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.

UIS Prairie Stars

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.


Athletics Events

University of Illinois-Springfield Men's Golf at Blueboy Invite
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University of Illinois-Springfield Women's Tennis at Missouri - St. Louis
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University of Illinois-Springfield Men's Tennis at Missouri - St. Louis
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University of Illinois-Springfield Baseball vs Missouri Southern - #WeAreStars GAMEStreaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/uis/
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University of Illinois-Springfield Women's Tennis at Maryville
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University of Illinois-Springfield Men's Tennis at Maryville

Athletics News

Apr 08, 2025
The Prairie Stars softball team earned a split with No. 21 McKendree on Monday afternoon, winning game one 3-0 behind a record-breaking performance from Rosie…
Apr 08, 2025
The Illinois Springfield men's golf team is tied for eighth place after two rounds at the Ken Partridge Invitational, hosted by UIndy at Purgatory Golf Club.…
Apr 07, 2025
UIS Softball is now 23-14 overall and 11-7 in the GLVC after splitting a doubleheader with Maryville on Sunday. The Prairie Stars won the first game 3-0 before…
Apr 07, 2025
The UIS Men's Golf team is in sixth place after the opening round of the Ken Partridge Invitational, carding a team score of 288 strokes to stand sixth out of…
Apr 07, 2025
The Prairie Stars are charging full speed ahead into another exciting week of spring competition! Stay tuned for updates and results throughout the week, or…
Apr 06, 2025
The UIS baseball team capped off a four-game sweep of Upper Iowa with a 13-2 victory on Sunday afternoon in Fayette, Iowa. The Prairie Stars have now won 12…