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.
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.
Campus Recreation oversees all Sport Club operations on campus by providing guidance and financial assistance. Below is a current list of available sport clubs.
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.
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.
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.
The UIS men's soccer team (0-1-0) fell to Alabama-Huntsville (1-0-0) in a tightly contested season opener, with a final score of 2-1 at Kiwanis Stadium.
The…
Aug 27, 2026
UIS Volleyball Opens Season at Ferris State Invitational
The Illinois Springfield volleyball team will open the 2026 season with four matches this weekend at the Ferris State Invitational in Big Rapids, Mich.
The…
Aug 27, 2026
UIS Women's Soccer Set to Open Fall 2026 Season with Two Road Games
The UIS women's soccer team opens the fall 2026 season with two road games this week. The Prairie Stars will visit Alabama Huntsville on Friday at 4:00 p.m.…
Aug 27, 2026
UIS Volleyball Picked Ninth in GLVC Preseason Poll
UIS was selected ninth in the 2026 Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) women's volleyball preseason coaches' poll, presented by Primo Designs, the conference…
Aug 27, 2026
Notes from the Prairie
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Aug 27, 2026
161 UIS Student-Athletes Earn D2 ADA Academic Achievement Award
UIS Athletics placed 161 student-athletes on the Division 2 Athletics Directors Association (D2 ADA) Academic Achievement Team, recognizing Prairie Stars who…
Aug 26, 2026
UIS Men’s Soccer Opens Regular Season Thursday Against Alabama Huntsville
UIS men's soccer opens the 2026 regular season Thursday, hosting Alabama Huntsville at 4:00 p.m. at Kiwanis Stadium.
The match serves as both the Prairie…
Aug 26, 2026
UIS Picked Ninth in GLVC Women’s Soccer Preseason Poll
The Illinois Springfield women's soccer team was picked ninth in the 2026 Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) preseason coaches' poll, the conference office…