Mason Recreation

New Lockers!

Attention Mason Recreation Members!!!

The Aquatic and Fitness Center is excited to announce the installation of new lockers beginning November 1st installation will begin with the Men’s locker room.
We will communicate daily with you regarding the progression.  Please stay tuned for more information.  We appreciate your patience through the installation.

Paint CUBES

The paint CUBES are a great way for RSO’s to advertise their upcoming events! The cubes are first come first serve, and the paint cart can be checked out through the Skyline front desk.  Please remember that the use of the CUBES is a responsibility not a right.  For more information please feel free to contact the Skyline front desk at 703-993-5055.

New Field Available for Play: West Campus Renovations

 

Field 3 on the West Campus Intramural Complex is ready for Play!

Take your group and activities out to the West Campus Intramural Complex and have fun! Check out where we were and where we are today:

Field 3 Pics 1
Field 3 Before
Field 3 as of August 26, 2013
Field 3 After
Pavillion Pic 2
The Future of West Campus Park

The pavilion shown will seat 64 and will serve as storage for both club sports and intramural sports. Men’s and women’s bathrooms will also be available for public use in the pavilion. Stay tuned on a weekly basis for more updates!

 

Access to the RAC Facilities

Please refer to the diagram below for directions on how to access the RAC facilities during the RAC-Campus Drive Construction Project.

Diagram Key 

Red Arrows indicate
: Day time access to Robinson Field & Tennis Courts- Access Robinson Rield and Tennis Courts from Lot I

Blue Arrows indicate: Night Time and Weekend Access to Robinson Field and Tennis Courts

Green Arrows indicate: Access to Patriot Village Lot and West PE Module During Construction

 

RAC Detour

Now Hiring: Challenge Course Facilitator

Hiring

 

The George Mason University, Mason Recreation, Center for Team and Organizational Learning (The EDGE), located at the Freedom Center on the Prince William campus, is seeking applicants for the position of Challenge Course Facilitator.

The EDGE is an incredible opportunity to work with others in an exciting and stimulating environment. Applicants will join an expert team of facilitators on The EDGE challenge course, challenging themselves and the groups they work with. Our season runs from August 13 to Thanksgiving 2013, with the option to extend to Spring, Summer and Fall 2014.

Responsibilities:
– Educator: Effectively facilitate and process with group to inspire learning
– Group Management: Properly set up and explain challenges to group
– Maintain control of the group: Create an environment to encourage group to reflect upon challenges, ensure physical and emotional well-being of participants, be aware of risks associated with challenge courses, fit and check equipment to guarantee proper use, ready to respond in an emergency situation, and be aware of and adjust to group or individual needs.
– Course Setup, Maintenance, and Inspection:
Inspect and set up high and low elements for daily use, occasionally assist with maintaining elements, equipment, and trails. and adhere to and assist with the EDGEinspection practices.

Qualifications:
Required:
– Ability to attend all training sessions
– Ability to work a minimum of three days per week (Monday-Sunday) between the hours of 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
– Current First Aid/ CPR/ AED certifications or ability to be certified by start date
Preferred:
– Experience facilitating experiential education programs including ropes/ challenge courses, team-building, ground initiatives and games
– Adults pursuing a college degree, or graduates in youth or education-related fields including recreation, education, psychology, and social welfare.

For more information on The EDGE, please visit our Web site at: www.edgeatmason.com

 

 

Apply Now

 

Competition Pool moves to 50m lanes May 3rd, 2013

Please note we will be moving the competition pool to the 50 meter lane set up Friday May 3rd, 2013 at 9am. We will remain in 50 meter set up through the summer. What does this mean for you? Well, instead of having 20 short course (25 yard) lanes, we will have 8 long course (50 meter) lanes. We will still be open our regular competition pool ours for patron use. Please keep your eye out at the Aquatic and Fitness Center for our summer lane charts.

February Love

February is the month of love.  Many people may have felt the stress of finding a Valentine for Valentine’s Day, but before you can focus on being with someone else for a day or maybe even longer,  you need to learn to love yourself first.

Love your body. Love yourself.  You may think that sounds lame, but it’s important.  Unlike relationships your body is with you for the rest of your life. So treat it with the respect it deserves.

Here are 5 ways to love your body this month and every month after.

1. Get enough sleep. For those of you who are awake for over 12 hours every day, working out and sleeping for only  4 or 5 hours, that is not enough.  You’re body is eventually going to break down and get sick or injured. According to Laura Blue of Time magazine, 6.5 to 7.5 hours a day is ideal for your body to feel rested.

sleep

2.  Have a good attitude. It’s the little things, like not thinking negative things about your body or comparing it to celebrities.  You have to remain positive because your body and mind need that to remain motivated towards change.

3. Put yourself first. Most people do so much for others that they don’t have enough time to do what they want.  If you want to exercise make time for it or even if you want to read a book schedule that it in. Turn off your cell phone or put it on silent (because I know some of you are attached) and just enjoy time alone, trust me, you need it.

cell

4. Challenge yourself. You don’t have to do anything drastic like sign up for your first marathon but setting simple goals like stay at the gym for 45 minutes today instead of 30 minutes can benefit you overall.  It’s up to you to challenge yourself,  your body will thank you later!

5. Eat green. Now not everybody loves fruit and vegetables but they’re really good for your body. They provide a good source of fiber, phytonutrients as well as vitamins and minerals.

Fruits and Vegetables

If you have other ways you love your body on a daily basis feel free to share!