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.

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You can find Finswimming clubs easily, just looking on the internet.

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Finswimming II Helpee Kupa 2025 - Hungary - Finswimmer Magazine

II. HELPEE CUP 2025: FINSWIMMING COMPETITION IN DUNAÚJVÁROS

Location: Fabó Éva Sportuszoda, 9, Építők útja, Duna sor, Dunaújváros, Dunaújvárosi járás, Fejér, Transdanubio Centrale, Transdanubio, 2400, Ungheria

The II. Helpee Cup 2025, an exciting finswimming competition, is set to take place on March 15 at the Fabó Éva Sports Pool in Dunaújváros. The event aims to promote the sport and provide an opportunity for swimmers to compete at various levels.

Location

The competition will be held at the Fabó Éva Sports Pool (Dunaújváros), featuring a 50-meter, 8-lane competition pool with electronic timing and a water temperature of 26°C ±1°C.

Organizer and Participation Requirements

The event is organized by Búvársuli Sportegyesület. The panel of referees will be designated later.

Athletes can participate in two categories:

“A” Category: For athletes registered with MBSZ (Hungarian Diving Federation) who possess a valid 2025 competition license and medical certificate.
“B” Category: For athletes registered with MBSZ but without a 2025 competition license. These competitors must have a valid medical certificate but do not require a competition license.

International competitors whose national federations are CMAS members can participate if they provide an official certification confirming their eligibility and present a valid medical certificate.

Registration and Entry Fee

Registration is available via the Hungarian Diving Federation’s online system (https://portal.buvar.hu).

Registration opens on February 28, 2025.
Deadline for registration: March 6, 2025.
Changes can be made until midnight on March 7, 2025.

Entry fees:

Individual event: 1,500 HUF per race.
Relay event: 1,500 HUF per team.

Fees must be paid in cash at the venue.

Competition Rules and Format

The competition will be held according to CMAS and MBSZ regulations, with races conducted in combined heats based on entry times, regardless of age category. The final ranking will be determined by time results.

Each athlete may compete only in their designated age group, except for relays, where multiple teams per club are allowed. The competition will take place across eight lanes.

Events and Age Groups

Competitors will be divided into the following age groups:

Cápa (2016-2017): 50m, 100m, 200m finswimming, 4x50m mixed relay.
Gyermek (2014-2015): 50m, 100m, 200m finswimming, 100m surface swimming, 4x50m mixed relay.
Serdülő (2012-2013), Ifjúsági (2010-2011), Junior (2008-2009), Adult (2007 and earlier): 100m, 400m finswimming, 200m, 400m surface swimming, 50m, 200m apnea, 4x100m SB-mixed relay.
“B” Category (all age groups): 50m, 100m finswimming.

Competition Schedule

09:00 – 09:45: Warm-up.
09:45 – 09:55: Team leaders’ meeting.
10:00: Opening ceremony.
10:10: Start of competition.
Events include 50m, 100m, 200m, 400m races in finswimming, surface swimming, and apnea.
Final relay races and awards ceremony.

Evaluation and Awards

The top three finishers in individual and relay events in the “A” category will receive medals.
The top three in individual events in the “B” category will receive certificates.
The best three teams will receive trophies.

Additional Information

Protests can be filed within 30 minutes after results are published with a 10,000 HUF fee, refundable if the protest is upheld.
Participants are responsible for covering their travel, accommodation, and meal expenses.
The competition will follow a one-start rule.

The II. Helpee Cup 2025 promises an exciting day of finswimming action, providing opportunities for both beginner and experienced athletes to compete in a high-quality event in Dunaújváros.

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