UIS Prairie Stars
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.
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 Baseball vs McKendree Streaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/uis/
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UIS Baseball vs McKendree Streaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/uis/
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News
Feb 27, 2026
The Illinois Springfield baseball picked up a 5-2 win over the Lake Erie Storm on Friday in Morgantown, W.V., improving to 8-3 on the season. UIS finished with...
Feb 27, 2026
The Prairie Stars will send a small but talented group of distance runners to the GLVC Indoor Track...
Feb 27, 2026
We're thanking all UIS employees with an exclusive, sitewide sale at Sideline. Score 25% off Prairie Stars gear with code HOORAY25. Hurry! This one-day sale...
Feb 27, 2026
The Illinois Springfield Athletics Department has announced the hiring of Ashley Blevins Krivi as Assistant Men's and Women's Track...
Feb 26, 2026
UIS Athletics honors and celebrates the life and legacy of Hall of Fame women's tennis coach Dominic Giacomini, who passed away Feb. 19 at the age of 91....
Feb 25, 2026
As part of UIS Athletics' 15 Years of NCAA Division II Membership celebration, the department is highlighting 15 standout teams and 15 standout student-...