Category: Announcements

Thanksgiving Break Hours Update

Greetings Patrons!

With George Mason’s Thanksgiving Break just around the corner, we’re updating our facility hours for the holiday season. Here’s our schedule from November 27th through December 1st:

AQUATIC AND FITNESS CENTER (AFC)

Facility Hours:

Wednesday 11/27: 6 am – 7 pm

Thursday 11/28: CLOSED

Friday 11/29: CLOSED

Saturday 11/30: 8 am – 12 pm

Sunday 12/1: 8 am – 8 pm

Recreation Pool:

Wednesday 11/27: 6:15 am – 2 pm

Thursday 11/28: CLOSED

Friday 11/29: CLOSED

Saturday 11/30: CLOSED

Sunday 12/1: 8:15 am – 7:30 pm

Competition Pool:

Wednesday 11/27: CLOSED

Thursday 11/28: CLOSED

Friday 11/29: CLOSED

Saturday 11/30: 8:15 am – 10:30 am

Sunday 12/1: CLOSED

RECREATION ATHLETIC COMPLEX (RAC)

Facility Hours:

Wednesday 11/27: 7 am – 7 pm

Thursday 11/28: CLOSED

Friday 11/29: CLOSED

Saturday 11/30: CLOSED

Sunday 12/1: 1 pm – 11 pm

SKYLINE FITNESS CENTER

Skyline Fitness Center will be closed for the break from Wednesday 11/27 through Sunday 12/1.

OUTDOOR VENUES

All outdoor venues except our pickleball courts will be closed for the break from Wednesday 11/27 through Sunday 12/1. The pickleball court hours will remain the same.

Happy Thanksgiving! We wish you a joyful and relaxing holiday week!

If you have any questions please email us at [email protected].

2025 Mason Recreation Hall of Fame Voting Now Open

As we get closer to our highly anticipated 2025 Mason Recreation Hall of Fame Ceremony, we are excited to continue our tradition of recognizing and celebrating outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to our organization. We have now opened our voting period on the candidates nominated for the Class of 2025!

We invite you to cast your vote by Tuesday, November 26 at 5 p.m. and help us select the most deserving candidates to be inducted. To vote for multiple candidates, submit the form multiple times.

This year’s Hall of Fame Ceremony will be taking place during Homecoming Weekend on the evening of Friday, February 7, 2025 (for additional information regarding RSVPs and event details, please visit our Hall of Fame website).

Teamwork in Action: Thanks for Making Pitch In On the Piedmont a Success

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Pitch In On the Piedmont event last month! We had nearly 30 incredible volunteers, including a student working on their Eagle Scout project, the Manassas Young Marines and Mason students from the Biology and Engineering departments. Because of their hard work, we were able to add much to large areas of the Piedmont Trail and install two brand-new benches. Their efforts made a huge impact, and we couldn’t have done it without them!

Pickle Madness: Mason Duo smashes to 3rd Place Finish

On Saturday, September 28th, Mason Recreation hit the courts for an epic showdown at the National Mall of Pickleball’s Pickle Madness event. Battling it out with colleges across D.C., alumni Ahmed Uthman and senior Leo Jourdain teamed up to represent Mason against fierce competition from Catholic University, George Washington University, Gallaudet University and the University of Maryland. With thrilling matches and high-energy action, the Mason duo powered through to finish with a 4-2 record, snagging a third-place finish.

The National Mall of Pickleball is an annual celebration of fun and fitness, hosted by the Trust of the National Mall, and it’s all about promoting active lifestyles through the exciting game of pickleball.

Want to join the fun? Contact [email protected] for more info on our pickleball membership!

AFC Construction Project to Close Fitness Spaces and Hours Update

From October 28th – December 1st, the Aquatic & Fitness Center (AFC) will be undergoing a major construction project and the cardio floor, weight floor and downstairs stretching room will be CLOSED. The upstairs Group Exercise room and the cycling studio will remain open and group fitness classes will be unaffected.

During this time, Skyline Fitness Center will open on weekdays at 11:30am. It will close at midnight still. The Recreation Athletic Complex (RAC) will see increased attendance during this time but will not be altering its hours.

We appreciate your understanding and patience with our construction project!

Questions? Email us at [email protected]

Mason Recreation Hall of Fame Nomination Form Open

We are excited to announce the Mason Recreation Hall of Fame Ceremony, taking place during Homecoming Weekend on the evening of Friday, February 7, 2025.

We invite you to take part in the Hall of Fame process by nominating outstanding candidates for the 2025 ballot. This is a unique opportunity to honor those who have made a lasting impact on our community through their commitment, leadership, and contributions to Mason Recreation.

Nomination Qualifications:

To be eligible for nomination, candidates must meet the following criteria:

Must have been affiliated with Mason Recreation for a minimum of 1 year and served in one of the following roles: student and wage employees, professional staff members, and club/intramural sport participants or teams.
Must have made significant contributions to Mason Recreation during their time or in their role(s) afterward.
Candidates are eligible for nomination at least 2 years after separation from Mason Recreation.
Posthumous nominations are welcome.

Submit Your Nomination: To nominate someone, please visit this Nomination Form: https://recreation.gmu.edu/get-involved/alumni-contact-form/hall-of-fame/nomination-criteria/

For additional information regarding RSVPs and event details, please visit our Hall of Fame website: https://recreation.gmu.edu/hof-event/