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.

FIPSAS Day 2026: Major Finswimming Competition Coming to Turin - Finswimmer Magazine

Turin to Host National Finswimming Championship on February 1st

The sports association “La Salle Eridano” is organizing the inaugural FIPSAS Day, a national finswimming competition that will take place on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the Trecate municipal pool in Turin. The event, held under the aegis and recognition of FIPSAS (Italian Federation of Underwater Activities), promises to be a significant gathering for finswimming athletes across Italy.

Location: Piscina Trecate, Via Vasile Alecsandri, Pozzo Strada, Circoscrizione 3, Torino, Piemonte, 10146, Italia

Venue and Facilities

The competition will be held at Piscina Comunale Trecate, located at Via Vasile Alecsandri 27/A in Turin. The facility features a 50-meter pool with 8 lanes and depths ranging from 1.20 to 3.50 meters, providing ideal conditions for finswimming events. The venue is conveniently accessible via metro from Turin’s Porta Susa railway station.

Competition Categories

FIPSAS Day will feature an extensive program catering to swimmers across multiple age categories and skill levels, from beginners (esordienti A1-A2, B1-B2) to seniors and masters. The event includes both individual and relay races in two primary disciplines: bifins (pinne) and monofin (monopinna).

Individual Events:

50m and 100m races in apnea, bifins, and monofin across all categories
400m bifins/monofin for absolute CMAS categories (U18/O18)
Special CMAS absolute 50m and 100m events for both disciplines
Masters events for U50 and O50 age groups
Time trials available for 200m in bifins and monofin styles

Relay Events:

4x50m bifins relay (mixed, 2 female/2 male) for beginner categories
4x100m bifins relay (mixed, 2 female/2 male) for absolute category
4x100m bifins relay for masters CMAS absolute (mixed)

Athletes may participate in all events designated for their category without limitations.

Registration and Fees

Teams must register through the federal online system by midnight on January 25, 2026. Late registrations will not be accepted under any circumstances. The registration fees are set at €5.50 per individual race, €11 for relay teams, and €15 per participating club. Payment must be completed by the registration deadline via bank transfer to the organizing association.

Event Schedule

The competition day begins early, with all teams required to check in at 8:30 AM for federal position verification. Warm-up sessions are gender-separated: female swimmers from 8:30 to 8:55 AM, followed by male swimmers from 8:55 to 9:20 AM. Racing is scheduled to commence at 9:30 AM.

Technical Details

Professional timing will be provided by the Italian Timekeepers Federation, Turin section, using automatic chronometry systems. Federal race officials from Piedmont will oversee the competition, ensuring adherence to regulations.

Awards and Recognition

Individual awards will be presented throughout the competition day, requiring medalists to remain available for ceremonies as directed by the race director. Unlike many swimming competitions, there will be no team classification or team awards at this event.

Significance

As the first edition of FIPSAS Day, this event represents an important opportunity for the Italian finswimming community to gather, compete, and promote their sport. The comprehensive program accommodates everyone from young beginners to experienced masters athletes, reflecting the inclusive nature of the competition.

Athletes and clubs interested in participating should ensure they complete their registration and payment by the January 25 deadline to secure their spots in what promises to be an exciting inaugural event for Italian finswimming.

For more information, contact Piscina Comunale Trecate at 011 0113 0143.

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