Celebrating 25 Years of Adaptive Athletes

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.

Featured Events

Save the Date: 5th Annual 5K  

It’s time for the BlazeSports 5th Annual Run, Roll & Row 5K on April 20, 2024, at the Lilburn City Park at 8:00AM. This is a unique community event that it is fully inclusive for all abilities. The divisions for the 5K will include an adaptive division, rowing division and age group divisions.

 
Participants can run, row, or roll the 5k or if you want to swim, cycle or even crawl. We will also offer a 1k fun run / walk to start the day. 

BlazeSports Tennis Tournament- April 27

We are thrilled to announce the return of our third annual BlazeSports Wheelchair Tennis Tournament, welcoming participants of every skill level—from beginners newly acquainted with tennis to more seasoned competitors. Join us on April 27, 2024, at Fair Oaks Tennis Center in Marietta, GA for our popular skills challenge, scoop play, and doubles tournament.

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Youth Sports

Participate or get involved in one of our many sport and recreation programs for kids and teens with physical disabilities.

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Basketball

Saturdays, 9am – 1:30pm

The BlazeSports Wheelchair Basketball program offers both competitive and recreational experiences for athletes 6 – 18 years old who have a physical disability.

Swim

Returning Spring 2024

30-minute time slots per swimmer

BlazeSports Swim is for youth ages 4 – 22 years old with physical disabilities. 

Veteran Sports

We’re passionate that sports and recreation are integral to the community reintegration process, post-injury or post-traumatic event.

Female veteran shoots bow at archery

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 – 12:00pm 

Enjoy a beautiful ride on the Silver Comet Trail or through Panola State Park.   

Get Involved

Learn how to become a partner, volunteer or donate to support BlazeSports.

Get Your Gear

Check out the new BlazeSports Apparel Store. BlazeSports receives a percentage from all purchases that go to support our programs.

Join Our Programs

Contact us to learn how to become a Blaze athlete, partner or volunteer. 

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.

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BlazeSports in the News

Here’s the latest from BlazeSports and our amazing athletes.

Alumni Spotlight: Maggie Frederick

Maggie Frederick, a BlazeSports Alumnus, was born with spina bifida. From a young age, Maggie’s passion for athletics was clear, eventually leading her to BlazeSports once she was introduced to the...

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