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 Softball vs LewisStreaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/uis/
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UIS Softball vs LewisStreaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/uis/
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UIS Softball vs Upper Iowa Streaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/uis/
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UIS Softball vs Upper Iowa Streaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/uis/
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UIS Baseball vs GLVC Tournament
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UIS Softball vs Great Lakes Valley Conference

News

Jane Carter serving in UIS tennis match
Feb 14, 2026
In front of a strong home crowd, the Illinois Springfield women's tennis team opened its home slate Saturday but fell 6-1 to the visiting Michigan Tech Huskies…
A photo of Bailey Masching and others running the bases at softball tournament in Scheels Sports Dome
Feb 14, 2026
Following the 2026 UIS Springfield Clinic Classic softball tournament, an All‑Tournament Team has been selected to recognize the top student‑athletes from this…
Emme Steward on third base at softball tournament in Springfield Clinic Dome, wearing white and blue UIS Prairie Stars uniform
Feb 14, 2026
Following a pair of wins on Friday, the Illinois Springfield softball team completed a perfect 4-0 weekend at the 2026 UIS Springfield Clinic Classic,…
Rosie Bartletti pitching in blue UIS uniform
Feb 13, 2026
The Illinois Springfield softball team (5-3) showcased an impressive performance to start the UIS Springfield Clinic Classic on Thursday afternoon, securing a…
Cristina Mendoza Ramero playing tennis
Feb 13, 2026
The Illinois Springfield women's tennis team returns home Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. to face Michigan Tech in the Prairie Stars' official home opener at…
Miran Todorovic playing tennis at UIS
Feb 13, 2026
The Illinois Springfield men's tennis team also opens its home schedule Saturday at 10 a.m., hosting Michigan Tech in a simultaneous matchup with the women's…