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.

55th German Youth Championships in Finswimming 2025 - Rostock - Finswimmer Magazine

The 55th Deutsche Jugendmeisterschaften (DJM) im Finswimming will take place from May 2–4, 2025 at the “Neptun” Swimming Hall in Rostock, organized by the Tauchsportclub Rostock 1957 e.V. under the authority of the Verband Deutscher Sporttaucher e.V. (VDST).

Location: Hallenschwimmbad Neptun, 17, Kopernikusstraße, Sportforum, Hansaviertel, Rostock, Meclemburgo-Pomerania Anteriore, 18057, Germania

🗓️ Event Schedule:

The competition is divided into five sessions over three days. Events include all major finswimming distances, such as:

50 m, 100 m, 200 m, 400 m, 800 m, 1500 m FS
50 m, 100 m, 200 m BF
50 m AP, 100 m, 200 m, 400 m ST
Mixed and gender-specific relays (4×50 m, 4×100 m, 4×200 m)

👥 Who Can Compete?

Swimmers born between 2008 and 2013.
German clubs with valid VDST competition licenses.
Foreign clubs affiliated with a CMAS-recognized federation.

⚠️ Key Regulations:

Valid medical clearance for diving fitness (not older than 1 year).
Limit times must have been achieved in an official event after May 2, 2024.
Technical equipment (e.g. DTGs) must pass inspection.

🕒 Registration Deadline:

All entries must be submitted by April 19, 2025 at 23:59 to:
📧 Christian Lübcke at djm@tsc-rostock.de

💰 Entry Fees:

€6.00 per individual start
€8.00 per relay
Late/incomplete entries may incur penalties.

🏆 Awards & Categories:

Athletes are divided into three categories:

AK16/17 (2008–2009)
AK14/15 (2010–2011)
AK12/13 (2012–2013)

Medals and certificates for 1st–3rd place; international clubs may receive separate rankings.

This event promises to be a highlight of the German youth finswimming calendar, offering young athletes a competitive and well-organized platform to showcase their skills in a top-tier setting.

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