About Us

Mission Statement

The West Jefferson Youth Athletic Association (WJYAA) is an all volunteer, 501 (c) (3) non profit organization dedicated to providing quality athletic programs to help the youth of our community develop sports skills and positive character traits such as teamwork, sportsmanship and leadership.

The WJYAA yearly serves hundreds of local children in the youth athletic programs of baseball, softball, soccer, football, basketball, volleyball, dodgeball and cheerleading. In addition, we provide uniforms, coaches, umpires/referees, post season tournaments with trophies, and seasonal parties for the league participants. We also maintain the athletic sites, manage concessions during the sporting events, and hold several fundraisers throughout the year.

The WJYAA is governed by a board who meet monthly and consists of the following officers: President, 1^st Vice President, 2^nd Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Sergeant-At-Arms, Fundraiser Coordinator, Concessions Coordinator, Field Maintenance Coordinator, Public Relations Coordinator and Webmaster.

WJYAA has some of the lowest sign-up fees in central Ohio, believing that lower fees allow for increased youth participation. Since these sign up fees do not cover the actual expenses associated of running each of the programs, the deficit is made up through concession sales, fundraising, and limited sponsorships.