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.

Finswimming Open in Western Japan 2024 - Kitakyushu - Finswimmer Magazine

2024 Finswimming Open in Nishihon – Event Details

Purpose:
This competition aims to develop finswimming athletes and improve their competitive abilities. The results will also be considered for the selection of participants for international competitions in 2025.

Organizer:

Fukuoka Underwater Sports Federation (General Incorporated Association)

Co-Organizer:

Kitakyushu City

Official Recognition:

Japan Underwater Sports Federation (JUSF)

Supporters:

Kitakyushu Tourism and Convention Association

Date:

December 8, 2024 (Sunday)

Venue:

Global Market Aqua Park, Momoyama, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture
(50m, 8-lane pool, 1.8m deep)

Event Categories

Events are divided into individual and relay categories for both men and women, with finals based on time.

Individual Events (Men and Women):

Apnea (AP): 50m
Surface (SF): 50m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m
CMAS Bi-Fin (BF): 50m, 100m, 200m, 400m
J Bi-Fin: 50m, 100m, 200m, 1500m

Relay Events:

4×50m Surface Relay (Men/Women)
4×100m CMAS Bi-Fin Relay (Mixed Gender)
4×50m J Bi-Fin Relay (Men/Women)
4×50m Kyushu Relay (Men/Women)

Competition Rules

The event will be conducted under CMAS international rules and additional rules specific to this competition.
Separate races will be held for men and women, but mixed-gender races may occur depending on participant numbers.
All races will be time-based finals. No age divisions will be applied to race groupings.
There will be time limits for the 800m and 1500m events (13 minutes for 800m and 25 minutes for 1500m). Swimmers exceeding the time limit may be stopped during the race.
Participants with prior approval can start from locations other than the starting platform.
Only participants registered in individual events can compete in relays.
Relays with fewer than four teams will not be held, and entry fees for canceled relays will be refunded.

Participation Eligibility

This is an open competition, welcoming individuals and groups interested in finswimming, regardless of registration with JUSF.
Non-registered participants’ times will be recognized but not officially recorded unless registered before entry.
Participants must be in good health and have sufficient swimming ability.
By participating, athletes agree to transfer image rights to the Fukuoka Underwater Sports Federation for media use.

Age Divisions

Junior (J): 13 years and younger
Youth (Y): 14-17 years
Senior (S): 18-49 years
Silver (V): 50 years and older

Awards

Awards will be given to the top 3 in each age division and category.
Special prizes will be awarded to individuals or teams who make significant contributions to the competition.

Selection for International Competitions

The results of this competition may be used to select athletes for international events in 2025, but only registered members of JUSF will be eligible for selection.