Program Youth, Veteran & Education Guide

1 FALL / winter 2017 GuideProgram , Veteran & EducationMULTI-SPORTORGANIZATIONLIFE 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 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 of our programs provide participants the opportunities to increase physical activity, create new friendships, develop new skills and increase independence.

2 We serve a wide range of ability levels from recreational beginner to competitive 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 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 OF CONTENTSADAPTIVE youth PROGRAMSADAPTIVE Veteran PROGRAMSTRAINING & Education & Program SUPPORTEVERYTHING ELSEBASKETBALL (Wheelchair) ARCHERY (Indoor)SOCCER CLINIC (Ambulatory Adaptive)SWIMMINGTRACK & FIELDARCHERYGOLFTRACK & FIELDBOWLINGCYCLINGROCK CLIMBINGSWIMMINGGA AQUARIUM IMMERSION10 11 11 12 12 1313 135 66 7 8 CERTIFIED ADAPTIVE RECREATION & SPORTS SPECIALISTBLAZEDAYS (SCHOOL Education Program )ATHLETICS FOR ALLBOCCIA LEVEL 1 - COACHING TRAINING (FREE)

3 EQUIPMENT LOAN PROGRAMTECHNICAL ASSISTANCEGREAT APPS TO DOWNLOAD14 15 15 15 151616 WAYS TO GIVEFALL/ winter Program & EVENT CALENDARTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS17 18 19 BlazeSports PROGRAMS FOR youth & VETERANSADAPTIVE ROWINGADAPTIVE FENCING CLINIC9 910 ADAPTIVE youth PROGRAMSB lazeSports 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!NOW SERVING youth AGES 6-222017 FALL youth Program LINE UPBlazeSports America is expanding the age range of our youth programs to 6 - 22.

4 Now more youth with disabilities can continue participating with BlazeSports in programs like swimming, track & field and archery - including competing in the Dixie Games, Jr. Nationals, etc. Invite a friend! *The age range of 6-22 applies to all BlazeSports youth programs with the exception of Wheelchair PARTICIPATION ELIGIBITY youth with physical disabilities, ages 6 to 22 (varies per Program ). Some programs allow for family members to also register. Please contact for more details. Disabilities may include spina bifida, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, dwarfism, amputations, muscular dystrophy, stroke and visual | BlazeSports provides a variety of sport and recreation programs for kids and teens with physical disabilities.

5 We offer activities designed to fit the needs of everyone from the recreational beginner to the serious athlete. All of our programs provide the opportunity for our participants to socialize, create new friendships, develop new skills and increase independence. Plus, we provide athletes with training, support and the opportunity to increase independence and improve health. WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL INDOOR ARCHERY SOCCER CLINIC SWIMMING TRACK & FIELD ROWING FENCING CLINICYOUTH PROGRAMSWHEELCHAIR BASKETBALLThe BlazeSports America Jr. Wheelchair Hawks Basketball Program is one of the nation s fastest growing and most successful youth wheelchair basketball programs.

6 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. Season: August, 2017 - April, 2018 Shepherd Center2020 Peachtree Rd NWAtlanta GA 30309 IMPORTANT DATESLOCATION$35 per seasonCOSTP ractices Begin: Sat, 9/9 PRACTICES - DAY/TIMEMANDATORY Parent Meeting: Sat, 8/19 Saturdays, 9:30 am - 12:00 pmSaturdays, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm VARSITY (Boys & Girls ages 13-19)PREP (Boys & Girls ages 6-14) All athletes play using a wheelchair.

7 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/ varsity team is a competitive team that practices 1 day per week and competes in 5-7 tournaments regionally and nationally throughout the Team athletes can be on a Development/Rec-reational Level or Competitive Level for the season based on skill level. The Prep Team practices weekly. Tournaments vary based on level.

8 5 | BlazeSports for varsityRegister for PrepADAPTIVE INDOOR ARCHERYB lazeSports 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. Waller Park Extension Rotary Dream Field160 Dobbs DriveRoswell, GA 30075 COST: FREELOCATIONS aturday, September 23rd11:30 am - 1:00 pmDAY/TIMEThe 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.

9 This unique Program is designed to build self-esteem while developing participants skills in sportsmanship and archery. Thursdays, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Waller Park Recreation Center250 Oak StreetRoswell, GA 30075 DAY/TIME:LOCATIONS eptember 7th - 28thSESSIONNo experience is necessary! BlazeSports Archer - Coach Patricia Bowen is a Certified Level II USA Archery Instructor and an adaptive archer herself.$45 per month/session (includes equipment fees)COSTADAPTIVE SOCCER CLINIC6 | BlazeSports PROGRAMSTo learn more or register for our youth programs, go to or email more & register hereLearn more & register here7 | BlazeSports more information, go to or email ADAPTIVE SWIMMINGB lazeSports 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.

10 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 Woodruff Physical Activities BldgAgnes Scott College 141 E. College Ave. Decatur, GA 30030 DAY/TIME: Saturdays, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm 9/9, 9/16, 10/14, 10/21, 11/11, 11/18, 12/9, 12/16 SCHEDULED ynamo Swim Center 5075 Abbotts Bridge Rd. John s Creek, GA 30097 DAY/TIME: Saturdays 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm 9/30, 10/28 LOCATION #1 (Decatur)LOCATION #2 (John s Creek)7 | BlazeSports PROGRAMSTo learn more or register for our youth programs, go to or email 6:30 pm - 8:00 pmCentennial High School9310 Scott RoadRoswell, GA 30076 *Park in gravel lot closet to Eves Rd.