The AFC is making changes! New lockers are being installed in both locker rooms and family changing room. The men’s locker room is undergoing the transformation now. The women’s locker room change out will begin the week of Nov 11. While the work is being done (6:00am-2:00pm) in the women’s locker room, the family changing room will serve as the women’s locker room. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve our facilities for a better experience for our patrons.
Field 3 as of August 26, 2013
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:
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!
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
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
Mason Recreation and the Intramural Sports Program would like to hear from you regarding your experience with the program. We value your thoughts and look to forward finding out how we can better serve the George Mason community in the future. Your feedback is important, please complete the online survey. Thank you for your time.
Project Sneak Peak is a one night, two day trip beginning on the second day of three summer freshmen orientations. Students participating in Project Sneak Peak will select to participate in either an outdoor wilderness camping trip (including rock climbing or kayaking) or a DC-based community service trip with a group of fellow freshmen students attending summer orientation. This is a wonderful opportunity to be a part of a once in a lifetime experience, build long-lasting friendships and memories. No experience necessary, just a willingness to have fun and be open to new adventures!
Sponsored by the Transition Resource Center, Center for Leadership and Community Engagement, Mason Recreation, and Orientation and Family Programs and Services.
Spring is finally here! What better way to enjoy the weather than going outside for a run? Running may seem basic, but there are actually many factors to consider if one plans on logging some miles this year. Let’s cover some of the basics to help you enjoy your run.
Shoes: Purchasing running shoes is literally where the rubber hits the road. A good pair of shoes increases comfort and can help prevent injuries. The process can be overwhelming, so do your research and get properly fitted by a sales associate. How long should a pair of shoes last? Generally you should be replacing your shoes every 300-400 miles or every six months. It is also important to consider what type of surfaces you will run on.
Warm up and Cool-down: Each run should begin with a warm-up and end with a cool down. The warm up raises the temperature of the muscles for optimal flexibility and efficiency. It also serves to slowly raise your heart rate, which helps minimize the stress on your heart. On average, your warm up should last between 5-10 minutes. The importance of the cool down is to maintain good blood flow and to allow the heart rate to gradually return to resting levels. The cool down should also last about 5-10 minutes.
Stretching: Stretching is something that should be done every time you run. When practiced properly, stretching can help prevent injuries, reduce muscle soreness, and has the potential to improve performance. One way to do this is to implement dynamic stretching into your warm up routine. Examples of dynamic exercise are walking lunges, hurdle walks, high knees, and T walks. When you finish your run, be sure to utilize a foam roller. Regular usage increases flexibility, decreases muscle tension, and helps prevent injuries. After rolling, finish up by performing some static stretching to give your body that final stretch.
Running in warm weather: The key is to stay hydrated. Water is pivotal to your body’s ability to function. Exercise performance is impaired when the body is dehydrated by as little as 2percent of the body weight. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids, during, and after your run.
The next thing to consider is keeping cool. Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing that will allow your body to breathe and cool itself down naturally. If possible, a run early in the morning or later in the evening is a good option to avoid the heat.
