Check out the newest sport in town at a free wheelchair rugby "demo day" from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 at Fort Boise Community Center, 700 Robbins Rd.

Wheelchair rugby, also known as “quad rugby” or “murderball,” is a fast-paced, fun contact sport offered by Boise Parks & Recreation’s AdVenture program. AdVenture offers social and recreational activities for people with disabilities.

AdVenture recently received a $23,400 grant to purchase new rugby wheelchairs. The grant was awarded by U.S. Paralympics, a division of the U.S. Olympic Committee, through funding provided by Veterans Affairs. The grants are intended to facilitate the growth of Paralympic sport programming for disabled Veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces.

At demo day, people with and without disabilities are invited to try out the new chairs. All skill levels are welcome.

This spring, AdVenture will offer two wheelchair rugby programs. Sessions meet from 4-6:30 p.m. Sundays from March 25-May 20 and from noon-2:30 p.m. Thursdays from April 5-May 24 at Fort Boise Community Center. Cost is $24 for the 8-session programs. Scholarships are available. Drop-in sessions are $5 each.

To learn more about AdVenture activities, see www.cityofboise.org/adaptiverecreation. To register, call 608-7680.