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 Athletics to Add Flag Football as 18th Varsity Sport
The University of Illinois Springfield is expanding its athletics program by adding women's flag football as the school's 18th varsity sport. UIS is the second...
Dic 02, 2025
Celebrating 15 Years of Division II Membership: 2015-2016 UIS Women’s Golf Team
As part of UIS Athletics' 15 Years of NCAA Division II Membership celebration, the department is highlighting 15 standout teams and 15 standout student-...
Dic 02, 2025
Rice’s 40 Points Lead UIS to 61-60 Comeback Win Over William Jewell
Illinois Springfield men's basketball (5-2, 2-0 GLVC) edged William Jewell (2-4, 0-1 GLVC) 61-60 in a closely contested GLVC matchup at TRAC on Monday night....
Dic 02, 2025
UIS Track & Field Announces 2025-26 Indoor Schedule
The Illinois Springfield Prairie Stars men's and women's track...
Dic 02, 2025
Kayla Rice Sets Steals Record as UIS Women’s Basketball Cruises Past William Jewell, 75-49
Illinois Springfield women's basketball (3-4, 1-1 GLVC) picked up its first conference win of the 2025-26 season with a 75-49 victory over William Jewell (0-5...
Dic 01, 2025
This Week in UIS Athletics | Dec. 1-7
The busiest week of the basketball season so far comes to TRAC as conference play moves into full swing. UIS will host three GLVC doubleheaders, each packed...
Nov 30, 2025
UIS Women’s Basketball Returns to TRAC for White Out vs. William Jewell
GLVC women's basketball returns to TRAC on Monday evening as the UIS Prairie Stars host the William Jewell Cardinals in a White Out game. Tip-off is scheduled...
Nov 30, 2025
UIS Men’s Basketball Opens Key GLVC Stretch at Home Monday Night
UIS men's basketball welcomes GLVC opponent William Jewell to the TRAC on Monday night at 7:30 p.m. The matchup is the first of three home GLVC doubleheaders...