by blazesports | Oct 25, 2022 | News
BlazeSports Alumnus, Collin Lancaster was first introduced to adaptive sports in 2010. Twelve years later, his determination and excellence in wheelchair basketball named him as one of only 12 athletes nationwide to be invited to the U.S. Men’s Under 23 team and...
by admin | Feb 17, 2022 | News
ATLANTA (11Alive) — The Big Peach Slam Jam is back for the 6th annual tournament! BlazeSports America is excited to host the 2022 Big Peach Slam Jam Wheelchair Basketball Tournament. Presented by the Atlanta Hawks and sanctioned by the NWBA, it’s the largest...
by admin | Feb 17, 2022 | News
ATLANTA (CBS46) — Last week, the Atlanta Hawks announced additional support for BlazeSports America’s Jr. Hawks Wheelchair Basketball program. Nearly 50 youth athletes, coaches and parents were invited to attend Thursday night’s final preseason game against the Miami...
by admin | Feb 17, 2022 | News
ATLANTA, September 01, 2021–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BlazeSports America, a nonprofit organization founded after the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games and a leader in the field of adaptive sports and recreation, announces its 25th anniversary. Beginning with a...
by admin | Feb 17, 2022 | News
An Atlanta businesswoman gearing up to take one of the Seven Wonders of the modern World says she’s fully vaccinated and prepared for her adventure. On Tuesday’s edition of “Closer Look” Lisa Simmons talked with show host Rose Scott about what she’s doing to prepare...
by admin | Jul 21, 2021 | News
Atlanta business owner, avid wanderer to ascend Machu Picchu in third major hike for charity Two years ago, Atlanta business owner and avid hiker Lisa Simmons ascended Mt. Kilimanjaro for BlazeSports America. This August, Simmons, President of Beacon Management...