Built from Purpose. Driven by Power.
HURLETICS was founded in 2023 by Shunn Spademan and LaMorris Hawkins, inspired by the story of a gifted collegiate football player who lost his mobility due to a brain tumor. His strength and resilience led to a bold question: Can we create a sport as intense and competitive as football — but smarter, safer, and more inclusive?
That question sparked the creation of Tread Hurling — a revolutionary new sport where every movement builds power, every rule protects athletes, and every game redefines what it means to compete.
The First True Hybrid Sport
Tread Hurling blends the explosive energy of football, the stamina of track, the strategy of basketball, the intensity of wrestling, and the physical demands of CrossFit. Instead of a ball, players use a 27–30 lb Hurling Wheel which they must roll, hurl, and drive across the field into the end zone — while defenders use skill and strength to stop the wheel’s advance.
What sets Tread Hurling apart is its co-ed foundation — teams are made up of both men and women competing side by side, with a separate women’s league also supported. This inclusive design isn’t just progressive — it’s essential for encouraging partnerships between the sexes and encouraging participation for women in a world where most sports only have separate leagues.
A Movement Powered by Community
At HURLETICS, our mission is to build a high-impact, community-driven sport that challenges athletes to grow — physically, mentally, and professionally — while protecting their bodies and building their future.
Every Hurlete, coach, and club is part of something bigger than the game. With our unique draft model, certified instructors across the country will select 18 athletes per team, creating a national roster of 144 elite players who will be drafted to compete in the 2026 Tread Hurling Invitational Tournament. This exclusive draft also introduces performance-based player incentives, adding excitement, prestige, and opportunities for sponsorship.
HURLETICS isn’t just a platform. It’s a movement.
A reimagining of athleticism, teamwork, and opportunity — built around a game that’s as fierce as it is inclusive.
