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.
The Illinois Springfield women's soccer team dropped a 3-1 decision to Drury on Friday night at home. The Prairie Stars move to 1-5-3 overall and 0-4-2 in GLVC...
Oct 03, 2025
UIS Women’s Tennis Heads to Michigan for ITA Regional Small College Championships
The Illinois Springfield women's tennis team is set to compete this weekend at the ITA Midwest Small College Regional Championships, hosted by Davenport in...
Oct 02, 2025
Peyton Woods Named GLVC Men’s Golf Player of the Week
Junior transfer Peyton Woods, a Springfield native, has been named GLVC Men's Golf Player of the Week following an outstanding performance at the Midwest...
Oct 02, 2025
Prairie Stars Women’s Soccer Returns to Kiwanis Stadium for Matches Against Drury, Missouri S&T
The Illinois Springfield women's soccer team returns to Kiwanis Stadium this weekend for a pair of GLVC contests. The Prairie Stars will host Drury on Friday...
Oct 02, 2025
Prairie Stars Men’s Soccer Hosts Drury and Missouri S&T at Kiwanis Stadium
The Illinois Springfield men's soccer team returns home this weekend for two GLVC matchups. The Prairie Stars face Drury on Friday at 7:30 p.m. before hosting...
Oct 01, 2025
UIS Volleyball Prepares for Road Conference Weekend
The UIS volleyball team heads back into GLVC play on the road this weekend, traveling to St. Louis to face Missouri-St. Louis on Friday night at 6:00 p.m....
Sep 30, 2025
Prairie Stars Ninth After Two Rounds at Midwest Collegiate
The UIS men's golf team is tied for ninth place after the first two rounds of the Midwest Collegiate at Rock Hollow Golf Club in Peru, Ind. The 54-hole...
Sep 30, 2025
Woods’ Five-Under Performance Anchors UIS at Midwest Collegiate
The Illinois Springfield men's golf team delivered a strong performance at the Midwest Collegiate, held Sept. 29-30 at Rock Hollow Golf Club in Peru, Ind. The...