Location: Lund Center, 800 West College Ave. Saint Peter, Minn. 56082
Founded: 1862
Enrollment: 2,225
College President: Rebecca Bergman
Athletic Director: Tom Brown
Athletic Affiliation: Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
School Colors: Black and Gold
Nickname: Golden Gusties
Men's Varsity Sports (11): Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Hockey, Soccer, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Indoor Track & Field, Outdoor Track & Field
Women's Varsity Sports (12): Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey, Soccer, Softball, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Indoor Track & Field, Outdoor Track & Field, Volleyball
Athletic Department Phone (507) 933-7617
Mission Statement
To provide equitable and competitive intercollegiate athletic experiences and club, intramural, and recreational opportunities in an environment that supports the academic excellence, well-being, and holistic education of all student-athletes.
Values
Integrity: Being honest and fair. Acting based on the core values and beliefs of our department and College.
Excellence: Achieving to one’s highest standards in the classroom,community, and athletic arena through full effort and commitment.
Respect: Caring for and valuing one’s self, co-workers, teammates, opponents, officials, supporters, and sport.
Teamwork: Committing to the group and making personal sacrifices in order to achieve collective goals.
Leadership: Serving others and modeling our core values and beliefs on and off the playing field.
Directions to Gustavus and Lund Center | Campus Map
Access to Gustavus from the Twin Cities or Mankato is most direct via US Highway 169, a four-lane expressway. As you enter St. Peter, US Hwy 169 becomes Minnesota Avenue. The College is located on the west side of St. Peter at the termination of College Avenue.
As you enter St. Peter from the south, turn left on College Avenue, or if you enter St. Peter from the north on 169, turn right on College Avenue. Continue straight on College Avenue until you reach the campus. Once you reach the Gustavus Adolphus College sign, turn right up the hill and follow the way-finding signs to your desired facility.
Lund Center Back Entrance
Buses are encouraged to drop off teams and park in the back of Lund Center. To enter the back entrance of Lund, follow Ring Road/Campus Drive (road that circles the entire campus) until you reach the stop sign directly behind the football grandstand, located on the west side of campus. Turn into the center of campus past Parking Lot P and take a left into Parking Lot B. Continue past Parking Lot B until you reach the Lund Center entrance doors located directly behind the football visiting bleachers.
Locker Rooms
Locker room facilities are located in the Lund Center. Contact Assistant Athletic Director Jared Phillips for visiting team locker room assignments.
Home Event Information
Ticket Prices: $10 for adults, $5 for students with ID, free under age 12 and over age 62
Sports with free admission for home events: baseball, cross country, golf, gymnastics, soccer, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field
- Baseball — Contests played at the Gustie Baseball Field, which is on Shop Road, located west of Lund Center and south of the Swanson Tennis Center.
- Basketball — Contests played on Gus Young Court located in Lund Center. Visiting team sits on the bench closest to blue curtain.
- Cross Country — Course located in the Arboretum west of Lund Center by the President's House.
- Football — Contests played on Hollingsworth Field located immediately west of Lund Center. Visiting team uses east side.
- Golf — Le Sueur Country Club is the home course for Gustavus golf.
- Gymnastics — Contests held in the Sponberg Gymnastics Studio located in Lund Center.
- Hockey — Contests played in the Don Roberts Ice Rink located in Lund Center.
- Soccer — Contests played on the Gustie Soccer Field located immediately north of Lund Center. Locker rooms/meeting area available in Lund Center.
- Softball — Contests played at the Gustie Softball Field located north of Lund Center behind Norelius Residence Hall.
- Swimming — Meets held at Vic Gustafson Pool, located in Lund Center.
- Tennis — Outdoor contests played on the Brown Tennis Courts adjacent to the Swanson Tennis Center. Indoor contests are played in Swanson Tennis Center located in the tennis bubble northwest of Lund Center.
- Track & Field — Indoor meets are held in the Lund Forum inside Lund Center. Outdoor meets are held at the track/soccer complex immediately north of Lund Center.
- Volleyball — Contests are played on Gus Young Court located in Lund Center.
Sports Information
Arrangements for sports information needs should be directed to Sports Information Student Assistant Owen Forsythe at owenforsythe@gustavus.edu.
Sports Medicine/Athletic Training
We will be happy to assist you with taping or treatments if necessary. If an athletic trainer does not accompany the team, please inform us of this prior to the event and provide the necessary supplies. Equipment available includes: ultrasound, e-stim, and other modalities with written verification from a certified athletic trainer, if not traveling with the team. These modalities are available in the athletic training room. Ice, water, and emergency supplies are available at each venue. There will be a certified athletic trainer at all home contests. Additional arrangements should be directed to our Head Athletic Trainer Troy Banse at (507) 933-6463.
Saint Peter Restaurants
3rd Street Tavern
408 S. Third Street
(507) 934-3314
Arby's
1221 S. Minnesota Ave.
(507) 934-8732
China Town
302 S. Minnesota Ave.
(507) 934-5566
Dairy Queen
850 N. Minnesota Ave.
(507)-931-4580
Domino's Pizza
105 S. Minnesota Ave.
(507) 934-9112
Ebert & Gerbert's Subs and Clubs
224 S. Minnesota Ave.
(507) 934-2020
El Agave Mexican Restaurant
814 N. Minnesota Ave.
(507) 931-4455
Flame Bar & Grill
225 W. Nassau Street
(507) 931-9277
Great Wall Chinese Restaurant
108 S. Minnesota Ave.
(507) 931-8828
McDonalds
120 W. Julien Street
(507) 931-3011
Neisen's Riverside Sports Bar
34166 MN-99
(507) 931-7966
Nicollet Cafe
402 S. Third Street
(507) 934-0056
Patrick's on Third
125 S. Third Street
(507) 931-9051
River Rock Coffee & Tea
301 S. Minnesota Ave.
(507) 931-1540
Subway
1306 S. Minnesota Ave.
(507) 934-1000
Taco John's
103 N. Minnesota Ave.
(507) 934-6201
St. Peter/Mankato Lodging
AmericInn by Wyndham Hotel
700 N. Minnesota Ave., Saint Peter
(507) 931-6554
Best Western Plus
1301 Old Minnesota Ave., Saint Peter
(507) 519-1234
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1255 Range Street, Mankato
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901 Raintree Road, Mankato
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1900 Premier Drive, Mankato
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141 Apache Place, Mankato
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Hilton Garden Inn Mankato Downtown
20 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato
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101 East Main Street, Mankato
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