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.
Miller-Ross Leads UIS with Top-10 Finish at NCAA Midwest Regional
The Illinois Springfield women's cross country team tied its best-ever regional finish on Saturday, placing 13th out of 27 scoring teams at the NCAA Division...
Nov 06, 2025
UIS Men’s Cross Country Ready for Midwest Regional
The Illinois Springfield men's cross country team heads to Kenosha, Wisconsin, this weekend for the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional Championship. The race is...
Nov 06, 2025
Women’s Cross Country Set for NCAA Midwest Regional in Kenosha
The postseason continues this weekend as the Illinois Springfield women's cross country team heads to Kenosha, Wisconsin, for the NCAA Division II Midwest...
Nov 05, 2025
UIS Volleyball Hosts Final Home Weekend, Senior Day Saturday
The Illinois Springfield volleyball team wraps up its home schedule this weekend with a pair of matches at TRAC. The Prairie Stars face Upper Iowa on Friday at...
Nov 04, 2025
Annual UIS-BOS Turkey Trot 5K Scheduled for Thanksgiving Morning
Registration is now open for the UIS-BOS Turkey Trot 5K on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025! Join us on the UIS campus for a fun-filled race to support the UIS Cross...
Nov 04, 2025
UIS Student-Athletes Make Over 1,000 Sandwiches on Civic Engagement Day
University of Illinois Springfield student-athletes came together to make a difference on Civic Engagement Day, assembling more than 1,000 peanut butter and...
Nov 04, 2025
Makenna Cox Named Jimmy John’s Athlete of the Month
UIS volleyball standout Makenna Cox has been named the Jimmy John's Athlete of the Month after a dominant stretch of performances that established her as one...
Nov 03, 2025
UIS Men's Soccer Secures 2-1 Victory Over Upper Iowa
The UIS men's soccer team (3-11-3, 2-10-2) secured a 2-1 victory over Upper Iowa (4-11-2, 3-9-2) on the road on Sunday, with the winning goal coming in the...