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 Women's Soccer vs Culver-Stockton
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UIS Baseball at Missouri S&TStreaming Video: https://glvcsn.com/mst/
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UIS Softball vs LincolnStreaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/uis/
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UIS Women's Soccer vs Lincoln Land
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UIS Softball vs LincolnStreaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/uis/
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UIS Baseball at Missouri S&TStreaming Video: https://glvcsn.com/mst/

News

A photo of Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield, featuring baseball field and press box
Apr 10, 2026
UIS Baseball to Play Two Games at Robin Roberts Stadium in April
The nationally ranked UIS baseball team will take the field at Robin Roberts Stadium twice this April, as the Prairie Stars play a pair of GLVC series openers…
Antonio Ayerbe Streubel playing tennis in UIS uniform
Apr 10, 2026
UIS Men’s Tennis Heads to Kentucky for Final Non-Conference Weekend
The UIS men's tennis team will travel to Owensboro, Ky., this weekend for its final two non-conference matches of the season, facing Campbellsville on Saturday…
Cristina Mendoza Romero playing tennis in blue UIS uniform
Apr 10, 2026
UIS Women’s Tennis Heads to Owensboro for Weekend Road Trip
The UIS women's tennis team will travel to Owensboro, Ky., this weekend for a pair of matches at Kentucky Wesleyan, facing Campbellsville on Saturday at 4:00 p…
Mackenzie Billard running outdoor track in the evening in blue UIS uniform
Apr 10, 2026
Billard and Gaden Lead UIS Women’s Track with Top-10 Finishes at UCM
UIS competed Thursday and Friday at the Kip…
Garrett Wagoner running outdoor track in blue UIS uniform
Apr 10, 2026
UIS Men's Track Delivers Strong Midseason Distance Efforts at Kip & Kirk Outdoor Mule Relays
UIS men's track…
Olivia DeLuca batting in white UIS uniform
Apr 09, 2026
Softball Returns to Springfield for Four GLVC Games
The Illinois Springfield softball team returns from a homestand this week to host two conference series, with noon doubleheaders scheduled on both Saturday and…