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.

Spanish Winter Finswimming Championships 2026 - Elche - Finswimmer Magazine

The Spanish Federation of Underwater Activities (FEDAS) is set to host the XXXII Spanish Absolute Finswimming and Immersion Speed Championship by Autonomous Communities in Elche on March 21-22, 2026. This prestigious national competition brings together the country’s top finswimmers for an intensive two-day event at the Esperanza Lag Pool.

Venue and Facilities

The championship will take place at the Esperanza Lag Pool, located at Av. Universitat d’Elx, 86, in Elche. The facility features a covered 50-meter pool with 8 lanes and maintains a water temperature of 27°C, providing optimal conditions for competitive finswimming.

Location: Pabelló Esperanza Lag, N-340, Altabix - Universitat, Elx / Elche, el Baix Vinalopó, Alacant / Alicante, Comunità Valenzana, 03202, Spagna

Competition Format

The event encompasses 33 different races across three sessions, including:

Surface Swimming Events:

Sprint distances: 50m, 100m
Middle distances: 200m, 400m, 800m
Long distance: 1500m

Bi-Fins Events:

50m, 100m, 200m, 400m

Scuba Diving Events:

100m, 200m, 400m

Apnea Event:

Relay Events:

4x100m Bi-Fins (Mixed)
4x200m Surface (Men and Women)
4x100m Surface (Men and Women)

All events are contested in both men’s and women’s absolute categories, with no age distinctions.

Participation Requirements

Athletes must hold a valid federation license and be registered through their birth or training federation. Each swimmer may compete in a maximum of three individual events plus relay races. Federations can enter up to three senior and three pre-senior swimmers per individual event.

To ensure competitive quality, qualifying times have been established for each event. Athletes must have competed in at least two competitions during the 2025-2026 season, with their times published in the rankings 16 days before the championship. The ranking deadline is February 23 at 11:59 PM.

Scoring System

The championship employs a detailed point system where the top 47 finishers in each event earn points ranging from 50 points for first place down to 1 point for 47th place. Relay events receive double points. Teams are scored based on the sum of their three best individual performances per event, combining both male and female results.

Notably, any swimmer who equals or improves the Spanish absolute record for their event receives double points, adding an extra incentive for exceptional performances.

Technical Specifications

The competition follows time-trial heats based on accredited times from either 50m or 25m pools. The organizing committee will provide scuba bottle charges at 200 atmospheres pressure, though all equipment must comply with current regulations and pass inspection.

Registration Details

Federations must complete registration by 11:59 PM on Monday, March 9, through a dedicated web application. The entry fee is €10 per event (individual or relay), payable to the Valencian Federation’s account.

Schedule Overview

Friday: Participant arrivals

Saturday, Session 1 (10:00-13:00): Events 1-13 Saturday, Session 2 (16:30-20:00): Events 14-23

Sunday, Session 3 (10:00-12:30): Events 24-33

Each session is preceded by a 40-minute warm-up period.

Awards and Recognition

Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each event, while trophies will be presented to the top three autonomous community teams based on overall points.

Safety and Organization

The event will feature comprehensive officiating provided by the National and Autonomous Referee Committees. Medical support includes a basic life support ambulance with technical personnel. A specialized technician will manage scuba bottle charging operations.

All participants must comply with current health protocols in effect during the competition. The organization reserves the right to modify the event schedule if necessary, subject to approval from FEDAS’s Finswimming Department.

This championship represents a significant gathering of Spain’s finswimming community, showcasing the sport’s depth and competitive spirit across the country’s autonomous regions.

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