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 General UIS Basketball Tip-Off Dinner
UIS Men's Tennis at Dwight Davis Open
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UIS Softball vs Lincoln Land Community College
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UIS Volleyball vs DruryStreaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/uis/
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UIS General Basketball Night at TRAC
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UIS Women's Cross Country Lewis Crossover

News

Kalli Drexler heading a soccer ball
9月 18, 2026
Prairie Stars Travel to Missouri S&T Looking to End Scoring Drought
The UIS women's soccer team returns to the road Saturday, taking on Missouri S…
UIS runners take off from starting line
9月 18, 2026
UIS Women’s Cross Country Competes Against Division I Field at Redbird Invite
UIS women's cross country placed fifth at the Redbird Invite at Illinois State on Friday, competing in a five-team field made up entirely of Division I…
UIS Women's Cross Country runner Elly Heineke
9月 18, 2026
UIS Women’s Cross Country Heads to Illinois State for Redbird Invite
The UIS women's cross country team will compete in the Illinois State Redbird Invite on Friday at 11:15 a.m. in Normal, Ill. The Prairie Stars will face host…
Gentil Selemani playing soccer
9月 18, 2026
Prairie Stars Visit Missouri S&T Saturday Night
The Illinois Springfield men's soccer team returns to the road Saturday, facing Missouri S…
Joey Karlesky running cross country in blue UIS uniform
9月 18, 2026
UIS Men’s Cross Country Defeats Eastern Illinois at Redbird Invite
UIS men's cross country finished third at the Redbird Invite on Friday morning, defeating Eastern Illinois in a four-team field featuring three NCAA Division I…
UIS Cross Country runners in a pack
9月 17, 2026
UIS Men’s Cross Country Set for First 8K at Redbird Invite
The Illinois Springfield men's cross country team will compete in its first 8K race of the season on Friday, traveling to Illinois State for the Redbird Invite…
Josh Mensching playing soccer in blue UIS uniform
9月 17, 2026
Prairie Stars Narrowly Fall To Truman State
UIS men's soccer fell 1-0 to Truman State on Wednesday night. The Prairie Stars created early opportunities, recording five shots and three corners in the…
UIS Volleyball team on court together before a match
9月 17, 2026
Prairie Stars All Set for Conference-Opening Weekend at UIndy, Lewis
The Illinois Springfield volleyball team opens GLVC play this weekend with a pair of road matches, beginning Friday at 5 p.m. CT at Indianapolis before…