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
National ParaSport Conference
October 9-12th, 2023
BlazeSports is excited to announce the 2023 National ParaSport Conference held October 9-12th. We will bring together industry leaders in parasport from across the country. Our theme this year, “Sport Empowerment” reflects how we can continue to grow and improve the parasport community for both providers and athletes alike. The ParaSport Conference offers two methods to attend (virtual and in-person) and is sure to be a week of learning, networking, and growing adaptive sports.
Triumph of the Human Spirit
October 18, 2023
The BlazeSports Triumph of the Human Spirit Awards Gala honors those who have made a significant impact through adaptive sport and recreation. Join us for an incredible evening of inspiring stories, awards, dinner, entertainment and much more all to support our adaptive sport and recreation programs that help our youth and veterans with physical disabilities lead healthy, active lives.
Youth Sports
BlazeSports is excited to announce the 2023 National ParaSport Conference held October 9-12th. We will bring together industry leaders in parasport from across the country. Our theme this year, “Sport Empowerment” reflects how we can continue to grow and improve the parasport community for both providers and athletes alike. The ParaSport Conference offers two methods to attend (virtual and in-person) and is sure to be a week of learning, networking, and growing adaptive sports.
Participate or get involved in one of our many sport and recreation programs for kids and teens with physical disabilities.
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 2023
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.
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
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.
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...
Thank You to Our Partners
