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RULES & REGULATIONS GOVERN BY CMAS
TECHNICAL REGULATIONS
2.1. AGE GROUPS
2.1.1. Competitions for age categories.
2.1.2. The age groups are as follows:
- a) “SENIOR” – A: 18 years and over
- b) “JUNIOR”: B: 16 – 17 years, C: 14 – 15 years, D: 12 – 13 years, E: 11 years or less (Pre-competition group)
- c) “MASTERS” M1:30-34 years, M2:35-39 years, M3:40-44 years, M4:45-49 years, M5:50-54 years, M6:55-59 years, M7:60-64 years, M8:65-70 years, M9:70-74 years, M10:75-79 years and so on in gaps of 5 years.
Pool competitions can be held over any distance, for individual and relay events, for men and women.
No competitions are allowed over a distance more than 50 m in apnoea and is not permitted in competition for athlete of Cat E.
Open water: Competitions can be held over any distance with the condition that full safety of swimmers is guaranteed.
It’s specified below the minimum age required to participate in the Competitions and Championships CMAS.
Under 12 years, the athletes may compete in competitions and meetings registered in CMAS Calendar only if events and classification for Cat E are clearly specified in the specific rules. One athlete of Cat E can’t compete in a higher category in individual events.
12 years to participate at World Cup
14 years to participate at World, Continental or Zone Junior Championships.
15 years to participate at World Cup (to be classified in senior category) and World, Continental or Zone Senior Championships.
Master’s competition : It’s specified that athletes belong to master only if during the current season:
Haven’t participated in national championship (senior category) if master’s ranking isn’t provided in his own country.
Have classified only in competitions with master category.
Have not taken part in world’s cup competitions (category senior)
SWIMMING TECHNIQUE IN SWIMMING-POOL
2.2.1.1. The swimming style is unspecified.
2.2.1.2. Immersion is only permitted over 15 meters after the start and after each turn. The snorkel or the head of the swimmer have to go out from the water before the end of the 15 meters strip.
2.2.1.3. Outside the 15 meters zone, a part of the swimmer or the equipment must always emerge from the water surface.
2.2.1.4. In order to distinguish between surface and apnoea, all swimmers must use a snorkel for breathing all the time at all the distances.
2.2.3.1. In underwater swimming with compressed air breathing apparatus the swimming style is unspecified. 2.2.3.2. The way to carry the equipment used is unspecified.
2.2.3.3. It is not allowed to change or abandon the breathing apparatus during the competition.
2.2.3.4. The face of the swimmer must be submerging during the whole distance.
2.2.3.5. If electronic timing equipment is used, the swimmer must touch the finish touch pads.
2.2.3.6. The breathing equipment must at no time touch the swimming pool walls or the finish contact pads. Abuse will lead to disqualification.
2.2.2.1. The immersion in apnoea is only permit in swimming pools (indoor or outdoor). The judge must be able to follow the movement of the swimmer visually.
2.2.2.2. The snorkel is not permit.
2.2.2.3. The swimming style is unspecified.
2.2.2.4. While in apnoea the face of the swimmer must be underwater during the whole distance.
2.2.2.5. If electronic time equipment is used the swimmer must touch the finish touch pad.
2.2.2.6. If the 50 meters apnoea is swum in a 25 meters pool, the swimmer must touch the wall with a part of the body or the fin when turning.
2.2.4.1. The swimming style is crawl swimming on the breast with snorkel for breathing all the time at all the distances.
2.2.4.2. Dolphin swimming is allowed only during the 15 meters in apnoea after start and each turn.
2.2.4.3. Immersion is only permit over 15 meters after the start and after each turn. The snorkel or the head of the swimmer must go out from the water before the end of the 15 meters strip.
2.2.4.4. For the start, the fins of the swimmer must be positioning on a parallel line at the front of starting block.
EQUIPMENTS
2.5.1. Equipment allowed in for Surface Finswimming (SF), Apnoea Finswimming (AP) and Immersion Finswimming (IM) competition pools and in open water OW:
2.5.1.1. The fin comprises only of a blade and fixed foot pieces.
2.5.1.2. Bi-fins are allowed without any restriction as to the dimensions and the material.
From January 1st, 2021: All Monofins need certification by CMAS. The technical requirements to certify Monofins are in appendix 1 of the contract signed with Monofins producers. Certified fins obligatory for: • The participation in CMAS championships, World Cup and in international competitions. • Certification for any records with Monofins On each Monofin, the sticker provided by CMAS to the manufacturers must be stuck on the blade before to sell, thus certifying the homologation of the Monofin. Manufacturers make sure the sticker is properly glued to the top of the blade and use a glue that allows the sticker not to peel off over time and use the material.
2.5.2. Equipment allowed in pools and in open water for Bi-Fins (BF) events:
2.5.2.1. All Bi-fins need certification by CMAS. The list and visual are in appendix 11.6 and technical requirements are in document ‘Swimsuits & Bi-Fins certification process.
2.5.2.2. Certified fins obligatory for: The participation at bi fins races in CMAS championships, World Cup and in international competitions. Certification for any records with bi fins.
2.5.2.3. No protuberances or different materials may be applied to fins for altering the efficiency.
2.5.2.4. The fins must conform strictly as sold. It’s strictly forbidden to modify the fins (e.g. cutting and pasting the rear tongue of the fin.
2.5.2.5. No material may be inserted into the foot pocket.
2.5.2.6. To fix the Bi-fins to the ankles exclusively three direction (sole, ankle front and back side) fixing rubber can be used, produced originally by the manufacturer and available market and big distribution.
2.5.3. Other equipment allowed in pools and in open water:
2.5.3.1. Goggles or masks serving only to protect the eyes and improve vision in the water.
2.5.3.2. For Surface Finswimming (SF), Open Water (OW) and Bi-fins (BF) competition: Snorkels only for breathing and without fairing (see the picture). Only snorkels with a circular section with a minimum diameter interior of 15 mm (fifth teen millimetres) and maximum internal diameter of 23 mm (twenty-three millimetres) are permitted.
The minimum length of 430 mm (forty three millimetres) and a maximum overall length of 480mm (four hundred eighty millimeters) are permitted. The top end of the snorkel may be cut obliquely or with a round lip but the length will be measured to the highest point.
2.2.2.6. If the 50 meters apnoea is swum in a 25 meters pool, the swimmer must touch the wall with a part of the body or the fin when turning.
2.5.3.4. The goggles, masks and snorkels must not have any attachments serving any purpose other than the functions listed above.
2.5.3.5. Immersion Finswimming with compressed air-breathing apparatus: a) only compressed air without oxygen enrichment is allowed b) for pool competitions, the minimum volume of a compressed air cylinder (bottle) is liters 0.4 (zero point four liter) c) The maximum filling pressure for the compressed-air cylinders cannot exceed 200 bar (20 MPa). d) When a cylinder with a flat bottom is used, adding a rounded bottom, which does not exceed the radius of the cylinder, is allowed e) all cylinders used must have passed a hydrostatic test less than 2 years before the competition, or even less if it is required by the local legislation. f) Each cylinder must be presented empty during checking meeting before competition.
2.5.3.6. Auxiliary equipment: a) the swimmers must appear in decent sportswear: for men bathing short trunks (fig.6); for women – normal swimsuits (fig.7) or two pieces’ normal swimsuit (fig. 8). Allow using competitive swimsuits (full body) or pant (fig.9) and knee suits (fig.10) only homologated by CMAS and with proper logos. All bathing clothes must not have an effect on the natural buoyancy of the swimmers. Only one sportswear is allowed.
1. b) For open water competitions, equipment of a) above and neoprene wet suits may be used; trousers and jackets, one-piece or two-pieces. Using competitive swimsuits long gown or skirt (enlarging the surface of the swimmer) is not allowed. Other auxiliary equipment or buoyancy devices are not allowed in any case. c) One or two swim caps are authorized.
2.5.4. The wearing of advertising slogans on the fins and compressed air tanks during international competitions and championships is allowed without restrictions. Advertising slogans are tolerated on the swimmers’ sportswear. However it is stressed that during international championships the swimmers must present themselves at the different ceremonies (like awards ceremony) in the official dress of their national team.
2.5.5. The swimmers with not conformed equipment won’t be admitted to the starting block. If the irregular equipment is found out after the end of the race, the swimmer will be disqualified.
2.5.6. Any new equipment must be shown for the agreement to the Finswimming Commission and has to be approved by the BOD, before using in competition.
2.5.7. Others auxiliary equipment forbidden
2.5.7.1. No material except timekeeping system and mat like fig.11 (in microfiber or silicone) can be positioned on the surface of the starting block. The Finswimmers can’t place anything on the surface of the starting block.
2.5.7.2. Carry a watch or any other similar device is forbidden for the competitions (only in swimming pool). 2.5.7.3. Any kind of tape on the body is not permitted. The intent of this rule is that regardless of any medical reason, tape should not be allowed if it will provide any kind of competitive advantage to-a swimmer. One of the more common types of taping is known as kinesiotaping and although there may be a valid medical reason for using it, it is considered to provide the swimmer with a competitive advantage and shall not be allowed).
