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.

6th National Criterium of Finswimming - 2026 - Finswimmer Magazine

The 6th National Criterium of Finswimming (6° Criterium Nazionale di Nuoto Pinnato) is set to return to Lignano Sabbiadoro in May 2026. This major event, organized by A.S.D. Sportinacqua under the regulations of FIPSAS, will bring together a diverse range of athletes for a weekend of high-speed underwater competition.

Event Overview and Location

The competition will take place on Saturday, May 9, and Sunday, May 10, 2026. The chosen venue is the Villaggio Sportivo “Bella Italia” in Lignano Sabbiadoro, featuring an 8-lane, 50-meter Olympic-sized pool.

Location: Lignano Sabbiadoro, Udine, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, 33054, Italia

The Criterium is uniquely inclusive, featuring categories for:

Pre-competitive and competitive athletes.
Master swimmers.
Paralympic athletes.

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Competition Schedule

The weekend begins with athlete accreditation on the evening of Friday, May 8. The following two days are packed with various disciplines:

Saturday, May 9: The morning session starts at 9:25 AM, focusing on 50m distances for both “pinne” (bi-fins) and “mono” (monofin) across various age groups, including “Esordienti” (beginners) and CMAS absolute categories. The afternoon session, starting at 3:45 PM, extends these categories to 100m distances and includes specialized 400m events and 50m apnea races.
Sunday, May 10: The final day begins at 9:25 AM with 200m distances for bi-fins and monofin. The morning also features high-stakes 4x100m relay races for CMAS absolute categories.

Participation and Logistics

The 2026 edition boasts significant participation, with 357 athletes representing 28 different sports clubs. Notable teams include:

Unione Nuoto Friuli, fielding the largest delegation with 90 athletes.
ASD Polydra Carignano (TO), bringing 40 athletes.
Nuoto Belle Arti Roma, participating with 26 athletes.

For fans and family members unable to attend in person, the event will be broadcast via live streaming on the FIPSAS YouTube channel (FIPSAS1942), with live results updated on the official Nuoto Pinnato website.

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