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.

Greek Finswimming Calendar 2026 - Finswimmer Magazine

Competitive Schedule for 2025–2026 – Finswimming in Greece

The Κολυμβητική Ομοσπονδία Ελλάδας (KOE) has released the official calendar for the 2025–2026 season for the discipline of Finswimming . (koe.org.gr)

A packed, well-structured season ahead

KOE’s calendar outlines a full lineup of domestic and international events — from club-level meets to national championships and global masters competitions — giving athletes, clubs and national-team hopefuls a clear roadmap for the upcoming months. (koe.org.gr)

Some key events on the calendar include:

Late 2025 kicks off with club-level “inter-club meets” in various cities (e.g., a meet hosted by “AKAK” in Karditsa, another by “Glafkos” in Peristeri, and by “Albatros” in Ioannina). (koe.org.gr)
December 2025 brings the “3rd International Christmas Cup” in Ioannina. (koe.org.gr)
Early 2026 features national-level selection meets and “Limits Meets” (i.e. qualifying events) — for example, a “Nikithria” inter-club meet in Volos, and “Limits Meets” in Athens, Thessaloniki and other regions. (koe.org.gr)
Major national competitions: the winter national championships (including a veterans category) in February in Volos; and later, in May, the National Championships for Men and Women in Ptolemaida. (koe.org.gr)
International-level and open-water events: the calendar includes a global masters championship (scheduled for April in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt), world-level competitions for men and women (June), a European Youth Championship (July, in Turkey), and the national open-water swimming championships during the summer. (koe.org.gr)
The season also identifies certain competitions as national team selection events — meaning performances there will influence selection to the Greek national Finswimming squad. (koe.org.gr)

What this means for athletes, clubs, and fans

For athletes and clubs: The detailed structure allows careful planning of training cycles, tapering, and peak performance. Clubs can prepare their rosters and participation, while swimmers can target specific events (club meets, nationals, international events) depending on their level and ambitions.
For national-team hopefuls: With several “selection meets” and qualifying events marked, there’s clarity on when and where performances matter most for making the national squad.
For fans and the swimming community: The breadth of events — from grassroots club meets to elite international competitions — offers many opportunities to follow, support, and celebrate Finswimming throughout Greece and beyond.

Positioning Within the Broader Swimming Calendar

The season for Finswimming is part of a larger nationwide program managed by KOE that also includes pool swimming, open-water swimming, masters events, and more. Recent overviews from KOE and media highlight the overall 2025–2026 season as full and rich in opportunities across swimming disciplines. (koe.org.gr)

Moreover, previous communications by KOE emphasized Greece’s ambition and central role — including hosting world-level competitions — reinforcing the importance of Finswimming on the national aquatic sports agenda. (koe.org.gr)

Here is a draft 2025–2026 competition calendar (in English) for Finswimming , based on the official programme published by Κολυμβητική Ομοσπονδία Ελλάδας (KOE). (koe.org.gr)

🏊 2025–2026 Finswimming Calendar (Highlights)

Month / Dates	Event / Description	Location / Notes
Nov 15, 2025	Inter-club meet (AKAK)	Karditsa (koe.org.gr)
Nov 16, 2025	Inter-club meet (club “Glafkos”)	Peristeri (Athens suburb) (koe.org.gr)
Nov 30, 2025	Inter-club meet (club “Albatros”)	Ioannina (koe.org.gr)
Dec 7, 2025	“Limits” meet (qualifying)	Athens / Region (koe.org.gr)
Dec 20–21, 2025	3rd International Christmas Cup 2025	Ioannina (koe.org.gr)
Jan 4, 2026	Inter-club meet (NIKITHRIA)	Volos (koe.org.gr)
Jan 18, 2026	“Limits” meet (qualifying)	Athens — Thessaloniki — Regions (koe.org.gr)
Feb 12–15, 2026	Winter National Championships*	Volos (koe.org.gr)
Feb 14–15, 2026	Winter National Championships – Veterans*	Volos (koe.org.gr)
Mar 8, 2026	“Limits” meet (qualifying)	Athens — Larissa — Regions (koe.org.gr)
Apr 4–5, 2026	National-Team Selection Meet*	Thessaloniki (koe.org.gr)
Apr 5, 2026	“Limits” meet (qualifying)	Athens / Regions (koe.org.gr)
Apr 10–14, 2026	World Masters Championship (CMAS)	Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt (koe.org.gr)
May 8–10, 2026	National Championships (Men & Women)*	Ptolemaida (koe.org.gr)
Jun 2026	World Championship (Men & Women)*	(To be confirmed) (koe.org.gr)
Jun 28, 2026	“Limits” meet (qualifying)	Athens — Thessaloniki — Regions (koe.org.gr)
Jul 2026	Youth European Championship (Men & Women)*	Turkey (specific dates & city TBC) (koe.org.gr)
Jul 23–26, 2026	National Championships for Age-Group Categories	Thessaloniki (koe.org.gr)
Jul 23–24, 2026	National Pre-Junior Championships	Thessaloniki (koe.org.gr)
Jul 25–26, 2026	Summer National Championships – Veterans	Thessaloniki (koe.org.gr)
Jul 27–29, 2026	National Open Water Championship*	(Location TBD) (koe.org.gr)

* — These events are indicated as selection events for the national team. (koe.org.gr)

⚠️ Notes & What’s Still TBD

Some events — especially world- and European-level championships — do not yet have publicly confirmed exact dates or venues (marked as “To be confirmed”). (koe.org.gr)
“Limits” meets (qualifying events), inter-club meets and national-team selection events are scattered throughout the season — meaning that clubs and swimmers need careful planning to peak at the right times.
The “World Masters Championship (CMAS)” April 10–14, 2026 in Sharm El-Sheikh is notable — it offers a major international competition opportunity for masters-level swimmers. (koe.org.gr)

Final Thoughts

With a comprehensive and ambitious schedule, the 2025–2026 season of Finswimming in Greece promises to be vibrant and competitive. Whether for emerging young swimmers, seasoned veterans, national-team contenders or casual enthusiasts, there will be ample opportunities to compete, spectate, and engage with the sport.