Mason Recreation

Did our hours change – Be the first to know here!

ALTERED FACILITY HOURS

Mason Recreation makes all efforts to follow the University’s alert system when deciding whether a facility will open late, close early, or close for the day due to unforeseen circumstances.

However, there are scenario’s that require Recreation to make a decision before the University; in these situations we will have our website updated before 10:00 pm for the next morning.

HOW DO WE ALERT PATRONS OF MODIFIED FACILITY SCHEDULES?

  • Phone: Our automated answering system will list our schedule changes when you call one of our facilities.
  • Website: A red notification tab will be seen along the top of our website pages and it will list the schedule changes.
  • Social Media: We will post the changes on our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram profiles. Follow us and stay connected  @GeorgeMasonRec 
  • Email: We have a new email alert system. To receive email alerts sign up using this link, or read below for more information.

EMAIL ALERTS:

We now have an Email Alert System. To receive these emails, please follow the link below to sign up. Fill in your name and email, and you will receive alerts when we have any change in our facility schedules.

Register for Email Alerts: Click Here. 

WE ENCOURAGE OUR PATRONS TO VISIT OUR WEBSITE OR CALL THE FRONT DESK TO GET UPDATED HOURS.

Contact Information:    Website: recreation.gmu.edu  |  AFC: 703-993-3939  |  RAC: 703-993-5323

 

Leave No Trace! April 10th, 3pm – 5pm @ the RAC

Join us outside the RAC on April 10th from 3pm – 5pm and visit our LNT information table to learn Leave No Trace best practices!

More Info on “Leave No Trace” is available here: https://lnt.org/learn/7-principles

Register today for our Powermeet on April 13th

Our Spring 2019 Power Meet Date is Saturday, April 13th, 2019 – Your Chance to Rise to the Challenge

** Register by April 1st to ensure you get your event T Shirt!** 

  • Early Registration Fee– $10
  • Late Registration Fee– $15
  • Event Location – Recreation Athletic Complex (RAC)

Event Details: 

  • Check-In from 8:45 am – 9:15 am. Any registrants not checked-in by 9:15 am will be disqualified *STRICTLY ENFORCED*
  • Weigh-ins occur the morning of the event from 9 am – 9:30 am at the RAC
  • Sequence of the lifts are: Squat, Bench, and Dead lift (3 attempts each)
  • More info available on our web page, click here for more. 

Registration Details: 

You can register in person at any of our facilities (AFC, RAC, or Skyline), or you can use the link below to register online.

Register Online Here!

 

Inclement Weather Policy – What’s happening with Mason Rec?

Mason Recreation makes all efforts to follow the University’s alert system when deciding whether a facility will open late, close early or close due to inclement weather.  However, there are scenario’s that require Recreation to make a decision before the University; in these situations we will have our website updated before 10pm for the next morning.

For these reasons, we always encourage patrons to visit our website or call the front desk to get updated hours. 

Contact Information:    Website: recreation.gmu.edu  |  AFC: 703-993-3939  |  RAC: 703-993-5323;

 

 

National REC Day Feb. 22nd!

#RecDay is February 22nd and this year we are going BIG!

Starting on Monday, February 18th, we will be giving away SHIRTS & SWAG to those who REC all week long!

Feb. 22nd #RecDay Activities!

  • ALL GOLD ACCESS CLASSES ARE FREE on Friday, Feb 22nd!
  • Join us for “Glow In The Dark” cycling at 12 pm in the AFC cycling room
  • Join us for 2 free Squash Clinics at the RAC! The first will be from 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm, and the second will be from 6:00 pm – 7:30pm.

Tag US!

  • Tag us @georgemasonrec on social media with photos showing us how you REC. It can be anything from using our facilities, going on a walk, reading a good book, playing your favorite Intramural/ Club Sports, going on an Outdoor Adventure trip, participating in a Group Fitness Classes, or any of your own Personal Adventures and recreational activities!
  • We’ll share your posts and pick our favorite 5 everyday to win some special #RecDay Swag! 

Visit!

  • We’ve hid some #RECDAY stickers throughout our 3 of our facilities Monday – Friday that week.
  • Find a sticker, take it to the front desk and claim your prize, good things come to those who REC!

SHOW US HOW YOU REC!

Welcome Back Mason Nation!

We Hope All Of Our Patriots Have A Fantastic New Year!

We held our Mason Recreation Staff Holiday Potluck in December, click our link below to check out some of our photos!

Mason Recreation’s Holiday Potluck Flickr Album

Employee of the Semester

Lauren Govoruhk is our “EOS” for Fall 2018. Thank you, Lauren, for all of your hard work! You are an integral piece to the Mason Rec team.

 

Welcome Jalen!

Mason Recreation has grown again, help us welcome Jalen Howard as our new Coordinator for Competitive Sports.

Spring ’19 Outdoor Adventures

The spring semester brings us into a new year, and a new OA Trip schedule!  With trips to take you Camping, Skiing, Backpacking, Paddling and more, we have something EVERYONE will enjoy!

Check out our schedule here and mark your calendars!

New Year, New Goals!

Don’t get caught waiting in lines for machines in the AFC, RAC or Skyline after break! Our Spring Group fitness schedule is here and remember GOLD ACCESS class are FREE the first 2 weeks of the semester here!

Save the coupon below for a discount on training sessions!

POUND – Rockout Your Workout

Mason Recreation introduces POUND®! A full-body workout, using lightly weighted drumsticks, that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and pilates-inspired movements.

Check out when the next class is!

Group Fitness Wants YOU!

Group Fitness is hosting two Master Classes on January 28th and we need your input!  Think of these classes as pilots, taught by class professionals and if you like them we’ll host trainings to let the student become the teacher.  Freedom Barre® and BANG™ could be your next fitness class!

Freedom Barre

Freedom Barre® is a ballet-inspired strength, flexibility and balance workout.

BANG

BANG™ is a mixed fitness group exercise class with HIIT training and some serious attitude.

 

2019 Intramural Sports Season

Mason Intramurals is bringing back all your favorites this spring featuring Basketball, Volleyball and a NBA2K tournament.

Click here to view our schedule and join the FUN!

Club Sports Recap

Stay up-to-date on Mason Club Sports as they finished 2018 in style!

Read More!

Club Football Accolades

Mason Football is home to five 1st Team All-Americans, five 2nd Team All-Americans and Offensive & Defensive Player of the Year!

Read more about your Patriots

Fitness Tip:

Keep it short and sweaty

No one has time for 3hrs in the gym, that’s why quality trumps quantity.  Keeping your workouts short, intense and explosive is the best way to fast track results.

Check out our HIIT classes offered next spring!

Don’t Ignore This Ad

By showing your valid Mason ID at Modell’s in either Arlington, Potomac Mills, Reston or Springfield take an additional 15% off your total purchase!

Well-Being Corner

Focus on the process to your goals, not the end goal.  Remember you are making progress since you’ve started because step by step is still progress.  If you stay committed to yourself and your goals, success with flourish!

Employees of the Month December 2018

Ahmed Khalafalla – AFC, Lexi Firestone – RAC, Dino Salandro – Fitness, Analisse L’Etoile – West Campus, Kevin Walsh – Aquatics, Vanessa Frans – Marketing

     

Winter Break Facility Hours

Winter Break is coming sooner than you think, as well as your next workout with Mason Recreation!  Stay up-to-date on our facility hours because the worst workouts are the ones that never happen!

AFC

  • Thursday, Dec. 20 – Friday, Dec. 21: 6:00 am – 8:00 pm
    • Recreation Pool will close 30 minutes before the facility closes
    • Please check the lane charts and Aquatics Page for Competition Pool hours
  • Saturday, Dec. 22 – Sunday, Jan. 6: 
    • Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
    • Saturday – Sunday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
    • Wednesday, Dec. 26: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
    • Recreation Pool will close 30 minutes before the facility
    • Please check the lane charts and Aquatics Page for Competition Pool hours
    • Dec. 24, 25, 31, Jan. 1 : CLOSED
  • Monday, Jan. 7 – Saturday, Jan. 19:
    • Monday – Friday: 6:00 am – 8:00 pm
    • Saturday – Sunday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
    • Recreation Pool will close 30 minutes before the facility
    • Please check the lane charts and Aquatics Page for Competition Pool hours
  • Sunday, Jan. 20: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
    • Recreation PoolCompetition Pool CLOSED for training

RAC

  • Sunday, Dec. 16 : 9:00 am – 10:00 pm
  • Monday, Dec. 17: 6:00 am – 10:00 pm
  • Tuesday, Dec. 18: 6:00 am – 8:00 pm
  • Wednesday, Dec. 19: 6:00 am – 8:00 pm
  • Thursday, Dec. 20 – Saturday, Jan. 19: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
    • Dec. 24, 25, 26, 31, Jan. 1: CLOSED
  • Sunday, Jan. 20: 12:00 pm – Midnight

Skyline

  • Saturday, Dec. 15: 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  • Sunday, Dec. 16: 12:00  pm – 9:00 pm
  • Monday, Dec. 17: 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  • Tuesday, Dec. 18: 12:00 pm -3:00 pm
  • Wednesday, Dec 19 – Sunday, Jan. 20: CLOSED
  • Monday, Jan. 21: 3:00 pm – Midnight