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.
UIS Men's Golf in Second Place After Round One of Flyers Spring Invitational
The UIS men's golf team is in second place after the first round of the Flyers Spring Invitational, posting a team score of 301 (+13). The Prairie Stars sit…
Apr 01, 2025
UIS Women's Track & Field Ranked 11th in GLVC Preseason Poll
The UIS women's outdoor track and field team was selected 11th in the 2025 Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) preseason coaches' poll, announced by the…
Mar 31, 2025
Taylor Zawacki Earns GLVC Player of the Week Honors
UIS senior utility player Taylor Zawacki was named the GLVC Softball Player of the Week after a dominant offensive performance in four conference games last…
Mar 31, 2025
Prairie Stars to Host Saints on Tuesday Afternoon
Before resuming its GLVC slate at Upper Iowa this weekend, the UIS baseball team will welcome the Maryville Saints to the UIS Baseball Field for a midweek non-…
Mar 31, 2025
This Week in UIS Athletics | March 31 - April 6
GLVC play resumes for baseball and softball, while men's and women's golf, as well as track and field, are in the heart of their regular seasons. The tennis…
Mar 30, 2025
UIS Baseball Completes Sweep of Lincoln on Saturday
The UIS Baseball team picked up two more wins against Lincoln on Saturday afternoon, winning 9-1 in the first game and 10-0 in the second game via run-rule.…
Mar 30, 2025
UIS Men’s Golf Set for Flyers Spring Invitational
UIS men's golf resumes its spring season at the Flyers Spring Invitational on Monday and Tuesday at Cantigny Golf Club in Wheaton, Ill.
The Prairie Stars will…
Mar 30, 2025
Bartletti Throws Perfect Game in Guthrie’s 300th Win, UIS Splits with Lincoln
The Illinois Springfield softball team split its doubleheader against Lincoln on Sunday, improving to 22-13 overall and 10-6 in GLVC play. Game one was a…