BlazeSports hosts local, regional and national competitions throughout the year

Competitions

2010 Competitions

• 2010 National Boccia Championships - July 7 - 12, 2010

Competitions Hosted in 2009

• 2009 National Boccia Championships - Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia

The best boccia players in the nation, including Team USA, returned to Georgia to vie for the national title in individual, teams and pairs competition. BlazeSports America would like to thank all of the athletes, officials and coaches for helping make this event one of the best ever. This year's games were held at the Georgia Institute of Technology’ Campus Recreation Center in Atlanta, Georgia. The competition brought 25 athletes and coaches from around the country to compete, including Team USA. Special thanks to our generous sponsors GA Tech, Snellville Chik-fil-A, Sports N' Spokes, Flaghouse, SportAid, Resurgens Orthopaedics, and Georgia Beverage Association. Thanks to our core volunteers from Brookwood High School and J. Dinnerman from Flaghouse

2009 Spring Run/Roll Tennis Challenge - Peachtree City, Georgia

This was the eighth year running for this inclusive one up, one down tournament. In one up, one down (or run/roll) tennis, a player in a wheelchair (roll) pairs up with an ambulatory player (run) and together they compete as a doubles team against another run/roll pair. Players play according to USTA rules and only the player in the wheelchair is allowed two bounces.

The number of players and spectators in this event has grown with each passing year, and 2009 is expected to see another record turnout. This year 15 pairs from all across Georgia, representing varying divisions from novice to elite, are set to compete. Each team played a match against a team of comparable ability resulting highly competitive matches and an enjoyable experience for all.

Competitions Hosted in 2008

2008 National Prep Wheelchair Basketball Championships - Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia

A total of 106 young athletes with physical disability and 29 coaches descended on the campus of Kennesaw State University for some spirited competition Feb. 22-24 at the National Prep Wheelchair Basketball Tournament hosted by BlazeSports America. The tournament brought together the top 14 teams in the 13 and under age division of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association to compete for the National Prep Championship.

2008 National Boccia Championships - Warm Springs, Georgia

The best boccia players in the nation vied for the national championships in individual, teams and pairs competition. The 2008 Boccia National Championships saw exciting play as athletes used high levels of concentration to strategize their throws. The Championships culminated with a delicious southern cookout and athletes celebrated a great tournament during a night of bluegrass music provided by the Bibb City Ramblers.

2008 Indoor Wheelchair Soccer/Team Handball Championships - University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia

Many of the nation’s top indoor wheelchair soccer teams gathered in Athens, GA to compete for the 26th Indoor Wheelchair Soccer National Championship. The Championships brought together the top eight teams in two separate divisions to battle for the top spots in the country. The Houston Challengers in the Open Division defended their title against the Houston Toros. It was an exciting weekend of fastpaced athletic action

The Open-Division, consisting of elite teams in the country, included the Georgia Blazers, Houston Challengers, New York Chariots and the Houston Toros. The A-Division, comprised of developmental teams, included the DeKalb Blazers, New York Strikers, San Diego Heat and C&R Medical of Pasadena, TX.

Sports 'n Spokes article - Hat Tricks, January 2009