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.
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.
Campus Recreation oversees all Sport Club operations on campus by providing guidance and financial assistance. Below is a current list of available sport clubs.
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.
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.
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.
UIS men's golf resumes its spring season at the Flyers Spring Invitational on Monday and Tuesday at Cantigny Golf Club in Wheaton, Ill.
The Prairie Stars will...
Mar 29, 2025
UIS Men’s Track Kicks Off Outdoor Season at WashU
The UIS men's track and field team opened its season on Thursday night and Friday at the WashU Distance Carnival in St. Louis, with season openers in long-...
Mar 29, 2025
UIS Softball Rallies to Win in Extras, Sweeps UMSL
The Illinois Springfield softball team picked up a pair of wins against Missouri-St. Louis on Friday, taking the first game 3-2 and then prevailing 6-4 in nine...
Mar 29, 2025
UIS Women’s Golf Inside the Cut in Regional Ranking Release
The UIS Prairie Stars are ranked 18th in the latest NCAA East Region women's golf rankings, putting them in position to qualify for the postseason as the...
Mar 29, 2025
Miller Breaks 10K Record as UIS Women's Track Competes at WashU
The UIS women's track...
Mar 29, 2025
UIS Baseball Opens Series with Dominant Wins Over Lincoln
The UIS baseball team secured two convincing victories over the Lincoln Blue Tigers on Friday, winning 24-8 in a run-rule shortened seven-inning game and 13-6...
Mar 27, 2025
UIS Baseball Hosts Lincoln in GLVC Series This Weekend
The University of Illinois Springfield baseball team returns home this weekend for a Great Lakes Valley Conference series against Lincoln (Mo.), a newcomer to...
Mar 27, 2025
Ella Brinkley Appears on NFCA DII Player of the Year Watchlist
Ella Brinkley, the senior third baseman for the UIS softball team, has earned a spot on the 2025 NFCA Division II Player of the Year watchlist. A total of 116...