EMERSON, Ga. — BlazeSports America, a nonprofit organization founded after the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games are gearing up to host their ninth annual Big Peach Slam Jam Wheelchair Basketball tournament on Saturday.

The tournament is sponsored by the Atlanta Hawks and will feature three BlazeSports teams in prep, varsity, and women’s divisions. It will also include 36 teams from around the country, according to Hawks officials.

“It is truly an honor to be hosting the annual Big Peach Slam Jam in collaboration with the Atlanta Hawks,” said Dawn Churi, Executive Director of BlazeSports America. “Their generous support allows us to amplify this event to new heights, as we welcome hundreds of athletes nationwide this year.”

“We are thrilled to team up with BlazeSports for the ninth annual Big Peach Slam Jam Tournament,” said Hawks’ Vice President of Community Impact and Basketball Programs Jon Babul.

“At BlazeSports, we are dedicated to representation and inclusivity, and the Big Peach Slam Jam empowers us to expand our programs, providing every athlete with the chance to showcase their skills at the top level of competition,” said Churi.

The tournament is the largest of its kind outside of nationals, according to Hawks officials. It will be held on Saturday and Sunday at Lakepoint Sports in Emerson, Ga.