Welcome back to school & Mason Recreation! We’ve been highlighting all of our programs these first few weeks of school, so click below to check out what you’ve missed and what’s coming up next for Mason Recreation in September!
Category: Outdoor Adventures
Rockin’ With REC Recap!
Last Wednesday, the RAC hosted Mason Recreation’s biggest event of the year: Rockin’ With REC! A chance to highlight all of our departments and programs under one roof to students new and old!
The doors into the RAC where lined with students because the first 100 received a FREE Rockin’ With REC shirt!
Luckily the RAC had enough room to provide space for all of our club sports to recruit and highlight their program.
We not only had a social media prize contest where winners walked away with either an Echo Dot, Wireless Headphones, FitBit or a Bookstore Giftcard; but we also had ZUMBA, a mini-golf obstacle course, photobooth and s’mores!
A BIG THANK YOU to a few notable campus partners like:
ROTC
Mason Housing
PAC
SSAC
CAPS
Nutrition Services
Mason Recreation, Health & Tourism
OIPS
Dave & Busters
AND ALL of our campus partners for their support in order to make this bigger and better every year!
Recreation Sensation
August 27, 2019 | 11 am – 2 pm | Merten Lawn
Stop by this event hosted by Corner Pocket and Mason Recreation on the Merten lawn. There will be lawn games like KanJam, Corn Hole, Giant Pong, and Ladder Golf – as well as information tables, giveaways and much more!
Enjoy a frozen treat and try to win an exclusive “Recreation Sensation” T-shirt as you browse our info tables and learn about all the recreation opportunities available to you on campus. From table, arcade and video games at the Corner Pocket, to Intramural and Clubs Sports, Outdoor Adventures, Fitness, and other activities with Mason Recreation – there will be plenty of things to do and fun to be had at this event.
Check out our website for more information! Recreation.gmu.edu | cp.gmu.edu
Rockin’ With Rec
August 28th | 5pm – 8pm | RAC
Join us as Mason Recreation along with our campus partners welcome students to campus at our annual Rockin’ with REC event on Wednesday, August 28 at the RAC from 5pm – 8pm! This event is a MUST for all Mason students – it is one big student centered party at the RAC where we show you ALL of the different ways you can get involved, have fun and stay active on campus! We will have food, fun, games and prizes at this event, with a little something for everyone to enjoy including a Rockwall, a S’mores station, games, and more! Looking to join a Club Sport? They’ll be here tabling and ready to answer questions! Want to try a Group Exercise class? We will be hosting 30 min demos throughout the event! The facility will also be open for use so stop by to play some basketball, tennis, volleyball, lawn games like 9 square, giant pong, giant jenga, corn hole, and more! View Last years event Photo Album here.
Rockin will REC will feature:
- FUN
- FOOD
- Games & prizes
- Climbing wall
- Basketball, Wallyball, Volleyball
- Cornhole & lawn games
- Self Defense and Martial Arts class demos
- Group fitness class demos
- Employment opportunities
- and MORE
EDGE Open Climb
August 30th | 10am – 2:30 pm | EDGE Alpine Tower (SciTech Campus)
Are you a thrill seeker, looking to test your climbing skills, or just want to try something new? Come try your hand at Climbing our Alpine Tower! Bring friends, or just bring your enthusiasm and meet fellow adventurers while you climb! We supply the harnesses, helmets, and belaying expertise–just come dressed for the outdoors and wear closed-toed shoes (tennis shoes work fine on the tower), and we’ll help you with the rest!
Most people have to book a program to climb this 50′ ft tower, but our Open Climb events are some of the only opportunities you will have to climb this tower for FREE and not as part of a Team.
Location & Parking: The EDGE is located at the Science and Technology Campus in Manassas. Climbers should meet at the large green and white tent in the middle of that campus, near the Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center. Since you are participating in an activity at The EDGE, you may park in the Freedom Center parking lot. There is also a shuttle that runs regularly from Fairfax to Scitech.
This is Free, so Sign Up here and save your spot!
Visit our Alpine Tower page online for more info!
Questions? Email Dave Heath at [email protected] for more!
Dive In Movie – Aqua Man!
September 14 | 7:30pm | AFC Recreation Pool
Grab your swim suit and get ready to hit the water! We’re watching Aquaman in the AFC Recreation Pool! An assortment of fun pool floats will be provided for our viewers to relax on as they float around the pool and enjoy the show, but don’t forget your towel! Comfort in water is suggested, water depth is a maximum of 4 feet.
Splash Night
September 3rd | 7:30pm – 10:30pm | AFC
Join us for an evening Aquatic fun as we kick off the fall semester!
We will have:
- Innertube Water Polo
- Log Rolling
- Paddleboarding
- Paddleboard Boot Camp
- and an aquatic driving range
- BIGGEST SPLASH CONTEST AT 9PM!
Come check out what Mason Recreation and Club sports do in the pool! Underwater Hockey, Club Swimming, and Masters Swimming will have practices as well to check out and see if they are for you.
Recreation Sensation
August 27, 2019 | 11 am – 2 pm | Merten Lawn
Stop by this event hosted by Corner Pocket and Mason Recreation on the Merten lawn. There will be lawn games like KanJam, Corn Hole, Giant Pong, and Ladder Golf – as well as information tables, giveaways and much more!
Enjoy a frozen treat and try to win an exclusive “Recreation Sensation” T-shirt as you browse our info tables and learn about all the recreation opportunities available to you on campus. From table, arcade and video games at the Corner Pocket, to Intramural and Clubs Sports, Outdoor Adventures, Fitness, and other activities with Mason Recreation – there will be plenty of things to do and fun to be had at this event.
Check out our website for more information! Recreation.gmu.edu | cp.gmu.edu
Rockin’ With Rec
August 28th | 5pm – 8pm | RAC
Join us as Mason Recreation along with our campus partners welcome students to campus at our annual Rockin’ with REC event on Wednesday, August 28 at the RAC from 5pm – 8pm! This event is a MUST for all Mason students – it is one big student centered party at the RAC where we show you ALL of the different ways you can get involved, have fun and stay active on campus! We will have food, fun, games and prizes at this event, with a little something for everyone to enjoy including a Rockwall, a S’mores station, games, and more! Looking to join a Club Sport? They’ll be here tabling and ready to answer questions! Want to try a Group Exercise class? We will be hosting 30 min demos throughout the event! The facility will also be open for use so stop by to play some basketball, tennis, volleyball, lawn games like 9 square, giant pong, giant jenga, corn hole, and more! View Last years event Photo Album here.
Rockin will REC will feature:
- FUN
- FOOD
- Games & prizes
- Climbing wall
- Basketball, Wallyball, Volleyball
- Cornhole & lawn games
- Self Defense and Martial Arts class demos
- Group fitness class demos
- Employment opportunities
- and MORE
EDGE Open Climb
August 30th | 10am – 2:30 pm | EDGE Alpine Tower (SciTech Campus)
Are you a thrill seeker, looking to test your climbing skills, or just want to try something new? Come try your hand at Climbing our Alpine Tower! Bring friends, or just bring your enthusiasm and meet fellow adventurers while you climb! We supply the harnesses, helmets, and belaying expertise–just come dressed for the outdoors and wear closed-toed shoes (tennis shoes work fine on the tower), and we’ll help you with the rest!
Most people have to book a program to climb this 50′ ft tower, but our Open Climb events are some of the only opportunities you will have to climb this tower for FREE and not as part of a Team.
Location & Parking: The EDGE is located at the Science and Technology Campus in Manassas. Climbers should meet at the large green and white tent in the middle of that campus, near the Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center. Since you are participating in an activity at The EDGE, you may park in the Freedom Center parking lot. There is also a shuttle that runs regularly from Fairfax to Scitech.
Visit our Alpine Tower page online for more!
Questions? Email Dave Heath at [email protected] for more!
Dive In Movie – Aqua Man!
September 15 | 7:30pm | AFC Recreation Pool
Grab your swim suit and get ready to hit the water! We’re watching Aquaman in the AFC Recreation Pool! An assortment of fun pool floats will be provided for our viewers to relax on as they float around the pool and enjoy the show, but don’t forget your towel! Comfort in water is suggested, water depth is a maximum of 4 feet.
Splash Night
September 3rd | 7:30pm – 10:30pm | AFC
Join us for an evening Aquatic fun as we kick off the fall semester!
We will have:
- Innertube Water Polo
- Log Rolling
- Paddleboarding
- Paddleboard Boot Camp
- and an aquatic driving range
- BIGGEST SPLASH CONTEST AT 9PM!
Come check out what Mason Recreation and Club sports do in the pool! Underwater Hockey, Club Swimming, and Masters Swimming will have practices as well to check out and see if they are for you.
View last Years Photo Album Here!
Show Us Your Summer FUN!!
Whether it’s swimming & hiking, playing sports & e-gaming, or cooking & dancing – there’s a little bit of fun (and Well-Being) in everything we do, especially with friends, and we want to tell your story!
Send us a photo (like the one above) & tell us about what you are doing this summer!
Send in your photos HERE to get a shout out in the next newsletter and on our social media!
Summer Facility Hours
Beat the heat and come workout with us!
Click here to find out our hours.
Welcome 2 Mason Events
The fall semester is coming up faster than you think! Here’s a sneak peak of some amazing events we are hosting for you in the fall! Check out the events here and mark you calendars now!
Summer Fitness
Our Gold Access pass is 1/2 price for summer, and classes will run from May 20th – July 31st.
Aquatics
Learn how to save lives
Mason has upcoming CPR/AED/First Aid training classes! Want to be a lifeguard, babysitter, or just someone who is prepared?
Certify with us!
Fitness & Wellness
Pink Glove Boxing Demos
Pink Glove Boxing is an empowering small group training program for women is a fun way to stay in shape, meet new friends, and have a lot of fun while having a great workout! This will start at the start of the fall semester. We are even giving away a “starter kit” that includes official gloves, mitts, wraps and a ‘PGB’ drawstring bag! Check it out!!
Competitive Sports
Club Sport Shoutout
Meet Stephanie Treme! Stephanie is a Mason alumni class of 2019 and she started the Trap and Skeet Club here at Mason. She has recently qualified for the US Open Sporting Clays. Stephanie encourages others to try this sport and hopes they have as much fun as she did. Click here for the whole interview
Want to start a new club at Mason?
Facility Feature: Squash courts
Upstairs in the RAC are racquetball and squash courts! You can learn how to play with one of our lessons, or schedule a time and play with a friend! It is a great sport and is a great work out. We also offer lessons in tennis as well!
Fitness Tip: Barbell Squat
Learn how to correctly do a ‘Barbell Squat’ by Bashir Hooper!
This will give you a great workout and is very easy to learn and can be done at any of our facilities!
Well-Being Corner: Walking
Walking is something we can all do and has lots of benefits! Walking gives you cardio and also makes you mentally stronger too! It releases stress and give you a clear mind, this is very important during the semesters for all!
We have great trails around campus and around the Fairfax area! Check them out!
Welcome Chris!
Lets all welcome Chris Sato, our new coordinator for competitive sports, camps and special events! He will be a great addition to the Mason Rec Family!
July Employees of the Month
Adrian Acuna Marketing & Katlyn D. AFC/ Skyline Facilities
Sidney Amber-Messick Aquatics