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Hype Athletics celebrates 10 years in Wayne

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

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