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.
Osterman Claims Season’s Final GLVC Women’s Basketball Player of the Week Award
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Mar 01, 2026
UIS Men’s Tennis Defeats Roosevelt 6-1 at Home
UIS men's tennis returned to its home courts Saturday and earned a 6-1 victory over Roosevelt at the Springfield Racquet…
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UIS Men’s Basketball Falls at Rockhurst in Regular-Season Finale
Illinois Springfield men's basketball (17-11, 13-7 GLVC) fell to Rockhurst (23-5, 17-3 GLVC), 84-75, on Saturday after holding a one-point lead at halftime.…
Mar 01, 2026
Prairie Stars Narrowly Fall to Salem, 10-9
The Illinois Springfield baseball team (9-4) fell to Salem (8-4) in a narrow 10-9 defeat on Sunday at Kendrick Family Stadium. The Prairie Stars collected 16…
Mar 01, 2026
UIS Women’s Tennis Defeats Roosevelt 5-2
The UIS women's tennis team celebrated a return to its home courts with a win on Saturday, defeating Roosevelt 5-2.
In doubles play, Ema Norma Bordean and…
Mar 01, 2026
Boyette Hits for the Cycle as UIS Downs Walsh 11-6 in West Virginia
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Prairie Stars Earn No. 3 Seed, Set for GLVC Quarterfinal Matchup with McKendree
The GLVC Men's Basketball Championship Tournament presented by LHM is set for March 5-8 at the Mark Twain Building on the campus of University of Missouri-St.…
Feb 28, 2026
Prairie Stars Men’s Tennis Carries Momentum Into Home Match at Springfield Racquet and Fitness Center
The UIS Prairie Stars men's tennis team returns home Saturday to the Springfield Racquet and Fitness Club looking to continue a strong stretch of February play…