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
Peachtree Paragames 2025
June 20th & 21st
BlazeSports is proud to host the 5th Annual Peachtree Paragames on June 20–21, 2025! This exciting weekend features adaptive swimming, track & field, and archery.Â
Toddler Games & Play Day
Saturday, June 21st
This event welcomes toddlers ages 2–6, with or without disabilities, to take part in toddler-friendly games, open play, and community engagement!
Wheelchair Basketball Camp 2
Session 2: June 28th
Join us in the second session of our Wheelchair Basketball Day Camp series, focused on shooting and developing other skills techniques.
Run, Roll & Row 5K
September 6th, 2025
This inclusive event welcomes everyone—whether you run, roll, or row—to join us at Brook Run Park to support adaptive sports.
Youth Sports
Participate or get involved in one of our many sport and recreation programs for kids and teens with physical disabilities.
Track and Field
Mondays and Saturdays
The BlazeSports Track and Field program lets athletes try events such as wheelchair racing, ambulatory track, long jump, and seated and ambulatory field events.
Wheelchair Tennis
Thursday Evenings
The BlazeSports Wheelchair Tennis Program offers athletes to develop skills such as chair maneuvering, swing technique, rules, and more.
Veteran Sports
We’re passionate that sports and recreation are integral to the community reintegration process, post-injury or post-traumatic event.
Cycling
Mondays
The BlazeSports Veteran Cycling Program provides Veterans the opportunity to come out and enjoy a beautiful ride on the Silver Comet Trail.
Outdoor Archery
Tuesdays
The BlazeSports Archery program gives our veterans the opportunity to try a new sport while growing connections with fellow veterans.
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.
Become a Member
Ready to Join Blaze? Our annual membership gives athletes unlimited access to BlazeSports programs and clinics to explore new sports and activities.
Get Involved
Learn how to become a partner, volunteer, or donate to support BlazeSports.
BlazeSports in the News
Here’s the latest from BlazeSports and our amazing athletes.
Executive Director Named One of Atlanta’s Powerful Leaders
BlazeSports Executive Director, Dawn Churi, has been named one of Atlanta Magazine’s Most Powerful Leaders of 2025 in the Sports category! Dawn Churi is the executive director of BlazeSports...
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