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.

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Rostock to Host the 28th Kinderpokal and 33rd Finswimming State Championship in 2025 - Finswimmer Magazine

The Tauchsportclub Rostock 1957 e.V. is set to host the 28th Rostocker Kinderpokal and the 33rd State Championship in Finswimming on March 29-30, 2025, at the Neptunschwimmhalle in Rostock, Germany. This prestigious event, sanctioned by the Landestauchsportverband Mecklenburg-Vorpommern e.V., will attract young and senior athletes competing in various age categories.

Event Details and Regulations

The competition will take place in a 50-meter, six-lane pool with a consistent depth of 2.00 meters and a water temperature of approximately 26°C. The event will follow the youth competition and general competition regulations of the Verband Deutscher Sporttaucher (VDST).

A mandatory team leader meeting will be held 45 minutes before the competition starts. Participants must present valid competition licenses, and medical examinations should be no older than one year. Additionally, all used diving tanks (DTG) must have undergone a technical inspection within the last 2.5 years.

Awards and Recognition

Medailles and certificates will be awarded to the top three finishers in each category, with certificates given to fourth through sixth-place finishers. The winning team will receive a challenge trophy. The electronic timing system will ensure accuracy in race results.

For Landesmeisterschaft (State Championship) events, only the top three athletes will receive certificates. If there are six or fewer participants in the 800m FS events for the 11/12 age group, the competition may be held as a mixed-gender race.

Participation and Registration

The event is open to different age categories, with Kinderpokal (KiPo) featuring age groups from 2016 and younger up to 14/15 years. The Landesmeisterschaft includes additional age groups, extending to senior athletes born in 1995 or earlier.

Registration must be completed electronically via the provided registration software, with a deadline of March 10, 2025, at midnight. Preferred submission is in ew2 format, while Excel or text submissions will incur a €20 surcharge. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Fees and Financial Information

Start Fees: €6 per individual start, €8 per relay start
Judge Fees: €40 per club for nine or more individual starts, reduced to €20 for clubs with only one participant
Bank Details: Payments must be made by March 11, 2025, to Tauchsportclub Rostock 1957 e.V.’s account at Ostseesparkasse Rostock.

Competition Schedule

Saturday, March 29, 2025

Warm-up: 09:00 AM
Competition Start: 10:00 AM
Events include 200m FS, 50m ST, 50m AP, 400m ST, 100m FS, 800m FS (for Landesmeisterschaft only), 100m ST, and 4x50m FS relays.

Sunday, March 30, 2025

Warm-up: 09:00 AM
Competition Start: 10:00 AM
Events include 50m FS, 25m ST, 400m FS, and 4x100m FS relays.

Additional Information

All teams are responsible for their accommodation and meals. A variety of food and beverages, including sandwiches and cakes, will be available at the venue.

For further inquiries, interested participants can contact the organizing committee via email at kipo@tsc-rostock.de or phone at 0381-2013644.

This event promises to be a thrilling competition for young and seasoned finswimmers alike, providing an excellent platform to showcase their talents in a highly competitive environment.

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