Athletic & Fitness Facilities

HPER center building on Morningside campus

BASS FIELD

Located behind Roadman Hall and next to the Elizabeth and Irving Jensen Softball Complex, Bass Field is the location for a number of outdoor events. Students use this space for intramural sports, ultimate frisbee, flag football, sledding, kite flying, or simply soaking up the sun.

bass field on Morningside campus

HINDMAN-HOBBS CENTER (HPER)

The Hindman-Hobbs Center, also known as the HPER (pronounced hy-per), was constructed in 1989 and includes facilities for all recreational and intramural activities. It features three activity courts that can be separated, a swimming pool, a golf room, a wrestling room, weight rooms, and an indoor track. It also includes classroom areas, including those for dance, and other offices.

The Hindman-Hobbs Center is also home to the swim and wrestling teams, but is often used as a common workout facility for students, faculty, and staff. Hours are announced and swimming is open to non-swim team members throughout the day. 

students playing pickle ball

IRVING JENSEN SOFTBALL COMPLEX

Completed in 2006, the Elizabeth and Irving Jensen Softball Complex is located near the center of campus, directly next to Bass Field and the MacCollin Classroom building. This complex features cement dugouts, seating for 400, and a two-story press box that create the perfect home environment for Mustang softball.

softball ladies huddled up on field

MASON FAMILY TENNIS COMPLEX

The Mason Family Tennis Complex became a part of campus in 2014 when the City of Sioux City transferred  ownership of the courts. Though they continue to be open to the public, this complex is home of the Mustang tennis teams.

woman playing tennis

ELWOOD OLSEN STADIUM

Formerly Roberts Stadium, Elwood Olsen Stadium is home to the Mustang football, soccer, and track and field teams. The stadium is leased to Morningside through a long-term agreement with the Sioux City Community School District, resulting in a number of athletic and other events for the district being hosted in the facility as well.

cheerleaders at the football stadium

TOM ROSEN FIELD

Tom Rosen Field, a brand new addition to Morningside’s athletic facilities in 2018, serves as a practice soccer field. The field is located west of the stadium on S. Paxton St.

Rosen field on Morningside campus

ROSEN VERDOORN SPORTS CENTER

The Rosen Verdoorn Sports Center is home to the athletic training facilities, as well as offices. Housing a staff dedicated to sports medicine, Rosen Verdoorn is on every athlete’s radar, especially when it comes to athletic injuries and sports care. Morningside also invested in renovations for a new lobby, concession stand, M-Club Room, and restrooms in 2007.

rosen verdoorn sports center

GEORGE M. ALLEE GYMNASIUM

Home to the Mustang’s basketball and volleyball teams, George M. Allee Gymnasium hosts practices and home games for all four teams. The gym can seat more than 2,500 spectators.

Allee Gymnasium