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.
Women’s Tennis Hosts Final Home Matches and Celebrates Senior Day
The Illinois Springfield women's tennis team will wrap up its GLVC regular season this weekend with home matches against conference foes Indianapolis and...
Abr 23, 2025
UIS Women’s Golf Set for GLVC Championship
The UIS women's golf team is set to compete in the 2025 Great Lakes Valley Conference Championship, held April 25–27 at Oakwood Country Club in Coal Valley,...
Abr 23, 2025
Baseball Heads to Southwest Baptist for GLVC Road Series
The Illinois Springfield baseball team is back on the road this weekend, traveling to Bolivar, Mo., for a four-game GLVC series against Southwest Baptist. The...
Abr 23, 2025
Carmen Llopis Fabra Remains in National Rankings Ahead of Regular Season Finale
Illinois Springfield women's tennis standout Carmen Llopis Fabra continues to earn national recognition, coming in at No. 73 in the latest ITA Division II...
Abr 22, 2025
Prairie Stars Tenth in Stroke Play at GLVC Championship
The Illinois Springfield men's golf team finished tenth overall at the 2025 GLVC Championship, which was held Sunday and Monday in Bolivar, Mo. After battling...
Abr 21, 2025
Ben Benoit Named GLVC Pitcher of the Week
Illinois Springfield's Ben Benoit has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Pitcher of the Week after a dominant showing in Thursday's win over...
Abr 21, 2025
Nyla Cooper Named GLVC Player of the Week
Illinois Springfield's Nyla Cooper has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Player of the Week after a stellar performance on Senior Day,...
Abr 21, 2025
This Week in UIS Athletics | April 21–27
Spring sports are heading into the home stretch, and the Prairie Stars are competing across the Midwest with postseason implications and key matchups ahead....