There are six multi-purpose athletic courts with chemturf synthetic floor surfaces that are used interchangeably for tennis, basketball, and volleyball. This same area provides 1000-bleacher seats for intercollegiate basketball, the Colgate Women's Games, and other spectator sports events. This enclosed area has a floor seating capacity of up to 2,000 people for special events. The four-lane, 200-meter indoor track completely encircles the athletic court areas. There are full locker room facilities with saunas for men and women. On the second floor, there is a state-of-the-art Weight Training & Fitness Center, a dance studio, and the Department of Athletics administrative and coaching staff offices.

Intramural activities are scheduled throughout the year, ranging from individual (tennis, track & field) to team sports (soccer, volleyball, basketball and touch football) and special events. Two premier student intramurals events include the fall classic Halloween Pratt Ratt Outdoor Obstacle Relay Race and the annual Mr. & Ms. Pratt All Thatt Fitness & Artistic Expression Pageant finale.

Front Desk
Tel: (718) 636 3774

Administration
Tel: (718) 636 3773
Fax: (718) 636 3772

Men's varsity teams participate in the Hudson Valley Athletic Conference (HVMAC). They include:

Women's varsity teams participate in the Hudson Valley Athletic Conference (HVWAC). Women's teams include:

Head Coach
George Brome
(718) 636 3773

Head Coach
Dalton Evans
(718) 636 3773

Head Coach
Dalton Evans
(718) 636 3773

Head Coach
Dalton Evans
(718) 636 3773

Head Coach
Amy Bishop
(718) 636 3773

Head Coach
Patricia Keenan
(718) 636 3773

Head Coach
Walter Jaramillo
(718) 636 3773

Head Coach
Walter Jaramillo
(718) 636 3773

Staff Assistant

pagrawal@pratt.edu
(718) 399 4571

Facilities and Event Management.
Assist Director of facilities in the upkeep and implementation of special projects for upgrading the facility.

Staff Assistant

ooyesany@pratt.edu
(718) 399 4571

Facilities and Event Management.
Assist Director of facilities in the upkeep and implementation of special projects for upgrading the facility.

Staff Assistant

amir@pratt.edu
(718) 399 4571

Facilities and Event Management.
Assist Director of facilities in the upkeep and implementation of special projects for upgrading the facility.

On October 17, 1887, twelve young people climbed the stairs of the new "Main" building and began to fulfill the dream of Charles Pratt as the first students at Pratt Institute.
Charles Pratt, one of eleven children, was born the son of a Massachusetts carpenter in 1830. He managed to scrape a few dollars together and spend three winters as a student at Wesleyan Academy, and is said to have lived on a dollar a week at times. In Boston, he joined a company specializing in paints and whale oil products. When he came to New York, he worked for a similar company and expanded the interest to Astral Oil. When the company split, Charles Pratt owned the oil business and turned it into the most successful such company in Brooklyn, eventually merging with Standard Oil. Charles PrattÕs fortunes increased and he became a leading figure in Brooklyn, serving his community and his profession. A philanthropist and visionary, he supported many of Brooklyn's major institutions including the Adelphi Academy and the building of Emmanuel Baptist Church. He always regretted, however, his own limited education and dreamed of founding an institution where pupils could learn trades through the skillful use of their hands. This dream was realized when Pratt Institute opened its doors over 100 years ago. Only four years after the opening, Charles Pratt died, leaving the job of guiding the Institute through its early years to his sons, primarily Charles Pratt, Jr. The energy, foresight, money and spirit Charles Pratt gave to his dream remains even today. Here careers are molded, and goals, like those of Charles Pratt, are encouraged. Inscribed on the seal of the Institute is the motto:

"Be True To Your Work And Your Work Will Be True To You"

The Pratt Cannoneers take their name from the 19th century cannon which stands prominently near the entrance to the campus. Cast in bronze in Seville, Spain, the cannon bears the insignia of Philip the Fifth and was brought to Pratt from the walls of Morro Castle in Havana, Cuba in 1899. The cannon has been the focal point for student expression over the years. In the 60's it was surrounded by psychedelic colors; during the strike-torn early 70's it was painted black and more than once it has played a part in a conceptual art piece. In 1973, a group of students scraped, scrubbed and polished the cannon to its original brilliance so that once again its beautifully cut ornamentation was revealed.

Intercollegiate athletics represents a characteristic that is unique to American higher education. Nowhere else in the world of higher education is this the case. In American society, there is a belief that athletics has decided worth for the student who wants to develop and display their talents in a competitive setting with other students. Pratt Institute shares in this belief and the grand experiment of having athletics in higher education. The philosophy of the athletics program is to provide the student-athlete a competitive learning experience in an academic environment, which will lead ultimately towards the completion of a degree. The athletics program is one means of promoting the Institute and is a service to both the campus (participants, student body, faculty, and staff) and the general public (community, area, and state). The athletics program is also considered a means of fostering the development of the whole person, sportsmanship, and positive societal attitudes in student-athletes.

This Institute is dedicated to providing an educationally based intercollegiate athletics program that provides:

a spiritual, emotional, recreational and competitive learning experience
a high level of physical fitness, healthful living and self expression through physical activity
an academic-oriented commitment for developing sound character and good sportsmanship
a clear line of demarcation between college athletics and professional sports
a sound basis for building great sports programs without sacrificing academic achievement
a full compliance approach to NCAA, ECAC, CTC and HVAC rules and regulations
a program assuring equal opportunity for all students and complies with federal regulations regarding non-discrimination.
The intercollegiate athletics program has determined that in order to realize these and other expectations, it must have strong commitments for:

providing professional staff members with a thorough orientation to the Institute's goals and expectations
providing an education to each student-athlete rather than merely the financial assistance to obtain an education
meeting the number of athletic participants and athletic contests for all sports programs that are comfortable to other competitive Division III Schools
scheduling contests in a manner that permits athletes and coaches opportunities to attain optimal levels of excellence;
providing a source of wholesome entertainment and fellowship between and among college and community constituents.

Head Coach
Michael Chapman
(718) 636 3773

Administrative Secretary

lrouse@pratt.edu
(718) 636 3773

Provides general office management and clerical services. Assists in the use of ARC and rental of space. Monitors student eligibility and ensures regulations for participation in varsity sports. Maintains and expedites alumni and community membership procedures.

Head Coach
Dalton Evans
(718) 636 3773

Director

Athletics & Recreational Facilities

dadebanj@pratt.edu
(718) 636 3773

Responsible for the overall supervision of the varsity athletic teams and events. Plans, directs and reviews activities and daily operations of campus recreational facilities.

Assistant Director

Athletics & Intramurals

mchapman@pratt.edu
(718) 399 4530

Responsible for coordinating and scheduling of varsity intercollegiate athletic events. Also responsible for the advisement and development of the Intramural Program which provides recreational activities for the Pratt community.

Assistant Director

Facilities & Event Management

wjaramil@pratt.edu
(718) 399 4571

Responsible for day to day operations and supervision of the athletic facility. Also responsible for planning and conducting special events and promotions.