WHEATLAND TOWNSHIP ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION INC

Programs

1. Soccer - preschool, kindergarten, recreational leagues, travel, adult leagues, camps and clinicswaa soccer programs, especially travel soccer, continue to grow and thrive. This year, we provided more than 2,500 registrants with high-quality instruction, training, and opportunities to participate in soccer. Waa supports its athletes by providing equipment, facilities, uniforms, coaching and professional trainers, referees, insurance coverage, and comprehensive administrative support. Our programs serve participants ranging from 18 months old through 80 years of age, reflecting our commitment to lifelong involvement in the sport. The waa sports center, located at 2323 liberty street and owned and operated by waa, serves as the hub for all indoor soccer programming, training sessions, and leagues, in addition to hosting a variety of other events and activities. The facility features state-of-the-art turf with sand infill that is clean, safe, and designed to enhance player performance. In 2025, waa completed an expansion project that included the addition of an outdoor, lighted artificial turf field, and indoor workout space, which will further benefit all participants. To ensure…

   $1,585,228 spentof which $37,775 as grants$1,666,086 earned by the program
   44% of program spending

2. Baseball - recreational and competitive leagues, training and camps, travel baseball and advanced training, camps and clinics.waa served approximately 1,400 registrants by providing instruction, training, and opportunities to participate in baseball. The organization supports all baseball programs by supplying equipment, facilities, coaches and trainers, umpires, uniforms, awards, insurance coverage, and comprehensive administrative oversight. Waa continues to strengthen its recreational baseball program through coach education, enhanced training opportunities, and discounted participation fees to ensure accessibility for families. Waa owns and operates the waa sports center, located at 2323 liberty street in aurora, illinois. The facility is used for speed and agility training, infield development, competitive team tryouts, and open participant usage. To support scheduling coordination and long-term improvement initiatives, waa staff works closely with local church leaders, park district officials, and school district administrators. In addition, waa operated a dedicated indoor training center at 657 wolverine drive, adjacent to the waa sports center, serving both baseball and…

   $728,616 spentof which $1,518 as grants$765,781 earned by the program
   20% of program spending

3. Basketball - recreational leagues, training and camps, travel basketball and advanced training and campswaa served approximately 2,000 youth through its growing basketball programs, providing high-quality instruction, structured training, and meaningful competitive opportunities. The organization delivers comprehensive program support, including facilities, equipment, certified coaches and trainers, referees, uniforms, insurance, and administrative oversight to ensure a safe and positive experience for all participants. The renovated waa sports center at 2323 liberty street serves as the cornerstone of basketball training, conditioning, and league play. Through strong partnerships with local churches, park district officials, and school district administrators, waa maximizes facility access and strategic program development. Waa invests in program excellence by offering free coaching clinics and creating training and employment pathways for officials. Continued expansion of summer leagues and girls' basketball programming reflects waa's commitment to increasing access, strengthening competitive pathways, and meeting the evolving needs of players and families.

   $637,751 spentof which $2,995 as grants$670,281 earned by the program
   18% of program spending

4. Flag football leagues, indoor league, camps and clinics:-waa provided more than 500 children with instruction, training, and opportunities to participate in flag football. The organization delivers comprehensive program support, including equipment, facilities, coaches and trainers, certified officials, uniforms, playbooks, awards, insurance coverage, and administrative oversight to ensure a safe and positive experience for every participant. Waa has long been a leader in the community, establishing its flag football program well before other local organizations as a safe and accessible alternative to tackle football. Today, the program remains one of the premier flag football offerings in the area. Through ongoing collaboration with local church leaders, park district officials, and school district administrators, waa continues to strengthen scheduling coordination, expand access to facilities, and enhance overall program quality to better serve children and families.

   $74,177 spentof which $90 as grants$77,961 earned by the program
   2% of program spending

5. Softball - recreational leagues, training and camps, travel softball and advanced training, camps and clinics.waa provides high-quality softball instruction, training, and competitive opportunities for up to 1,000 girls annually. The organization ensures equitable access to youth athletics by supplying equipment, facilities, certified coaches and trainers, umpires, uniforms, awards, insurance coverage, and comprehensive administrative oversight. To reduce financial barriers and promote inclusion, waa offers discounted participation fees and affordable training opportunities for families. The organization continually invests in coach education and player development to enhance the quality and safety of its recreational softball program. Expanded programming includes a fall softball program, instructional camps and clinics, and a highly attended end-of-season all-star event each july. Waa owns and operates the waa sports center in aurora, illinois, providing year-round access to speed and agility training, infield development, team practices, and competitive tryouts. Staff collaborate closely with local churches, park district officials, and school administrators to maximize…

   $413,848 spentof which $4,625 as grants$434,957 earned by the program
   11% of program spending

6. Camps, clinics, and managed facilities (registration income only. Does not include rental income):-waa provides comprehensive program services that extend beyond seasonal play, including camps, clinics, special events, training center programming, sports center activities, and ongoing field and facility development. Only registration revenue is reflected above. To meet growing demand and better serve families, waa is launched a $4 million capital improvement and expansion project at its 2323 liberty street facility. The project includes construction of an outdoor, lighted turf field; a 15,000-square-foot indoor baseball and softball training center with dedicated workout space; and a new parking lot to enhance safety, accessibility, and traffic flow. These improvements will expand year-round training capacity, increase participation opportunities, and strengthen the organization's ability to provide affordable, high-quality youth athletics programming.

   $168,376 spent$177,164 earned by the program
   5% of program spending

The 6 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $3,607,996.