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

ImpactLife Blood Center logo
Oct 27, 2025
UIS Baseball Hosting ImpactLife Blood Drive
The UIS Baseball program is partnering with ImpactLife to host a blood drive on Monday, Nov. 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in The Recreation and Athletic…
UIS volleyball team huddle
Oct 26, 2025
UIS Volleyball Earns Reverse Sweep Win at Drury
The UIS volleyball team (11-10, 3-5 GLVC) edged Drury (13-9, 3-4 GLVC) in a five-set thriller on Saturday afternoon, winning 23-25, 20-25, 25-19, 25-23, 15-11…
Daniel Edwards putting
Oct 26, 2025
Edwards Leads UIS Men’s Golf After Round One in Owensboro
The UIS men's golf team sits in 7th place after the opening round of the Kentucky Wesleyan Invitational at The Pearl Club, posting a team score of 301. The…
Katelynn Ward playing soccer
Oct 26, 2025
Herber Leads UIS To 1-0 Win Over Indianapolis
The UIS women's soccer team (4-8-3, 3-7-2) closed out its home schedule on a high note Sunday afternoon, defeating UIndy (1-10-3, 1-9-3) 1-0 behind a first-…
UIS men's soccer huddle at half time
Oct 26, 2025
UIS Men's Soccer Falls 2-0 to UIndy in Home Finale
The UIS men's soccer team dropped its final home match of the season, falling 2-0 to Indianapolis on Sunday afternoon at Kiwanis Stadium. The Prairie Stars…
Madelyn Miller-Ross races to GLVC title at Lewis XC Course
Oct 25, 2025
Madelyn Miller-Ross Claims GLVC Title, UIS Women's Cross Country Earns Program-Best Third at Championships
The Illinois Springfield women's cross country team delivered a program-best performance at the GLVC Championships on Saturday. UIS earned a third-place finish…
Brock Loftus among runners at GLVC cross country championship
Oct 25, 2025
Loftus Leads UIS Men’s Cross Country to Second at GLVC Championships
The Illinois Springfield men's cross country team finished second at the GLVC Championships on Saturday, scoring 79 points behind a strong collective effort…
Makenna Cox and Lexie Vick block at the net
Oct 25, 2025
Prairie Stars Defeat Southwest Baptist in Four Sets Behind Balanced Effort
The UIS volleyball team (10-10, 2-5 GLVC) defeated Southwest Baptist (8-13, 1-5 GLVC) in four sets on Friday, with scores of 25-21, 25-19, 23-25, 25-19. The…