Visitor Guide

The College of Saint Benedict would like to welcome you to our institution.

We take a lot of pride in our college and our athletics program and what they both stand for. Therefore, we hope that this Visitor Guide is a helpful tool for you as you plan your travel and that your stay at the College of Saint Benedict is trouble-free and enjoyable.

If you have any special concerns that may not have been addressed please feel free to call (320) 363-5301.

• Driving Directions to CSB and SJU
• Campus maps of CSB and SJU

Athletic Information

• Want to be a Blazer?
• Blazer Hall of Fame Homepage
• Blazer Sports History
  Location: St. Joseph, MN 56374-2099
• Chartered/Founded: 1887/1913
• Enrollment: 2,006
• President: MaryAnn Baenninger 
• Vice-President for Student Development/Dean of Students: Mary Geller
• Dean of Admissions: Mary Milbert
• MIAC Faculty Athletics Representative: LuAnn Reif
• Athletic Director: Carol Howe-Veenstra
• Assistant Athletic Director: Michelle Blaeser
• Compliance Director: Michelle Blaeser
• Physical Education Department Chair: Don Fischer
• Athletic Media Relations Director: Mike Durbin
• Head Athletic Trainer: Julie Deyak
• Intramurals Director: Marcia Hilbert
• National Affiliation: NCAA Division III
• Conference: Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
• Colors: Red and White
• Nickname: Blazers
• Arenas: Claire Lynch Hall (1985)
    Clemens Field House (1996)
    McNeely Spectrum - SJU (1999)
    Clemens Stadium - SJU (renovated 1997)

Admission and Ticket Information

Admission for Blazer Volleyball, Basketball & Ice Hockey is*:

Adults:  $7
Students:  $3
5/under:  Free

*Does not apply for post season games

All other admission to Blazer athletic events is free to the general public. 

Visiting Team Parking Policies

1. Visiting participants may only unload/load in the bus circle on the west side of the S. L. Haehn Campus Center.  After unloading/loading they are to immediately move their vehicle or bus so as not to interfere with the CSB/SJU Link Bus Schedule.
2. Vans and small buses are to park in Lot #5
3. Large buses, if space is available, may park in Lot #5.  If there is no space in Lot #5, the bus driver is to use the blue light phone in Lot #5 to contact a Security Officer and request assistance and directions as to where to park the bus.  Parking options depend on the parking demands of the day.

Athletic Training Room Services

Julie Deyak, CSB Head Athletic Trainer: (320) 363-5095
CSB Training Room: (320) 363-5176
CSB Athletic Office: (320) 363-5301
Fax: (320) 363-6098
E-mail:  jdeyak@csbsju.edu
Web site:  www.csbsju.edu/csbsports

The Athletic Training staff would like to welcome you and your team to the College of Saint Benedict. The following Athletic Training services will be available upon your visit:

• Certified Athletic Trainer or Sports Medicine Student availability:  Present or on call for all varsity home contests.  Availability of athletic training staff member will be limited for off campus events.
• Hospitals:
  St. Cloud Hospital
  1406 6th Ave N
  St. Cloud, MN   56303
  (320) 251-2700
• Physicians:

  Orthopedics	St. Cloud Orthopedic Center 1555 Northway Drive St. Cloud, MN  56301 (320)  259-4100
  General Physician	Dr. Chris Schearer Centra Care Clinic - Heartland 1520 Whitney Court St. Cloud, MN  56303 (320)  251-1775
  Dentist	Dr. Randy Halstrom 4140 Theilman Ln St. Cloud, MN  56301 (320)  252-7752
  Eye	Dr. Hasbrock/Dr. Sufka Northway Eye & Contact Lenses Center 1545 Northway Dr St. Cloud, MN  56303 (320)  253-2441

• Ambulance:  For ambulance, call CSB security at 5000 on campus,
  or dial 9-911.
• Equipment & supplies available for on-campus varsity events:  Water, Ice, Ultrasound, E-stim, Moist heat packs, warm & cold whirlpools.  Other items available upon request or need:  towels, crutches, splints, immobilizers, stretcher, etc.
• The College of Saint Benedict Athletic Training Staff will assist teams traveling without a certified or student athletic trainer with pre-game taping & treatments.  Please make arrangements in advance for treatments and taping prior to practices & competitions.  Treatments will be administered only if a written request is provided.  

The College of Saint Benedict Athletic Training staff hopes your visit is a fun and healthy one. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our training staff at the phone numbers listed above.

Athletic Media Relations Services and Needs

Mike Durbin, Sports Information Director, (320) 363-5073
Fax: (320) 363-6098
E-mail:  mdurbin@csbsju.edu
Web site:  www.csbsju.edu/csbsports

The College of Saint Benedict Sports Information Office will provide the following services in an attempt to provide a resourceful and comfortable arrangement.  Results of all athletic contests (home or away) are reported to a variety of media outlets including St. Cloud Times and WJON.  When playing a home contest or non-conference road contest, our office will take the responsibility of telephoning the Minneapolis Star Tribune and the St. Paul Pioneer Press.  

For Basketball

1. Working space arrangements for visiting SID/Statistician and access to a telephone after the game will be provided.
2. A numerical roster will be updated and available prior to the game and includes all the players dressed for the particular game.
3. Play-by-play can be provided.
4. Statistics provided will include complete NCAA Quickie Half-time stats, complete NCAA box summary following the game, and updated cumulative season statistics available prior to the game.

For Volleyball

1. Working space arrangements for visiting SID/Statistician and access to a telephone after the game will be provided.
2. A numerical roster will be updated and available prior to the match and includes all the players dressed for a particular match.

For Soccer and Softball

1. Access to a telephone after the game will be provided.
2. A numerical roster will be updated and available prior to the game and includes all the players dressed for that game.
3. Statistics can be provided by the head coach.

For Hockey, Swimming, Tennis and Track and Field

1. Programs, statistics and results can be made available where applicable.
2. Requests for radio phone lines, credentials, etc. should be made through the College of St. Benedict Sports Information Office and Mike Durbin at (320) 363-5073

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Athletic Department
College of Saint Benedict
37 South College Avenue
St. Joseph, MN 56374
320-363-5301
Fax 320-363-6098