Mermaiding Nationals Slovenia 2026

Oktober 17th

We are proud to announce that the 1st Mermaiding Nationals Slovenia 2026 will take place on October 17, 2026, at Kopališče Pristan in Maribor.

The championship is organized by Institute ARABELLA, mermaid academy Slovenja vas, led by its founder Barbara Petek, an experienced international mermaiding judge who served at the Official Mermaiding Championships in Germany in 2019 and 2025.

Driven by a shared passion for the sea and the art of mermaiding, Barbara brought together an inspiring team of mermaiding instructors — Taja Albolena and Taja Kovačič. Together, they are dedicated to spreading the magic of mermaiding through mermaid courses, performances, and competitions. This year, they decided it was time to organize the first mermaiding competition in Slovenia and uniting mermaids from across the country.

This championship aims to elevate mermaiding as both a competitive sport and a creative aquatic art form, while creating a space for mermaids and mermen to connect, form lasting friendships, challenge themselves, and create truly mermazing memories that will last a lifetime.

The top individual athletes and the best team will earn qualification for the International Official Mermaiding Championship 2027 in Germany, opening the door to the international stage.

Mermaids and mermen from Austria and Croatia are warmly invited to join the event, showcase their skills, and compete for a place at the International Mermaiding Championship 2027.

🌊✨ Dive in. Compete. Shine. Become a part of mermaiding history. ✨🌊

Mermaiding National Championships Slovenia 2026 is also open for Croatia and Austria

Age conditions

  • Kids : 8–10 years old

  • Teens : 11–13 years old

  • Juniors : 14–16 years old

  • Adults: 17 and over

Details

Date:
17th October 2026

Time:
10:00 – 16:00 Uhr

Registration Deadline:
30.June 2026

Venue

Kopališče Pristan Maribor

Koroška cesta 33,
2000 Maribor, Slowenien

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https://www.sportmaribor.si/sportni-objekti/kopalisce-pristan/

Accommodations

Comming soon.

Organizer

Zavod ARABELLA
akademija za morske deklice Slovenja vas
Barbara Petek

E-Mail
prijave.arabella@gmail.com

Registrations fees

€55 per participant

Nationals Championships with Qualification

Requirements:

The specified distance must be dive in mermaid freediving style. The victim must be brought up from the depth and towed the specified distance. After freediving, it is permitted to take a breath and dive down to the victim.
Participants must tow the victim using an underarm grip with their Hands. The rescuer’s arms must be extended, and the victim’s face must remain above water.
If the victim is wearing a mask, it must be removed from their nose upon arrival.

Kids: ​​10 meters freedive, take a breath, and swim in a breaststroke approximately 5 meters, dive down to the victim, bring the victim up,
then tow for 15 meters.
Youth: ​​15 meters freedive & 25 meters tow
Juniors:​ ​25 meters freedive & 25 meters tow
Adults: ​​30 meters freedive & 30 meters tow

Requirements:

You must swim with a monofin with a cover. After swimming the first 25 meters, the cover must be pulled down to the ankle as quickly as possible. One foot must be freed from the monofin. Remove the food without touching the Wall / edge of the pool. After the foot is freed, you swim back as fast as possible with one foot still in the fin. The time stops when a Hand touches the pool edge.
The swimming style for the return swim can be chosen freely.

Requirements:

Participants swim on the water’s surface with their arms in front of their heads as fast as possible.
Children: 15 meters / Youth: 25 meters /Juniors: 25 meters/ Adults: 50 meters

Requirements:

Each participant can dive up to 2 times for the best pose.

*The pose must take place floating, centered in front of the poster.
*The eyes should be open, and the face should be free and relaxed

Diving can be done with or without a mask.
*Diving and posing with a mask will result in point deduction.
Nose clips are not allowed.

Requirements:

6 Predetermined swimming styles:
* Back floating
* Forward roll/ Front Flip in conjunction with a DuckDive Mermaid Wave before and two waves after
* Backward roll/ Backflip 1,5 turn: roll in conjunction with a backward wave before and a mermaid wave forward
explanation (Duck Dive (Proper Duck Dive Technique / 90°), forward wave, wave half turn, 1,5 roll backward, mermaid wave forward)
* Fishkick (side position, 3 waves)
* Sideroll / Sidespin in conjunction with a mermaid wave before and after
* Handstand (floating underwater, Mermaidtail must be under water)

Requirements:

5 predetermined disciplines:

1. dive side by side (DuckDive)Proper Duck Dive Technique / 90°
2. Mermaid wave/ minimum 3 waves
3. Simultaneously forward role/front flip / can be at the surface or underwater
4. Backstroke with joint roll backwards/back flip
5. Angel Dive

Requirements:

Handstand Turning in Deep Pool
Most vertical rotations are counted
10 Extra points for the participant with the most spins

FAQ:
In May and after the deadline of June 30th, we will organise an online meeting (via Zoom or similar) in a Q&A format to answer all your questions about the national and international competitions. The final competition program – including schedules, challenges and start orders – will be communicated one month before the event.
Once confirmed, the rules and competition information can be accessed in an internal log in Area.

Registration procedures and deadlines:
The registrations open on February 1st and will be considered final once full payment has been received, no later than June 30th 2026.

• The registrations open on February 1st
• The registration will be considered final once full payment has been received, no later than June 30th2026
• Approval is manually controlled and will take up to 7 Days to process.
• Registrations close June 30th 2026.

Terms and conditions of participation, materials, registration, awards

Terms and conditions of participation, materials, registration, awards

Registration Procedures and Deadlines

The final competition program, including the schedule, events, and running order, will be communicated one month before the event

  • Participants may be accompanied by a coach/supervisor

  • Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian throughout the competition and/or present a consent form from their legal guardian

  • All registered organizations/clubs/schools and individuals are eligible to participate, and participants, organizations/clubs/schools must cover their own costs.

Mermaiding Nationals Slovenia 2026

  • All mermaids/mermen aged 8 and up can register for the competition. Participants must be at least 8 years old, and minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

  • The availability of participant places is based on the principle of “first come, first served

  • Registration will be closed once the maximum number of participants has been reached.

Material

  • Each participant must bring their own equipment to the event. For safety reasons, it is not allowed to lend equipment to other participants

  • For safety reasons, the Monofin must be from a well-known brand. It must also be a mermaid-shaped monofin: otherwise it will not be accepted. Examples: Mertailor, Mng Fins, SWEAM, Mermaid Linden, Aquamermaid, Mahina, Waterway Mermaid Shape, Sundials, Kuaki. Monofins from Websites like Alibaba, AliExpress , Wish or similar, as well Fins covered in Neoprene with must be closed with velcro fasteners or shoelaces, will not be accepted for safety reasons.

  • Props and equipment will be inspected beforehand.
    Glitter and sharp objects are not allowed.

  • A full silicone tail may be used and is accepted just for the Photo Challenge 

  • No weights allowed in competition.

  • The use of oxygen before and during the event is not allowed. Any form of DOPING is prohibited. Stimulants, sedatives, vasodilators, steroids, and EPO are strictly forbidden

Registration process

  • Registration opens on February 1st 2026

  • Registration must be completed online until June 30th 2026

  • Approval is manually controlled and will take up to 7 Days to process.

  • The registration will be considered final once full payment has been received, no
    later than June 30th 2026

  • Registration close June 30th 2026

Awards

  • The best 3 Athletes in each category will be awarded

  • Each participant will receive a Certification of the Event

Event Documents, category descriptions and detailed competition rules will be send by email upon confirmation after registration.

Mermaiding Nationals Slovenia incl. Croatia & Austria 2026

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