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The purpose of Prairie Pilots Athletics is to provide a context for and contribute to the wholistic formation of student athletes as disciples of Jesus and to equip them for Great Commission and Cultural Commission engagement that will meet the greatest needs of the world.
The Pilots are proud members of the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) competing in Futsal, Cross Country Running and Indoor Track.
Are you interested in becoming a Prairie Pilot? Want to know more about Pilots Athletics? Contact us for information on Pilots Athletics, scholarships and recruitment opportunities.
Summer Camp 2023
Prairie Pilots Athletics is excited about our summer Sports Camps. We are offering a multi-sport camp, a Pilots Basketball Camp, Jr/Sr Volleyball camp, and a Pilots Soccer Camp.
The RDAC is the home of Prairie Pilots Athletics, our intramural program and our health and wellness facilities. This multi-purpose facility includes a centre feature court as well as three individual courts that can be configured for futsal, basketball, volleyball, racquet sports and a variety of other court-based sports. It has flexible seating for 500 spectators and full change room facilities.
The fitness centre is located on the 2nd floor of the RDAC. It comes complete with a variety of cardio equipment, multi use machines, free weights and power racks.
The RDAC is also home to Prairie’s indoor climbing wall, the Edge. Our 10m/33 ft climbing wall features beginner routes, bouldering areas and challenging overhangs sure to excite all levels of experience. Contact the Athletic Director about bookings for your group event, party or physical education class.
Three Hills Disc Golf Course is a 9-hole course located on Prairie College’s campus, north of the RDAC. It is perfect for beginner and intermediate players as it features a variety of different shots, including both open fields and tree-filled fairways. Anyone is welcome to use the course!
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Three Hills, AB T0M 2N0
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Phone: 403.443.5511
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Our Pilots Men’s & Women’s Futsal teams compete in ACAC tournaments and championships. Futsal is FIFA’s indoor soccer game consisting of 5 v 5 competition played on a basketball court. It focuses on ball control, speed and intense play.
Geraldo Ferrari
Head Coach
Geraldo Ferrari Junior is the head coach of the Men’s & Women’s Futsal teams. Originally from Brazil, he has been involved in futsal as a professional player and as a coach for over 25 years. He is a B Licensed coach by the Canadian Soccer Association since 2012 and was an assistant coach for the Canadian National Futsal Team.
geraldo.ferrari@prairie.edu
cell: 902.719.4969
Prairie’s Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Running teams compete in ACAC Grand Prix races. Student athletes compete in 8000 m (mens) and 6000 m (womens) races on a variety of outdoor surfaces. Scoring is based on individual and team placements.
Saulo Neves de Oliveira
Cross Country and Indoor Track Head Coach
Saulo is the Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track Coach. He holds a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Calgary which was awarded to him after researching the career and aging of long-distance runners in Brazil. He has worked as a Physical Education teacher and as an athletic coach in track events since 2000. He also used to compete nationally in Brazil in the 3000 m steeplechase, the 1500 m and the 800 m.
Our Men’s & Women’s Indoor Track teams compete in ACAC Grand Prix track meets. Student athletes compete in the 3000 m, 1500 m, 1000 m, 600 m, 4 x 200 m relay, and 4 x 400 m relay. Scoring is based on individual and team placements.
Saulo Neves de Oliveira
Cross Country and Indoor Track Head Coach
Saulo is the Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track Coach. He holds a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Calgary which was awarded to him after researching the career and aging of long-distance runners in Brazil. He has worked as a Physical Education teacher and as an athletic coach in track events since 2000. He also used to compete nationally in Brazil in the 3000 m steeplechase, the 1500 m and the 800 m.
Applications for Fall 2023 (September start), Winter 2024 (January start) and Online Education (start anytime) are open.
Prairie welcomes applications from individuals all around the world! To begin the International Student Application please click the link below.
If you are applying for the Master of Leadership in Global Christian Education and need more information visit the program page.
In 2022 we launched a 5-year, $100 million dollar Capital Campaign. This ambitious campaign includes a major overhaul to Prairie’s facilities in various areas on campus. It is a long-term investment to equip Prairie to expand our reach and impact students to meet the greatest needs of the world for God’s glory.
Encourage inmates in three institutions across Alberta to discover or reconnect with Jesus Christ. This fund assists the students studying the Certificate in Bible program with scholarships, resources for classes, and instruction.
Invest in the next generation of world changers for God’s Kingdom. Your gift to this fund reduces the burden of students’ tuition and allows more students to receive scholarships and bursaries each year.
Prairie College celebrates 100 years of encouraging a Biblical foundation for life and career. This fund contributes towards the general operating expenses of the College during the 5-year Capital Campaign: Expanding for Greater Impact.
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