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 Trofeo Bizantino Città di Ravenna - Finswimming - Finswimmer Magazine

The A.S.D. BLU ATLANTIS AVIS RAVENNA, with the approval of F.I.P.S.A.S. and the FIPSAS Emilia Romagna Regional Council, is organizing the National Finswimming competition called the 6th BIZANTINO TROPHY of the City of Ravenna on Saturday and Sunday, January 10-11, 2026, valid for the assignment of the “Gianni Gambi Prize”, the “Ugo Tabanelli Memorial Prize” and the “Francone Prize”.

The GIANNI GAMBI PRIZE will also be awarded during the event. All athletes in the competitive categories registered for the race will participate. The prize will be awarded to the male or female athlete with the best performance, according to the technical evaluation by the organizing committee.

Location: Piscina Comunale "Gianni Gambi", 29/31, Via Chiarissimo Falconieri, Galilei, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, 48124, Italia

The FRANCONE PRIZE will be awarded to the youngest athletes (male and female) competing.

The UGO TABANELLI MEMORIAL PRIZE – All athletes in the Paralympic categories registered for the race will participate. The prize will be awarded to the male or female athlete with the best performance, according to the technical evaluation by the organizing committee.