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Wild Bill Swim Challenge! Sat, Aug 9, 2025

Wild Bill Swim Challenge! Sat, Aug 9, 2025

Help Kids Learn to Swim

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Join Us to make a Difference!

OPEN WATER EVENTS: 

  • 3 Mile | 2 Mile | 1 Mile Open Water Swims
  • 1 Mile Paddle Board Challenge     
  • 400 yd Fun Swim 
  • Community Floatella

Brookfield Beach, vicinity Sturbridge, MA,  

Annual "Wild Bill Swim" Challenge!

141 Lake Road, Brookfield, Massachusetts 01506, United States

Saturday, AUGUST 9, 2025 Open Water Swim

Join the Wild Bill Yorzyk Swim & Paddle Challenge

Hosted by the WaterWise Foundation, this open water event is designed by swimmers, for swimmers. With plenty of buoys, a welcoming vibe, and strong safety support, it's a great way to enjoy the water while taking on a challenge. Founded by an open water swimmer and children’s swim teacher, the event is known for being well-organized, low-key, and fun—plus we wrap things up with a lively raffle.


Your swim supports a big mission: bringing swim and water safety lessons to kids in our community. Just $250 provides lessons, gear, transportation, and insurance for one child. This year, we’re working toward a $45,000 goal to give even more children the chance to stay safe around water. When you register, you’ll receive a personal fundraising link to help spread the word and invite support from friends and family.


The event honors Olympic gold medalist Dr. William Yorzyk, a passionate advocate for community health and water safety. He learned to swim at 16 and went on to win a gold medal 5 years later, do the first butterfly & CPR teaching videos & inspire generations of college. All ages and levels are welcome, including adaptive swimmers (please bring your own support if needed).


Dive in for a great day on the water and a cause that matters. We’d love to have you with us—Sign up for this year's event here.

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Drowning remains one of the top causes of death for children under the age of 14.   

Learning water safety and the key life skill of swimming is our mission.  

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OPEN WATER SWIM & PADDLE

OPEN WATER SWIM & PADDLE

OPEN WATER SWIM & PADDLE

Swim & Paddle Challenges

  • 3 mile open water swim
  • 2 mile open water swim
  • 1 mile open water swim
  • 1 mile paddle board challenge 
  • 400 yard swim (one way)


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EVENTS and ACTIVITIES

OPEN WATER SWIM & PADDLE

EVENTS and ACTIVITIES

  • Community Water Floatilla
  • Children's Activities
  • Food Trucks
  • Raffle Prizes 
  • and more!



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Please Support Us

Water safety lessons for children are critical.  


Drowning is a leading cause of death for children under 14, and swim lessons reduce that risk by 88%.  Help us make a difference. ~$200 per child will provide water safety and swim lessons.   


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