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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News

Kannon Walker pitching
Apr 27, 2025
Prairie Stars Earn Late Night Split Friday at Southwest Baptist
The UIS baseball team faced Southwest Baptist on the road, starting with a Friday night doubleheader in Bolivar, Mo., with the first game beginning at 6:15 p.m…
Adam Lindsey
Apr 27, 2025
UIS Baseball Completes Series Win at SBU with Doubleheader Sweep on Saturday
The UIS baseball team earned another series win at Southwest Baptist on Saturday, clinching a GLVC tournament berth with 10-2 and 9-4 wins. The Prairie Stars…
Addyson McClure pitching
Apr 27, 2025
UIS Softball Completes Sweep of Upper Iowa on Saturday Afternoon
The UIS softball team traveled to Fayette, Iowa, on Saturday, sweeping Upper Iowa with victories of 6-1 and 7-4 to improve to 29-16 overall and 17-9 in GLVC…
Sara Prieto golfing
Apr 27, 2025
Grant Leads UIS Women's Golf to Fourth in Stroke Play, Earns All-GLVC Honors
The UIS women's golf team competed in stroke play at the GLVC Championship at Oakwood Country Club in Coal Valley, Ill., on Friday and Saturday. The Prairie…
Lia Rody putting
Apr 27, 2025
Prairie Stars Defeated by Tritons in Match Play Semifinals at GLVC Championship
The UIS women's golf team advanced to the match play semifinals at the GLVC Championship for the second time in three years. Competing as the No. 4 seed, the…
Antonio Ayerbe Streubel playing tennis
Apr 27, 2025
UIS Men’s Tennis Season Comes to an End with Two Weekend Losses
The Illinois Springfield men's tennis team dropped its final two matches of the regular season, falling to No. 17 Indianapolis and McKendree at home. The…
Hall of Fame logo
Apr 24, 2025
Prairie Stars Hall of Fame Accepting Nominations for Class of 2026
The UIS athletic department is now accepting nominations for the 2026 class of the Prairie Stars Hall of Fame. Nominations will be accepted through September 1…
Viktor Karpati playing tennis
Apr 24, 2025
Men’s Tennis Hosts Final Home Matches of Conference Slate This Weekend
The Illinois Springfield men's tennis team will close out its conference schedule at home this weekend with matches against Indianapolis and McKendree.…