We want to get to know you better and see if there might be any scholarship opportunities for you.

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.

Programs

Futsal

Our Pilots Men’s & Women’s Futsal teams compete in ACAC tournaments and championships.

Cross Country Running

Prairie’s Men’s & Women’s Cross Country Running teams compete in ACAC Grand Prix races.

Indoor Track

Our Men’s & Women’s Indoor Track teams compete in ACAC Grand Prix track meets.

Contact Us

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.

Bob Murray

Athletic Director, Futsal Coach

Saulo Neves de Oliveira

Cross Country and Indoor Track Head Coach

Vanessa Dyck

Athletics and Recreation Services Coordinator

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.

Rick Down Athletic Centre (RDAC)

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.

RDAC Fitness Centre

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 Edge Climbing Centre

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

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.

Coach Bio

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.  

Coach Bio

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.

saulo.nevesdeoliveira@prairie.edu 

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. 

Coach Bio

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.

saulo.nevesdeoliveira@prairie.edu 

Canada & United States Application

Fall 2024 (September start), Winter 2025 (January start), and Online Education (start anytime) applications are open. 

International Student Application

Prairie welcomes applications from individuals all around the world! To begin the International Student Application please click the link below. 

Master's Application

If you are applying for the Master of Christian Ministry Leadership or the Master of Global Christian Educational Leadership please click the link below. 

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Here are key opportunities you can partner with Prairie

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.

Expansion of Prairie Aviation Training Centre

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.

Scholarships & Education Fund

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.

Prison Bible Encounter Program

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. 

General Ministries

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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