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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UIS Women's Soccer at Purdue Northwest
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UIS Women's Cross Country Prairie Star Invitational
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UIS Women's Soccer vs Lincoln - HOME/GLVC OPENER
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UIS Women's Soccer at Drury
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UIS Women's Cross Country Illinois State Redbird Invite
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UIS Women's Soccer vs Truman State

News

Niamh Grogan playing tennis
Apr 13, 2025
UIS Women’s Tennis Drops Conference Match at Maryville
The UIS women's tennis team fell 5-2 on the road at Maryville on Saturday, moving to 0-2 in GLVC play. Match Recap The Prairie Stars picked up a win at No…
Mack Clark batting
Apr 13, 2025
UIS Baseball Drops Series Finale to MSSU, 13-12
The UIS baseball team dropped Sunday's series finale against Missouri Southern, falling 13-12 despite a late rally. The loss snaps the team's 15-game winning…
Ben Benoit pitching
Apr 13, 2025
UIS Sweeps MSSU Saturday, Bowers Delivers Walk-Off Grand Slam in Game One
The Illinois Springfield baseball team secured two wins over Missouri Southern on Saturday, improving its overall record to 24-10 and extending the win streak…
Adi Rumler playing second base
Apr 13, 2025
UIS Softball Splits with UIndy at Home
The Prairie Stars picked up a win in game two to split Saturday's doubleheader with Indianapolis, improving to 25-16 overall and 13-9 in GLVC play. The two…
Noah Caceres baserunning
Apr 12, 2025
UIS Baseball Takes Series Opener Against Missouri Southern, 5-3
The UIS baseball team extended its win streak to 13 games with a 5-3 victory over Missouri Southern on Friday afternoon at the UIS Baseball Field, improving to…
Carmen Llopis Fabra playing tennis
Apr 12, 2025
UIS Women’s Tennis Falls in GLVC Opener at UMSL
The UIS women's tennis team opened Great Lakes Valley Conference play with a 6-1 loss to Missouri-St. Louis on Friday. The Prairie Stars move to 0-8 overall…
Pablo Herrera playing tennis
Apr 12, 2025
UIS Men’s Tennis Drops GLVC Opener at UMSL
The Illinois Springfield men's tennis team fell 7-0 to Missouri-St. Louis on Friday afternoon in its GLVC opener. The Prairie Stars are now 0-8 on the season…
Charles Prins golfing
Apr 12, 2025
UIS Men’s Golf Finishes Seventh at Blueboy Invite
The Illinois Springfield men's golf team wrapped up its regular season with a seventh-place finish out of 20 teams at the Illinois College Blueboy Invite on…