The Skinny
Dates: Mar 23, 2025
Location: Dania Beach, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Distances: 500 Meter Dash Splash, 1.2 Mile Open Water Swim, 2.4 Mile Open Water Swim
The Nicholas Dworet Memorial Fund Inc. is a 501c3 organization dedicated to the memory of Nicholas Dworet. Nicholas was taken from us on February 14, 2018, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. He was a beautiful young man survived by his loving family, mother Annika, father Mitch, brother Alex, and his girlfriend, Daria. Nick was loved by everyone who knew him.
Nick loved to swim, starting when he was just seven years old. He flourished during his last few years in high school, becoming a fantastic student-athlete and earning a swimming scholarship to the University of Indianapolis.
In his memory, the Swim with Nick Ocean Race was created. The proceeds raised from Swim With Nick allow the memorial fund to give back to the swimming community in various ways. To date, event proceeds have led to the distribution of $25,000 in college scholarships. The memorial fund has also engaged the Broward County Special Olympics Swim Community, intending to support their efforts in the future.
Swim4Nick is proud to announce the date and open registration for the 2025 Annual Swim-With-Nick Ocean Race. Join us in celebrating the life of a great young man and honoring his love for his community and the water.
The Details
Registration Dates
Online registration closes on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 5:00 pm
On-site registration Sunday, March 23, 2025
Registration Includes:
Race Entry
Race Swim Cap
Welcome Gift*
Unlimited, Free Air High 5s
*Welcome gift subject to availability for swimmers who register after 3/1/25
Schedule of Events (times are EST)
Saturday, Mar. 22
Location: Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park
6503 N. Ocean Drive Danie, FL 33004
Parking Lot #2
3:00 - 5:00 pm Packet Pick-Up/On-Site Registration
The packet pick-up will take place in the park, there will be signs to help direct swimmers.
***You must bring a photo ID (Drivers License) and sign an event waiver on-site when checking in.***
Sunday, Mar. 23
* Times subject to change
Location: Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park
6503 N. Ocean Drive Dania, FL 33004
7:00 am Athlete Check-In/Body Marking Opens
8:30 am 500-meter Splash
8:45 am Athletes start lining up for spaced wave start
9:00 am 2.4 Mile Race Begins
9:10 am 1.2 Mile Race Begins
Awards Ceremonies will take place as winners per distance are determined
Race Details
Course Maps
500 Meters - 1 lap
1.2 Mile & 2.4 Mile
1.2 Miles - 2 laps
2.4 Miles - 4 laps
Wetsuit Policy
Wetsuits WILL be legal if the water temperature is 78 or below.
Swim Cap
You must wear the swim cap provided to you for your specific race.
Bib Number/Body Marking
You will be assigned a bib number at Registration
If you are not wearing a wetsuit, mark your left and right arms with your bib number on race morning at the Body Marking tent.
If you are wearing a wetsuit, mark the outside of both of your hands at the Body Marking tent
This event will be chip timed. You must have a chip and body marking to enter the water.
Athlete Check-In Race Morning
For your safety, you must check in at the Event Information Tent race morning before competing.
Registered Distance
You must swim the distance in which you are registered
No switching on race day
You will be disqualified if you switch race distances once the race has started.
Cutting the Course
Any swimmer that shortens the course will be disqualified.
Water Safety
There will be plenty of water safety personnel on the course, including kayaks, paddle boards, and PWC.
You are permitted to hold onto a watercraft momentarily to catch your breath.
You may NOT advance down the course while holding onto watercraft
If you experience any issues while in the water, take off your swim cap and wave it over your head while treading water, and a safety watercraft will come to your aid
Swim Time Limit
You must be able to swim your selected race course within the time limit. Swimmers who do not finish in the time allotted will be pulled from the course.
1.2 Miles time limit is 1:10:00
2.4 Miles time limit is 2:20:00
Need to get started training? There are clubs, coaches, and swim training across Florida. Check out FLORIDA OPEN WATER for more information.
Awards
Overall Male 500 Meters
Overall Female 500 Meters
Overall Male 1.2 Mile
Overall Female 1.2 Mile
Overall Male 2.4 Miles
Overall Female 2.4 Miles
Top 3 Male & Female Awards in the following categories:
10 & under
11-13
14-19
20 - 29
30 - 39
40 - 49
50 - 59
60 - 69
70 + up
Refund Policy
Event management reserves the right to cancel the race or move to a later time in the event of inclement weather, emergency, or natural disaster. In the event of cancellation, entry fees will not be refunded.
