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
Blaze for Gold
In celebration of our 28th anniversary, we’re excited to launch the Blaze for Gold Campaign. Your generous donation will provide essential equipment, expand programs, and create transformative opportunities for youth and veterans with disabilities. Donate today to make a lasting impact!
Veteran Air Rifle Clinic
Starting December 10th | 10am – 12pm
Certified Adaptive Swim Instructor Workshop
December 5th | 9am – 4pm
Big Peach Slam Jam 2025
January 3rd – 5th, 2025
October Youth Spotlight
Majesty Whittenburg
Presenting our October Youth Athlete Spotlight: Majesty Whittenburg! Majesty has been with Blaze for over a year, consistently showing incredible heart and determination in everything she does.
Youth Sports
Participate or get involved in one of our many sport and recreation programs for kids and teens with physical disabilities.
Swimming
Learn to Swim, Learn to Train
BlazeSports Swim offers Learn to Swim for beginners building water confidence and Learn to Train for advancing competitive skills.
Wheelchair Basketball
Saturday Mornings
BlazeSports Jr. Hawks Wheelchair Basketball program offers both competitive and recreational opportunities for athletes aged 6–18 with physical disabilities. We have both Prep and Varsity teams, offering young athletes to develop their skills and compete.
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
Last Session: Nov. 18th, 10am – 12pm
Enjoy a beautiful ride on the Silver Comet Trail or through Panola State Park.
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
Contact us to learn how to become a Blaze athlete, partner or volunteer.
BlazeSports in the News
Here’s the latest from BlazeSports and our amazing athletes.
BlazeSports America: Georgia athletes breaking barriers through adaptive sports
Atlanta News First takes a closer look at BlazeSports, featuring inspiring stories from our wheelchair basketball athletes and insights from our Executive Director, Dawn Churi. Hear how BlazeSports...
Thank You to Our Partners
