Hype Athletics celebrates 10 years in Wayne

HYPE Athletics

By Sarah Shurge – HYPE Athletics is celebrating 10 years in Wayne.
In August 2015, HYPE began leasing the recreation building from the City of Wayne. In August 2020, Ali Sayed, founder and CEO of HYPE Athletics, began the discussion of purchasing the building from the city. The sale went through mid-July 2021.
“It feels great to celebrate 10 years. I’m so happy, thankful, and grateful that the community has supported us,” said Sayed.
In 2001, HYPE was created with the mission to strengthen infrastructures that support the positive development of the youth in the community through athletics, educational tutoring, literacy development, and social awareness (including: mentoring, counseling, life skills training, and substance abuse education and prevention).
For years HYPE has been bringing the community positive and productive programs that have been changing people’s lives. HYPE Athletics is a non-profit organization that focuses on providing communities with drug-free, violent-free, and diverse athletic events and programs for kids and adults.
The HYPE organization will be celebrating 25 years in April 2026. “It is significant to celebrate 10 years at a second location,” said Sayed.
Many updates and improvements have been made to the recreation building since HYPE took over. The aquatic center has been closed and a new fitness center is opened. The banquet facilities have been upgraded, along with the cafe being renovated. The parking lot was redone during the summer and hundreds of new members are signing up.
The building also received a new name, as a tribute and recognition to former Mayor Abdul “Al” Haidous’ 40 plus years of work and dedication to the City of Wayne.
“Working so closely with the residents, businesses, school district, and the city itself has been very pleasant, and our team members that help our facility run. We couldn’t do it without them,” said Sayed.
On Wednesday, September 17th, HYPE will be hosting a 10th anniversary reception for invited guests. “This is to celebrate with our supporters and to show our appreciation with a free dinner and live entertainment,” said Sayed. The event will have two members speaking, and many elected officials attending.
HYPE Athletics is located at 4635 Howe Rd and is open 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. Monday – Friday and 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday – Sunday. For more information about HYPE Athletics, visit hypeathletics.org, or call (734)721-7400. You can also find them on Facebook and Instagram by searching “HYPE Wayne”. Congratulations to HYPE Athletics for 10 years in Wayne!