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.
360 Heat Rugby Team Fundraiser
Join us on Saturday, November 4th, 2023, for the inaugural Ability 360 Heat Rugby Team Fundraiser! The format of play will be a four person scramble, with prizes being awarded for the top teams, most fun team, as well as many individual prizes for the best putter, longest driver and those who can stick it closest to the pin! It is going to be a great day of golf and camaraderie with proceeds going to benefit the Ability 360 Heat Rugby Team.
Registration: 7:00am
Shotgun Start: 8:00am
Lunch & Awards: 11:45am
*If registering as a single, please leave a note if there is a another player you’d like to be paired with.*
2023 – 2024 Roster
| Nombre | Class | Jersey Number | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obanelle Cisneros | 3.0 | 1 | Prescott, AZ |
| Levi Bohon | 2.0 | 3 | Heyburn, ID |
| Ernie Chun | 2.0 | 4 | Waipahu, HI |
| Brian Sperle | 0.5 | 6 | Hayward, CA |
| Scott Hogsett | 0.5 | 8 | Chandler, AZ |
| Joe Jackson | 1.0 | 10 | Chandler, AZ |
| Agustin Serrano | 3.5 | 11 | Lagomar, Uraguay |
| Sebastion Broussard | 0.5 | 12 | Seattle, WA |
| Kevin Hamilton | 3.0 | 14 | Arlington Heights, IL |
| Jen Chailie | 2.0 | 15 | Scottsdale, AZ |
| Josh Johnson | 2.0 | 33 | Phoenix, AZ |
| Jake Zunich | 2.0 | 23 | Silver City, NM |
| Stephen Eik | 2.5 | 35 | Santa Rosa, CA |
| Team Staff |
|---|
| Sara Sperle |
| Haley Alexander |
#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 |
| 9/28 – 10/1 | PVA Clinic | Abiltiy360 |
| 11/10 – 11/12 | Texas Hold ’em Vegas Tournament | TBD |
| 11/18 – 11/19 | Dual in the Desert | Ability360 |
| 12/1 – 12/3 | 360HEAT NS9 Memorial Tournament | Ability360 |
| 2/16 – 2/18 | Rugby Rave | Ability360 |
Want to Sponsor our Team?
*All donation amounts are greatly appreciated to offset costs of travel, coaching, and equipment.
Sponsorship Levels for Ability360 Phoenix Heat Wheelchair Rugby Team
2023 – 2024 SEASON
$15,000
- Prominent company logo on all marketing materials for events and tournaments that involved wheelchair rugby at Ability360 such as Dual in the Desert and Rugby Rave
- Event posters, fliers, website, social media, event tickets/programs, post-event materials, event shirts, and newsletter(s)
- Prominent vendor location for marketing at above events
Prominent banner displayed at Ability360 throughout Rugby Season - Company employees will have priority to volunteer sign-ups for all event days
- Recognition on the Donor Wall
- Community Building Opportunities
- Ability360 Rugby players to attend and speak at 4 of your company events
- Team Photo with Company logo
- Complimentary vendor booth at two other Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center events such as Saluting Service, Wheelchair Tennis Tournament
$10,000
- Company logo on all marketing materials for events and tournaments that involved wheelchair rugby at Ability360 such as Dual in the Desert and Rugby Rave.
- Event posters, fliers, website, social media, event tickets/programs, post-event materials, event shirts, and newsletter(s)
- Prominent vendor location for marketing at above events
- Prominent banner displayed at Ability360 throughout Rugby Season
- Company employees will have priority to volunteer sign ups for all event days
- Recognition on the Donor Wall
- Community Building Opportunities
- Ability360 Rugby players to attend and speak at 2 of your company events
- Team Photo with Company logo
- Complimentary booth at the Ability360 Health & Wellness Fair
$5,000
- logo on all marketing materials for events and tournaments that involved wheelchair rugby at Ability360 such as Dual in the Desert and Rugby Rave
- Event posters, fliers, website, social media, event tickets/programs, post-event materials, event shirts, and newsletter(s)
- Prominent vendor location for marketing at above events
Banner displayed at Ability360 throughout Rugby Season - Company employees will have priority to volunteer sign ups for all event days
- Recognition on the Donor Wall
- Community Building Opportunities
- Ability360 Rugby players to attend and speak at 2 of your company events
- Team Photo with Sponsor logo
$2,500
- Company logo on all marketing materials for events and tournaments that involved wheelchair rugby at Ability360 such as Dual in the Desert and Rugby Rave
- Event posters, fliers, website, social media, event tickets/programs, post-event materials, event shirts, and newsletter(s)
- Vendor location for marketing at above events
- Recognition on the Donor Wall
- Team Photo with Sponsor logo
$1,000
- Company logo on all marketing materials for events and tournaments that involved wheelchair rugby at Ability360 such as Dual in the Desert and Rugby Rave
- Event posters, fliers, website, social media, event tickets/programs, post-event materials, event shirts, and newsletter(s) Vendor location for marketing at above events