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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News

Alisha Deogaonkar playing tennis
Feb 01, 2026
UIS Women’s Tennis Opens Spring Season at Tiffin
The UIS women's tennis team opened its spring season on the road Saturday with a 6-1 loss at Tiffin. UIS picked up its lone point in singles play after...
Pablo Herrera playing tennis for UIS
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UIS Men’s Tennis Drops 5-2 Decision at Tiffin
The UIS men's tennis team opened its spring season Saturday with a 5-2 loss at Tiffin. Tiffin claimed the doubles point, though UIS picked up a win at No. 3...
Maddie Miller-Ross running on an indoor track
Ene 31, 2026
Miller-Ross Sets School Record as UIS Competes at John Thomas Terrier Classic
The UIS women's track and field team was represented by a pair of distance runners Friday evening at the John Thomas Terrier Classic, hosted by Boston...
Kayla Rice guarding
Ene 31, 2026
Prairie Stars Upset No. 25 Missouri-St. Louis; Kayla Rice Surpasses 1,000 Career Points
Illinois Springfield women's basketball (9-11, 6-6 GLVC) defeated Missouri-St. Louis (16-3, 12-1 GLVC), 75-68, at TRAC, limiting the Tritons to just nine...
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Ene 31, 2026
UIS Voices: Reflections on the Impact of Sports
In recognition of National Girls...
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Ene 30, 2026
UIS Listed Fifth in GLVC Men’s Tennis East Division Preseason Poll
The llinois Springfield men's tennis team was picked fifth in the East Division of the 2026 Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Men's Tennis Preseason Coaches...
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Ene 30, 2026
Prairie Stars Tabbed Fifth in GLVC Women’s Tennis Preseason Poll
The Illinois Springfield women's tennis team was listed fifth in the East Division in the 2026 Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) preseason coaches' poll, as...
Rebecca Neupauer base running in gold UIS uniform
Ene 30, 2026
Prairie Stars Split Doubleheader with Roosevelt, Take Game One Behind Bartletti’s Shutout
The Illinois Springfield softball team (1-1) split its season-opening doubleheader against Roosevelt (1-1) on Friday afternoon, securing a 3-0 victory in the...