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
Run, Roll & Row 5K
September 6th, 2025
This inclusive event welcomes everyone—whether you run, roll, or row—to join us at Brook Run Park to support adaptive sports.
Youth Spotlight
Ben Vondrak
Meet our Youth Spotlight, Ben, a Blaze track, tennis, and wheelchair basketball athlete who has been a member for an incredible 11 years.
Veteran Spotlight
Sandra Jones
Our Vetearn Spotlight, Sandra, proudly served in the United States Army and has been an active member of the BlazeSports family 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 and Field
Mondays and Saturdays
The BlazeSports Track and Field program lets athletes try events such as wheelchair racing, ambulatory track, long jump, and seated and ambulatory field events.
Learn to Train
Saturday Mornings
The BlazeSports Learn to Train Swim Program offers athletes to sharpen their stroke technique and builds competitive skills.
Veteran Sports
We’re passionate that sports and recreation are integral to the community reintegration process, post-injury or post-traumatic event.
Cycling
Mondays
The BlazeSports Veteran Cycling Program provides Veterans the opportunity to come out and enjoy a beautiful ride on the Silver Comet Trail.
Outdoor Archery
Tuesdays
The BlazeSports Archery program gives our veterans the opportunity to try a new sport while growing connections with fellow veterans.
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.
Become a Member
Ready to Join Blaze? Our annual membership gives athletes unlimited access to BlazeSports programs and clinics to explore new sports and activities.
Get Involved
Learn how to become a partner, volunteer, or donate to support BlazeSports.
BlazeSports in the News
Here’s the latest from BlazeSports and our amazing athletes.
BlazeSports Celebrates 5th Anniversary of Peachtree Paragames
Local Nonprofit Hosts Two-Day Adaptive Sports Event for Youth, Adults, and Veterans with Physical Disabilities BlazeSports Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary of Annual Peachtree Paragames....
Thank You to Our Partners
