbaldi (50-meter, 8-lane pool), Via Roberto Pisano s.n., Cagliari.
Dates: Saturday, November 28 & Sunday, November 29, 2026.
Spectator Entry: Free admission from 8:00 AM.
Registration Deadline: Sunday, November 22, 2026.
Registration Portal: fipsas-nuotopinnato.nuotosprint.it/Login.

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Event Contact: Mr. Mattia Murtas (Phone: +39 347 896 44 97 | Email: sardiniafinswimming@gmail.com).

Participation & Fees

Eligibility: Open to all clubs affiliated with FIPSAS/CMAS for the current year, provided their athletes have valid membership and competitive medical clearance.
Applicable Rules:
- FIPSAS Rules: Applied for Esordienti (A1, A2, B1, B2), Categories 1º, 2º, 3º, and Paralympic categories (Physical, Sensory, and Intellectual-Relational).
- CMAS Rules: Applied for Assoluta and Master categories.
Race Limit: Up to 5 events per athlete (1 event per distance maximum; cross-registering between FIPSAS and CMAS events is not permitted).

Fee Breakdown

Type	Fee	Notes
Club Entry Fee	€25.00 per Club	Payable via bank transfer at time of registration.
Athlete Entry (Standard/Paralympic)	€7.00 per athlete/event	Covers Esordienti, Categories 1º–3º, Assoluti, and Paralympic athletes.
Athlete Entry (Master)	€10.00 per athlete/event	Payable via bank transfer at time of registration.

Payment Instructions: Bank transfers must be made to ASSOCIAZIONE SPORTIVA DILETTANTISTICA WATER LIFE SOCIO CULTURALE (IBAN: IT 03 C 01015 04800 000035013166 – Banco di Sardegna Cagliari) with the description “Tasse di iscrizione 6° SARDINIA FINSWIMMING + [Club Name]”. Proof of payment must be emailed to sardiniafinswimming@gmail.com alongside registration.

Schedule of Events

Saturday, November 28, 2026 — Morning Session

Warm-up: 08:30 AM | Races Start: 09:10 AM

50m Apnea Monofin: Cat. 1°/2°/3°, Assoluti CMAS, Master CMAS, Paralympic.
200m Bifins: Cat. 1°/2°/3°, Assoluti CMAS, Master CMAS, Paralympic.
200m Monofin: Cat. 1°/2°/3°, Assoluti CMAS, Master CMAS, Paralympic.
100m Velosub: Cat. 1°/2°/3°, Assoluti CMAS, Master CMAS.

Award Ceremony

Saturday, November 28, 2026 — Afternoon Session

Warm-up: 02:30 PM | Races Start: 03:10 PM

800m Monofin: Cat. 1°/2°/3°, Assoluti CMAS, Master CMAS.
400m Bifins: Cat. 1°/2°/3°, Assoluti CMAS, Master CMAS, Paralympic.
100m Monofin: Esordienti, Cat. 1°/2°/3°, Assoluti CMAS, Master CMAS, Paralympic.
50m Bifins: Esordienti, Cat. 1°/2°/3°, Assoluti CMAS, Master CMAS, Paralympic.

Award Ceremony

Sunday, November 29, 2026 — Morning Session

Warm-up: 08:30 AM | Races Start: 09:10 AM

400m Monofin: Cat. 1°/2°/3°, Assoluti CMAS, Master CMAS, Paralympic.
100m Bifins: Esordienti, Cat. 1°/2°/3°, Assoluti CMAS, Master CMAS, Paralympic.
50m Monofin: Esordienti, Cat. 1°/2°/3°, Assoluti CMAS, Master CMAS, Paralympic.

Award Ceremony (Athletes & Clubs)
Event Conclusion: Estimated around 02:00 PM.

Scoring & Rankings

Club standings are calculated based on cumulative individual rankings according to the following point breakdown:

Place	Points	Place	Points	Place	Points	Place	Points
1st	50 pt	7th	30 pt	13th	16 pt	19th	6 pt
2nd	46 pt	8th	27 pt	14th	14 pt	20th	5 pt
3rd	42 pt	9th	24 pt	15th	12 pt	21st	4 pt
4th	39 pt	10th	22 pt	16th	10 pt	22nd	3 pt
5th	36 pt	11th	20 pt	17th	8 pt	23rd	2 pt
6th	33 pt	12th	18 pt	18th	7 pt	24th	1 pt

Regulations & Logistics

Prizes: Trophies/medals for the top 3 individual finishers (by gender, category, and distance) and the top 3 overall clubs. Athletes must present themselves promptly and in full official club uniform for the ceremony.
Protests: Written protests must be submitted within 30 minutes of race completion alongside a non-refundable fee of €25.00 (in case of rejection). Decisions made by race officials are final.
Safety: Medical coverage is provided on-site by an official event physician and a Red Cross rescue team from Cagliari.
Travel & Accommodations: For assistance with airport transfers, lodging, or dining recommendations, contact Mattia Murtas directly at +39 347 896 44 97 or via email at sardiniafinswimming@gmail.com