Mason Recreation

Check out Racing Through Racism tomorrow (4/14) at 6:00pm - a new support space for BIPOC and International Student Athletes!

Staff Appreciation Week is rolling on! Sending some more Mason Rec love to more of the student and wage staff that make our department awesome! 💚💛

Happy Staff Appreciation Week everyone! We wanted to kick off the week by spotlighting a few of our amazing student and wage staff that keep Mason Rec going! 💚💛

Stay tuned this week for more shout outs of our awesome staff

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Power Meet this past weekend - because of all of you this event was a huge success! 🏋🏼‍♀️

Congratulations to our best lifters of the event Daniel McDonough and Haley Nugen (best lifters are judged pound for pound – the amount lifted in comparison to their body weight). 💪🏽

Check out more photos from the event on our Flickr page: https://www.flickr.com/photos/masonrec/albums/72177720297869284

Mason Recreation is recognizing Teal Tuesday today in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. While not all of us are wearing teal, we all have teal in our hearts!

We stand with the Student Support and Advocacy Center to bring awareness to sexual assualt.

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Due to the Power Meet on April 2nd, the back portion of the weight room at the RAC - consisting of the squat racks and some of our dumbbells - will be closed off to patrons from 8am to approximately 2pm.

Our strength machines downstairs will still be available for use.

Time to put your boccia skills to the test! Come compete in our boccia tournament next Friday (4/8) for your chance to win an IM Champs Shirt. 👕

Register here: https://mason360.gmu.edu/Recreation/rsvp_boot?id=1536181

We’re hosting a CSA Hiring Event! If you or someone you know is interested, sign up for our hiring event coming up on April 23rd.

Submit your applications before April 8th by applying on Handshake using job #6043060. Applications must include a cover letter and resume.

Mark your calendars, Patriots! The Spring 2022 Power Meet is Saturday, April 2nd at the RAC. 💪🏽🏋🏼‍♀️

Event rules and day-of event information is on our website: https://recreation.gmu.edu/events/powermeet/

We are 1 week away from our second Learn to Play Boccia event! Come learn how to play Mason's newest inclusive sport - Tuesday, 3/25 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm in Linn Gym at the RAC.

Register on Mason360 or drop in: https://mason360.gmu.edu/Recreation/rsvp_boot?id=1506829

We're hiring lifeguards! 🏊🏼‍♀️

Apply today for our hiring event. Submit your application to the following form by March 28th: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=VXKFnlffR0ygwAVGRgOAywhPAMuW_G5KoQlyQrXtGhNUMklLRk0zRlJCWUM4ME1ERTYzTExFTFlTMi4u

We're less than 2 weeks away from HFE!

Join us for the 25th Annual Health & Fitness Expo:

March 24, 2022 | 11am – 2pm | Johnson Center - Dewberry Hall

This popular event is attended by more than 1,000 participants annually, and features interactive health education activities, hands-on demonstrations, and fitness instruction and challenges. This event is free, open to the public, and promotes health, wellness, well-being, fitness, and disease prevention while introducing faculty, staff, affiliates, and students to resources in the Mason community that can help them lead healthier lives and empower their well-being.

Will we see you there?

Spring Break Facility Hours - Recreation

We've got updated spring break hours for those sticking around for and still wanting to use a Mason Recreation facility next week!

They go into effect on Saturday, March 12th. Check them out here: https://recreation.gmu.edu/2022/03/spring-break-facility-hours-2/

Spring Break Facility Hours - Recreation Spring Break Hours The Recreation Facilities will have adjusted hours from March 12 – 19. Aquatic and Fitness Center Monday – Thursday: 6 am – 8 pm Friday: 6 am – 6 pm Saturday-Sunday 8 am – 5p Recreation Athletic Complex Monday-Friday: 3 pm – 8 pm Saturday-Sunday 1p-5p Skyline Fitness C...

Mason revises mask guidelines

Mason revises mask guidelines We have met our goal of keeping our COVID-19 testing positivity rates consistently below 4 percent for the past several weeks, and the latest guidance from the CDC indicates that all of our domestic campuses are at the “Low” level of transmission, which now means the CDC no longer recommends tha...

Happy Patriots!

We hope you all find a way to get active, have fun, and empower your well-being today! 💚💛

We hope to see many of you tonight at our Twos-day Tournament!
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is tomorrow! Come celebrate with us and compete in the TWOS-day Tournament for the opportunity to win some awesome gift cards.

Register on Mason360: https://mason360.gmu.edu/Recreation/rsvp_boot?id=1468717

Looking to try a new sport? You're in luck!

Mason Recreation is introducing boccia this semester - an inclusive version of bocce ball. Our first drop-in, learn to play event is next Wednesday (2/23) from 5:00pm - 7:00pm in the RAC Linn Gym.

Drop in or register on Mason360: https://mason360.gmu.edu/Recreation/rsvp_boot?id=1506764

Join us for our biggest Rec Day celebration yet – The Twos-Day Tournament!

Grab a partner and compete in fun minute-to-win-it style games. We have prizes for the top tournament scores and the best team costume.

Register here: https://mason360.gmu.edu/Recreation/rsvp_boot?id=1468717

Join our cycling instructor, Stephanie Kanowitz, on Valentine's Day (Monday, 2/14) for a very special ride. Whether you're in love, feeling heartbroken, just want a good ride, or somewhere in between, this cycling class has a song for you!

Our Valentine's Day ride will take place at the AFC from 12:15pm to 1:15pm. See you there! ❤️🚴🏼‍♀️

Find the whole group fitness schedule and info on how to register here: https://recreation.gmu.edu/fitness/group-fitness/spring-2022-schedule/

Students & Members,

Due to ongoing non-compliance with Mason’s mask policy, & mistreatment of our student staff, open play basketball will be CLOSED at the RAC & Skyline from Friday, Feb. 11 – Tuesday, Feb. 15.

Open play basketball will be resume on Wednesday, February 16.

Further instances of mask noncompliance, & student staff mistreatment, will result in violators being reported to the office of Student Conduct, as well as indefinite closures of our facilities for basketball open play.

The following activities will still be available at the RAC during the time of our basketball closure: Badminton, Volleyball, Pickleball, Futsal

Questions? Email us at [email protected].

Come play Pickleball with Mason Rec tonight!

Hey Patriots, stop by and get your pump on at the RAC, AFC, or Skyline! 💪🏽

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Discover what resilience is and find ways to respond to stress from a place of resilience with our Resilience Badge discussion group!

After completing the modules, we will meet to discuss our experiences and reactions to the material. Don't miss out on a great opportunity to develop your resilience and get to know others in the Mason community.

Register here: https://mason360.gmu.edu/Recreation/rsvp_boot?id=1410624

Our spring group fitness schedule is live! This semester’s schedule includes cycling, yoga, Pink Gloves Boxing, and much more.

Check out the full schedule here: https://recreation.gmu.edu/fitness/group-fitness/spring-2022-schedule/

Which classes are you most excited for?

We’re looking back at Outdoor Adventure trips past, getting excited for this semester’s scheduled trips! 🏕🥾🎿

Our OA trips are fantastic ways to get away from the hustle and grind on campus and explore the wonderful nature in the DMV. Check out this link to see our spring trip schedule: https://recreation.gmu.edu/outdooradventures/adventures/

Happy first day of the semester, Patriots! 💚💛

Here’s hoping that you KICK some butt this semester! And remember that Patriots learn big, play hard, and live well.

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Setting goals is SO important to your success and overall well-being! We’d love to hear some of the goals that you’ve set yourself for the upcoming semester. Let us know below:

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Interested in going to grad school and getting experience working in marketing, communications, and advertising? Apply for the Graduate Professional Assistant of Outreach position with Mason Recreation!

💻 For full consideration, apply by January 24th here: https://jobs.gmu.edu/postings/52301

Heads up everyone, on Monday, January 17 our facility hours will be as follows:

- AFC: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- RAC: 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Stay safe and warm out there, Patriots! ❄️

🚨 Facility Update 🚨

The recreation pool will be closed this Thursday (1/13) through Sunday (1/16). We apologize for any inconvenience.