Youth, Veteran & Education Program Guide FALL / WINTER 2017
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MULTI-SPORT ORGANIZATION
www.blazesports.org LIFE HAS NO LIMITATIONS EXCEPT THE ONES YOU MAKE!
BlazeSports America, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is the legacy of the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games. Our mission is to change the lives of children and veterans with physical disabilities through adaptive sports.
We offer a variety of sport and recreation programs for kids and veterans with physical disabilities. These include spina bifida, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, dwarfism, amputations and visual impairments, among others.
All of our programs provide participants the opportunities to increase physical activity, create new friendships, develop new skills and increase independence. We serve a wide range of ability levels from recreational beginner to competitive Paralympians.
As the legacy organization of the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games, we carry on the tradition of quality programming, experienced and knowledgeable staff, and the best practices within adaptive sport.
BlazeSports America is the 2016 recipient of the United States Olympic Committee’s Rings of Gold Award for Youth Program Excellence and a Paralympic Sports Club—Gold Level.
BlazeSports AmericaTM www.blazesports.org 404.270.2000 TABLE OF CONTENTS
ADAPTIVE YOUTH PROGRAMS 4 BASKETBALL (Wheelchair) 5 ARCHERY (Indoor) 6 SOCCER CLINIC (Ambulatory Adaptive) 6 SWIMMING 7 TRACK & FIELD 8
ADAPTIVE PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH & VETERANS 9 ADAPTIVE ROWING 9 ADAPTIVE FENCING CLINIC 9
ADAPTIVE VETERAN PROGRAMS 10 ARCHERY 10 GOLF 11 TRACK & FIELD 11 BOWLING 12 CYCLING 12 ROCK CLIMBING 13 SWIMMING 13 GA AQUARIUM IMMERSION 13 TRAINING & EDUCATION & PROGRAM SUPPORT CERTIFIED ADAPTIVE RECREATION & SPORTS SPECIALIST 14 BLAZEDAYS (SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAM) 15 ATHLETICS FOR ALL 15 BOCCIA LEVEL 1 - COACHING TRAINING (FREE) 15 EQUIPMENT LOAN PROGRAM 15 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE 16 GREAT APPS TO DOWNLOAD 16 EVERYTHING ELSE WAYS TO GIVE 17 FALL/WINTER PROGRAM & EVENT CALENDAR 18 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS 19
BlazeSports AmericaTM www.blazesports.org 404.270.2000 ADAPTIVE YOUTH PROGRAMS BlazeSports America believes that every child should have the chance to play, to live a healthy lifestyle, to make friends and to enjoy the benefits of sport and recreation. Growing up should be filled with fun, friends and memories, and our mission is to enable kids with physical disabilities to have those experiences. We’ve developed our Youth Programs with that in mind!
2017 FALL YOUTH NOW SERVING YOUTH PROGRAM LINE UP AGES 6-22
BlazeSports provides a variety of sport BlazeSports America is expanding the age and recreation programs for kids and range of our youth programs to 6 - 22. teens with physical disabilities. We Now more youth with disabilities can offer activities designed to fit the continue participating with BlazeSports in needs of everyone from the programs like swimming, track & field and recreational beginner to the serious archery - including competing in the Dixie athlete. Games, Jr. Nationals, etc. Invite a friend!
All of our programs provide the *The age range of 6-22 applies to all BlazeSports opportunity for our participants to Youth programs with the exception of Wheelchair socialize, create new friendships, Basketball. develop new skills and increase independence. Plus, we provide YOUTH PARTICIPATION athletes with training, support and the ELIGIBITY opportunity to increase independence and improve health. Youth with physical disabilities, ages 6 to 22 (varies per program). Some programs • WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL allow for family members to also register. • INDOOR ARCHERY Please contact [email protected] for • SOCCER CLINIC more details. • SWIMMING • TRACK & FIELD Disabilities may include spina bifida, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, • ROWING cerebral palsy, dwarfism, amputations, • FENCING CLINIC muscular dystrophy, stroke and visual impairments.
4 | BlazeSports AmericaTM www.blazesports.org 404.270.2000 WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL YOUTH PROGRAMS
The BlazeSports America Jr. Wheelchair Hawks Basketball program is one of the nation’s fastest growing and most successful youth wheelchair basketball programs.
Youth athletes can participate in this seven-month sports program and be a part of the BlazeSports Atlanta Jr. Hawks Wheelchair Basketball team, part of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA).
Our program includes skills clinics, leadership training, academic support, strength and conditioning and guidance on healthy eating.
IMPORTANT DATES LOCATION Season: August, 2017 - April, 2018 Shepherd Center MANDATORY Parent Meeting: Sat, 8/19 2020 Peachtree Rd NW Atlanta GA 30309 Practices Begin: Sat, 9/9 COST $35 per season PRACTICES - DAY/TIME VARSITY (Boys & Girls ages 13-19) PREP (Boys & Girls ages 6-14) Saturdays, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Saturdays, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm The varsity team is a competitive team that practices Prep Team athletes can be on a Development/Rec- 1 day per week and competes in 5-7 tournaments reational Level or Competitive Level for the season regionally and nationally throughout the season. based on skill level. The Prep Team practices weekly. Tournaments vary based on level. Register for varsity Register for Prep
• 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.
• BlazeSports America covers registration fees for tournaments as well as a team uniform for each athlete. All other tournament expenses are the responsibility of the athlete/parent/guardian.
5 | BlazeSports AmericaTM www.blazesports.org 404.270.2000 ADAPTIVE INDOOR ARCHERY YOUTH PROGRAMS
The BlazeSports Youth Adaptive Archery Program is designed for boys and girls ages 9-22 and has something for everyone from the beginner to more advanced archer. This unique program is designed to build self-esteem while developing participants skills in sportsmanship and archery.
No experience is necessary! BlazeSports Archer - Coach Patricia Bowen is a Certified Level II USA Archery Instructor and an adaptive archer herself. SESSION September 7th - 28th DAY/TIME: LOCATION Waller Park Recreation Center Thursdays, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 250 Oak Street COST Roswell, GA 30075 $45 per month/session Learn more & register here (includes equipment fees)
ADAPTIVE SOCCER CLINIC BlazeSports America is proud to partner with the City of Roswell to bring our athletes this exciting new Ambulatory Soccer Clinic for boys and girls ages 6 -22.
The BlazeSports America Ambulatory Soccer Clinic, is designed to teach the “ins and outs” of ambulatory soccer. The clinic is a great opportunity for our youth to engage in one of the most celebrated sports worldwide and to work as a team developing critical collaborative and communication skills. DAY/TIME LOCATION Saturday, September 23rd 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Waller Park Extension Rotary Dream Field COST: FREE 160 Dobbs Drive Learn more & register here Roswell, GA 30075
To learn more or register for our youth programs, go to www.blazesports.org or email youth@blazesports.
6 | BlazeSports AmericaTM www.blazesports.org 404.270.2000 ADAPTIVE SWIMMING YOUTH PROGRAMS
BlazeSports America’s Adaptive Swimming Program is designed for boys and girls ages 6-22 of every skill level from the beginner learn- ing the basics, to the more advanced swimmer training to compete. Coach Fred Lamback’s 30+ years of adaptive coaching experience includes our own McClain Hermes, a member of the 2017 USA Paralympic Swim Team!
REGISTRATION Register by the quarter or for the entire year. Cost is $60 per quarter, or $200 for the year. Register here for July- Sept Register here for Oct - Dec For more information, email [email protected].
SCHEDULE
LOCATION #1 (Decatur) LOCATION #2 (John’s Creek) DAY/TIME: Saturdays, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm DAY/TIME: Saturdays 9/9, 9/16, 10/14, 10/21, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm 11/11, 11/18, 12/9, 12/16 9/30, 10/28
Woodruff Physical Activities Bldg Dynamo Swim Center Agnes Scott College 5075 Abbotts Bridge Rd. 141 E. College Ave. John’s Creek, GA 30097 Decatur, GA 30030
To learn more or register for our youth programs, go to www.blazesports.org or email youth@blazesports.
For more information, go to www.blazesports.org or email [email protected].
77 || BlazeSportsBlazeSports AmericaAmericaTMTM www.blazesports.orgwww.blazesports.org 404.270.2000404.270.2000 FALL TRACK & FIELD YOUTH PROGRAMS BlazeSports America’s Track and Field Program offers training and participation in competitive events for athletes ages 6-22 who are ambulatory or use a wheelchair. If you are looking to stay active, keep fit or work towards a greater goal, our training program will teach you the proper techniques to enjoy the sport safely.
There’s no better cardio program than Track & Field for athletes who are ambulatory or use a wheelchair! Athletes can participate in a range of events from track to discus to shot put to the long jump that cater to their specific ability and interests. FALL SESSION September 18TH - - December 11th (no practices October 9th or November 20th due to holidays) DAY/TIME Mondays, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm LOCATION Centennial High School 9310 Scott Road Roswell, GA 30076
*Park in gravel lot closet to Eves Rd. & Scott Rd. COST $25 per session
REGISTER HERE or email youth@blaz- esports for more infomraiton
8 | BlazeSports AmericaTM www.blazesports.org 404.270.2000 ADAPTIVE ROWING YOUTH & VETERAN PROGRAMS
BlazeSports America is excited to be official partners with theAtlanta Rowing Club! Through our partnership, Youth and Veteran athletes ages 6 and up can take advantage of weekly rowing classes and clinics to learn more about and experience the sport of adaptive rowing. ADAPTIVE & PARA CLASSES
Adaptive & para classes are 2X/week for members of the Atlanta Rowing Club (ARC).
l Saturdays, 10:30 am -12:30 pm
ADAPTIVE & PARA MEMBERSHIPS The Atlanta Rowing Club offers two discounted membership options for para/adaptive rowers.
1. Therapeutic memberships - $50 annually, includes on-the-water To register or for more information about support. Adaptive and Para class schedules go online or 2. Competitive adaptive memberships - email [email protected]. $50 annually plus $150 to cover the fees associated with weekly coaching and equipment for training and racing.
To learn more and register for our programs, go to www.blazesports.org or email [email protected]. ADAPTIVE FENCING CLINIC
BlazeSports America is excited to announce our partnership with Falcon Fencing! Our inaugural FREE Adaptive Fencing Clinic will be held on August 26th and is designed for Youth and Veteran participants ages 9 and up.
All Equipment is provided. Registration is required. Register Here.
DAY/TIME LOCATION Saturday, 8/26 Lakepoint Sports Complex 10:00 am - 1:00 pm 261 Stars Way Cartersville, GA 30121 COST: FREE 9 | BlazeSports AmericaTM www.blazesports.org 404.270.2000 ADAPTIVE VETERAN PROGRAMS Whether you are a disabled veteran or injured active duty service member looking to become active, reintegrate into a social community, or compete in adaptive sports at a regional or nationl level, BlazeSports has the program to fit your needs. We believe that sport and recreation is an integral part of the community reintegration process post injury. We appreciate your service and are dedicated to helping you - that’s why all of our programs are FREE for veteran participants! VETERAN’S ARCHERY
2017 FALL VETERAN PROGRAM LINE UP BlazeSports provides a variety of sport and recreation programs for veterans with physical challenges. We provide athletes with training, support and the opportunity to increase independence and improve health. The BlazeSports America archery program gives Veterans the opportunity to adapt military skills • ARCHERY to a recreational setting. You can train recre- ationally or competitively using various types of • GOLF equipment. • TRACK & FIELD WEEKLY: Tuesdays (yearlong) • BOWLING • CYCLING DAY/TIME • ROCK CLIMBING Primary Location (outdoors) • SWIMMING Tuesdays, 9:00 am - 11:00 am • GA AQUARIUM IMMERSION Panola Mountain State Park 2620 Highway 155 N ADAPTIVE VETERAN Stockbridge, GA 30281
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY: Inclement Weather Location Tuesdays, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Veterans and active duty service members with physical disabilities, including Archery Learning Center 2164 Fountain Square but not limited to, spinal cord injury, Snellville, GA 30078 traumatic brain injury, amputations, stroke COST: FREE and visual impairments. For any questions or more information, contact REGISTER HERE or for more information, [email protected]. email [email protected]
10 | BlazeSports AmericaTM www.blazesports.org 404.270.2000 VETERAN’S GOLF CLINICS VETERAN PROGRAMS Whether you are new to the sport or a seasoned golfer, BlazeSports America’s “PGA HOPE” program gives you the opportunity to improve your golf skills and connect with other Veterans.
Through our partnership with PGA REACH, all equipment and training is provided by PGA/LPGA adaptive golf instructors at NO COST.
Clinic #1 (Marietta) Mondays, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm August 14th - September 28th
FALL SESSION: City Club Marietta Register Here 510 Powder Springs St August 14 - November 8 (Marietta) Marietta, GA 30064 The dress code for this program is enforced; Clinic #2 (Stone Mountain) collared shirt, pants, and close toed shoes. Wednesdays, 9:30 am - 11:30 am th th October 4 - November 8
Stone Mountain Golf Club 1145 Stonewall Jackson Dr. Register Here Stone Mountain, GA 30083 (Stone Mountain) FALL TRACK & FIELD You won’t find a better program for Veterans who are ambulatory or use a wheelchair! With a variety of events, athletes can choose the ones that fit their specific interests and abilities from recreational to the more competitive. Our training program teaches proper techniques to enjoy the sports safely whether you want to stay active and fit or participate for fun. FALL SESSION September 18TH - - December 11th (no practices October 9th or November 20th due to holidays) DAY/TIME Mondays, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
LOCATION Centennial High School 9310 Scott Road Roswell, GA 30076 COST No cost to Veterans
REGISTER HERE or email [email protected] for more information. 11 | BlazeSports AmericaTM www.blazesports.org 404.270.2000 VETERAN’S BOWLING VETERAN PROGRAMS
DAY/TIME Wednesdays (yearlong) 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
LOCATION Brunswick Zone Lilburn Lanes 3835 Lawrenceville Hwy Lawrenceville, GA 30044
REGISTER HERE or email veterans@ blazesports.org to learn more.
Join BlazeSports America for camaraderie and laughs with one of our most popular programs – Veteran’s bowling! It’s fun for experienced bowlers and beginners alike!
Free bowling limited to first 30 participants, $5 for each participant above max of 30.
VETERAN’S CYCLING Come out to one of BlazeSports America’s cycling sessions and enjoy a beautiful ride.
Our Veteran cycling program is designed for veterans who want to train and compete in cycling, as well as those who just want to exercise and enjoy the social aspect.
Bicycles, recumbent bicycles, handcycles, and helmets are available, should you need one to participate.
A minimum of (5) participants must register to hold this program weekly.
DAY/TIME LOCATION Silver Comet Trail Floyd Road Trailhead Fridays, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 4342 Floyd Road SW Mableton, GA, 30126 COST: FREE REGISTER HERE or for more information, email [email protected]
12 | BlazeSports AmericaTM www.blazesports.org 404.270.2000 ADAPTIVE ROCK CLIMBING VETERAN PROGRAMS Come join us for an amazing day trip as we DAYS/TIMES partner with Camp Twin Lakes Will-a-way to provide 12 Veterans with the opportunity to Thursday 8/31 & Thursday 9/21 climb. Participants will be introduced to the 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm basics of climbing including knot tying, belay- LOCATION Camp Will-A-Way ing, safety considerations and efficient climbing 210 South Broad Street #5 technique. Winder, GA 30680 COST: FREE Register for 8/31 | Register for 9/14 ADAPTIVE SWIMMING
BlazeSports America Adaptive Swim coaches provide Veterans expert training whether you want to train for fitness, competition or enjoyment. Learn more online at www.blazesports.org or email veterans@blazesportsorg.
Location #1 (Fort Gordon) Location #2 (John’s Creek) Days/Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays Day/Time: Last Saturday of the month, 9:00 am – 11:00 am 8/26, 9/30, 10/28 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Location: Register for Fort Gordon Building #21608 Location: Register for Dynamo Swim Center Corner of Barnes Ave. and 25th St 5075 Abbotts Bridge Rd. Fort Gordon, GA 30905 John’s Creek, GA 30097 GA AQUARIUM VETERAN IMMERSION The Georgia Aquarium Immersion Swim Day is an amazing opportunity for Veterams to try a unique adjunctive therapy. Veterans will receive a briefing, change into bathing suits & wet- suits, and enter the water for a 30-minute swim in the largest fish tank in the world (6.3 million gallons). All equipment is provided by Georgia Aquarium. DAY/TIME Wednesday, 9/13 LOCATION Georgia Aquarium 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm 225 Baker Street NW Atlanta, GA., 30313 REGISTER HERE or email [email protected] to learn more.
1313 || BlazeSportsBlazeSports AmericaAmericaTMTM www.blazesports.orgwww.blazesports.org 404.270.2000404.270.2000 TRAINING & EDUCATION Since 2009, BlazeSports AmericaTM has been a training and education leader in the field of adaptive sports and recreation. The BlazeSports Institute for Applied Science is now the BlazeSports America Institute for Adaptive Sports and Recreation™ – functioning as both a curriculum and independent process of review, evaluation and credentialing at all levels of engagement in adaptive sports and recreation programming for service providers, volunteers, coaches, students and other related practitioners.
In September 2017, the BlazeSports Institute will announce the expansion and update of our curriculum and continuing studies certification program. With this expansion, the BlazeSports Institute will offer a wider array of opportunities for adaptive sports education through a variety of learning formats (online & classroom), access to a wider pool of resources including webinars & podcasts, newsletters with updates on the latest research, trends and best practices in the field.
BlazeSports America is excited to offer more resources to train professionals & volunteers interested in adapted sports and recreation – new to the field or looking to grow an established program!
l More continuing education opportunities l New updates on industry trends
l Sharing of research and best practices
BlazeSports Institute’s goal:
l To build the capacity of community-based practitioners to provide adaptive sport and physical activity programs for individuals with physical disabilities. UPDATED CERTIFICATION PROGRAM The BlazeSports Institute is updating our adaptive sports certification program. The Certified Disability Sports Specialist credential will be updated as Certified Adaptive Recreation and Sports Specialist (CARSS)™. CARSS will replace the current Certified Disability Sport Specialist certification (CDSS) to reflect more accurately where the field has evolved. CARSS was developed by BlazeSports America with the expertise and input of a wide-range of professionals in the adaptive sports field.
The goal of the updated CARSS certification program is to even better prepare those new to adaptive sports and recreation, as well as increase the knowledge and core competencies of adaptive sports professionals currently working in the field. The updated CARSS certification program highlights the most relevant, practical information for developing and implementing successful adaptive sports and recreation programs for Youth, Adults and Veterans with various physical disabilities.
Learn more about the Blaze Institute @ www.blazesports.org or email [email protected].
14 | BlazeSports AmericaTM www.blazesports.org 404.270.2000 BLAZEDAYS IN YOUR SCHOOL
BlazeSports America’s BlazeDays offer a unique and exciting opportunity for you, your team and/ or your students to experience a range of adaptive sports first hand and learn ways to adapt your sports programs to be more inclusive for people with disabilities. BlazeSports America will come to your school or recreational facility to demonstrate to teachers and students alike the benefits and importance of sports and education programs that built to include students with physical disabilities. BlazeDays are great way to promote disability awareness, community inclusion and recreation opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities and are a perfect complement to any Disability Awareness programs or for Exceptional Children’s week.
Contact us at [email protected] or (404) 270-2000 to learn more! ATHLETICS FOR ALL BlazeSports America is a member of the Athletics for All Task Force, which is comprised of na- tional disability sports organizations that are working together to promote and facilitate inclusion of students with disabilities in high school sports. The Task Force has developed tools and guide- lines by which coaches, athletic directors and school administrators can include students with physical disabilities in interscholastic sports.
Visit www.athleticsforall.net to access resources for your school. FREE BOCCIA LEVEL 1 - COACHES TRAINING BlazeSports is hosting a Boccia Level 1 Coaches Training Clin- ic to certify Local and Regional Boccia Coaches. Our goal is to increase the number of locally certified coaches to create more opportunities for Veterans to participate in Boccia programs in the Greater Atlanta Metro Area. Date: Sunday, September 17th Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Location: Courtyard Atlanta Downtown/Emory 130 Clairmont Avenue Decatur, GA 30030 Register Here
15 | BlazeSports AmericaTM www.blazesports.org 404.270.2000 FREE EQUIPMENT LOAN PROGRAM
If you’re already a BlazeSports America participant and are considering a new sport but don’t have the correct equipment, there is no need to worry. With our FREE equipment loan program, you can borrow a piece of equipment and test it out! This includes sport chairs, racing wheelchairs, handcycles, adaptive golf and archery equipment.
For more information,calll (404) 270-2000 or email [email protected].
ADAPTIVE SPORTS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
BlazeSports America strives to provides current and accurate information on Paralympic sports, rules, coaching techniques and risk management. This information is available to you in a wide range of resources available on our website related to sport, physical activity and healthy lifestyles for people with physical disabilities at www.blazesports.org/what-we-do/train- ing-and-education.
Need some guidance? Don’t hesitate to contact us by email at [email protected] or call (404) 270-2000.
DOWNLOAD OUR APPS
“GATEWAY TO GOLD” APP
The US Paralympics have launched the officialGateway to Gold mobile app to assist aspiring athletes to take the first step towards becoming a Paralympic athlete. The app is FREE on Android and IOS platforms. Download and you’ll have immediate access to sport demos, skills tests, and the ability to submit your own videos directly to Paralympic coaches for feedback!
TEAM USA MOBILE COACH Team USA has launched a mobile coaches app that delivers the latest resources from experts at the United States Olympic Committee in Paralympic sports! It includes drills, nutrition, technology, psychology, strength, and coaching resources. Download Team USA Today!
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Every donation makes a difference! Your support makes it possible for us to create and provide fantastic opportunities for our youth and veterans to participate in sports. In our first 20 years, BlazeSports America touched the lives of over 975,000 people worldwide with more than 21,000,000 hours of adaptive sports programming and lead- ership designed to empower and enrich the lives of children and veterans with physical disabilities.
VOLUNTEER Of the BlazeSports America strives to deliver the best adaptive programs and more than 1,000,000 events to our athletes and participants by constantly seeking ways to charities better our programs and events. We rely on volunteers, coaches, finan- operating in cial donations, and community support and involvement. To find out the United how you can help and become a volunteer, contact us today at States, (404) 270-2000 or email at [email protected]. BlazeSports America is one of only 2,500 nonprofit organizations to receive MAKE A PERSONAL DONATION the “Best In America” seal Your donation is tax deductible and goes directly to help veterans and of excellence from the Independent Charities children with physical disabilities through programs designed specifically with their needs in mind that enable them to enjoy the benefits of participating in sports and recreation programs.
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2017 FALL/WINTER PROGRAM & EVENT CALENDAR
AUGUST OCTOBER
12: Veteran Water Sports Day 4: Veterans Golf Clinic begins Macon, GA Stone Mountain, GA 14: Veterans Golf Clinic begins 12-13: U.S. Olympic Committee Multi-Sport Marietta, GA (Marietta City Club) Council Conference (Colorado Springs) 19: Youth Wheelchair Basketball Kick-off 14: Youth Q3 Swimming Session Begins Shepherd Center 21-22: Fred Lamback Disability Swim Meet 26: Veterans Dynamo swim Augusta, GA Johns Creek, GA 28: Veterans Dynamo swim 26: Falcons Adaptive Fencing Clinic Johns Creek, GA Lakepoint Sporting Community Catersville, GA NOVEMBER
SEPTEMBER 4-5: Courage Kenny Classic (Varsity BBall) Minneapolis, MN 1: Launch of Updated Certified Adaptive 11: Veterans Day Golf Event Recreation & Sports Specialist Program Location TBD 9: Youth Wheelchair Basketball Season Begins 23: THANKSGIVING 9-10: BlazeSports Adaptive Recreation & Sports Training Workshop (San Antonio,TX) DECEMBER 13: Veterans Georgia Aquarium Immersion Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta GA 2-3: Youth Track Meet 15-16: BlazeSports Adaptive Recreation & Birmingham, AL (tentative dates) Sports Training Workshop (Atlanta, GA) 25: CHRISTMAS 17: Boccia Level I Coaching Clinic Decatur, GA 18: Youth Track & Field Winter Season Begins JANUARY 25-29: Veteran Valor Games San Antonio, TX 1: NEW YEAR’S DAY 23: Adaptive Ambulatory Soccer Clinic 27-28: BlazeSports Big Peach Slam Jam Roswell, GA LakePoint Sporting Complex 30: Veterans Dynamo swim Johns Creek, GA 18 | BlazeSports AmericaTM www.blazesports.org 404.270.2000 THANK YOU BlazeSports America’s incredible partners & sponsors have made it possible for us to touch the lives of over 975,000 people worldwide with more than 21,000,000 hours of adaptive sports programming and leadership designed to empower and enrich the lives of children and veterans with physical disabilities. We could not do it without their support!
Adaptive Sports USA Eagle Sports Chairs Primerica Atlanta Hawks East Carolina University Resurgens Charitable Foundation Atlanta Track Club Flaghouse Roswell Parks & Recreation Bob Woodruff Foundation Gatorade Sage Foundation Brunswick Zone Georgia Beverage Association Sanders Foundation Camp Twin Lakes Georgia State Golf Association Shepherd Center Catalyst Sports Georgia State University Team River Runner Centennial High School Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Waffle House Foundation Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Foun- Ipsen BioPharmaceuticals Warfighter Sports Christopher and Dana Reeve dation Kennesaw State University USA Archery Clipper Petroleum Foundation Kulynych Family Foundation USAID Craig H. Neilsen Foundation Mobility Works USA Boccia Decatur Parks & Recreation PepsiCo US Olympic Committee Disabled Sports USA Oglethorpe University US Paralympics Dynamo Swim Center PGA REACH US Soccer Federation
US Swimming
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19 | BlazeSports AmericaTM www.blazesports.org 404.270.2000 Based in Atlanta and celebrating 20 years of operation in 2016, BlazeSports America embraces the mission of changing the lives of children and adults with physical disabilities through sport. In addi- tion to its US efforts, BlazeSports America has served individuals and communities in 11 countries, and partners with organizations around the world to provide adaptive sports leadership to an increasingly international constituency. The BlazeSports interdisciplinary approach includes community based sport and recreation adaptive programs, training and education, leadership programs, Paralympic sports, camps and clinics, continuing education and certification, sports diplomacy and sports for social impact. BlazeSports America serves children and adults through adaptive sports and recreation programs, as well as military veterans with physical disabilities and service related injuries.
BlazeSports America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is the legacy organization of the 1996 Paralympic Games held in Atlanta, Georgia offering adaptive sports programs and services that encourage lifelong health, build leadership skills, foster independence and inclusion. BlazeSports America is a member of the United States Olympic Committee – Multi-Sport Organizational Council, and the USA Member Organization of the Cerebral Palsy International Sport and Recreation Association (CPISRA).
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