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.
In the event of a university closure, all Mason Recreation internal programs, including fitness classes, intramurals, club sports, and aquatics, will be canceled or suspended to align with the university’s decision.
However, there are situations 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.
Safety is our top priority. Updates will be shared via the Mason Recreation website, social media, and the Mason Alerts system. Students and staff are encouraged to sign up for alerts at alert.gmu.edu. For more information on the Mason Alert Emergency Notification System, visit: Mason Ready | Emergency Management & Fire Safety.
Delays and Full Closures will be advertised through the University’s Emergency Operations Group
| Weather Severity | AFC | RAC/AB | Skyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 - University delayed openings and early closings | Delayed Opening: 10am Early Closing: 1 hour past the university closing or normal closing time (whatever is earlier) | Delayed Opening: Same time the university opens (ICA practice up to 2 hours earlier) Early Closing: 1 hour past the university closing | Delayed Opening: 5p-12a Early Closing: 5p-10p |
| Level 2 - University closed: Day 1 | Facility Closed | Facility Closed | Facility Closed |
| Level 3 - University closed: Day 2 | Facility Closed | Facility Closed | Facility Closed |
| Full Closure - University closed: Day 3 or more | 10a - 6p | 12p - 9p | Facility Closed |
We encourage our patrons to visit our website or call the front desk to get updated hours.
- Front Desk Contact Information:
- AB: 703-993-4426
- AFC: 703-993-3939
- RAC: 703-993-5323
- Skyline: 703-993-5055
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: An announcement post will be listed on our website homepage, and it will list the schedule changes.
- Email: We have an email alert system. To receive email alerts, sign up using this link, or read below for more information.
- Social Media: We do not post changes to our facility schedules on our social media unless an entire facility is closed due to inclement weather, or an emergency. Please refer to our website announcements and/ or sign up for our email alerts for all other facility updates.
Email Alerts:
We 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 Here!