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 2024
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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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.
Winter 2025 (January start), Fall 2025 (September start) and Online Education (start anytime) applications are open.
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We have launched our Campaign for Greater Impact to provide students with the very best learning opportunities and campus facilities for the decades ahead.
In Phase One of this Campaign, we plan to invest in much-needed campus renewal, including: upgraded Infrastructure, a new Student Residence, Cafeteria, Worship Auditorium, and expanded Aviation Training Centre. A modern campus requires an investment that is bold, and even expensive, but each Campaign Project is strategic, and designed to enhance Prairie’s campus and student life experience.
This expansion of PATC’s facility is a key project of Prairie’s Campaign for Greater Impact. It will increase the College’s capacity to train a new generation of Christian aviators to serve God in missions, and also address the growing need for trained pilots in the commercial aviation sector.
Invest in the next generation of missional professionals. Each year Prairie College distributes over $500,000 in scholarships and bursaries to students. We are grateful for each gift that reduces the burden of students’ tuition and allows students to fulfill their God-given professions.
Encourage inmates in five 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.
Prairie College is educating students to pursue a Biblical foundation for life and career. Your contribution to this fund assists in minimizing the College’s general operating expenses.
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