Celebrating 25 Years of Adaptive Athletes

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.

 

adaptive sports, lisa simmons hike fundraiser

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.

adaptive sports, lisa simmons hike fundraiser

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.

young boy in wheelchair going down the basketball court

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.

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.

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

Learn how to become a partner, volunteer or donate to support BlazeSports.

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.

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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...

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