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 DruryStreaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/uis/
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UIS Softball vs RockhurstStreaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/uis/
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UIS Baseball vs DruryStreaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/uis/
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UIS Softball vs RockhurstStreaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/uis/
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UIS Baseball vs DruryStreaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/uis/
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UIS Baseball vs DruryStreaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/uis/

News

Elaine Grant golfing
Mar 16, 2026
The Illinois Springfield Prairie Stars sit 11th out of 15 teams through part of the second round at the Findlay Spring Invite, hosted at Boone's Trace National…
This Week in UIS Athletics, UIS Athletics logo, Navy background and gold accents
Mar 16, 2026
Home baseball and softball all weekend highlight the new week! Monday, March 16 All Day – Women's Golf at Findlay Spring Invite The Prairie Stars wrap up the…
Emme Steward running the bases
Mar 15, 2026
The Illinois Springfield softball team (19-7, 3-1) earned a pair of wins at Quincy on Saturday, defeating the Hawks 6-2 in the opener before securing a 10-3…
Kyle Tyler pitching in white UIS baseball uniform
Mar 15, 2026
The UIS baseball team (15-6, 4-0 GLVC) completed a series sweep of William Jewell (4-15, 0-4 GLVC) with a pair of decisive victories in Saturday's doubleheader…
Ira Joshi golfing
Mar 14, 2026
The Illinois Springfield women's golf team returns to action Sunday and Monday at the Findlay Spring Invite at Boone's Trace National Golf Club in Richmond, Ky…
Madelyn Miller-Ross racing in blue UIS uniform at GLVC Indoor Championship
Mar 14, 2026
UIS senior distance runner Madelyn Miller-Ross competed Friday evening at the NCAA Division II Indoor Track…