Category: Announcements

Intramural Basketball Is Here

This fall, we are bringing back intramural basketball but with a twist! This time around we are doing three versus three basketball. Intramural Basketball is a great way to get your daily dose of exercise in a way that will both burn calories and build muscle. It is a fast moving sport involving a series of various movements like running, jumping, shooting, defending and more. Through all of these movements, a person can burn around 700 calories by just playing one hour of basketball. That’s an hour that will fly by because you are having fun with friends while working out. Numerous league options are available for all skill levels. Are you a part of Greek life and want to compete against your fellow fraternities? Join the Fraternity league

made just for you. Not in a fraternity but want to add a competitive attitude to your game? Sign up for one of our men or women’s competitive leagues. We even have a non-competitive league if you are looking to try basketball for the first time or you just want to have fun playing the game with friends. To get things started, go on to imleagues.com using your Mason information and sign up! You can pick the league you want, create a team or join a team; the game schedules are varied but posted under the league descriptions! You can have up to four players on your team and each game will be played for 40 minutes, or when one team reaches 21 points. The best part of it all, you will be having fun while working out and even have a chance at winning our Intramural Champion t-shirts!

AFC Locker Room Closures

AFC Locker Room Closures – September 28 and 29

The AFC men’s and women’s general locker rooms will be closed next week due to maintenance items. The women’s locker room will be closed on Monday, September 28 from 6a-2p and the men’s locker room will be closed on Tuesday, September 29 from 6a-2p.

The family changing room will be the designated locker room for the women on Monday, September 28 and will be designated locker room for the men on Tuesday, September 29. We ask that patrons with reserved lockers please remove your items no later than the day before the closure as there will be no access to the closed locker rooms during the maintenance period.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

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TRAFFIC ALERT

Parking and Traffic Alert: Housing Move-In, August 27-30

Between August 27-August 30 several parking and traffic closures will impact the Fairfax Campus to accommodate the move-in of over 6000 residential students. The move-in process is coordinated by the Office of Housing and Residence Life, University Police, Parking & Transportation Services, Environmental Health & Safety, and other key units to make the move-in process, including over 2200 freshmen living on-campus, as efficient as possible. Making this move-in process work well is a university priority. Your patience and cooperation is appreciated.

Parking Closures and Impacts

Parking Lot C will be completely closed from 10 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26 until 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 27.

Rappahannock River Parking Deck-General Permit Area Levels 1-3 (including faculty/staff general area on level 3) will be closed to all but move-in traffic only from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 27. Reserved permit holders will be allowed in the deck to park on reserved levels 3-4 on August 27 though it is recommended to avoid parking in the Rappahannock River Parking Deck during this time as traffic will be extremely heavy approaching and within the deck. General faculty/staff permit holders will be allowed to park ON THE ROOF ONLY on Thursday, August 27. Between August 27-30 the only access to the reserved levels will be the University Drive entrance on level 2. The reserved level gates will be open to accommodate families and students moving in to the residence halls.

Parking Lot I will be closed to all but move-in traffic from 10 p.m. on Friday, August 28 until 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 29. This closure includes the faculty/staff spaces, 30 minute spaces, and service/repair spaces.

Lot R is closed to all but move-in traffic from 6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26 until 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 29.

The Mason Pond Parking Deck will be used for those moving into the Student Apartments. While the visitor and permit sections will remain open, expect heavy traffic in and around the deck. Aquia Creek Lane will be closed to all but move-in traffic from 6 a.m.to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 29.

The short-term parking lot near Presidents Park off Shenandoah River Lane will be closed from 6 a.m. on Thursday, August 27 until 5 p.m. on Sunday, August 30.

The short-term parking lot beside Eastern Shore residence hall will only be available to move-in traffic with disabled permits from 6 a.m. on Thursday, August 27 until 5 p.m. on Sunday, August 30.

Traffic Closures and Impacts

The Nottoway River Lane entrance to campus at Braddock Road will be closed from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, August 27.

The Roanoke River Road entrance will be open to traffic. However, those moving into the Shenandoah Neighborhood (Presidents Park) are directed to use this entrance. Thus, traffic will be very busy at Roanoke River Road. It is recommended to use the entrances at Mason Pond Drive off of Ox Road/Route 123, Shenandoah River Lane off of Roberts Road, and Campus Drive off Braddock Road.

Patriot Circle in front of the Rappahannock River Parking Deck will be closed to all traffic from 6 a.m. on Thursday, August 27 until 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 30. Access to the visitor section of the deck will be available.

Chesapeake River Lane will be closed to all traffic except commercial deliveries from 6 a.m. on Thursday, August 27 until 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 30.

Rivanna River Lane will be closed to all but service and delivery vehicles from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, August 27 and from 6 a.m. on Saturday, August 29 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 30.

Aquia Creek Lane will be closed from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 29 to all but move-in, service, and disabled vehicles. The short-term parking around SUB I will only be available for move-in vehicles.

For questions about parking and traffic during housing move-in, email parking@gmu.edu. Further updates may be provided on Twitter @MasonParking. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated as we help start this new academic year and welcome back our resident students, especially our freshmen and their families who are now part of the Mason Family.

Fantasy Football & Weekly Pick’em

So you think you can manage an NFL team? Bring your “A game” and see how you stack up against the students and staff of Mason Nation. Register for one of the Mason Recreation fantasy football leagues, weekly pick’em contests or the survivor league. Weekly winners will receive a championship t-shirt and league champions will be entered into a drawing for a pair of Beats headphone. Weekly winners will be announced via Twitter @GMUIntramurals.

Fantasy Football League

Choose the top 2 online draft dates that fit your schedule from below
- Sept. 7 @ 9PM
- Sept. 8 @ 8PM
- Sept. 8 @ 9PM
- Sept. 9 @ 7PM
- Sept. 9 @ 8PM
Email your G# and top 2 choices in order to Intramural Sports
Use the link provided in your email to register
- MUST use your Mason email to be eligible for prizes

CBS Sports NFL Survivor Pick’em

Create an account
- must use Mason email to be eligible for prizes
League Name: Mason Recreation NFL Survivor
- Password: masonrec2015

CBS Sports NFL Weekly Pick’Em

Create an account
- must use Mason email to be eligible for prizes
League Name: Mason Recreation NFL Weekly Pick’Em
- Password: masonrec2015

AFC Re-Opening & Update

AFC Re-Opens After Annual Maintenance Down Week

We are often asked, “What happens during Down Week?” Each year we close the AFC to address maintenance, cleaning and other major projects that cannot be done during the year without disruptions to our operations. Some of the items that we addressed this year include:

Deep cleaning of facility air ducts and vents
Deep cleaning of pool decks, bulkheads and drains
Deep cleaning of fitness area and equipment
Painting and re-finishing of fitness areas and facility benches
Preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment
Repairs and preventative maintenance to fitness equipment
Installation of new floors in the men’s and women’s locker rooms and well as our lifeguard area
Replacement of shower heads in men’s and women’s locker rooms
Replacement of soap dispensers and shower curtains in the men’s locker room
New fitness equipment such as a heavy bag and ropes

Our student and professional staff have worked hard over the past two weeks, and we hope that you, our patrons, enjoy our improvements and find the facility to be welcoming and enjoyable.

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