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.


Athletics Events

University of Illinois-Springfield Women's Golf at Kansas City Cup
University of Illinois-Springfield Men's Golf at UIndy Fall Invitational
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University of Illinois-Springfield Women's Soccer at Rockhurst Streaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/
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University of Illinois-Springfield Volleyball vs Lewis Streaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/uis/Tickets: https://uisprairiestars.com/…
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University of Illinois-Springfield Men's Soccer at Rockhurst Streaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/
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University of Illinois-Springfield Men's Tennis at Intercollegiate Tennis Association - Tournament

Athletics News

Sep 04, 2025
The UIS men's cross country team will open its 2025 season on Friday, Sept. 5, at the 10th Annual Prairie Stars Invitational. The men's 7K race is scheduled to…
Sep 04, 2025
The UIS women's soccer team is set to open its 2025 season with a pair of road matches, aiming to make a strong statement during its opening weekend in…
Sep 03, 2025
The University of Illinois Springfield has announced the appointment of Lisa Cook as the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development. Cook will…
Sep 03, 2025
The UIS men's golf team competed Tuesday at the Arch Cup at Gateway National in Madison, Ill., finishing fourth among eight schools in the 36-hole tournament…
Sep 03, 2025
The UIS volleyball team will kick off its 2025 season as hosts of the Illinois National Guard UIS Invitational on Friday, Sept. 5, and Saturday, Sept. 6, at…
Sep 02, 2025
The UIS men's soccer team begins its 2025 campaign on Thursday, Sept. 4, with a road contest at Alabama-Huntsville. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. at…