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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University of Illinois-Springfield Women's Basketball vs William Jewell - WHITE OUTStreaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/uis/
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University of Illinois-Springfield Men's Basketball vs William Jewell - WHITE OUTStreaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/uis/
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University of Illinois-Springfield Women's Basketball vs McKendree - YOUTH SPORTS DAYStreaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/uis/
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University of Illinois-Springfield Men's Basketball vs McKendree - YOUTH SPORTS DAYStreaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/uis/
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University of Illinois-Springfield Women's Basketball vs Maryville - BLUE OUTStreaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/uis/
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University of Illinois-Springfield Men's Basketball vs Maryville - BLUE OUTStreaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/uis/

News

Dec 01, 2025
The busiest week of the basketball season so far comes to TRAC as conference play moves into full swing. UIS will host three GLVC doubleheaders, each packed…
Nov 30, 2025
GLVC women's basketball returns to TRAC on Monday evening as the UIS Prairie Stars host the William Jewell Cardinals in a White Out game. Tip-off is scheduled…
Nov 30, 2025
UIS men's basketball welcomes GLVC opponent William Jewell to the TRAC on Monday night at 7:30 p.m. The matchup is the first of three home GLVC doubleheaders…
Nov 29, 2025
The Illinois Springfield women's basketball team fell to Missouri-St. Louis, 69-46, in the first game of the GLVC slate. The game commenced with a back-and-…
Nov 29, 2025
Powered by 19 points each from Alex Stell and Isaiah Davis, the UIS men's basketball team earned an 86-76 road win at Missouri-St. Louis on Saturday. The…
Nov 26, 2025
Claire Eaton, a former Cross Country and Track…