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 Baseball vs QuincyStreaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/uis/
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UIS Softball at Missouri S&TStreaming Video: https://glvcsn.com/mst/
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UIS Softball at Missouri S&TStreaming Video: https://glvcsn.com/mst/
UIS Women's Golf at Flyers Spring Invitational
UIS Men's Golf at Flyers Spring Invitational
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UIS Women's Track & Field IC Thursday Throwdown

News

A graphic featuring UIS men's soccer team celebration and logo for UIS Athletics NCAA DII Anniversary series
Mar 10, 2026
As part of UIS Athletics' 15 Years of NCAA Division II Membership celebration, the department is highlighting 15 standout teams and 15 standout student-…
Cristina Mendoza Romero playing tennis
Mar 10, 2026
The UIS women's tennis team (3-7) dropped a narrow 4-3 decision to Purdue Northwest (4-6) on Friday at the Springfield Racquet…
Lin En Tan playing tennis at UIS
Mar 10, 2026
The UIS men's tennis team (5-5) had its two-match win streak snapped with a 5-2 loss to #48 Purdue Northwest (6-3) on Friday at the Springfield Racquet…
Alexis Carroll pitching in blue UIS uniform
Mar 10, 2026
Illinois Springfield softball (16-6) faced Ohio Dominican (6-8) in a doubleheader at Panther Field in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, securing a 5-2 victory in the…
Sacha Lamraski golfing
Mar 10, 2026
The UIS men's golf team is set to open its spring season this week at the Las Vegas Warrior Invitational, hosted by Winona State. The two-day event will be…
Elaine Grant golfing
Mar 10, 2026
The UIS women's golf team opened its spring season this week at the Emerald Coast Collegiate, completing three rounds of competition over three days. As a team…