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.

Snow Fins – Tomsk 2025”: Russia’s Winter Finswimming Festival Returns - Finswimmer Magazine

The city of Tomsk is preparing to welcome athletes and fans for one of the most anticipated finswimming events of the winter season — “Snow Fins – Tomsk 2025”. Held under the auspices of the Russian Underwater Sports Federation and supported by regional authorities, the competition brings together young talents, experienced athletes, coaches and spectators for three days of high-energy underwater racing.

The event will take place at Enthusiasts Street 31, Tomsk, from December 12 to December 14, 2025, transforming the local swimming complex into a vibrant, snow-themed arena of speed and skill. The iconic mascot — a cheerful polar bear wearing a monofin — sets the tone for the festive atmosphere that defines these winter competitions.

Location: Tomsk, городской округ Томск, Oblast' di Tomsk, Distretto Federale Siberiano, 634000, Russia

Competition Schedule

The tournament opens on December 12 with morning warm-ups at 08:00, followed by the Opening Parade at 09:00, and the first official starts at 09:15. Both the 12th and 13th feature a double-session format, with afternoon racing blocks beginning at 16:00, preceded by warm-ups.

Daily highlights:

December 12 (Morning)
- 08:00 – Warm-up
  
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- 09:00 – Opening Parade
- 09:15 – Competition Starts
December 12 (Evening)
- 15:00 – Warm-up
- 16:00 – Competition Starts
December 13 (Morning & Evening)
- 08:00 – Warm-up
- 09:00 – Competition Starts
- 15:00 – Warm-up
- 16:00 – Competition Starts
December 14 (Final Day)
- 08:00 – Warm-up
- 09:00 – Competition Starts

The final day concludes with the last block of races and the traditional signing event with Zhemchuzhina, adding a celebratory touch to the closing of the tournament.

A Celebration of Underwater Sport

“Snow Fins” has grown into one of the key finswimming events in Russia, giving young athletes the chance to compete at a high level while showcasing the continuous development of underwater sports in the region. The support of sponsors such as StormFins, Jaked, Yamaguchi, Finna, and others highlights the strong national commitment to the sport.

With its warm spirit and winter identity, Tomsk 2025 promises another memorable edition of this unique competition — where speed meets snow, and fins cut through the water faster than ever.