Category: AFC

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.

BEFORE – – AFTER

Now Hiring: Lifeguards

We’re Looking for Lifeguards

Join the Mason Recreation Team this Summer

We are in need of lifeguards available to begin work immediately and with availability through August 29, 2015. Click HERE to apply, once you apply please contact Harold Houston via phone at 703-993-3924 or via email at [email protected] to schedule your interview.

The following certifications are required:

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer or Healthcare Provider/Lifeguard
Lifeguarding/First Aid

There is a skills test that you will be required to take. Once you are hired, you will have the option to continue to work past the dates mentioned if you have availability.

Summer Hours of Operation

Recreation Facility Summer Hours

All facility hours will adjust for the summer months beginning on Thursday, May 14^th.

Aquatic and Fitness Center (AFC):

Monday-Friday 6a-9p

Saturday 8a-7p

Sunday 9a-9p

*Pools will close 30 minutes before the facility

**In observation of Independence Day, the AFC will close at 12p on July 4

Recreation and Athletic Complex (RAC):

Monday-Friday 12p-8p

*In observation of Memorial Day and Independence Day, the RAC will be closed on May 25 and July 4

Skyline Fitness:

Skyline Fitness will close at 6p on Wednesday, May 13 for the summer and will re-open in August.

National Compliment Day – January 24, 2015 by Jennifer Lehman

Compliments at the Recreation & Athletic Complex

Most of us enjoy receiving compliments. “Your hair looks great today!” “That was a great game you played!” “Your presentation was fantastic!” We enjoy the feeling we get when we’ve been sincerely complimented and it makes us feel good about ourselves. Compliments help to build our self-esteem and encourage us to continue to work hard. By genuinely complimenting others, we provide them with the same uplifting experience. We also help to build positive relationships with others, and by making others feel good, we in turn also feel good!

National Compliment Day is January 24, 2105. Think about how you can impact others. Take opportunities throughout that day to sincerely compliment your fellow students, friends and anyone you feel deserves a compliment. As the saying goes, “There is more happiness in giving than in receiving!”

Stay Fit for the Holidays – by Jennifer Lehman, MS RYT

The holidays can wreck even the most dedicated exerciser’s routine. With a schedule filled with visits from friends and family, shopping, and fun, maintaining your regular fitness program can be a real challenge. You can throw in the towel and wait until January to get back to your regular workouts, but that means you’ll lose some of the progress you’ve already made. Instead, you can schedule activities that will easily fit into your busy schedule. Below are a few ways to stay fit for the holidays.

Wherever you are for the holidays, look for ways to keep moving. If you’re in the mountains, ski, hike, or snowboard. If you’re on the coast, spend time walking on the beach or riding bikes. Plan family outings around physical activity that everyone can enjoy and provides time away from the hustle bustle.
Even during the busiest days, most people can schedule 30 minutes of some type of activity. Walking and running are easy to squeeze into a tight schedule. Or if you’re out and about and can swing by your local fitness center for a quick 30 minute workout, do it! Plan ahead and have workout clothes with you just in case.
Before your shopping day begins, take a few laps around each floor of the mall. That will give you time to window shop and work off a few calories!
Buy a short term holiday membership at your local fitness center. Most facilities offer a student or teacher membership for those who are only home for a few weeks.
Put together a body weight workout that can be done anywhere. A quick set of pushups, jumping jacks, squats, and sit ups can help to maintain your fitness level if you don’t have access to a gym.

Finding time to exercise might be a challenge, but it’s absolutely doable. Keep staying active top of mind and you’ll see you have extra time. By carefully planning how you can keep moving throughout the holidays, you will maintain or even increase your fitness level! So stay fit for the holidays!

Home for the Holidays!

You can’t wait to sleep in your own bed and to get a home-cooked meal from Mom! Seeing your family and friends sounds like a dream! But keep in mind that you’ve been on your own for several months and going back home could be a strain on you and on those you love. Keep the following tips in mind when going home for the holidays.

Offer to help. While your parents may be anxious to have you back home and to “take care” of their college student, be sure to chip in and help with things like laundry, cooking, cleaning, etc. This will show them that you’re growing into a responsible adult and will provide everyone with a more shared holiday experience.

Honor your family’s time. Your personal schedule is more than likely different from your parent’s. While home on break, your parents may still be working. Offer to run errands while they’re at work so they have more time to spend with you while you’re home. Also, be sure to keep things quiet at night so that your family can get their needed sleep for work as well as for all the family festivities.

Honor your friend’s time. You’ll want to visit with friends who went off to their own colleges and with those who stayed at home. Remember that those who have been away at school need to spend time with their families too. Be sure to coordinate so that everyone has ample time to spend with all their loved ones.

Maintain, or begin a good diet. This can be challenging during a holiday season filled with cookies, candies, and rich holiday foods, but try to minimize indulging in these foods every day. By eating a mostly healthy diet during the holidays, you’ll decrease the chance you’ll gain holiday weight and you might even decrease your weight since you’ll be eating Mom’s home cooked meals!

Get lots of rest. While tempting to stay up every night with your friends and family, be sure to recover from the hard work you did during the Fall Semester and to prepare for the Spring Semester. Not only will rest allow you to clear your mind and to get ready for Spring, but rest is critical in maintaining good health during the cold and flu season.

Going home for the holidays can be as amazing as you hope it is. Remember to pitch in and be a contributing member of the family. Mom and Dad will appreciate your assistance and will be proud of the young adult you are!

We’re Looking for Lifeguards

Join the Mason Recreation Team this Summer

The following certifications are required:

Recreation Facility Summer Hours

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