UIS Prairie Stars
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.
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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[L] UIS Softball vs WashburnL 0-7 Streaming Video: https://www.facebook.com/UISsoftball
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[W] UIS Softball vs Nebraska-KearneyW 5-4 Streaming Video: https://www.facebook.com/UISsoftball
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[L] UIS Men's Basketball vs McKendreeL 63-89Streaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/
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UIS Softball vs Nebraska-KearneyStreaming Video: https://www.facebook.com/UISsoftball
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UIS Softball vs WashburnStreaming Video: https://www.facebook.com/UISsoftball
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UIS Baseball vs Davenport Streaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/uis/
News
Mar 07, 2026
UIS (17-12, 13-7) dropped an 89-63 GLVC quarterfinal tournament game to McKendree (22-7, 14-6) in the Mark Twain Building on the campus of Missouri-St. Louis,…
Mar 07, 2026
The UIS softball team (13-5) split a pair of non-conference games on the opening day of the Grand Slam Classic in Branson, Mo., falling to Washburn (23-4) in…
Mar 06, 2026
The Illinois Springfield women's golf team begins its spring season this week at the Emerald Coast Collegiate, hosted by Missouri-St. Louis, from March 8-10 in…
Mar 06, 2026
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Ill.-Springfield (10-4) secured a 13-9 victory over Davenport (4-9) on Friday, highlighted by a six-run rally in the seventh inning. This…
Mar 05, 2026
The UIS women's tennis team returns to the court for another home match this weekend, hosting Purdue Northwest at the Springfield Racquet and Fitness Club at 1…
Mar 05, 2026
The Illinois Springfield men's tennis team plays at home Friday afternoon for a matchup with the Purdue Northwest Pride. First serve is set for 1:00 p.m. at…