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.

Chemnitz to Host the 34th German Children's Finswimming Championships in 2025 - Finswimmer Magazine

Bild: Günther Neubert, Tauchsportclub TU Chemnitz

The Verband Deutscher Sporttaucher e.V. (VDST) has announced that the 34th Deutsche Kindermeisterschaften (DKM) in Finswimming will take place on April 12, 2025, at the Schwimmhalle am Sportforum in Chemnitz, Germany. Organized by the 1. Chemnitzer Tauchverein e.V., the event is expected to bring together young finswimmers from across the country and abroad.

Event Details and Regulations

The competition will be held in an eight-lane, 50-meter pool with a water temperature of 27°C. Electronic timekeeping will be used to ensure accurate results. The event will follow the competition regulations (WKO FS VDST) of the VDST’s Finswimming division, as well as national anti-doping regulations. Participants must adhere to VDST anti-doping policies and may be subject to doping controls.

Only athletes born in 2014 or later are eligible to compete. Foreign clubs may participate, provided their national federation is a CMAS member. All competitors must present a valid sports medical certificate, no older than one year, to ensure full insurance coverage.

Competition Categories and Awards

Competitors will be divided into age categories:

Category E: Born in 2014 (AK11)
Category F: Born in 2015 (AK10)
Category G: Born in 2016 and younger (AK9 and younger)
Relay Category S: Mixed relays for athletes born in 2014 or later

Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each event, and certificates will be given for placements 1-3. A separate international ranking with certificates will be provided if necessary.

Participation and Registration

Entries must be submitted electronically using the provided formats by April 1, 2025, at 11:59 PM. The official results list will be published at least 72 hours before the event. Changes to team compositions in relays can be made up until the team leader meeting.

Entry Fees:

Individual events: €6 per start
Relay events: €8 per start

Payments must be transferred to the 1. Chemnitzer Tauchverein e.V.’s bank account, with proof of payment required on the competition day.

Competition Schedule

Saturday, April 12, 2025

Warm-up: 09:25 – 10:25 AM
Team Leader Meeting: 09:45 AM
Referee Meeting: 10:05 AM
Competition Start: 10:35 AM

Events:

400m FS (male & female)
50m FS (male & female)
200m FS (male & female)
50m DB (Delphinbewegung) (male & female)
4x100m FS mixed relay
4x50m FS mixed relay

Additional Information

The venue has limited space for changing facilities, and teams are advised to prepare accordingly. Meals and snacks will be available at the event, with pre-orders required by April 4, 2025.

For further details, teams can contact the event organizer via email at dkm@fs-ergebnisse.de or visit http://dkm.1-chemnitzer-tauchverein.de/.

The DKM Finswimming 2025 in Chemnitz promises to be an exciting competition for young athletes, fostering talent and sportsmanship at a national level.

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