Category: Announcements

Mask entry – Vented masks no longer permitted.

Heads up Members,

With direction from the University, we will not longer allow the following masks with exhalation valves or vents into our facilities.

“These types of masks are designed to protect the wearer, and to make breathing easier for the individual, but do not reduce the spread of aerosols or airborne droplets as well as the standard cloth face coverings. Our policy is consistent with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control regarding face masks. ”

(This type of mask is pictured below, the second image in the “Do Not Chooses Masks” list.)

Virtual Recreation & Well-Being Fair (& Scavenger Hunt)

Join us for a virtual fair where you can meet with representatives from different organizations & departments across Mason. Find out how you can empower your well-being, find your tribe, & get active all year long! This event will be hosted on Mason360, so click here to register now!

Explore opportunities to engage all dimensions of your well-being: career/purpose, community, financial, physical, psychological, social.

Mason360Link: http://cglink.me/r752532

Letter #5 | We’re Returning to Recreation on Monday, Aug. 10

A Letter to Members | #4

Mason Recreation members and university community,

Everyday we are getting closer to our anticipated reopen date and we cannot wait to welcome you back to our facilities! To help prepare for your return, we would like to share a few changes you will see to allow for a smooth transition.

ANTICIPATED OPENING DATE

We are aiming to reopen our recreation facilities on August 10^th with limited hours of operation and amenities. Please bear in mind that these dates are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please visit our Safe Return to Recreation webpage at recreation.gmu.edu/.

The week of August 10 – 16 we will only be open to current members.
New members can purchase a membership starting Monday, August 17.

FACILITY HOURS OF OPERATION – AUGUST 10 – 23

Please Note: Facilities will be open for 1 hour increments, with 30 minutes in-between for cleaning.

Aquatic and Fitness Center (AFC)

Open Monday – Friday, closed on weekends. All pools are currently closed.

7:00am – 8:00am, 8:30am – 9:30am, 10:00am – 11:00am, 11:30am – 12:30pm, 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Recreation Athletic Complex (RAC)

Open Monday – Friday, closed on weekends.

3:00pm – 4:00pm, 4:30pm – 5:30pm, 6:00pm – 7:00pm, 7:30pm – 8:30pm

Skyline Fitness Center: CLOSED

Outdoor Fields, Tennis, and Basketball Courts: CLOSED

MAKING A RESERVATION FOR FACILITY USE

To ensure that our facility is operating within our state mandated capacity standards, as well as to maintain physical distancing and CDC guidelines, we will be utilizing a reservation system when we reopen.

Mason Faculty, Staff & Students – These members will be able to use their Mason NetID and password to reserve a time to work out. More details regarding the use of this system will be in our upcoming communications.

Alumni, Community & Non-Mason Affiliated Members – These members will be able to request a reservation account by completing a Reservation Account Request Form online here. More details regarding the use of this system will be in our upcoming communications.

The University Screening Process – Creating a safe environment requires everyone’s help. Everyone can do their part by staying engaged, being aware of new requirements for safety and looking out for their fellow Patriots. A screening process will be in place before entering the facility. Anyone who does not successfully pass the daily screening will not be permitted into the facility.

For the complete Mason Safe Return To Campus Plan, click here.

CHANGES TO BE AWARE OF:

Members may not arrive more than 15 minutes before their reservation time.
Masks are required at all times in facility, including while exercising.
All sales will be cashless.
No towels for rent.
Cleaning: All members will receive a spray bottle and towel on entry for machine/equipment cleaning while in facility. These should be returned before leaving.
Come dressed and ready. There will be no locker rooms available for changing.
Restrooms will be open and available.
Small bags will be allowed but must stay with you. Lockers and cubbies will be closed.
University screening process will be mandatory for entry. (The scope of this will be determined by the university and we will follow in accordance.)
Limited amenities, services, and hours

MEMBERSHIP ADJUSTMENTS

All sales will be cashless.

Annual and monthly paid memberships will be automatically extended based on your expiration date and the number of days the facilities were closed. Mason Recreation will also be adding complimentary time on top of the base extension as a service to our members. If this option does not work for you, you can request a prorated refund by completing our refund request form.

Faculty and staff payroll deduction will restart automatically on Oct. 1(Semi Monthly), and Oct. 2 (Bi-Weekly), but those with active payroll deduction will have access to facility reservations as soon as the facilities open. If payroll deduction members wish to disenroll, please complete a Payroll Deduction disenroll form before August 10, 2020.

Day Passes and Minor Memberships will be temporarily discontinued as we work to welcome members back to our facilities. We plan to reevaluate this in the future, but at this time we must focus on providing the safest and most welcoming environment possible for all of our students and members.

A letter to our Members | #3

Mason Recreation Members and University Community,

As we work towards our Safe Return to Recreation, our focus is to provide the safest environment possible for the well-being of our students and members. We would like to take this time to share a few anticipated updates as we work closer to our goal of welcoming you back!

Anticipated Opening Date

We are aiming to reopen our recreation facilities on Monday, August 10th beginning with reduced hours of operation and amenities. Please bear in mind that these dates are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please visit our Safe Return to Recreation webpage at Recreation.Gmu.Edu/.

Future communication will be sent out once we have finalized information regarding our hours of operation, amenities/ services, and any additional guidance we are able to share. To sign up for our email alerts and receive this information directly, click here.

What Will Facility Entry Look Like?

To make sure that our facility is operating within our state mandated capacity standards, as well as to maintain physical distancing and CDC guidelines, we will be utilizing a reservation system when we reopen. More details with how to use this system will be in our upcoming communications.

Things to bear in mind when returning:

Masks are required for entry and while in the facility except while engaging in fitness activity.
Come dressed and ready to workout. Lockers rooms will be closed.
Restrooms will be open.
Small bags will be allowed, but must stay with you. Lockers and cubbies will be closed.
University screening process will be mandatory for entry. (The scope of this will be determined by the university and we will follow in accordance.)
There will be reduced amenities, services, and hours

What Amenities Will Be Open and Available?

To provide the safest environment possible for our returning members, when we re-open we will be offering limited amenities and reduced operations. As of now, we anticipate only our fitness gallery with cardio and weight training equipment to be open and available for use. More information and specific details will be available online when we are closer to our anticipated reopening date.

Additional University Resources

University Life Covid Student Success website as a reference for all the up–to–date information and communications about George Mason resources and facilities.

George Mason University Covid Website is also a good source for university wide decisions and information regarding Covid-19.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email us at [email protected] and check out our virtual programs and offerings online at Recreation.gmu.edu/virtual-recreation/.

Yours in Health and Well-being,

The Mason Recreation Team