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 at QuincyStreaming Video: https://glvcsn.com/quincy/
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UIS Baseball at William Jewell Streaming Video: https://glvcsn.com/jewell/
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UIS Softball at QuincyStreaming Video: https://glvcsn.com/quincy/
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UIS Baseball at William Jewell Streaming Video: https://glvcsn.com/jewell/
UIS Women's Golf at Findlay Spring Invite
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UIS Baseball vs DruryStreaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/uis/

News

Madelyn Miller-Ross racing in blue UIS uniform at GLVC Indoor Championship
Mar 14, 2026
UIS senior distance runner Madelyn Miller-Ross competed Friday evening at the NCAA Division II Indoor Track…
Johnny Wendling batting in gold UIS uniform
Mar 14, 2026
The No.-25-ranked Prairie Stars (13-6, 2-0) opened Great Lakes Valley Conference play with a doubleheader sweep at William Jewell (4-12, 0-2) on Friday in…
Richie Snider pitching in gold UIS uniform
Mar 13, 2026
Illinois Springfield baseball opens Great Lakes Valley Conference play this weekend with a four-game road series against William Jewell in Liberty, Mo. Due to…
Rachel McMullen running the bases in white UIS softball uniform
Mar 13, 2026
Illinois Springfield (17-7, 1-1 GLVC) and Truman State (9-17, 1-1 GLVC) faced off in a conference doubleheader at the UIS Softball Field on Friday afternoon,…
Rosie Bartletti playing softball
Mar 12, 2026
The Illinois Springfield softball team opens its 2026 conference slate this weekend at home against Truman State with a noon and 2:00 p.m. doubleheader on…
Madelyn Miller-Ross running indoor track in blue UIS uniform
Mar 12, 2026
UIS senior distance runner Madelyn Miller-Ross will race the 5,000 meters at the NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships at 5:40 p.m. CT (6:40 p.…