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.

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Challenge Kichev 2025: Toulouse Hosts the Second Edition of Its Dynamic Finswimming Sprint Event - Finswimmer Magazine

Challenge Kichev 2025: Toulouse Hosts the Second Edition of Its Dynamic Finswimming Sprint Event

On Sunday, December 7, 2025, the Léo Lagrange Pool in Toulouse will once again welcome finswimmers from across the region for the 2nd edition of the Challenge Kichev, an energetic and innovative competition organized by Toulouse Métropole Palmes (TMP).

This regional-level finswimming pool event brings together licensed athletes from multiple federations, offering a fast-paced program built around sprint distances and a unique relay format.

Location: Tolosa, Alta-Garonna, Occitania, Francia metropolitana, Francia

A Three-Sprint Challenge at the Heart of the Event

Staying true to its concept, the Challenge Kichev focuses on three key 50-meter races:

50 AP
50 BI
50 SF

The combined points from these three sprints will determine the best male and best female athlete of the day. At the end of the competition, Michel Kichev himself will award a special trophy to the two overall winners.

New for 2025: Addition of the 400 BI

A recent program update (December 1, 2025) introduces an extra race:
400 BI, expanding the long-distance and bi-fins portfolio for participants.

Open Participation and Registration Details

The event is open to:

FFESSM / FFN / FFTRI / FFSS licensed athletes
All adult athletes with a valid medical certificate authorizing competition in finswimming, swimming, or triathlon

Registration deadlines (December 3, 2025 – 14:00):

TMP swimmers and OPEN swimmers: via the designated online form
FFESSM-licensed swimmers outside TMP: via the FFESSM NAP website (nap.ffessm.fr)

The mixed relay must be registered on-site during the break between sessions.

Entry Fee

Participation costs 5 € per swimmer, regardless of the number of races entered. Fees must be paid by cheque or cash before 14:00 on the competition day.

Competition Schedule

13:00 – Pool opens
13:10 – Warm-up begins
13:50 – End of warm-up
14:00 – Start of competition

Session 1

50 AP (Challenge Kichev race)
400 SF
400 BI (added on 01/12/2025)
200 BI
100 SF
50 BI (Challenge Kichev race)
800 SF
1500 SF

Pause

Session 2

50 SF (Challenge Kichev race)
100 BI
100 IM
200 SF

Pause

Relay Event

4×50 AP Mixed (2 women / 2 men)
A fun and unusual relay distance not included in standard national formats.

Required Equipment

For all races except the 50 AP, the use of a snorkel is mandatory.

The Challenge Kichev continues to grow as one of the region’s most engaging finswimming events, blending fast-paced racing, innovative formats, and a friendly competitive atmosphere. Athletes and fans alike can expect an exciting afternoon of high-level sprint action in Toulouse.

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