141 Lake Rd, Brookfield MA
Saturday, August 9th, 2025
🏊♂️ Event Overview
Come join us for fun, fitness and philanthropy!
New, experienced, young, old, and adaptive swimmers and volunteers welcome.
🏅 Challenge Details
- Distance Options: 3 mile | 2 mile | 1 mile OWS | 1 mile paddleboard | 400 yd. fun swim and more!
- Mission: To teach children swim and water safety in the local community, with the goal of reaching and teaching 200+ kids.
- Impact: Drowning is a leading cause of death in children under 14 today.
- Cost: This important life skill costs ~$200 per child to transport, outfit and teach them over multiple weeks.
🎯 Fundraising Goal
The Wild Bill Swim Challenge fundraising goal is $50,000 this year! Your generosity is appreciated and will serve an important purpose.
💖 In Honor Of
The swim challenge is in honor and remembrance of Dr. 'Wild Bill' Yorzyk. Learn more.
💵 Event Pricing
| Event Description | General Pricing | Student Pricing | Team Discount (5+ people) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three (3) Mile Open Water Swim (2h 30 max time) | $70 | $50 | 15% |
| Two (2) Mile Open Water Swim | $65 | $45 | 15% |
| One (1) Mile Open Water Swim | $55 | $35 | 15% |
| One (1) Mile Open Water Paddle Board Relay | $45 | -- | -- |
| 400 yd Fun Swim - with or without flotation device | $15 | -- | -- |
⏰ Approx Timing of Day Activities
| 08:00-08:45 AM EST | All Participant Registration & Warm-Up: 3, 2 & 1 Mile Open Swims, Paddleboard |
| 08:45 AM EST | Swimmers in competitive wave: mandatory pre-race Briefing for 3, 2, and 1 Mile OS (pre-qualified swimmers only) |
| ~8:50 AM EST | Competitive Wave Starts: 3 | 2 | 1 Mile OS staggered |
| ~8:55 AM EST | General Swimmers: mandatory pre-race Briefing for 3, 2, and 1 Mile OS |
| ~9:00 AM EST | General Wave Starts: 3 | 2 | 1 Mile OS staggered |
| 9:30 AM EST | Community FLOATILLA Open - Check in at registration for water safety instructions |
| 11:00 AM EST | Start: 1 Mile Paddle Board Challenge Start |
| 11:15 AM EST | Start: 400 yd Fun Swim |
| 11:45 AM EST | Raffle Draw | Last swimmer out of water |
| 12:30 PM EST | Post Event Celebration - @ Oakholm Brewery, Lake Road (just down the street) |
| Throughout event | Food, Children's activities, Music, Raffle Prizes, and Fun! |
📍 Location
141 Lake Rd, Brookfield, MA
📅 Date
Saturday, August 9th, 2025
🔗 More Information
For more details, visit the official website: Race Registration.
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