Youth Wheelchair Basketball
January 14, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Saturday, repeating until April 2, 2023
Practice Time: Saturdays, Varsity- 9:00am – 11:00am , Prep – 11:30am – 1:30pm
Practice Structure: In a typical season, the BlazeSports Jr. Hawks, practice 1x a week on Sundays in the morning/afternoon.
Competition: In a typical season, the BlazeSports Jr. Hawks travels within and outside of the South Eastern Conference (SEC). The tournaments range from 3-6 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.