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Event Series Event Series: Wheelchair Basketball

Wheelchair Basketball

November 9 @ 8:30 am - 1:30 pm

BlazeSports is excited to kick off our 2024-2025 Wheelchair Basketball season. The BlazeSports Wheelchair Basketball program offers both competitive and recreational experiences for athletes 6 – 18 years old who have a physical disability. Our program is sanctioned under the National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA) Junior Division and has teams in both Prep (5-13 y/o) and Varsity (14-18 y/o) divisions.

Practice

Practice Time: Saturdays 8:30am – 11:00am –  Varsity, 11:30am – 1:30pm – Prep

Location: St James United Methodist Church
4400 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta, GA 30342

Competition: In a typical season, the BlazeSports Jr. Hawks travels within and outside of the South Eastern Conference (SEC). The tournaments range from 4-6 a season depending on the team. 

Athlete eligibility: Ages 6 – 18* up to 22 if enrolled in high school. Primary diagnosis characterized as a physical disability that impacts their lower body motor output/control. These diagnosis include but not limited to: Spinal Cord Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Amputation, Limb Difference, Traumatic Brain Injury, etc.

Athletes of all skill levels are welcome.

Equipment: The BlazeSports Equipment Loan Program is available for all Youth Members. If your athlete needs a sportschair, BlazeSports staff & coaches will fit your athlete to the most suitable chair we have available. The loan program has no initial cost to the youth member although credit card information is required.

Details

Date:
November 9
Time:
8:30 am - 1:30 pm
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Venue

St. James United Methodist Church
4400 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30342 United States
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