Running Toward a New Chapter: Ambrose Adds Cross Country to the ACAC
(May 22, 2025) – The following article was submitted by the Ambrose University Lions.
Ambrose University is excited to announce the addition of an ACAC Cross Country Running program for the 2025–2026 season.
“I am very excited about our new Cross Country Running Program,” said Ambrose Athletic Director, Colin Kubinec. “We’ve had some team sports introduced and become established in the ACAC over the past few years, and to now add running—a sport with both individual and team components—is an exciting development for us.”
The Lions have begun recruiting for their inaugural team under their new head coach, Dr. Saulo Neves, as they prepare for their first competition in the fall of 2025.
“It feels great to be part of something fresh and to see all the enthusiasm from our teammates and coaches. There’s a sense of anticipation in the air, and I’m looking forward to building team spirit and supporting each other through the challenges that come our way,” said Neves. “I hope to create a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters personal growth, teamwork, and resilience. Ultimately, I want our team to become competitive within the ACAC while encouraging lifelong friendships and a sense of community among our runners.”
Ambrose will be hitting the trails soon, as the race toward day one quickly approaches. The season will consist of four Grand Prix events, the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) Championships, and the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Championships for those who qualify.
“We have an excellent head coach in Coach Saulo, and we are excited to build the program and become strong competitors in the ACAC,” said Kubinec. “Let’s go, Lions!”
Located in southwest Calgary with stunning mountain views and a close-knit community, Ambrose University is the perfect place to run, study, and grow. Located in southwest Calgary with stunning mountain views and a close-knit community, Ambrose University is the perfect place to run, study, and grow.
For more information or to be recruited, please contact Coach Neves at Saulo.Neves@ambrose.edu.
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About the ACAC: The ACAC is the governing body for intercollegiate athletics in Alberta. Its mission is to provide competitive collegiate sport experiences, promote academic achievement and be a leader of sport development in Canada.
For more information on the ACAC, please visit our website: www.acac.ab.ca
For additional information, contact:
Colin Kubinec, Ambrose University Lions
Director of Athletics & Recreation
403-407-9444
ckubinec@ambrose.edu
Mark Kosak, Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference
Chief Executive Officer
403-875-7329
markk@acac.ab.ca
Kayla Beers, Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
kaylab@acac.ab.ca