It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the city of Belgrade, Serbia. On behalf of CMAS, I would like to express our gratitude to the host city for sharing our passion for underwater sport and for their willingness and flexibility in hosting our biggest event.

Belgrade has a proven track record of hosting successful World events, I am confident that Belgrade will deliver outstanding competition for athletes and fans alike.

With eighteen months to go before the World Games in Chengdu, this will be an incredibly important time for athletes looking to earn qualification. The competition venue in Belgrade is ready to welcome more than 350 athletes from over 50 countries and provide them with the perfect conditions to compete.

I would like to express my sincere thanks to our partners, staff, officials, and volunteers for all their hard work and dedication in making this event possible. I have no doubt that these World Championships will be a historic event that will be remembered for many years to come.

I hope you will join me in cheering on the incredible athletic performances. I also hope you will take some time to experience the beautiful Serbian culture and warm hospitality during your stay.

To the athletes, please accept our best wishes for your competitions. We will be cheering you on from the stands, while working to provide the excellent conditions your hard work and talent merit!

Bozana Ostojic
President, Serbian Underwater Federation

Dear friends and colleagues,
It is my honour to welcome you to Serbia for the 2024 CMAS 23rd World Championships Finswimming Indoor.

As a proud Serbian and passionate member of the CMAS family, this is a very special moment for me, as well as my country.

Serbia has had the privilege of hosting a number of World CMAS events in the past.

The World Championships is unique in bringing the best athletes from all over the world together in a celebration of our one sport. It reflects that we are one aquatics family, united through water.

We are grateful for the trust you have shown in awarding us the right to host these prestigious Championships. And we can assure you we will honour that trust with an exceptional event.

Belgrade 2024 has embraced innovation and creativity as we look to set new standards and stage the best ever World Championships. A sustainable, inclusive and outstanding World Championships which matches the excellence of our athletes.

We are so excited to join you in cheering on these incredible athletes and celebrating this event.

Welcome to SERBIA, the proud host of the 2024 CMAS 23rd World Championships Finswimming Indoor, Belgrade.

Experience the essence of sporting excellence and unmatched hospitality as we gather in this vibrant nation to celebrate the pinnacle of mastery. Renowned for its world-class sports events, Serbia is ready to provide an extraordinary platform for athletes, officials, and spectators from across the globe.

Get ready to witness unparalleled feats of athleticism, immerse yourself in the breath-taking beauty of our modern cities, where tradition and innovation blend harmoniously.

Beyond the competition, immerse yourself in the captivating blend of tradition and modernity as you embark on an unforgettable journey to Serbia. This enchanting destination offers a multitude of experiences that will leave you spellbound and yearning for more.

Come and experience the enchantment of Serbia a land of captivating contrasts, where tradition meets innovation, and where warm hospitality and unparalleled experiences await. Create memories that will last a lifetime in this extraordinary destination.

Enjoy your unforgettable journey at the CMAS 23rd World Championships Finswimming Indoor 2024 Belgrade in Serbia!

SC 25 Maj Milan Gale Muskatirovic

The Championship will take place in  Belgrade, Serbia from 10th to 17th July 2024 at SC 25 Maj Milan Gale Muskatirovic. 

This venue is renowned for its ability to accommodate various sporting events. 

• Only participants with a CMAS license are eligible to compete in the Championship.
• All participants should respect the championship rules. The safety conditions set by the organizers and the CMAS rules and regulations.
• Each country may enter a maximum of two swimmers per distance and one relay team.
  
• For relay races the names of the swimmers and their starting order must appear in a list submitted to the results office before the start of the session. The composition of mixed relays is with two (2) males and two (2) females and starting order is Man-Woman-Man-Woman. For SB Mixed relay the starting order is Man BF – Woman BF – Men SF – Woman SF. National Teams may change relay team members between qualifying heats and finals.
• Entries must be submitted to CMAS headquarters within deadlines set by CMAS rules (details available on SportsID & Sportdata). See the attached document: General Registration Process 2024_V1.
• World Seniors Championship will occur over five days and ten sessions.
  
• Qualifying heats will take place in the morning and finals in the afternoon, except for the 400IM, 800SF, and 1500SF. For these, slow heats will be in the morning and fast heats in the afternoon.
• National federations must send official protocols of all selection competitions to CMAS HQ within three weeks post-competition, in one of the three CMAS languages. This allows verification of swimmers' enrolment times for championships. If protocols are not received by the deadline, the corresponding enrolment times will be voided, and athletes will be registered with the placeholder time of 59:59:59.

• Surface Finswimming (SF): 50m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1.500m
• Apnea (AP): 50m
• Immersion (IM): 100m, 200m, 400m
• Bi Fins (BF): 50m, 100m, 200m, 400m
• Relays: 4x50m SF, 4x100m SF, 4x200m SF, 4x100m BF (mixed),
  4x100m SB (mixed).

Immersion Finswimming with compressed-air breathing apparatus:

• Only compressed air without oxygen enrichment is allowed.
• For pool competitions, the minimum volume of a compressed-air cylinder (bottle) is litres 0.4 (zero point four litre) and for 200 and 400 meters immersion the minimum volume of a compressed air cylinder (bottle) is 1.0 liters (one point zero liters).
• The maximum filling pressure for the compressed-air cylinders cannot exceed 200 bar (20 MPa).
• When a cylinder with a flat bottom is used, adding a rounded bottom, which does not exceed the radius of the cylinder, is allowed.
• All cylinders must have passed a hydrostatic test less than 2 years before the competition, or even less if required by the local legislation.
• Each cylinder must be presented empty during the checking meeting before the competition.

According to the CMAS rules.

Anti-doping tests may be conducted during the championship according to the international rules of WADA and the CMAS anti-doping code.

The organizing committee guarantees to provide doping control according to the CMAS and WADA rules.

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Belgrade, Serbia

The Belgrade 2024 Organizing Committee is proud to introduce the official Team Accommodation Package for 2024 CMAS 23rd World Championship Finswimming Indoor, Belgrade.

Team accommodation bookings will be completed on a first-come first served basis.

Accommodation package for 7 nights – from 10th until 17th July are the following:

• Mona Plaza     - 1190 EUR
  
• Royal Inn     - 980 EUR

Each of the LOC Team Hotels has its own unique and enjoyable services and amenities nevertheless the LOC Hotels will include the following standards.

Accommodation includes Full Board service for all rooms which include breakfast, lunch and dinner in times adjusted to team`s needs. Belgrade 2024 LOC is making every possible effort to ensure all participating athletes will receive the best dining & catering service, in whichever hotel they choose to stay. This will be achieved by offering a consistent menu and servicing times in all Team hotels. Further, Teams will have dedicated dining areas aiming to their comfort and privacy.

The package includes:

•  Accommodation in 4*star hotels with double or triple hotel rooms full board
• 2x0,5 l drinking water per person, per day
• Free transfers between the official hotel and the competition venue
• Participation in the opening and closing ceremonies.

Extra day will be charged 180€ in Mona Plaza or 150€ in Royal In per pax per day.

Including full board accommodation (breakfast, lunch, dinner).

Airport transfers both ways per person – 60 EUR

Extra charges:

• These payments must be organized directly with the organization of the Championship.
  
• Extra charges for a single room is 30€ per person, per night in both hotels.
• All teams must stay during the Championship in the official hotels of the Championship. Participants who choose to be accommodated in hotels other than official ones will have to pay 465€ per person for Organizing Fees.

PAYMENT
Full amount should be transferred to LOC no later than 01/06/2024.

For accommodation inquiry and payment please contact LOC at wcfsbgd2024@gmail.com

After this date, the participation fees will increase by a further 10% of the total amount. The remaining payment should be paid upon arrival.

VISA
If you require a visa, please contact the organizing committee at least two months before entry.

•    No later than 10/05/2024

(Annex 1) The hotel booking form and entry fee should be sent to the Organizing Committee, together with a copy of the bank transfer.
•    No later than 03/05/2024

Inform the Organizing Committee of your arrival details if you need a transfer to the hotel.
•    No later than 19/06/2024:

Registration entries must be entered online through, https://portal.cmas.org/login SportsID and Sportdata. See the attached document: General Registration Process 2024_V1.

Opening date of registration: 01/04/2024
Closing date of registration: 01/06/2024