2022 Fall Youth Track and Field Season

The BlazeSports Adaptive Track & Field Fall Season offers the opportunity to continue the development and training of our athletes. Our program is open to all skill levels, competitive, recreational, or an athlete who is interested in trying a new sport. Athletes are exposed to events such as; wheelchair racing, race running/ frame running, ambulatory track, long jump, and seated & ambulatory field events (discuss, shot put, javelin). *Event participation dependent on athlete’s disability.

For more information or questions, email: tshipeck@blazesports.org

Season Start: Monday, September 18th 

Season End: Monday, November 13th 

Practice Time: 6:30 – 8:00pm

Practice Structure: In a typical season, the BlazeSports Track & Field team meets 1x a week (Monday evenings 6:30pm-8:00pm)

Athlete eligibility: Ages 6 – 22 years old. Primary diagnosis as a physical disability including but not limited to: Spinal Cord Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Amputation, Limb Difference, Visual Impairment, Dwarfism, Traumatic Brain Injury, etc.

Athletes of all skills levels are welcome.

*Sighted guides can be available for athletes with visual impairment if needed*

Equipment: The BlazeSports Equipment Loan Program is available for all Youth Members. If your athlete needs a racing chair, BlazeSports staff & coaches will fit your athlete to the most suitable chair we have available. The loan program has no initial cost to the youth member although credit card information is required. *-BlazeSports does not loan running blades, running crutches, or other ambulation assistive devices.*

All throwing equipment will be provided by BlazeSports.