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

UIS Men's Tennis at Drury Invitational
UIS Women's Tennis at Drury Invitational
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UIS Women's Golf at 18th Annual Gilda's Club Laker Fall Invite
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UIS Volleyball vs Missouri-St. LouisStreaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/uis/
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UIS Women's Soccer at Missouri-St. LouisStreaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/
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UIS Men's Soccer at Missouri-St. LouisStreaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/

News

Kendall Johnson #14. Volleyball vs. Upper Iowa University Friday, November 7, 2025.
Sep 26, 2026
Illinois Springfield Volleyball Sweeps McKendree 3-0 In Home Opener
Illinois Springfield secured its second sweep of the season on Friday night, winning its home opener against McKendree 3-0, with set scores of 25-21, 25-18, 25…
Makenna Cox #19. Volleyball vs. Upper Iowa University Friday, November 7, 2025.
Sep 25, 2026
Cox Named August Jimmy John’s Athlete of the Month
Illinois Springfield volleyball's Makenna Cox has been named the Jimmy John's Athlete of the Month for August 2026, earning the department's first monthly…
UIS golfer during practice round
Sep 25, 2026
UIS Women’s Golf Set for Gilda’s Club Laker Fall Invite
The Illinois Springfield women's golf team continues its fall season this weekend at the 18th Annual Gilda's Club Laker Fall Invite, hosted by Grand Valley…
Abbie Gleason playing soccer
Sep 25, 2026
UIS Women’s Soccer Heads to Missouri-St. Louis Saturday
The Illinois Springfield women's soccer team heads to St. Louis on Saturday, Sept. 26, for a GLVC matchup against Missouri-St. Louis. The Prairie Stars enter…
Makenna Yeager playing soccer
Sep 24, 2026
Prairie Stars Hand Quincy Conference Loss
UIS women's soccer defeated Quincy 1-0 on Wednesday night on the road, improving to 4-3-1 overall and 2-2-1 in the GLVC. The Prairie Stars kept the Hawks off…
Jacob Shaw playing soccer in white UIS uniform
Sep 24, 2026
UIS Men's Soccer Drops Competitive 4-2 Match at Quincy
Illinois Springfield fell to Quincy 4-2 on Wednesday. The Prairie Stars were outshot 18-7 overall and 6-3 in shots on goal, with six of their seven shots…
Madison "Maddie" Siefken #2. Volleyball vs. Upper Iowa University Friday, November 7, 2025.
Sep 24, 2026
Prairie Stars Welcome McKendree, UMSL for Home-Opening Weekend
The Illinois Springfield volleyball team will open its home schedule this weekend with GLVC volleyball at TRAC. The Prairie Stars welcome McKendree to…
Mike Hermann's Notes From the Prairie
Sep 23, 2026
Notes from the Prairie
There are certain weeks on a college campus that feel different.   Homecoming is one of them.    One of the things I have come to appreciate most about being…