Category: Fitness

A letter to our members | #2

To our Mason Recreation Members & Guests,

As we continue to work on our plan for a safe return to campus, and the reopening of our facilities, our focus is to provide the safest environment possible for the well-being of our members for future participation and use of our facilities, programs, and services. To assist us in meeting your needs, we have created a survey to allow for feedback to help guide us in our actions.

Please Complete Our Recreation Facilities User Survey

This survey is closing on July 13th, 2020 and through it we are gathering information that will assist us in preparing for the Fall semester, as well as the reopening of our facilities. We will use your responses to better understand the needs and concerns of our Mason community. Responses are anonymous and reported only in aggregate. If you have questions related to the survey, please contact Mason Recreation at [email protected]

Link to Survey: Click here to take our survey today!

Anticipated Reopening Timeline

At this time we are anticipating reopening our facilities, in a modified capacity, in early August. Future communication will be sent out once a specific date is confirmed, as well as to provide further information about our hours of operation, new policies and procedures, expectations of our staff as well as our members, amenities, services, and any additional guidance and/or protocols we are able to share.

Recreation Return To Rec Webpage

While future communication will be sent out via email we will also be posting all necessary information on our website at Recreation.gmu.edu//. If you do not currently subscribe to our Facility Update Emails, you can sign up to receive them here).

Additional University Resources

University Life Covid Student Success website as a reference for all the up to date information and communications about George Mason resources and facilities.
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

Please Complete our Recreation Facilities User Survey

To our Students, Members and Guests,

We ask that you take the time to participate in our Recreation Facilities User Survey. We are gathering information that will assist us in preparing for the Fall semester, as well as the reopening of our facilities. We will use your responses to better understand the needs and concerns of our Mason community. Responses are anonymous and reported only in aggregate.

If you have questions related to the survey, please contact Mason Recreation at [email protected]

Here is a link to the survey.

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 Association, NIRSA: 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

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

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.