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

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University of Illinois-Springfield Women's Soccer at Ohio Dominican University https://uisprairiestars.com/calendar.aspx?game_id=8401&…
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University of Illinois-Springfield Men's Soccer vs Parkside https://uisprairiestars.com/calendar.aspx?game_id=8439&sport_id=4
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University of Illinois-Springfield Women's Soccer at William Jewell College (Mo.)Streaming Video: https://glvcsn.com/jewell/ https://…
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University of Illinois-Springfield Men's Soccer at William Jewell College (Mo.) https://uisprairiestars.com/calendar.aspx?game_id=8440…
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University of Illinois-Springfield Women's Soccer vs Truman State UniversityStreaming Video: https://glvcsn.com/uis/ https://…
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University of Illinois-Springfield Men's Soccer vs Truman State University https://uisprairiestars.com/calendar.aspx?game_id=8441&…

Athletics News

May 23, 2024
Mike Hermann will serve as the Director of Athletics at the University of Illinois Springfield, effective June 17. Hermann comes to Springfield from the…
Jan 22, 2024
On Thursday, February 1, at halftime of the men's basketball game, any student-athlete (regardless of sport) who has earned a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher…
Nov 27, 2023
Chancellor Gooch has announced the 2023-24 membership of the Chancellor’s Intercollegiate Athletic Advisory Committee (IAAC). The IAAC is chaired by Dr.…
Nov 28, 2022
Chancellor Gooch has announced the 2022-23 membership of the Chancellor’s Intercollegiate Athletic Advisory Committee (IAAC). The IAAC is chaired by Dr.…
Jul 22, 2022
University of Illinois Springfield baseball player Zion Pettigrew signed a free agent with the Washington Nationals organization this week. Pettigrew is a…
Jul 20, 2022
The University of Illinois Springfield Athletics Department announced today a change in leadership of its cross country and track and field program. …