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.
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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
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Oct 06, 2025
Prairie Stars Finish Third at Bill Crabtree Invitational
The Illinois Springfield women's golf team earned a third-place team finish at the Bill Crabtree Invitational, hosted by Kentucky Wesleyan at The Pearl Club in…
Oct 05, 2025
UIS Drops 3-1 Match at McKendree
The Illinois Springfield volleyball team fell 3-1 to McKendree on Saturday afternoon in Lebanon, Ill., dropping to 6-8 overall and 0-4 in GLVC play.
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Oct 05, 2025
Prairie Stars in Contention After Day One at Bill Crabtree Invitational
The Illinois Springfield women's golf team is in strong position after the opening round of the Bill Crabtree Invitational, sitting in a tie for second place…
Oct 04, 2025
Prairie Stars Rally to Earn 2-2 Draw with Drury
The Illinois Springfield men's soccer team showed grit and late-game fight on Friday night, earning a 2-2 draw with Drury in GLVC play. The result moves UIS to…
Oct 04, 2025
Prairie Stars Fall 3-1 to Drury at Home
The Illinois Springfield women's soccer team dropped a 3-1 decision to Drury on Friday night at home. The Prairie Stars move to 1-5-3 overall and 0-4-2 in GLVC…