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.
Prairie Stars Secure 2-1 Weekend Record at Midwest Region Crossover
UIS volleyball (9-10, 1-5 GLVC) competed in the Midwest Regional Crossover at Hammond Sportsplex over the weekend, finishing 2-1 on the weekend. The Prairie...
Oct 17, 2025
Prairie Stars Open Midwest Regional Crossover With Win Over Lake Superior State
The Illinois Springfield volleyball team opened the Midwest Regional Crossover with a 3-1 victory over Lake Superior State on Friday afternoon.
The first set...
Oct 16, 2025
UIS Men’s Tennis Set to Compete at Dwight Davis College Open
The Illinois Springfield men's tennis team is headed to St. Louis this weekend to compete in the Dwight Davis College Open, held October 17-19 at the Dwight...
Oct 16, 2025
UIS Women’s Tennis to Wrap Up Fall Season at Dwight Davis College Open
The Illinois Springfield women's tennis team will compete at the Dwight Davis College Open in St. Louis from Oct. 17-19. Matches will be played at the Dwight...
Oct 15, 2025
UIS Men’s Soccer Prepared for Home Weekend
The UIS men's soccer team returns to Kiwanis Stadium for home games against Maryville on Friday, Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m. and McKendree on Sunday, Oct. 19, at 2:...
Oct 15, 2025
UIS Volleyball Looks Ahead to Midwest Regional Crossover
The UIS volleyball team split a weekend at home last week, defeating William Jewell before falling to Rockhurst. The Prairie Stars now enter a midseason break...
Oct 15, 2025
UIS Women’s Soccer to Host Maryville and McKendree at Kiwanis Stadium
The Illinois Springfield women's soccer team has built great momentum heading into a key home weekend at Kiwanis Stadium. The Prairie Stars went 2-0 on the...
Oct 13, 2025
This Week in UIS Athletics | Oct. 13-19
This week will feature GLVC soccer action, the Midwest Region Crossover in volleyball, and more Prairie Star competition across multiple additional sports....