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.
It's the final home weekend of the volleyball season and regional championship weekend for UIS cross country. Stay tuned for updates and results throughout the...
Nov 02, 2025
UIS Women's Soccer Suffers Narrow Defeat in Season Finale
The UIS women's soccer team (5-9-3, 4-8-2 GLVC) fell to Upper Iowa (4-12-2, 2-11-1 GLVC) on Sunday, 1-0. Despite outshooting the Peacocks 13-7 and putting nine...
Nov 01, 2025
Prairie Stars Push Quincy Before Falling in Four Sets
The Quincy Hawks (18-5, 7-2 GLVC) defeated the UIS Prairie Stars (11-11, 3-6 GLVC) in four sets on Saturday at TRAC, with scores of 25-20, 26-28, 25-18, and 25...
Nov 01, 2025
Prairie Stars Earn 2-1 Road Win at Lewis
UIS women's soccer battled through steady pressure and late rain to defeat Lewis 2-1 on Friday night in Romeoville. Goalkeeper Gigi Yurevich led the way with...
Nov 01, 2025
Prairie Stars Fall 2-0 at Lewis
UIS men's soccer fell 2-0 to Lewis on Friday night at in Romeoville, Ill.
The Flyers took the lead in the 15th minute after UIS goalkeeper Edoardo Pinna was...
Oct 31, 2025
UIS Athletics Names Peter Young Associate Athletics Director for Compliance Services
The UIS Athletics Department has added an accomplished athletics professional to its staff with the hiring of Peter Young as Associate Athletics Director for...
Oct 30, 2025
UIS Volleyball Eyes GLVC Climb, Hosts Quincy This Weekend
The Illinois Springfield volleyball team returns home this weekend to host Quincy on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. Fans are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes — and...
Oct 29, 2025
UIS Men’s Soccer to Close Season on the Road
The Illinois Springfield men's soccer team will wrap up its 2025 campaign this weekend with a pair of road matches at Lewis and Upper Iowa. The Prairie Stars,...