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 Missouri- St. LouisStreaming Video: https://www.ncaa.com/livescheduleTickets: https://uisprairiestars.com/sports/2024/4/19/…
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UIS Baseball vs Regional Tournament Streaming Video: https://www.ncaa.com/livescheduleTickets: https://uisprairiestars.com/sports/2024/4/19…

News

Elaine Grant golfing in blue UIS polo and hat
May 15, 2026
Grant Caps Historic UIS Career With Top-20 Finish at NCAA DII Women's Golf Championship
UIS senior golfer Elaine Grant competed at the NCAA Division II Women's Golf Championship Tuesday through Thursday, tying for 19th, which marks the best-ever…
Kaden Griffitts hitting home run at UIS baseball field
May 14, 2026
UIS Survives Wild Opener, Defeats UIndy on Griffitts’ Walk-Off Blast
The Illinois Springfield baseball team (35-18) secured a 10-8 victory over Indianapolis (33-22) in 10 innings on Thursday to open the NCAA Division II Midwest…
Noah Caceres playing second base in gold baseball uniform
May 13, 2026
Prairie Stars Host UIndy in Midwest Regional Opener
UIS baseball opens NCAA Tournament play Thursday as the Prairie Stars host Midwest Regional action for the first time since 2023, taking on familiar GLVC foe …
Madelyn Miller-Ross crosses finish line at track meet
May 12, 2026
Madelyn Miller-Ross headed to NCAA DII Outdoor Championships in 5K
Senior distance runner Madelyn Miller-Ross will compete in the 5,000-meters at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track…
This Week in UIS Athletics, UIS Athletics logo, Navy background and gold accents
May 11, 2026
This Week in UIS Athletics | May 11-17
This week in UIS Athletics features NCAA postseason competition in women's golf, while baseball awaits its postseason fate. Tuesday–Thursday, May 12–14 | NCAA…
Graham Kasey pitching in GLVC baseball tournament
May 11, 2026
UIS Baseball Returns to NCAA Postseason as Regional Host
The Illinois Springfield baseball team earned the No. 2 seed in the Midwest Region and will host one of two NCAA Division II Midwest Regional sites this week…