The WAYA community came together on the newly remodeled Brumley field to celebrate WAYA’s 45th Anniversary at Family Day, WAYA’s biggest annual fundraiser. Thanks to presenting sponsor Dell Children’s Medical Center and Family Day Sponsors, $615,000 was raised in support of WAYA. Proceeds from Family Day directly impact the youth of Austin by providing much needed funds for WAYA’s youth sports leagues, preschool, programs and facility.
Family Day 2025, themed WAYA City Limits, had over 1,000 people in attendance including co-chairs Wesley Joseph, Linsey Nixon, Jessica Pieratt, and Katie Romano, plus WAYA kids, parents, grandparents, and friends. Headlining the show was Mr. Will Dupuy and his rollicking band of merry making musicians. When the band went on break the crowd was kept energized by President and local DJ Hear No Evil Brent Metschan. The evening activities also included bouncy houses, face painters, laser tag, dunk tanks, and food vendors.
WAYA has served the Austin community for 45 years and has over 16,000 kids from 50 different zip codes participating in WAYA sports, WAYA Preschool, camps and after-school programs. WAYA offers over 30 sports programs including baseball, basketball, flag football, soccer, volleyball, and more for the recreational player through the skilled athlete. The WAYA Preschool serves over 100 families through a play-based curriculum.
WAYA’s mission is to provide the best athletic, recreational, and educational experiences for all children to reach their highest potential. For more information, visit www.waya.org.
