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 General UIS Baseball Golf Outing
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UIS Women's Soccer at LewisStreaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/
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UIS Men's Soccer at LewisStreaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/
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UIS Men's Tennis at ITA Regionals
UIS Volleyball vs Midwest Regional Crossover - THREE MATCHES 10/16-17
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UIS Baseball vs SWIC

News

Dom Cantarini running cross country for UIS
Oct 11, 2026
UIS Men’s Cross Country Places 14th at Lewis Crossover
The UIS men's cross country team placed 14th out of 27 teams at the Lewis Crossover on Saturday morning, scoring 409 points in the 8K race. Senior Matt…
Lacey Updike and Allison Thompson running cross country
Oct 11, 2026
Gaona Leads UIS Women’s Cross Country at Lewis Crossover
The UIS women's cross country team placed 21st out of 26 teams at the Lewis Crossover on Saturday morning, scoring 625 points in the 6K race. Junior Josslyn…
Lennard Borgs playing soccer in white UIS uniform
Oct 11, 2026
Prairie Stars Strike First in Loss at Maryville
UIS Men's Soccer lost to Maryville 4-1 on Saturday. The Prairie Stars put all 10 of their shots in the first half, while Maryville finished with a 24-10 shot…
Jules Sather playing soccer in UIS gold
Oct 10, 2026
UIS Women's Soccer Battles Maryville to Scoreless Draw
The UIS women's soccer team tied Maryville 0-0 on Saturday afternoon. The Prairie Stars finished with an 11-6 advantage in shots in the conference draw. UIS…
UIS Cross Country Runner in a race
Oct 10, 2026
Prairie Stars to Take on Deep Field at Lewis Crossover
The Illinois Springfield men's cross country team is set for its biggest test of the season Saturday at the Lewis Crossover in Romeoville, Ill. The meet…
UIS Volleyball team in a huddle on the court
Oct 10, 2026
UIS Volleyball Falls to Southwest Baptist 3-1
UIS Volleyball fell 3-1 to Southwest Baptist on Saturday at TRAC. The Prairie Stars won the second set 28-26 after moving from a 7-5 deficit to a 10-8 lead,…
Alexis Schwartz playing volleyball
Oct 10, 2026
Prairie Stars Show Resilience in Home Loss to Drury
UIS Volleyball dropped a 3-0 match to Drury (25-12, 25-12, 25-21) Friday at TRAC.  The Prairie Stars could not recover after Drury turned a 1-1 score into a 6…
Marissa Roggensack running cross country in UIS blue
Oct 09, 2026
Prairie Stars Set for Largest Test of Season at Lewis Crossover
The UIS women's cross country team will take on one of the largest and strongest NCAA Division II fields in the country Saturday at the Lewis Crossover in…