"Wild Bill" Swim & Paddle Challenges
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10th, 2024 | BROOKFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS
New, experienced, young, old, and adaptive* swimmers and volunteers welcome
The "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 purpose |
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 | -- | -- |
| * Adaptive swimmers need to bring their own support | -- | -- |
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 | Last swimmer out of water |
| 12:00 PM EST | Raffle Draw |
| 1:00 PM EST | Post Event Celebration - @ Oakholm Brewery, Lake Road (just down the street) |
| Throughout event | Food, Children's activities, Music, Raffle Prizes, and Fun! |
Registration fees
400 yd Open Swim - Out and Back Closed
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$15.00Nov 24 - Aug 9
Three (3) Mile Open Water Swim Closed
Online registration closed-
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$65.00
2023 Price for Early Registration
Nov 24 – Feb 29 -
$70.00
2024 Pricing
Mar 1 – Aug 9
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Three (3) Mile Open Water Swim- STUDENT Closed
Online registration closed-
For 21 and below
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$50.00
2023 Price for Early Registration
Nov 24 – Feb 29 -
$50.00
2024 Pricing
Mar 1 – Aug 9
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Two (2) Mile Open Water Swim Closed
Online registration closed-
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$60.00
2023 Price for Early Registration
Nov 24 – Feb 29 -
$65.00
2024 Pricing
Mar 1 – Aug 9
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Two (2) Mile Open Water Swim - STUDENT Closed
Online registration closed-
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$45.00
2023 Price for Early Registration
Nov 24 – Feb 29 -
$45.00
2024 Pricing
Mar 1 – Aug 9
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One (1) Mile Open Water Swim Closed
Online registration closed-
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$50.00
2023 Price for Early Registration
Nov 24 – Feb 29 -
$55.00
2024 Pricing
Mar 1 – Aug 9
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One (1) Mile Open Water Swim- STUDENT Closed
Online registration closed-
For 21 and below
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$35.00
2023 Price for Early Registration
Nov 24 – Feb 29 -
$35.00
2024 Pricing
Mar 1 – Aug 9
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One (1) Mile Paddle Board Challenge Closed
Online registration closed-
1 Mile Paddle board challenge
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$40.00
2023 Price for Early Registration
Nov 24 – Feb 29 -
$45.00
2024 Pricing
Mar 1 – Aug 9
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Jennifer Yorzyk Triger
- info@wildbillswim.org
- Website
- Visit website
