Bringing the Mid-Ohio Valley together - One Splash at a time
Mid Ohio Valley
Aquatic Center
Help us build the Aquatic Center Our Community Deserves
It all starts with YOU
Bringing the Mid-Ohio Valley together - One Splash at a time
Mid Ohio Valley
Aquatic Center
Help us build the Aquatic Center Our Community Deserves
It all starts with YOU
Our Vision for the Community
Our Purpose
The Mid-Ohio Valley Aquatic Center exists to strengthen our region through year-round access to safe, healthy, and engaging aquatic programs. We are committed to teaching water safety to children, supporting recreational and competitive swim programs, promoting wellness for adults and seniors, and creating a facility that boosts community pride and local economic vitality.
High School and College Competition
Learn to Swim
Community Involvement
Our Vision for the Community
Our Purpose
The Mid-Ohio Valley Aquatic Center exists to strengthen our region through year-round access to safe, healthy, and engaging aquatic programs. We are committed to teaching water safety to children, supporting recreational and competitive swim programs, promoting wellness for adults and seniors, and creating a facility that boosts community pride and local economic vitality.
High School and College Competition
Learn to Swim
Community Involvement
Every Donation Counts
Dr. Greg Krivchenia is giving back to the community.
Greg initiated the Mid-Ohio Valley Aquatic Center project after recognizing the urgent need for a safe, accessible indoor pool in the region. Drawing on his background as a lifelong swimmer and orthopedic surgeon, he champions a facility that will provide water safety education, competitive swim opportunities, and health benefits for all ages. His leadership and early commitment helped launch MOVAC and guide its long-term vision.
Join Greg in bringing this to our community
A better world starts with a caring community.
Every Donation Counts
Dr. Greg Krivchenia is giving back to the community.
Greg initiated the Mid-Ohio Valley Aquatic Center project after recognizing the urgent need for a safe, accessible indoor pool in the region. Drawing on his background as a lifelong swimmer and orthopedic surgeon, he champions a facility that will provide water safety education, competitive swim opportunities, and health benefits for all ages. His leadership and early commitment helped launch MOVAC and guide its long-term vision.
Join Greg in bringing this to our community
A better world starts with a caring community.
Progress To Date
01
Past
➙ 2019- YMCA closed
➙ 2020- Dr. Krivchenia opened the Splash Fund at the Marietta Community Foundation
➙ 2024- The Mid-Ohio Valley Aquatic Center, Inc. (MOVAC) was created. It is a 501(c)3 nonprofit
➙ 2024- Received 1.5 million dollars in grant funds
02
Present
➙ Strong board with seven active members
➙ An advisory board made up of several local business people
➙ Over 5 million dollars raised to date
➙ Actively pursuing the best location for the natatorium in either Washington or Wood Counties.
03
Future
➙ Seeking more board members who have a passion to bring back competitive swimming, a fun place for families, and a place to learn how to swim.
➙ Determine a home for the natatorium
➙ Continue to raise funds for the natatorium's construction, operation, and maintenance.
Background
Progress To Date
01
Past
➙ 2019- YMCA closed
➙ 2020- Dr. Krivchenia opened the Splash Fund at the Marietta Community Foundation
➙ 2024- The Mid-Ohio Valley Aquatic Center, Inc. (MOVAC) was created. It is a 501(c)3 nonprofit
➙ 2024- Received 1.5 million dollars in grant funds
02
Present
➙ Strong board with seven active members
➙ An advisory board made up of several local business people
➙ Over 5 million dollars raised to date
➙ Actively pursuing the best location for the natatorium in either Washington or Wood Counties.
03
Future
➙ Seeking more board members who have a passion to bring back competitive swimming, a fun place for families, and a place to learn how to swim.
➙ Determine a home for the natatorium
➙ Continue to raise funds for the natatorium's construction, operation, and maintenance.
Background
Remember when...
Remember when the pool felt like your second home—those after-school hours at the YMCA, racing friends, and laughing until your cheeks hurt?
For Kayla Stewart, that’s where a four-year-old Marietta Marlin became an 18-year competitive swimmer—and where she learned what a community can build when it believes in its kids.
Now that the pool is gone, families are driving out of town just to practice or skipping swim lessons entirely.
We’re raising funds to bring that feeling back with a new Mid-Ohio Valley Aquatic Center.
Kayla Stewart
Madam Butterfly
Madam Butterfly still carries the lessons from Coach Bill Bauer and the unwavering support of her parents—proof that a great team behind you can shape who you become.
Today, as she builds her life in Parkersburg and works right here in the Mid-Ohio Valley, her story reminds every teenager that what you start in the pool can become the confidence you live with forever.
For so many kids and teens, the pool wasn’t just a place to swim—it was where they found friends, confidence, coaches who cared, and memories that still make them smile.
Bringing a new pool back will strengthen the entire community, giving everyone—from little ones learning to swim to seniors staying active—a safe, positive place to belong.
Leadership Team
Board Members &
Advisory Board Members
Volunteer
Help Needed! We are looking for volunteers to join our team. Specifically, we need Board Members who can contribute their time, skills, and resources to MOVAC. Additionally, we are seeking volunteers to assist with events, fundraising, and correspondence. If you're interested in helping out, please contact Rebecca Johnson at [email protected] or 740-885-9309. Thank you!.
Madam Butterfly
Remember when...
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Leadership Team & Policies
Board Members / leadership Team
Volunteer
Help Needed! We are looking for volunteers to join our team. Specifically, we need Board Members who can contribute their time, skills, and resources to MOVAC. Additionally, we are seeking volunteers to assist with events, fundraising, and correspondence. If you're interested in helping out, please contact Rebecca Johnson at [email protected] or 740-885-9309. Thank you!.
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Newsletter
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Contact Us
We would love to talk with you.
Ask us questions, give us feedback, we want to hear what you have to say.
740-885-9309
Stay Connected
Newsletter
Highlights of volunteers, board activity, fundraising and construction updates
Contact Us
We would love to talk with you. Ask us questions, give us feedback, we want to hear what you have to say. (who will reply to questions, and comments? This will be a pop up form they can can fill out and it can be sent to someone on the board and or Rebecca)
Location to be announced soon
Get In Touch
Assistance Hours
Mon – Sat 9:00am – 8:00pm
Sunday – CLOSED
Phone Number:
740-885-9309
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