The Ability360 Heat is a U.S. Wheelchair Rugby Associated team sponsored by Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center. The Heat was created in 1998. The Heat won the 2014 US National tournament in Kentucky, completing a 2014 season with a perfect record of 33-0. They defended their title in 2015 and again in 2017.
2023 - 2024 Roster
Stephen Eik
Class 2.5
35
Santa Rosa, CA
Sebastian Broussard
Class 0.5
12
Seattle, WA
Levi Bohon
Class 2.0
3
Heyburn, ID
Scott Hodsett
Class 0.5
8
Chandler, AZ
Kevin Hamilton
Class 3.0
14
Arlington Heights, IL
Joe Jackson
Class 1.0
10
Chandler, AZ
Jen Chaillie
Class 2.0
15
Scottsdale, AZ
Jake Zunich
Class 2.0
23
Silver City, NM
Ernie Chun
Class 2.0
4
Waipahu, HI
Brian Sperle
Class 0.5
6
Hayward, CA
Haley Alexander
Team Staff
Sara Sperle
Team Staff
| Name | Class | Jersey Number | Hometown |
| Obanelle Cisneros | 3.0 | 3 | Heyburn, ID |
| Agustin Serrano | 3.5 | 11 | Lagomar, Uraguay |
#9
Nick Springer
New York City, NY
In remembrance of Nick Springer, #9, who was not only an incredible wheelchair rugby player who was instrumental in USA’s 2008 gold medal, 3 national championships, player of the years honors etc. He was one of the most charismatic people you could ever meet. On and off the rugby court Nick was an exemplary human being who had close friends from 5 continents.
What is Wheelchair Rugby
Wheelchair rugby is a team sport for athletes with a disability. It is practiced in over twenty-five countries around the world and is a summer Paralympic sport. Developed in Winnipeg, Canada in 1976, the sport’s original name was Murderball. The United States name “quad rugby” is because all wheelchair rugby players need to have disabilities that include at least some loss of function in at least three limbs—most are medically classified as quadriplegic. Each player receives a classification, based upon function. These classifications are used during each game, when each team may have no more than 8 points (classifications of players added together) on the court, at one time. Wheelchair rugby is played indoors on a hardwood court. The rules include elements of wheelchair basketball, ice hockey, handball, and rugby union. It is a contact sport and physical contact between wheelchairs is an integral part of the game. It has little in common with Rugby football except for the name. The sport is governed by the International Wheelchair Rugby Federation (IWRF) which was established in 1993.
If you are interested in trying it out or for more information contact: Ernie Chun Erniec@ability360.org
2023 - 2024 Season Schedule
| Date | Event | Location/Time |
| 12/5 - 12/7 | Metal and Muscle | Houston, TX |
| 12/12 - 12/13 | Duel in the Desert | Ability360 |
| 1/29 - 2/1 | PVA Invitational | Louisville, KY |
| 2/13 - 2/15 | Rugby Rave | Ability360 |
| 4/9 - 4/12 | National Championships | Birmingham, AL |