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 Men's Soccer at Illinois College
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UIS Softball at McKendree Streaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/mckendree/
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UIS Baseball vs Maryville Streaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/uis/
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UIS Softball at McKendree Streaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/mckendree/
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UIS Men's Golf at GLVC Championship
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UIS Women's Track & Field GVSU Extra Weekend Meetup

News

Ema Norma Bordean playing tennis in blue UIS uniform
Apr 19, 2026
UIS Women's Tennis Falls on the Road at UIndy
The UIS women's tennis team dropped a GLVC road match 7-0 at UIndy on Saturday afternoon. UIndy secured the early advantage by sweeping all three doubles…
Ira Joshi golfing in UIS blue and white
Apr 19, 2026
UIS Women's Golf Finishes Sixth at GLVC Championship
The UIS women's golf team placed sixth at the GLVC Championship, completing three rounds of stroke play Friday and Saturday with a total score of 956 (314-322-…
Mark DeCicco celebrating a strikeout at the UIS baseball field
Apr 19, 2026
UIS Uses Extra-Inning Walk-Off, DeCicco Complete Game to Sweep Saints on Saturday
The Illinois Springfield baseball team kept its series momentum rolling on Saturday, sweeping a doubleheader from Maryville with a pair of tight wins—one in…
Pablo Herrera playing tennis
Apr 19, 2026
UIS Men’s Tennis Falls at UIndy, 6-1
The UIS men's tennis team dropped a 6-1 decision at UIndy on Saturday afternoon, with its lone point coming at No. 1 singles. In doubles play, UIndy secured…
Calista Stahlhut on first base in white UIS uniform
Apr 19, 2026
UIS Softball Splits Doubleheader at Maryville
UIS split its Saturday doubleheader at Maryville, falling 3-0 in the opener before bouncing back with a 4-1 win in game two. In the first game, the Prairie…
Jaden Watts playing softball in white UIS uniform
Apr 18, 2026
UIS Softball Hits Road for GLVC Matchups at Maryville, McKendree
The UIS softball team continues conference play on the road this weekend, traveling to face Maryville on Saturday and McKendree on Sunday. The Prairie Stars (…