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

Youth Sports

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

young boy in wheelchair going down the basketball court

Wheelchair Basketball

Saturdays starting August 9th

The Jr. Hawks Wheelchair Basketball program is BlazeSports’ competitive youth team, empowering adaptive athletes to develop skills, confidence, and love for the game.

Learn to Train

Saturday Mornings

The BlazeSports Learn to Train Swim Program offers athletes to sharpen their stroke technique and builds competitive skills.

Veteran Sports

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

Veteran Cycling

Cycling

Monday Mornings

The BlazeSports Veteran Cycling Program provides Veterans the opportunity to come out and enjoy a beautiful ride on the Silver Comet Trail.

Female Veterans at CrossFit with battle ropes

CrossFit

Wednesday Evenings

The BlazeSports CrossFit program uses everyday movements that can be modified for any fitness level—perfect for beginners or experienced athletes.

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.

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