Changing Lives Through Adaptive Sports
About BlazeSports
BlazeSports America is the legacy of the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games. Our mission is to change the lives of youth and veterans with disabilities through adaptive sports and recreation.
We serve youth, veterans and active military with disabilities including spina bifida, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, dwarfism, amputations, and visual impairments, as well as veterans with PTSD and PTS.
Our programs provide our community with the opportunity to increase physical activity, create new friendships, develop new skills, increase independence and experience success in school and employment.
Blaze Happenings
Tennis Tournament
May 11th, 2024 at 2:00pm
Join us on May 11th, 2024, at Fair Oaks Tennis Center in Marietta, GA for our popular skills challenge, scoop play, and doubles tournament. This fun event is great for all tennis levels including those just learning how to play.
Wheelchair Basketball Day Camp
Session 1: May 18th
We’ll be hosting three one-day camps in May, June, and July. Our first session kicks off next weekend, offering a unique off-season opportunity to learn, compete, and improve your basketball skills. Don’t miss out on this chance to enhance your abilities.
Camp Phoenix
June 2nd - 7th, 2024
Camp Phoenix is the ultimate opportunity for kids and teens with physical disabilities to dive into adaptive sports, cultivate leadership, and make lifelong friends. Get ready for an unforgettable week of growth, independence, and empowerment. Join us at camp and let the adventure begin!
Peachtree Paragames
June 14th & 15th, 2024
Join us for this inclusive multi-sport event designed for athletes of varying abilities, ranging from developmental to elite levels. The Paragames offer competitive opportunities in adaptive archery, swimming, and track and field, as well as the Toddler Games and complimentary adaptive sports clinics throughout the weekend.
John Grimsley
Youth Spotlight
Introducing our February Youth Spotlight: John Grimsley. John has been an integral part of BlazeSports for four years.
Youth Sports
Participate or get involved in one of our many sport and recreation programs for kids and teens with physical disabilities.
Track
Sundays, 2pm
The BlazeSports Track and Field program offers athletes the ability to participate in a range of events from track, to discus, to shot put, and much more.
Learn to Swim
Summer Sessions Starting in June
30-minute time slots per swimmer
BlazeSports Swim is for youth ages 4 – 22 years old with physical disabilities.Â
Veteran Sports
We’re passionate that sports and recreation are integral to the community reintegration process, post-injury or post-traumatic event.
Archery
Panola State Park
Tuesdays, 11:00am – 1:00pm
Open to all skill levels, the archery program gives veterans the opportunity to adapt military skills to a recreational setting.
Cycling
Silver Comet Trail – Floyd Road Trailhead
Mondays, 11:00am – 12:00pmÂ
Enjoy a beautiful ride on the Silver Comet Trail or through Panola State Park.  Â
Donate
BlazeSports America is only able to operate because of people like you who believe in the power of adaptive sports for youth and veterans with physical disabilities. Consider making a tax-deductible donation to BlazeSports today.
Get Involved
Learn how to become a partner, volunteer or donate to support BlazeSports.
Join Our Programs
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BlazeSports in the News
Here’s the latest from BlazeSports and our amazing athletes.
The Big Peach Slam Jam 2022
ATLANTA (11Alive) — The Big Peach Slam Jam is back for the 6th annual tournament! BlazeSports America is excited to host the 2022 Big Peach Slam Jam Wheelchair Basketball Tournament. Presented by...