Finswimming Summer Sprint Cup 2025 – Germany

The Summer Sprint Cup 2025, a dynamic finswimming event, will be held on June 21, 2025, at the Robert-Koch-Schwimmhalle in Halle (Saale), Germany. Organized by the Schwimm- und Sportclub Halle and hosted by the Tauchsport / Flossenschwimmen division, the event promises a full day of exciting competition for athletes across multiple age groups and disciplines.

Event Schedule and Details

• Entry & Warm-Up: Entry begins at 09:10, followed by warm-up from 09:15 to 10:25.

• Opening Ceremony: 10:30

• Competition Start: 10:35

• Expected End: 18:00

• Team Leader Meeting: 09:45

• Referee Meeting: 10:00

The venue features an 8-lane, 50-meter pool with electronic timekeeping, a water depth of 2.25 meters, and a temperature of 26°C.

Competition Events

All events are mixed and seeded by entry time. The competition includes:

• 100m FS, 400m FS, 50m AP (for athletes born in 2011 or earlier)

• 100m BiFins, 200m BiFins, 50m FS, 100m ST, 50m BiFins, 200m FS

• Super Finals (based on 100m FS qualification)

• 4x100m Mixed Relay (SB)

• Versatility Mixed Relay (includes AP and FS)

Note: Super Finals involve multiple elimination rounds, alternating between male and female swimmers.

Registration & Fees

• Deadline: June 14, 2025

• Email: joehoffmann@gmx.de

• Entry Fees: €6.00 per individual start, €8.50 per relay, plus a €10 base fee per club.

• Payment Deadline: June 19, 2025

• Bank Info: IBAN DE79 8005 3762 0388 0108 41 (USV Halle)

Excel-based entries incur a €1 surcharge per athlete. Free withdrawals are possible until June 18.

Scoring and Awards

• Scoring: Based on the 1000-point table (aligned with current German records).

• Age Groups: Ranging from Masters (born 1982 or earlier) to Category E (2016 or later).

• Awards: Top 6 overall receive certificates. Class winners get trophies; 2nd and 3rd place receive special recognition.

• Team Trophy: Points awarded to top 2 athletes per club per event; highest scoring club wins the team trophy, which becomes permanent if won three consecutive years.

Officials and Protests

• Clubs must provide referees: 1 for 2–8 swimmers, 2 for more.

• Protest fee: €30, to be submitted within 30 minutes of the result.

Rules and General Info

• VDST competition rules apply, with event-specific exceptions.

• Valid medical check-up required (within last year).

• Monofin age restrictions lifted—usage must be skilled.

• No on-site DTG tank refills.

• Participation is at the athlete’s own risk.

Privacy Notice

By submitting entries, clubs consent to the use and publication of athlete data and media (photos, video) related to the event.

Accommodation Tips

• Hotel Esprit (10% discount with “Flossenschwimmen” keyword)

• Villa Jühling

• Youth Hostel Halle

• TRYP by Wyndham Halle Hotel

More information is available on the event website: www.halletaucher.de

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