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.
Gaona and Gaden Lead UIS Women at Gibson Invitational
The UIS women's track and field team competed Friday and Saturday at Indiana State's Gibson Invitational, highlighted by a strong showing in Friday night's...
Abr 19, 2026
UIS Men’s Tennis Falls at UIndy, 6-1
The UIS men's tennis team dropped a 6-1 decision at UIndy on Saturday afternoon, with its lone point coming at No. 1 singles.
In doubles play, UIndy secured...
Abr 19, 2026
UIS Women's Golf Finishes Sixth at GLVC Championship
The UIS women's golf team placed sixth at the GLVC Championship, completing three rounds of stroke play Friday and Saturday with a total score of 956 (314-322-...
Abr 19, 2026
UIS Men’s Track Competes at Gibson Invitational
The UIS men's team was represented at Indiana State's Gibson Invitational by a pair of freshmen in the 1500 meters on Saturday.
Chase Cooley led the duo with...
Abr 19, 2026
UIS Softball Splits Doubleheader at Maryville
UIS split its Saturday doubleheader at Maryville, falling 3-0 in the opener before bouncing back with a 4-1 win in game two.
In the first game, the Prairie...
Abr 19, 2026
UIS Uses Extra-Inning Walk-Off, DeCicco Complete Game to Sweep Saints on Saturday
The Illinois Springfield baseball team kept its series momentum rolling on Saturday, sweeping a doubleheader from Maryville with a pair of tight wins—one in...
Abr 19, 2026
UIS Claims Series Despite Finale Loss to Maryville
The Illinois Springfield baseball team was defeated 9-3 by Maryville on Sunday in Springfield. Maryville took the series finale, though UIS had already...
Abr 18, 2026
UIS Women’s Golf Sixth After Two Rounds at GLVC Championship
The UIS women's golf team sits sixth after two rounds of stroke play at the 2026 GLVC Championship at Rock Hollow Golf Club.
The Prairie Stars posted rounds...