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.

Panhellenic Winter Games in Finswimming 2026 - Volos - Finswimmer Magazine

The indoor swimming pool of Nea Ionia, Volos, will be the focus of attention of fans of Finswimming over the next four days, February 12-15, as the Panhellenic Winter Games, Open and all categories, organized by the KOE with the co-organization of Niki Volou, are being held there.

488 athletes from 31 clubs have registered to participate in the games. At the same time, the winter Masters will also be held on the weekend of February 14-15.

Location: Volos, Παληά, Nea Ionia, Volos Municipality, Regional Unit of Magnesia, Thessaly, Thessaly and Central Greece, Grecia

This specific event is the first qualifying match for the participation of athletes for the National Teams that will represent our country in the international events of the year:

– European Youth and Youth Championships, 6-12/6, Chios

– World Men’s and Women’s Championships, 22-29/6, Incheon-Korea

– 20th Mediterranean Games, 25-29/8, Taranto-Italy.