UIS Prairie Stars

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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.

Campus Recreation

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.

The UIS campus sports multiple indoor and outdoor facilities:

  • The Recreation and Athletic Center (TRAC)
  • Cricket Field
  • Challenge Course
  • Disc Golf Course
  • Kiwanis Stadium Basketball Court
  • REC Park
  • South Fields
  • Sport Club Field
  • Student Life Build Gymnasium
  • Tennis Courts

Sport Clubs

Campus Recreation oversees all Sport Club operations on campus by providing guidance and financial assistance. Below is a current list of available sport clubs.

Intramurals

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.

Fitness & Wellness

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.

students canoeing

Outdoor Adventures

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.


Events

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UIS Women's Cross Country Bradley Intercollegiate
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UIS Women's Soccer at Missouri S&T
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UIS Women's Soccer at Quincy
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UIS Women's Soccer at Missouri-St. Louis
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UIS Women's Soccer vs Upper Iowa
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UIS Women's Soccer at William Jewell

News

Mallory Herber playing soccer
Oct 11, 2025
UIS Women’s Soccer Earns Road Win at Lincoln
The Illinois Springfield women's soccer team earned its first GLVC win of the season on Friday night, defeating Lincoln 2-0 on the road. The Prairie Stars (2-6...
Erica Sledge serving
Oct 11, 2025
UIS Volleyball Sweeps William Jewell for First GLVC Win
The UIS volleyball team picked up its first GLVC victory of the season on Friday night, sweeping William Jewell at TRAC. The Prairie Stars snapped their recent...
Seth Masters, UIS Athletics, Assistant Baseball Coach
Oct 10, 2025
Seth Masters Joins UIS Baseball Staff as Assistant Coach
The Illinois Springfield baseball program has added former standout pitcher Seth Masters to its coaching staff. Masters joins the Prairie Stars as an assistant...
UIS men's basketball long exposure court shot
Oct 09, 2025
Illinois Springfield Men's Basketball 2025-26 Season Schedule Released
The Illinois Springfield men's basketball team has announced its 2025-26 schedule, setting the stage for a season that will test the Prairie Stars early and...
Antonio Ayerbe Streubel playing tennis
Oct 09, 2025
Prairie Stars Men’s Tennis Heads to Purdue Northwest
The Illinois Springfield men's tennis team continues its fall slate this weekend with two matches in Hammond, Ind. The Prairie Stars will take on Chicago State...
Mackenzie Billard running cross country for UIS
Oct 09, 2025
UIS Women's Cross Country Aims to Build on Strong Start at Lewis Crossover
The UIS women's cross country team heads to Romeoville, Ill., Saturday morning for the Lewis Crossover, one of the biggest DII meets of the year and a preview...
River Derby running cross country
Oct 09, 2025
UIS Men's Cross Country Ready to Rebound at Lewis Crossover
The UIS men's cross country team competes at the Lewis Crossover Saturday in Romeoville, Ill., with their race scheduled for 10:30 a.m. The course begins with...
Julia Laufenberg playing soccer
Oct 08, 2025
UIS Women’s Soccer Heads Back to Missouri for GLVC Road Weekend
The Illinois Springfield women's soccer team returns to Missouri this weekend for another pair of GLVC matchups — visiting Lincoln on Friday evening in...