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 Softball at Lewis University
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University of Illinois-Springfield Softball vs GLVC Tournament
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University of Illinois-Springfield Men's Track and Field GLVC Outdoor Track and Field Championships
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University of Illinois-Springfield Women's Track & Field GLVC Outdoor Track and Field Championships
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University of Illinois-Springfield Women's Tennis vs Great Lakes Valley Conference
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University of Illinois-Springfield Men's Tennis vs Great Lakes Valley Conference

Athletics News

Sep 13, 2024
The UIS men's basketball program has released its schedule for the 2024-25 season, featuring 20 Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) games and 9 non-conference…
Sep 12, 2024
Arthur Figuiere enters the 2024-25 school year as the UIS tennis program's assistant coach after volunteering with the team in 2023-24. He has joined Head…
Sep 12, 2024
This weekend, UIS volleyball competes at the Kentucky Wesleyan Invitational. On Friday, the Prairie Stars play Minnesota State Mankato at 12:00 p.m. and…
Sep 12, 2024
The University of Illinois Springfield men's soccer team (0-2-0) suffered a 5-1 defeat to the University of Wisconsin-Parkside (2-0-1) at Kiwanis Stadium on…
Sep 11, 2024
Sarah Howard-Amuka has been named assistant coach for the UIS volleyball program. She has joined Head Coach Kamille Jones and Volunteer Assistant Jay Webster…
Sep 11, 2024
The Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) has named its first weekly cross country honors of the season, with UIS runners earning both accolades. Isaac Cortes…