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.
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.
Campus Recreation oversees all Sport Club operations on campus by providing guidance and financial assistance. Below is a current list of available sport clubs.
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.
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.
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.
UIS Men's Tennis Drops Road Match Against Purdue Northwest
The Illinois Springfield men's tennis team fell 5-2 to Purdue Northwest on Friday afternoon. Despite the loss, Pablo Herrera and Lukas Pieringer secured points…
Mar 16, 2025
UIS Baseball Drops Doubleheader to UIndy on Saturday
The UIS baseball team faced a tough challenge in its doubleheader against Indianapolis on Saturday, falling 10-6 in the opener and 3-0 in the second game. UIS…
Mar 16, 2025
Weather Cancels UIS Baseball's Series Finale Against UIndy
The UIS baseball team played through most of its series against Indianapolis this weekend, but Sunday's scheduled nine-inning finale was canceled due to…
Mar 16, 2025
Findlay Spring Invitational Up Next for Prairie Stars
The Illinois Springfield women's golf team is preparing to compete at the Findlay Spring Invitational, hosted at Boone's Trace National Golf Club in Richmond,…
Mar 16, 2025
UIS Women's Tennis Falls to Purdue Northwest
The UIS women's tennis team came up short against Purdue Northwest, falling 5-2 on Friday afternoon. Carmen Llopis Fabra and Ema Norma Bordean picked up…
Mar 16, 2025
Prairie Stars Take Game One, Fall in Game Two Against Bearcats
The Illinois Springfield softball team split a doubleheader against Southwest Baptist on Saturday, securing a 7-6 victory in game one before falling 9-5 in…
Mar 15, 2025
UIS Men’s Golf Back in Action at SVSU Invitational
The UIS men's golf team is set to compete in the SVSU Spring Invitational this weekend at Kearney Hills Golf Course in Lexington, Ky. The two-day tournament…
Mar 15, 2025
Prairie Stars Open Series with 6-3 Win Over Indianapolis
The Illinois Springfield baseball team secured a series-opening 6-3 victory over Indianapolis on Friday afternoon at UIS Baseball Field. The Prairie Stars…