UIS Prairie Stars

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As Prairie Stars, we enjoy every day; mindful that we are here to learn, work, play and win. We challenge ourselves and draw strength from each other in a sustained effort to become champions in the classroom and competition. We actively collaborate with our campus and community through the sharing of expertise and resources in advancing strategic partnerships that benefit the larger community. We hold ourselves and others to the highest standard of civility, dignity and compassion while embracing the principles of equality and inclusion.

Campus Recreation

The Department of Campus Recreation provides recreational and wellness opportunities to enrich the lives of our students and the UIS community. We are also an Institutional Member of the NIRSA Leaders in Collegiate Recreation.

The UIS campus sports multiple indoor and outdoor facilities:

  • The Recreation and Athletic Center (TRAC)
  • Cricket Field
  • Challenge Course
  • Disc Golf Course
  • Kiwanis Stadium Basketball Court
  • REC Park
  • South Fields
  • Sport Club Field
  • Student Life Build Gymnasium
  • Tennis Courts

Sport Clubs

Campus Recreation oversees all Sport Club operations on campus by providing guidance and financial assistance. Below is a current list of available sport clubs.

Intramurals

Intramural sports are structured individual, dual and team sport competitive activities scheduled for Rec Members with a valid UIS I-card. Campus Recreation utilizes IMLeagues to manage its Intramural Program.

Fitness & Wellness

The state-of-the-art Recreation and Athletic Center (TRAC) is a 72,000 square-foot facility managed by the Department of Campus Recreation and houses the offices of UIS Intercollegiate Athletics.  TRAC boasts a 23,000 square-foot arena available for multiple indoor sports, three fitness areas, a Multi-Purpose Room and two racquetball/squash courts. TRAC also serves as the home of UIS Men’s and Women’s Basketball and UIS Women’s Volleyball.

To help promote health and fitness, Campus Recreation offers personal training, fitness assessments, group fitness and a campus-wide wellness initiative that promotes wellness in all aspects of life.

students canoeing

Outdoor Adventures

Campus Recreation developed an Outdoor Adventure program to provide an enjoyable, challenging, meaningful and educational experience that will allow individuals and groups to learn the skills necessary for survival and safety in the outdoors as well as develop an appreciation for the environment. Outdoor Adventure trips are led by experienced trip leaders and are open to students and recreation members.


Events

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UIS General Men's Basketball Starting Line-Up
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UIS Softball at Illinois State
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UIS Volleyball vs McKendree - HOME OPENERStreaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/uis/
UIS Women's Tennis at Drury Invitational
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UIS Women's Golf at 18th Annual Gilda's Club Laker Fall Invite
UIS Men's Tennis at Drury Invitational

News

Jacob Shaw playing soccer in white UIS uniform
Sep 24, 2026
UIS Men's Soccer Drops Competitive 4-2 Match at Quincy
Illinois Springfield fell to Quincy 4-2 on Wednesday. The Prairie Stars were outshot 18-7 overall and 6-3 in shots on goal, with six of their seven shots…
Makenna Yeager playing soccer
Sep 24, 2026
Prairie Stars Hand Quincy First Conference Loss
UIS women's soccer defeated Quincy 1-0 on Wednesday night on the road, improving to 4-3-1 overall and 2-2-1 in the GLVC. The Prairie Stars kept the Hawks off…
Mike Hermann's Notes From the Prairie
Sep 23, 2026
Notes from the Prairie
There are certain weeks on a college campus that feel different.   Homecoming is one of them.    One of the things I have come to appreciate most about being…
Robin Lemke Bergseth #9. Men's Homecoming Soccer Game against Quincy, Friday, September 19, 2025.
Sep 23, 2026
UIS Men's Soccer Continues Road Stand at Quincy
The Illinois Springfield men's soccer team continues its road stand Wednesday evening, traveling to longtime opponent Quincy for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. The…
Brooks Cluver golfing
Sep 22, 2026
Prairie Stars Finish 10th at UIndy Fall Invitational
The Illinois Springfield men's golf team finished 10th out of 16 teams Tuesday at the UIndy Fall Invitational at Broadmoor Country Club. The Prairie Stars…
Gracie Russell golfing
Sep 22, 2026
UIS Women’s Golf Leads Kansas City Cup After Two Rounds
Illinois Springfield women's golf sits atop the leaderboard after two rounds of the Kansas City Cup, taking an eight-stroke lead into Tuesday's final round at…
UIS baseball overlayed with a photo of Piper Glen golf course, promoting golf outing
Sep 22, 2026
UIS Baseball Golf Outing Set for Oct. 11 at Piper Glen
The UIS Baseball Golf Outing is scheduled to take place on Sunday, Oct. 11, at the Piper Glen Golf Course in Springfield. This event is designed to foster…
UIS Basketball Tip-Off graphic with basketball logo and images of UIS men's and women's basketball athletes making layups
Sep 22, 2026
UIS Athletics to Host Basketball Tip-Off Dinner on Oct. 8
UIS Athletics is gearing up to kick off the 2026-27 Prairie Stars basketball season with its annual Tip-Off Dinner. The event is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 8…