Mason Recreation

A Letter To Our Members

To Our Mason Recreation Members & Guests,

We hope that you are all staying safe, healthy, and finding ways to stay active and empower your well-being during this unprecedented time. Our thoughts are with you all as we work to navigate our new reality.

Please rest assured knowing that every member of the Mason Recreation team is working diligently to secure a safe environment for our members, guests, and the Mason Community in preparation for a return to campus. Our Focus is to provide the safest environment possible for the well-being of our patrons for future participation and use of our facilities, programs, and services.

We are staying in line with the guidelines and best practices that are set forth from the American College Health AssociationNIRSA: Leaders in Collegiate Recreation Association, and George Mason University in determining a re-open date for our Recreation facilities. Given this guidance, we anticipate that the re-open date for our facilities may be later then the Virginia Governor’s plan for corporate, municipal, and additional fitness facilities.

Future communication will be sent out once we have more information about our re-opening, hours of operations, amenities/ services, and any additional guidance/ protocols we are able to share. Please also use the University Life Covid Student Success website as a reference for all the up to date information and communications about George Mason resources and facilities. The 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

Ending the Semester | May 2020

This semester isn’t ending as expected, but our students & members remain our top priority! Enjoy these resources we are offering to help keep you engaged, educated and empowered in our May 2020 Newsletter!

May 2020 | Ending the Semester

Mason’s Cutest Pet 2020

Update: We have reached the submission limit for this contest – follow @gmuintramurals on Instagram to cast your votes and help select Mason’s Cutest Pet!

Submit a cute photo of your pet and see if they have what it takes to be named “Mason’s Cutest Pet of 2020.” Winner will receive $25 Amazon gift card. Participation is open to current George Mason University students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Entries are limited to 1 per person. The first round of voting will being on Monday, May 18 on @gmuintramurals.

Entries must be received by 5pm on Thursday, May 14 via the link below:

Submit Your Pet Photo Here

 

We’re in this Together | April 2020 Newsletter

Even though we cannot welcome anyone into our facilities – we still have ways to engage, educate & empower our Mason community – virtually!

April Recreation Newsletter

Let’s Get VIRTUAL – Online Recreation is here

While we may not be able to welcome our Students, Members, and guests into our facilities soon, we still have many ways to Engage, Educate, and Empower our community – virtually!

FITNESS

Online Fitness Options

We’re here to help you stay active while you stay home! There are many free online resources available to our Mason Community at this time. Check out each page listed, there are plenty of options that can help you to stay active, engaged, and living your best life. We’re all in this together!

 

 


INTRAMURAL SPORTS

Join our E Gaming League!

This league will run from March 30th through April 19th, followed by two weeks of playoffs. Registration is open until March 29th, closing at midnight.

Register here: imleagues.com/gmu

  • Fifa 20 (PS4 & XBOX1)
  • Madden 20 (PS4 & XBOX1)
  • Super Smash Bros (Nintendo Switch)

 

 

 

National Collegiate Trivia Night!

Join us on Wednesday, April 1st at 8pm EST for the first night of the Quarantine Quiz Show!

Who can participate? Any student, faculty, or staff member!

When: Every Wednesday in April beginning this Wednesday, April 1st at 8pm EST

Where: Streaming live on our Twitch Channel: Recwithoutborders

How: Create your own Twitch Account and follow our channel to participate. It is that is easy! The trivia itself is mobile-friendly

Prizes: Swag prizes to the top 5 finishers, and random drawings throughout the event

Join our E Gaming League! This league will run from March 30th through April 19th, followed by two weeks of playoffs. Registration is open until March 29th, closing at midnight.


OUTDOOR ADVENTURES 

Find Trails to Near YOU!

We might need to keep some physical distance from each other for a while, but we don’t need to shut ourselves in. The outdoors is still open for business (just remember to practice social distancing, keep 6 feet away from others!). AllTrails is here to help you find local trails and open spaces for mental, physical and emotional catharsis. We invite you to move your body, breathe the fresh air, and strengthen your spirit in the safe haven that’s always been there – Nature.

Just a heads up though, while the trails may be open, many facilities are now closed or closing including public restrooms, visitor centers, and public campgrounds. Make sure you plan accordingly.

Click here to visit AllTrails website and find a trail near you! 


Well-being Resources 

There is no time like the present to check in with yourself and seek to empower your personal well-being! Check out our list of online virtual well-being resources here. 

Donate Now to Help Mason Students in Need!

Dear Members, Guests, & our Mason family,

The impacts from the coronavirus outbreak are causing significant disruptions to student life at George Mason and elsewhere. Many students lack the financial cushion needed to travel home, to find alternate housing arrangements, or even to be sure where their next meal is coming from.

Your gift to this fund will provide urgent help to students who may be facing an unexpected financial crisis or medical emergency that could derail their progress towards a degree. Every donation will help a student in need—empowering them to succeed.

Using the link below you can donate to the University Life Student Emergency Giving Fund which will be used to here students can apply for financial assistance

Donations can be done here:   https://giving.gmu.edu/student-emergency-assistance-fund/

Mason Recreation’s Response to COVID-19

To our Members and Guests,

The health and safety of our patrons is our top priority. In consideration of the current situation, we strongly discourage community members from visiting the Recreation Facilities at this time. To assist in limiting exposure on campus, Mason Recreation has made several adjustments to programs and services offered at this time.

All adjustments made to our facility hours, programs, and services can be viewed here: ulife.gmu.edu 

At this time we encourage everyone to practice basic health and safety precautions.

In Recreation Facilities

  • Clean Equipment before and after each use
  • Each facility has several cleaning stations located near the fitness equipment for patrons use

In Your daily life

  • Wash hands often
  • Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth

General Self Care

  • Eat healthy foods
  • Drink plenty of water
  • Get 8 Hours of sleep a day