About BlazeSports
BlazeSports America is the legacy of the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games. Our mission is to change the lives of individuals with physical disabilities through adaptive sports and recreation.
We serve youth, adults, 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
Basketball Kick-Off
Saturday, August 15
Join us for our Wheelchair Basketball Kick-Off Event as we welcome new and returning athletes for the 2026–2027 season! Families will participate in preseason activities, team meetings, chair fittings, and more to prepare for the season ahead.
Veteran Pickleball Clinic
Thursday, July 30
Join us for a great morning of friendly competition and fun on the court at our free pickleball clinic! This clinic is a great opportunity to learn more about pickleball, stay active, and connect with fellow veterans!
Run, Roll & Row 5K
Save the Date!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 5, for our 7th Annual 5K! This inclusive event welcomes everyone—whether you run, roll, or row—to support adaptive sports and athletes with physical disabilities.
Youth Sports
Participate or get involved in one of our many sport and recreation programs for kids and teens with physical disabilities.
Wheelchair Basketball
The BlazeSports Jr. Hawks Wheelchair Basketball Program is open to youth athletes who want to develop their skills, play, and compete in recreational and competitive wheelchair basketball.
Track and Field
The BlazeSports Adaptive Track and Field Program offers athletes to participate in a range of events from track, to shot put, to the long jump, that cater to their specific ability and interests.
Veteran Sports
We’re passionate that sports and recreation are integral to the community reintegration process, post-injury or post-traumatic event.
Rowing
Tuesdays & Saturdays
The BlazeSports Rowing Program provides veterans the opportunity to enjoy recreational rowing with fellow veterans.
Archery
Tuesday Mornings
The BlazeSports Archery program is open to all skill levels, allowing veterans to train either recreationally or competitively.
Donate
BlazeSports America is only able to operate because of people like you who believe in the power of adaptive sports for youth, veterans, and adults with physical disabilities. Consider making a tax-deductible donation to BlazeSports today.
Ready to Join Blaze?
Become a Youth Member
The annual youth membership fee allows participants the opportunity to participate in an unlimited number of BlazeSports America programs each year.
Become a Veteran Member
The annual free veteran membership allows our Veteran participants to access an unlimited number of BlazeSports America programs each year.
Become an Adult Member
The new annual adult membership gives our adult participants full access to BlazeSports programs, clinics, tournaments, and special events each year.
BlazeSports in the News
Here’s the latest from BlazeSports and our amazing athletes.
Everyday Americans Taking Action: Story on Blaze Veteran, Gregory
Celebrate the Atlanta Hawks Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Coach of the Year, Martinez, and his impact on our youth basketball community.
Thank You to Our Partners
