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

This Week in UIS Athletics, UIS Athletics logo, Navy background and gold accents
Ene 12, 2026
This Week in UIS Athletics | Jan. 12-18
Indoor track and field opens its season on the road, women's tennis hosts its first home match of the Henrique Leal era, and a full slate of home basketball...
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Ene 12, 2026
Community Invited to Reception for Head UIS Volleyball Coach Laura Ulrich
UIS Athletics invites the Prairie Stars community to a reception welcoming Laura Ulrich, who recently completed her first season as head volleyball coach...
Kennedy Osterman playing basketball in blue UIS uniform
Ene 10, 2026
Prairie Stars Fall Short Against Truman State Saturday Afternoon
Illinois Springfield women's basketball (5-10, 2-5 GLVC) fell to Truman State (8-7, 5-2 GLVC), 64-53, at Pershing Arena on Saturday afternoon despite forcing...
GLVC home opener vs. William Jewell College Monday, December 1, 2025.
Ene 10, 2026
Illinois Springfield Narrowly Falls to Truman State
 Illinois Springfield men's basketball (10-5, 6-1 GLVC) suffered its first conference loss of the season in a 66-65 setback to Truman State (6-9, 3-4 GLVC) on...
Molly Knight playing basketball in blue UIS uniform
Ene 09, 2026
UIS Women's Basketball Comes Up Short in 71-70 Loss at Quincy
The UIS women's basketball team dropped a hard-fought GLVC road contest, falling 71-70 to Quincy on Thursday night at Pepsi Arena. UIS (5-9, 2-4 GLVC) forced...
Jordan Rice playing basketball in blue UIS uniform
Ene 09, 2026
Prairie Stars Defeat Quincy 91-60, Improve to 6-0 in GLVC Play
Illinois Springfield men's basketball (10-4, 6-0 GLVC) defeated Quincy (7-7, 2-4 GLVC) 91-60 on Thursday night at Pepsi Arena, pulling away in the second half...
Jason Simontacchi pitching for St. Louis Cardinals
Ene 08, 2026
UIS Announces Jason Simontacchi as Guest Speaker for 2026 First Pitch Event
The Illinois Springfield baseball and softball programs are excited to announce that Jason Simontacchi, former Major League pitcher and professional coach,...
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Ene 08, 2026
Prairie Stars Tennis Opens 2026 Season in January
The 2026 UIS tennis season is quickly approaching as the Prairie Stars prepare for their first spring under first-year head coach Henrique Leal. Both the men's...