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 2026 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 21, 2026, at 5:00pm.
On-site registration Sunday, March 22, 2026
Registration Includes:
Race Entry
Race Swim Cap
Welcome Gift*
Unlimited, Free Air High 5s
*Welcome Gift subject to availability for swimmers who register after 2/15/2026
Schedule of Events (times are subject to change)
Saturday, Mar. 21, 2026
Location: Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park
6503 N. Ocean Drive Dania, FL 33004
Parking Lot #2
3:00 - 5:00 pm Packet Pick-Up/On-Site Registration
You must bring a photo ID (Drivers License) and sign an event waiver on-site when checking in.
Sunday, Mar 22, 2026,* 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
9:15 am Special Olympics Wave
Awards Ceremonies will take place as winners per distance are determined
For full event information go to www.saltysportssociety.com/swim-with-nick