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 UIS Baseball Golf Outing
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UIS Women's Soccer at LewisStreaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/
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UIS Men's Soccer at LewisStreaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/
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UIS Men's Tennis at ITA Regionals
UIS Volleyball vs Midwest Regional Crossover - THREE MATCHES 10/16-17
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UIS Baseball vs SWIC

News

UIS Cross Country Runner in a race
Oct 10, 2026
Prairie Stars to Take on Deep Field at Lewis Crossover
The Illinois Springfield men's cross country team is set for its biggest test of the season Saturday at the Lewis Crossover in Romeoville, Ill. The meet…
Alexis Schwartz playing volleyball
Oct 10, 2026
Prairie Stars Show Resilience in Home Loss to Drury
UIS Volleyball dropped a 3-0 match to Drury (25-12, 25-12, 25-21) Friday at TRAC.  The Prairie Stars could not recover after Drury turned a 1-1 score into a 6…
Marissa Roggensack running cross country in UIS blue
Oct 09, 2026
Prairie Stars Set for Largest Test of Season at Lewis Crossover
The UIS women's cross country team will take on one of the largest and strongest NCAA Division II fields in the country Saturday at the Lewis Crossover in…
Lukas Pieringer playing tennis
Oct 09, 2026
UIS Men's Tennis Heads to Dwight Davis College Open
The Illinois Springfield men's tennis team will compete at the Dwight Davis College Open this weekend at Forest Park in St. Louis, Mo. The tournament will…
Jane Carter playing tennis
Oct 09, 2026
UIS Women's Tennis Set for ITA Regional Championship Weekend
The Illinois Springfield women's tennis team will compete in the ITA Regional Small College Championship, hosted by Grand Valley State, Oct. 10-12. The Prairie…
Riley Lloyd playing soccer in UIS gold
Oct 08, 2026
Prairie Stars Rally for 2-1 Homecoming Victory Over UIndy
Illinois Springfield Women's Soccer defeated UIndy 2-1 Wednesday in a comeback win with goals by two defenders.  UIS spent much of the first half in UIndy's…
Madeline Mendelblatt serving the ball
Oct 08, 2026
UIS Volleyball Hosts Drury, Southwest Baptist During Homecoming Week
The Illinois Springfield volleyball team returns to TRAC for a pair of home matches during Homecoming week, hosting Drury on Friday at 6 p.m. and Southwest…
Kevin Kardel in goal for UIS, wearing yellow
Oct 08, 2026
Late Goal Not Enough for UIS Men's Soccer Against UIndy
The UIS men's soccer team lost to UIndy by a score of 2-1 Wednesday night during Homecoming Week. The Prairie Stars generated five of their seven shots after…