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 Softball vs Roosevelt Streaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/uis/
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UIS Softball vs Roosevelt Streaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/uis/
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UIS Women's Basketball at William Jewell Streaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/jewell/
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UIS Men's Basketball at William Jewell Streaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/jewell/
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UIS Baseball vs Lake Erie
UIS Women's Track & Field GLVC Championships

News

This Week in UIS Athletics, UIS Athletics logo, Navy background and gold accents
Feb 23, 2026
UIS enters a full slate of action this week, highlighted by softball's final games at the Springfield Clinic Dome and the start of postseason competition for…
Lin En Tan playing tennis at UIS
Feb 23, 2026
In a road matchup on Sunday, the Illinois Springfield men's tennis team fell 5-2 to Drury. The Prairie Stars picked up a doubles win and two singles victories…
UIS women's tennis team huddle
Feb 23, 2026
The Illinois Springfield women's tennis team dropped a 6-1 decision Sunday to Drury at the Cooper Tennis Complex in Springfield, Mo. The Prairie Stars battled…
UIS women's tennis team huddle
Feb 23, 2026
The Illinois Springfield women's tennis team dropped a 6-1 decision Sunday to Drury at the Cooper Tennis Complex in Springfield, Mo. The Prairie Stars battled…
Calista Stahlhut pitching in blue UIS softball uniform
Feb 23, 2026
Calista Stahlhut, a sophomore starting pitcher for the UIS Softball team, has been recognized as the GLVC Pitcher of the Week. Stahlhut delivered a pair of…
Ema Norma Bordean celebrating a tennis point
Feb 23, 2026
In a road matchup on Monday morning, the Illinois Springfield women's tennis team delivered a dominant 7-0 victory over Evangel. The Prairie Stars controlled…