Jr. Hawks Wheelchair Basketball
The BlazeSports Jr.Hawks 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 have teams in both the Prep (6-13 y/o) and Varsity (14-18 y/o) divisions inside the South Eastern Conference (SEC). Our seven month season consists of weekly practices and multiple home and away tournaments. During these tournaments, our athletes have the opportunity to compete against other teams throughout the country. Results of these games make up our season record and ranking within the respective divisions.
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.
2023 – 2024 Season
Practice Time
Saturdays
Varsity 9:00am – 11:00am
Prep   11:30am – 1:30pm
Location: St James United Methodist Church
4400 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta, GA
For more information or questions, email: youth@blazeports.org
Eligibility
• All athletes play using a wheelchair. If needed, athletes may borrow a sport chair from BlazeSports America’s Equipment Loan Program.
• Athletes must be able to push themselves down the court and transfer themselves to their sport chair unassisted.
Equipment Loan
Through the BlazeSports Equipment Lending Program new players who do not own their own basketball wheelchair can borrow a chair for the season. For more information about the BlazeSports Equipment Loan Program, email youth@blazesports.org
Cost
The cost of the BlazeSports Jr. Hawks Wheelchair Basketball Program* is included in the BlazeSports Youth Annual Athlete Membership.
*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.
“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
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