Martins Ferry Aquatic Club

08/26/2026

🏊‍♂️ MARTINS FERRY AQUATIC CLUB IS HIRING A HEAD COACH! 🏊‍♀️

Are you passionate about swimming, mentoring young athletes, and building a positive team culture? The Martins Ferry Aquatic Club (MFAC) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Head Coach to lead our swim team program in the Spring and Summer.

What We're Looking For:
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Knowledge of competitive swimming
• Ability to work with swimmers of all ages and skill levels
• Reliable, organized, and team-oriented mindset
• Passion for developing young athletes both in and out of the pool

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact on the youth in our community and help continue the tradition of excellence at MFAC.

Interested candidates should contact the MFAC Board ([email protected]) for more information and application details.

Join our team and help shape the next generation of Purple Rider swimmers!

08/17/2026

For anyone who is interested in swimming this winter, this is a great team!

08/14/2026

07/27/2026

From our awards banquet yesterday!

Congratulations to all swimmers on their hard work this season! We can’t wait to see our middle schoolers in the spring and everyone come summer!

07/24/2026

🏊 OVSL CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION 🏊

For tomorrow’s OVSL Championships:

• MFAC warm-up time: 7:50 AM (Lanes 1–6)
• Please arrive no later than 7:40 AM and be ready to swim.

The psych sheet and session report have been emailed for your reference.

Coach Dee would also like all of our MFAC swimmers to sit together in the same general area throughout the meet if possible.

Best of luck to all of our swimmers! Swim fast, have fun, and let’s finish the season strong! 💜🤍

07/23/2026

🏊 MFAC Championship Week Reminders 🏊

It’s Championship Week! Please review the important reminders below.

🏆 Championship Meet Entries

Deadline: Thursday, July 23 at 12:00 PM (Noon)

Championship Eligibility
Swimmers must:

• Compete in at least 3 OVSL meets during the 2026 season
• Have a legal OVSL time this season for each event entered
• Enter up to 4 individual events and 2 relays
• No Time (NT) entries are not permitted

SwimTopia will automatically enforce eligibility requirements and event limits.

If you have any questions regarding eligibility or event selections, please contact us before the entry deadline.

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🏊 Rookie Rider Swim Meet

Thursday, July 23

Come cheer on our newest swimmers! This meet is also a great opportunity for swimmers who have not yet competed in a regular meet this season.

Schedule

• 6:15 PM Practice (Groups 3 & 5): Runs as scheduled for all swimmers except Coach Meredith’s Rookie Rider groups and ends around 6:45 PM
• Rookie Rider Meet: Approximately 6:45–7:10 PM
• 7:15 PM Practice: Begins immediately following the Rookie Rider Meet (approximately 7:10–8:10 PM)

Events

• Kickboard Race
• 25-Yard Freestyle
• Freestyle Relay

Older swimmers will be available to assist and swim alongside first-time competitors.

No registration is required—just come ready to swim and have fun!

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🎉 End-of-Season Awards Banquet & Picnic

Sunday, July 26
Martins Ferry Recreation Center

Celebrate another great MFAC season with us!

Schedule

🏅 1:00 PM – Awards Ceremony (Upstairs Gymnasium)
🌭🏊 2:00–6:00 PM – Picnic, Fellowship & Open Swim

All swimmers will receive:

• Season ribbons
• A special gift from the Parent Board

Please RSVP in SwimTopia (just like a regular meet) so we can plan for food and seating.

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📣 Parent Board Nominations & Elections

We’re accepting nominations for the MFAC Parent Board!

The Parent Board supports:

• Team registration and organization
• Spring & summer swim programs
• The MF Invitational
• Fundraising
• Awards banquet & picnic planning
• Team activities throughout the season

Board members typically meet monthly from February/March through July/August.

Nomination Deadline

Thursday, July 23

To nominate yourself or another parent, email:
[email protected]

Positions Open

• Vice President (currently Kelly Baker) – 2-year term
• Board Member (currently Amanda Raab) – 1-year term
• Board Member (currently Matt Koval) – 1-year term
• Board Member (Vacant) – 1-year term
• Board Member (Vacant) – 1-year term

Elections will be held during the Awards Picnic on Sunday, July 26.

A heartfelt thank you to Kelly, Amanda, Matt, and all of our current Parent Board members for the countless hours they dedicate behind the scenes. Your commitment makes MFAC a fun and successful experience for every swimmer and family.

💜 Thank you for an amazing season—we’re looking forward to finishing strong at Championships!

07/18/2026

Cindy Smith Update

We believe the rain and wind tonight should help improve air quality by tomorrow morning. The updated forecast is also looking more promising than it did just a day ago.

That said, use your own discretion on whether to attend — we’ll get as much done as we can in the time available.

Thanks, and see everyone who can make it bright and early! ☀️

07/17/2026

Cindy Smith Invitational 🏊‍♀️

Athletes & Families:

Please report no later than 7:15 AM.

Warm-up Schedule:

• MFAC – 7:30 AM
• STC – 7:50 AM
• MCST / BAR – 8:10 AM
• FST – 8:30 AM
• TPD / WAAC / 3RVS – 8:50 AM

Important Volunteer & Concession Update:

We still have several volunteer shifts unfilled. We cannot run a successful meet without the help of our families — every hand makes a difference!
We are also still in need of donations for the concession stand.

✅ Please sign up for what you can on Swimtopia today!

There will be a league meeting tonight at 5:00 PM to discuss tomorrow’s weather. We’ll share any updates right after the meeting.

Let’s come together and make this a great meet! 💪🔥

07/17/2026

🏊‍♀️ Practice Update 🏊‍♂️

Due to the predicted air quality levels for tomorrow, we will not be having swim practice.

We will still need help with setup for Saturday’s meet starting at 6:00 PM. MFAC families are also welcome to bring and set up their personal canopies during this time.

Thank you for your flexibility and continued support! Please reach out if you have any questions about tomorrow’s schedule. 💜🤍