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 FINNISH OPEN 2017 - Tampere - Finswimmer Magazine

Tampereen Urheilusukeltajat and Uimaseura Kangasalan Kuohu will organize with the permission from the Finnish Divers’ Federation and the Finnish Swimming Association the Open International FINNISH OPEN -competition in TAMPERE on the 11^thand 12^thof February, 2017

Venue: Tampereen Uintikeskus, Kaleva, Joukahaisenkatu 7, 33540 Tampere

Competition pool 50 m, eight lanes, depth 1,2 – 4,2 m, water 27 degrees, Omega Timing.

RESULTS

Competition schedule

Saturday the 11^thof February

15.30 Sports Information Desk will open

15.45Technical meeting / Team Leader Meeting

16.00 – 16.50Warm-up in the competition pool

16:00 – 16:50Inspection of fins and snorkels

17.00 Competition

Program