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.

Yaroslavl City Finswimming Championship 2025 - Finswimmer Magazine

From October 23 to 24, 2025, the Yaroslavl City Underwater Sports Championship took place at the Shinnik swimming pool (25m) in the city of Yaroslavl, Yaroslavl Region (Russia).

The event featured competitions in finswimming and bi-fins (classic fins) disciplines, gathering young athletes from local sports clubs and schools. The championship served both as a key stage in the city’s underwater sports calendar and as an opportunity for the younger generation to test their skills in a competitive yet friendly atmosphere.

Location: Shinnik Stadium, улица Пушкина, Кировский район, Jaroslavl', Yaroslavl, Oblast' di Jaroslavl', Distretto Federale Centrale, 150000, Russia

Races were held in three age categories:

Juniors (2008–2011)
Younger boys and girls (2012–2013)
Children born in 2014 and younger

Throughout two days of racing, the athletes demonstrated strong performances, teamwork, and remarkable progress in technique and speed. Coaches and spectators highlighted the high level of organization and the growing popularity of finswimming among young people in the Yaroslavl region.

Full competition results are available in the official document provided by the organizers.

RESULTS