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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UIS Baseball at IndianapolisStreaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/uindy/
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UIS Softball at IndianapolisStreaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/uindy/
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UIS Softball at IndianapolisStreaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/uindy/
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UIS Women's Track & Field GLVC Outdoor Championships
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UIS Men's Track and Field GLVC Outdoor Championships
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UIS Baseball vs McKendree Streaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/uis/

News

This Week in UIS Athletics, UIS Athletics logo, Navy background and gold accents
Mar 23, 2026
This Week in UIS Athletics | March 23-29
Men's golf hosts its home event, baseball returns to the diamond for another key GLVC series, and both tennis teams are back in Springfield. Track...
Kaden Griffitts rounded the bases after home run
Mar 23, 2026
Griffitts Earns GLVC Player of the Week After Power Surge Against Drury
Illinois Springfield junior outfielder Kaden Griffitts put together a dominant offensive week which included 14 RBIs, earning Great Lakes Valley Conference...
Rebecca Neupauer running the bases in white UIS uniform
Mar 22, 2026
Prairie Stars Battle but Come Up Empty in Saturday Twinbill
The UIS softball team (19-9, 3-3 GLVC) dropped both games of a Saturday doubleheader to Rockhurst University, falling 5-4 in a back-and-forth opener before...
Graham Kasey pitching in white UIS uniform
Mar 22, 2026
UIS Baseball Battles Back, Breaks Through in Saturday Doubleheader Sweep
The UIS baseball team (17-7, 6-1 GLVC) earned a pair of wins over Drury on Saturday in a doubleheader of seven-inning games, rallying for a 9-8 comeback...
Vilgot Arlebach golfing in rain
Mar 22, 2026
Prairie Stars to Host Dan Salisbury Memorial Invitational at Red Tail Run
The Illinois Springfield men's golf team returns to action this week, hosting the Dan Salisbury Memorial Collegiate Invitational on Monday and Tuesday at Red...
Noah Caceres celebrates hitting a home run in white UIS baseball uniform
Mar 22, 2026
UIS Baseball Claims 23-1 Victory Over Drury
The No. 25-ranked UIS baseball team (18-7, 7-1) dominated Drury (13-12, 4-4) with a decisive 23-1 victory on Sunday at the UIS Baseball Field, clinching the...