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Add a review"Wild Bill" Swim Challenge 2024
Brookfield, Massachusetts
Brookfield, MassachusettsSat 10th August 2024
8 races
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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