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.

International University Sports Federation (FISU) officially recognizes CMAS and Underwater Sports (Finswimming) - Finswimmer Magazine - Finswimming NewsFinswimmer Magazine

On August 2017, the International University Sports Federation (FISU) granted official recognition to the World Underwater Federation (CMAS) and Underwater Sports, in Finswimming as an important part of the growth and development of the university sports movement worldwide.

In 2013, there was an exhibition of Finswimming in the framework of the Universiade (University World Games in Kazan, Russia) and since 2014 the FISU has endorsed the International University Championships organized by the CMAS.

In this way, Finswimming and Underwater Sport continue to gain space and recognition worldwide and will allow National Federations to obtain greater recognition and support from the organizations of each country involved with the sports and university movement, for assistance to the International University Championships organized by CMAS, with the endorsement and recognition of FISU.

CMAS / FISU Finswimming Championships previous:

Upcoming CMAS / FISU Finswimming Championships:

5th Finswimming University Competition 19.07.2018 – 23.07.2018 Belgrade – Serbia

International University Sports Federation (FISU) officially recognizes CMAS and Underwater Sports (Finswimming), Finswimmer Magazine - Finswimming News

Video Exhibition Finswimming Universiada 2013

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International University Sports Federation (FISU) officially recognizes CMAS and Underwater Sports (Finswimming)

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