"Wild Bill" Swim Challenge 2024
- Date Fri 9th August 2024
- Location Brookfield, Massachusetts
- Races 8 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun, fitness, and philanthropy at the "Wild Bill" Swim Challenge 2024, taking place on Friday, August 9th, 2024, in Brookfield, Massachusetts! This vibrant event welcomes swimmers of all ages and abilities, from beginners to seasoned pros, along with enthusiastic volunteers. Participants can choose from a variety of race distances including a challenging 3-mile open water swim, a 2-mile swim, a 1-mile swim, a 1-mile paddleboard relay, and even a 400-yard fun swim perfect for families.
Join us in honoring Dr. "Wild Bill" Yorzyk while helping to make a difference in the community. The goal of this year’s fundraising effort is to raise $50,000 to teach water safety skills to over 200 local children—a crucial initiative given that drowning remains one of the leading causes of death in children under 14. With registration and warm-up activities starting early in the morning, participants will enjoy a day filled with excitement, including food, music, children's activities, and a post-event celebration at Oakholm Brewery. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to swim for a cause and create lasting memories!
Join us in honoring Dr. "Wild Bill" Yorzyk while helping to make a difference in the community. The goal of this year’s fundraising effort is to raise $50,000 to teach water safety skills to over 200 local children—a crucial initiative given that drowning remains one of the leading causes of death in children under 14. With registration and warm-up activities starting early in the morning, participants will enjoy a day filled with excitement, including food, music, children's activities, and a post-event celebration at Oakholm Brewery. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to swim for a cause and create lasting memories!
Organiser's Description
"Wild Bill" Swim Challenges SATURDAY, AUGUST 10th, 2024 | BROOKFIELD, MASSACHUSETTSCome join us for fun, fitness and philanthropy!
New, experienced, young, old, and adaptive* swimmers and volunteers welcomeThe "Wild Bill" Swim & Paddle Challenge includes:
3 mile | 2 mile | 1 mile OWS | 1 mile paddleboard | 400 yd. fun swim and more!Our mission is to teach children swim and water safety in the local community, with the goal of reaching and teaching 200+ kids.
Drowning is a leading causes of death in children under 14 today.
This important life skill costs ~$200 per child to transport, outfit and teach them over multiple weeks.
The Wild Bill Swim Challenge fundraising goal is $50,000 this year!
Your generosity is appreciated, and will serve an important purposeThe swim challenge is in honor and remembrance of Dr. "Wild Bill" Yorzyk, Learn more, EVENT PRICING*EVENT DESCRIPTIONGeneral PricingStudent PricingTeam Discount (5+ people)Three (3) Mile Open Water Swim (2h 30 max time)$70$5015%Two (2) Mile Open Water Swim$65$4515%One (1) Mile Open Water Swim$55$3515%One (1) Mile Open Water Paddle Board Relay$45----400 yd Fun Swim - with or without flotation device$15----* Adaptive swimmers need to bring their own support
----APPROX TIMING OF DAY ACTIVITIES 08:00-08:45 AM ESTAll Participant Registration & Warm-Up:
3 , 2 & 1 Mile Open Swims, Paddleboard08:45 AM ESTSwimmers in competitive wave: mandatory pre-race Briefing for 3, 2, and 1 Mile OS (pre-qualified swimmers only)~8:50 AM ESTCompetitive Wave Starts: 3 | 2 | 1 Mile OS staggered
~8:55 AM ESTGeneral Swimmers: mandatory pre-race Briefing for 3, 2, and 1 Mile OS
~9:00 AM ESTGeneral Wave Starts: 3 | 2 | 1 Mile OS staggered
9:30 AM ESTCommunity FLOATILLA Open - Check in at registration for water safety instructions
11:00 AM ESTStart: 1 Mile Paddle Board Challenge Start11:15 AM ESTStart: 400 yd Fun Swim
11:45 AM ESTLast swimmer out of water12:00 PM ESTRaffle Draw 1:00 PM ESTPost Event Celebration - @ Oakholm Brewery, Lake Road (just down the street)Throughout eventFood, Children's activities, Music, Raffle Prizes, and Fun!
New, experienced, young, old, and adaptive* swimmers and volunteers welcomeThe "Wild Bill" Swim & Paddle Challenge includes:
3 mile | 2 mile | 1 mile OWS | 1 mile paddleboard | 400 yd. fun swim and more!Our mission is to teach children swim and water safety in the local community, with the goal of reaching and teaching 200+ kids.
Drowning is a leading causes of death in children under 14 today.
This important life skill costs ~$200 per child to transport, outfit and teach them over multiple weeks.
The Wild Bill Swim Challenge fundraising goal is $50,000 this year!
Your generosity is appreciated, and will serve an important purposeThe swim challenge is in honor and remembrance of Dr. "Wild Bill" Yorzyk, Learn more, EVENT PRICING*EVENT DESCRIPTIONGeneral PricingStudent PricingTeam Discount (5+ people)Three (3) Mile Open Water Swim (2h 30 max time)$70$5015%Two (2) Mile Open Water Swim$65$4515%One (1) Mile Open Water Swim$55$3515%One (1) Mile Open Water Paddle Board Relay$45----400 yd Fun Swim - with or without flotation device$15----* Adaptive swimmers need to bring their own support
----APPROX TIMING OF DAY ACTIVITIES 08:00-08:45 AM ESTAll Participant Registration & Warm-Up:
3 , 2 & 1 Mile Open Swims, Paddleboard08:45 AM ESTSwimmers in competitive wave: mandatory pre-race Briefing for 3, 2, and 1 Mile OS (pre-qualified swimmers only)~8:50 AM ESTCompetitive Wave Starts: 3 | 2 | 1 Mile OS staggered
~8:55 AM ESTGeneral Swimmers: mandatory pre-race Briefing for 3, 2, and 1 Mile OS
~9:00 AM ESTGeneral Wave Starts: 3 | 2 | 1 Mile OS staggered
9:30 AM ESTCommunity FLOATILLA Open - Check in at registration for water safety instructions
11:00 AM ESTStart: 1 Mile Paddle Board Challenge Start11:15 AM ESTStart: 400 yd Fun Swim
11:45 AM ESTLast swimmer out of water12:00 PM ESTRaffle Draw 1:00 PM ESTPost Event Celebration - @ Oakholm Brewery, Lake Road (just down the street)Throughout eventFood, Children's activities, Music, Raffle Prizes, and Fun!
Races
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400 Yd Open Swim - One Way
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Three (3) Mile Open Water Swim
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Three (3) Mile Open Water Swim- STUDENT
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Two (2) Mile Open Water Swim
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Two (2) Mile Open Water Swim - STUDENT
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One (1) Mile Open Water Swim
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One (1) Mile Open Water Swim- STUDENT
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One (1) Mile Paddle Board Relay
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