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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Finswimmer Magazine is the most comprehensive web site about Finswimming in which you can find events, updates and everything about Finswimming.

Croatian Senior Finswimming and Speed Diving Championships 2026 - Finswimmer Magazine

BAZENSKI KOMPLEKS SVETICE

The Croatian Senior Championships in finswimming and speed diving will take place in Zagreb on May 2–3, 2026. The event is organized by the Croatian Diving Federation, with the Finswimming Club “Dubrava” acting as host.

Location: Bazenski kompleks Svetice, 21, Ulica Divka Budaka, Mjesni odbor Maksimirska naselja, Gradska četvrt Maksimir, Zagabria, Città di Zagabria, 10142, Croazia

Venue and Competition Setup

The competition will be held at the Svetice swimming pool complex in Zagreb, a 50 x 25 meter pool equipped with 10 lanes, although races will be conducted using 8 lanes. The facility includes electronic timing systems to ensure accurate results.

Participation Requirements

The event is open to all registered members of Croatian Diving Federation clubs, as well as athletes from CMAS-affiliated clubs. Participants must provide:

A valid federation membership card for 2026
A medical certificate not older than six months
A signed liability statement
A valid diving certification (minimum CMAS R1) for specific disciplines
Proof of entry fee payment

The entry fee is set at €25, and registration deadlines fall on April 24, 2026, with payments due by April 29, 2026.

Competition Format and Rules

The championships include both individual and team competitions in men’s and women’s senior categories. There are no limits on the number of entries per athlete or team, but team rankings are calculated based on the top two results per club in each discipline and gender.

Scoring follows the federation’s official rules, awarding 25 points for first place, 22 for second, 20 for third, and decreasing incrementally down to 1 point for twentieth place.

The competition adheres to both Croatian federation and CMAS regulations. Equipment must comply with federation standards, including certified air tanks with specific pressure and volume limits.

Awards

Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each individual and relay event for both men and women. Team trophies will be given for the top three teams in men’s, women’s, and overall combined standings.

Competition Program

The event spans three sessions across two days:

May 2, 2026 (Afternoon Session)

The opening includes athlete registration, warm-up, and an official ceremony, followed by events such as:

50m Apnea
400m Immersion
100m Bifins
200m Surface
Mixed 4x100m Bifins relay
1500m Surface (with time limits)

May 3, 2026 (Morning Session)

Events include:

Mixed 4x50m relay
200m Immersion
50m Bifins
400m Surface
100m Surface
400m Bifins
Mixed 4x100m relay

May 3, 2026 (Afternoon Session)

The final session features:

Mixed 4x50m Surface relay
100m Immersion
200m Bifins
50m Surface
800m Surface
4x100m Surface relays

Additional Notes

Protests must be submitted in writing within 30 minutes of an incident, accompanied by a €35 fee, refundable if the protest is upheld. All athletes compete at their own risk, as organizers disclaim liability for damages.

This championship represents a key national event in the finswimming calendar, bringing together top Croatian and international athletes for high-level competition in both pool finswimming and speed diving disciplines.

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