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.
Prairie Stars Men’s Tennis Heads to Purdue Northwest
The Illinois Springfield men's tennis team continues its fall slate this weekend with two matches in Hammond, Ind. The Prairie Stars will take on Chicago State…
Oct 08, 2025
Free Volleyball Tickets for Faculty/Staff on Friday, Oct. 10
Friday’s home volleyball match against William Jewell is the UIS Faculty/Staff Appreciation Game. Faculty and staff members can show their ID at the ticket…
Oct 08, 2025
UIS Women’s Soccer Heads Back to Missouri for GLVC Road Weekend
The Illinois Springfield women's soccer team returns to Missouri this weekend for another pair of GLVC matchups — visiting Lincoln on Friday evening in…
Oct 08, 2025
UIS Men’s Soccer Visits Lincoln and UMSL in GLVC Play
The Illinois Springfield men's soccer team heads west for another GLVC road weekend, facing No. 20 Lincoln on Friday night before wrapping up the trip Sunday…
Oct 07, 2025
Prairie Stars to Host William Jewell and Rockhurst in Home GLVC Weekend
The llinois Springfield volleyball team returns home for a pair of GLVC matches this weekend at TRAC. The Prairie Stars host William Jewell on Friday at 6:00 p…
Oct 07, 2025
Madelyn Miller-Ross Named Jimmy John’s Athlete of the Month for September
UIS women's cross country standout Madelyn Miller-Ross has been named the Jimmy John's Athlete of the Month for September after a remarkable start to the 2025…
Oct 06, 2025
Early Strikes Lift Missouri S&T Past UIS Women's Soccer
The UIS women's soccer team dropped a 2-0 decision to Missouri S…
Oct 06, 2025
Deogaonkar Reaches Semifinals at ITA Regional
The UIS women's tennis team wrapped up a strong weekend of competition at the ITA Midwest Regional, highlighted by Alisha Deogaonkar's run to the Flight C…