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

Big Peach Slam Jam 2025

January 3rd – 5th, 2025
The Big Peach Slam Jam is back for the 9th annual tournament! Big Peach will be the largest tournament of its kind in the nation outside of nationals.  We look forward to hosting more than thirty teams from around the country on January 3rd – 5th!
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BlazeTOTS Hot Shot Competition

January 4th, 2025
In conjunction with our Big Peach Slam Jam Wheelchair Basketball Tournament, young kids (ages 2-6) will have the opportunity to compete in our Tots Hot Shot Competition! The event will give young kids the opportunity to shoot basketballs. Plus, other activities like drills, obstacle courses, relays and more!
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November Veteran Spotlight

Laurence Neal
Introducing our November Veteran Spotlight: Laurence Neal, a proud Air Force veteran who has been with BlazeSports for three years. For Laurence, it’s not just about the sport; it’s about the camaraderie, growth, and empowerment that come with being part of our community.
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November Youth Spotlight

Clay Ralph
Presenting our November Youth Spotlight: Clay Ralph, a dedicated member of BlazeSports for four years, has excelled both on and off the field. Clay is described as loyal, a devoted friend/teammate, and competitive. At Blaze, we witness him living this out as he is truly a friend to all.
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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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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.

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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.

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Veteran Sports

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

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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.

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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.   

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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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Join Our Programs

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