Jr. Hawks Wheelchair Basketball
Athlete eligibility: Ages 6 – 18 (or up to 22 if enrolled in high school). Primary diagnosis characterized as a physical disability that impacts their lower body motor output/control. These diagnoses include but not limited to: Spinal Cord Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Amputation, Limb Difference, Traumatic Brain Injury, etc.
BlazeSports is grateful for the continued support of the Atlanta Hawks organization and their commitment to athletes with disabilities and sport participation. The BlazeSports Atlanta Jr. Hawks Wheelchair Basketball Program is one of the nation’s fastest growing and most successful youth wheelchair basketball programs in the southeast and the nation.
Check out this feature created by the Atlanta Hawks highlighting our Wheelchair Basketball program.
2024 – 2025 Season
Saturdays
Varsity 9:00am – 11:00am
Prep 11:30am – 1:30pm
Location: St James United Methodist Church
4400 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta, GA
Eligibility
• Athletes must be able to push themselves down the court and transfer themselves to their sport chair unassisted.
Equipment Loan
Cost
*Additional tournament and travel expenses apply for the competitive travel team including expenses such as travel and lodging are required to participate in this program).
If you are not currently a member, click here to enroll today. If you have questions or need to make payment arrangements for the annual fee, email youth@blazesports.org.
Big Peach 2025
Big Peach Slam Jam is back! BlazeSports America is excited to host the 2025 Big Peach Slam Jam Wheelchair Basketball Tournament.
Big Peach will be the largest tournament of its kind in the nation outside of nationals. We look forward to hosting more than thirty teams from around the country on January 3rd – 5th.
“Thanks to BlazeSports, I have been able to pursue adaptive sports at a collegiate level. I will be continuing my education at the University of Arizona, while playing for their women’s wheelchair basketball team. I will be studying rehabilitation, with a minor in sport and recreation. After earning my bachelor’s degree, I hope to obtain my master’s degree in occupational therapy. Ultimately, I aim to help others with disabilities overcome the challenges they face.”
– BlazeSports Youth Athlete