BlazeSports America

In 2022 BlazeSports served over 1,000 individuals with disabilities through adaptive sport, recreation, movement and college / career development programs. We increased the number of participants in BlazeSport programs We expanded the youth population by more than a 40% increase in active participation. We added 150 new veterans, which represents approximately a 50% increase in active participants. BlazeSports program offering now includes 14 adaptive sports plus camps, clincs and webinars for personal growth. [CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O][CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 OF FORM 990]We launched our Women's Wheelchair Basketball team, the BlazeSports Lady Ballers, the only adaptive female basketball team in Georgia and one of the few teams in the country. Enabling girls and women with physical disabilities to compete and improve their fitness and grow through a program designed specifically to serve women of all ages. In 2022, BlazeSports hosted the 2022 National Parasport Conference in Marietta, GA on October 25-28th. With attendees joining both virtually and in-person, we brought together industry leaders in parasport from across the country. This event reflects how we can continue to grow and improve the ParaSport community for providers and athletes. BlazeSports also hosted webinars for Parent & Families with Preschoolers, for Early ChildCare & Learning Specialist, Sports Psychology, Financial Literacy, Navigating Employment, Sports Nutrition and Navigating Disability Services. We served over 574 disabled and/or low-income toddlers ages 2-6 through programs, specialized resources and education.