08/26/2024
The Mason Rec crew is ready for you! Happy FDOC, Patriots!
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The Mason Rec crew is ready for you! Happy FDOC, Patriots!
๐ Last week, our Mason Recreation staff had an epic beach volleyball showdown: Staff vs. Professional Staff! Check out the highlights from this fun-filled event. Who do you think took home the win?
๐จ Annual Maintenance Closure Alert! ๐จ
The AFC will be closed from August 1 - 9 for annual maintenance and deep cleaning. During this time, the RAC will be open with special hours:
Mon to Fri: 6 AM - 8 PM
Sat & Sun: 8 AM - 5 PM
Normal summer hours will resume on August 10.
Members can also visit the Freedom Center on the Sci-Tech campus during the closure. Check their website for hours of operation: freedom-center.com.
Patriots: In honor of Independence Day, our facilities will be closed on Thursday, July 4th. We look forward to welcoming you back when we reopen on Friday, July 5th.
Did you know you can rent bikes on campus for free? ๐ฒ Don't miss out on our Patriot Bicycle Checkout Program! Check out the link in our bio to learn more. ๐ฒ
๐ Happy International Yoga Day! ๐
Today, we join the global yoga community in celebrating the art of finding peace in movement and mindfulness. Whether you're rolling out your mat indoors or finding your zen outdoors, take a moment to breathe deeply, stretch gently, and embrace the harmony within. ๐งโโ๏ธ๐งโโ๏ธโจ
Have you visited our outdoor Mason Rec venues this summer?โ๏ธ Theyโre open! Check out the hours in our bio!
Check out our Summer facility hours and make the most of this season's vibesโ๏ธ
Want to know 5 ways you can stay active with Mason Rec over the summer?๐๏ธโโ๏ธ
1. Take a group fitness class.
2. Visit our rec pool and go for some laps.
3. Take a shot at our EDGE challenge course.
4. Check out our indoor and outdoor courts.
5. Get a pump in with our equipment.
Meet Alexis, our 2024 Employee of the Year ๐ Here's to your outstanding contributions and endless positivity! ๐
๐ขCalling all Mason Faculty & Staff!
Sign up for a Summer F/S Membership and get a FREE InBody Scan fitness assessment. Plus, enjoy 20% off on an annual membership post-summer.
Registration is OPEN and you can sign up in person or online at https://buff.ly/3wvgXfc.
โ๏ธ Summer vibes are in full swing and so are we! ๐ถ Don't miss your chance to REC this summer!! Not taking classes? Student memberships are only $30 all summer long!
Before we forgetโฆ CONGRATULATIONS to all of our graduating seniors!
Weโre proud of you, we appreciate you, and most of allโฆ we will MISS YOU! ๐ฅน
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๐ Attention all Patriots! ๐
Heads up! Our facility hours are adjusting for Finals Week. Make sure you stay in the loop and check out the updated schedule here: [link]
Don't let your study sessions clash with our hours. Plan your fitness breaks accordingly! ๐ช
During finals week, we wish all our Patriots good luck in their exams! Here are 5 tips to help you stay sane:
1. Engage fully in study sessions
2. Prioritize self-care
3. Stay organized
4. Take necessary breaks
5. Remember, you are capable of succeeding! ๐ช๐
Get ready to groove and move! ๐ Zumba is showing us how they do it! ๐ถ Now it's your turn to show us how YOU ! Share in the comments your favorite ways to stay active and have fun - whether it's hitting the gym, dancing, or exploring the outdoors.๐
๐ Calling all teams and student organizations! ๐
Learn together, laugh together, and grow as a team withThe EDGE Team Development & Experiential Learning program! The EDGE at George Mason offers a dynamic experience focused on trust-building, teamwork enhancement, leadership development, and communication skill refinement. Let us take YOUR team to new heights! Book an EDGE program today!
Swing into action at the 2024 Mason Open Golf Tournament on May 3rd at Twin Lakes Golf Course! It's not just a hole-in-one opportunity for prizes, but also a chance to be part of our vibrant community event while supporting our student development fund. Don't putt it off! Thanks to our title sponsor 'Sodexo' for all of the support! Let's par-tee! ๐๏ธโโ๏ธโณ๏ธ
Have you ever shown up to the RAC to play volleyball b ut all of the courts are taken up by basketball? Or wanted to play futsal but the courts are full? Don't worry, we've got you covered with RAC court-dedicated play days:
๐ธ Badminton: Tuesdays 5pm-7pm
โฝ Futsal: Fridays 4pm-6pm
๐ Pickleball: Monday 9am-12pm & Friday 4:30pm-6:30pm
๐ Volleyball: Wednesdays 4pm-6pm
Never miss out on your favorite activities again! ๐
Interested in spending time outdoors, but not sure where to start? No worries! We will teach you everything you need to know. In this session, you will learn how to put up a tent and make s'mores! ๐๏ธ
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Thursday, Apr 25, 2024
โฐ 1PM-2PM
๐Skyline Fitness Center
Not ready for the world of adulting? Join us for a crash course in surviving the solo life. From fighting off laundry catastrophes to mastering minor home repairs, we'll have you adulting like a pro in no time!
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Wednesday, Apr 24, 2024
โฐ 1PM-2PM
๐ RAC
ATTENTION PATRIOTS!๐ข
Want to help us level up? Fill out our user survey for Mason Recreation and share your thoughts to help us improve our facilities, programs, and services! Don't wait - the survey closes on April 30th! Plus, your feedback enters you into our raffle for a chance to win some cool prizes! ๐ Whether you're a Mason student or not, your voice matters!๐๐
๐ฟ๐ฎ Ready to make a difference? Pitch in and join us for a day of volunteering as we clean up the Piedmont Trail and Hemlock Overlook! Spend time with friends, meet new people from Mason and beyond, and let's give back to our community together!
Pitch In on the Piedmont
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Saturday, Apr 20, 2024
โฐ 10AM-1PM
๐The EDGE (Sci-Tech Campus)
Earth Day Hike
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Sunday, Apr 21, 2024
โฐ 10AM-2PM
๐Meet at Skyline Fitness Center
Fun Friday is near! Get ready to make some 'UNO-nimous' friends and 'Connect 4' a good time.
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Friday, April 19, 2024
โฐ 1PM-2:30PM
๐ RAC Overlook
Get ready to condense your thoughts, because this month's leading through reading we're diving into 'Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less' by Greg McKeown! Let's see if we can summarize our feelings about it in just three words: less is more! ๐๐ญ
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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
โฐ 11:30AM-1PM
๐ RAC Overlook `
๐EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION WEEK๐
Get ready to shine the spotlight on a few more of our star team members as we celebrate their dedication, passion, and hard work. Keep your eyes open for shoutouts coming your way throughout the week!๐ฅณ
Ready to toss some fun into your Friday plans? Don't miss out on our last Co****le Tournament for the semester! Register Here: https://buff.ly/3xoQ4cN
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Friday, April 12, 2024
โฐ 4PM
๐ Corner Pocket
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Drumroll please!!!๐ฅ Itโs that time of the year again - Employee Appreciation Week is HERE!!!๐ฅWeโre about to turn up the volume and give our incredible team the shoutouts they truly deserve! ๐ Stay tuned for all the shoutouts heading your way๐
Where does Mario do all of his shopping? The Mario Mart.
Get ready to EAT next Friday because itโs time for you to dominate the race tracks! Join us and for the final Mario Kart tournament of the Spring Semester. Grand prizes for the winners!๐๐ฎ
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Friday, April 12, 2024
โฐ 4PM
๐ Corner Pocket
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22030
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Mason Nation, Vision Day is coming up which means there is no better time to support Mason Recreation! ๐๐ Donate to one of our many funds to support student development ๐ง๐ผโ๐, facility enhancements ๐ , or one of our many club sports team โฝ๏ธ #GoGreenAndGold | #MasonNation | #MasonRec
Mason Recreation is hosting its 1st Dry Triathlon - April 16th at the Aquatic & Fitness Center! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ด๐ฝ The Dry Triathlon consists of 3 sections (cycling, running/walking, and body weight exercises). Multiple options for competition lengths are also available! Registration is open: https://connect.recreation.gmu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=d1fb0d8b-098a-4718-b6d7-38dbed58e803&semesterId=a0b82a81-0294-4afb-a453-5d26b8e13ce4
YOU HEARD THEM RIGHT - spring intramural sports season 2 is almost here! Get your teams ready to compete in basketball ๐, soccer โฝ๏ธ, or football๐ this semester. Maybe even get a team for all three ๐คท๐ผโโ๏ธ Head to IMLeagues.com/GMU on March 7th to sign up!
Corner Pocket Tournament registration is almost over! Don't miss out on our table tennis and Mario Kart tournamnets coming up this Friday (3/4)! Registration ends tomorrow, 3/1, at 11:59pm. Sign up at IMLeagues.com/GMU
Women on Weights is back this semester! Registration closes tomorrow for our first session on Jan. 31st. Find more info and sign up here: https://connect.recreation.gmu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=26ed3527-3975-4b16-b774-90bbaa1c3723&semesterId=a0b82a81-0294-4afb-a453-5d26b8e13ce4
Masonโs Club Football team is heading to their first National Championship Bowl! ๐ Theyโre hosting a fundraiser with a goal of $10,000 to cover their travel expenses and they need your help! Please use the link below to support our team and be a part of this historic moment in Masonโs Legacy.๐๐ Link to support: https://bit.ly/3FGDlBg ** Please be sure to add your tax deductible gift to โFriends of Club Football.โ
Itโs not too late! Sign up to play intramural volleyball and flag football to have some fun and compete to win a championship shirt! ๐๐ Registration closes on Tuesday (10/19) at IMLeagues.com/GMU ๐ฒ #IMSeason2 #MasonRec
Did you miss todayโs Dumbbells 101? ๐ข No sweat! Weโre hosting 2 more this month including one tomorrow (10/12) from 5:30pm-6:30pm. Come learn how to best utilize free weights. Sign up in our bio!๐ฒ #Dumbbells #Strength #MasonRec
Salmon can help lower your risk of heart disease and inflammation. Check out the newest edition of Let's Eat Healthy for all of the recipes and nutritional benefits of salmon you might need: https://recreation.gmu.edu/lets-eat-healthy-series/
Carbohydrates aren't as bad as you might think, in fact they're very important to your overall diet. Check out the newest edition of Let's Eat Healthy for all of the recipes and nutritional benefits of carbohydrates you might need: https://recreation.gmu.edu/lets-eat-healthy-series/
Chicken is a lean source of protein, which means it can paired it with all of the fatty foods we love! Check out the newest edition of Let's Eat Healthy for all of the recipes and nutrional beneifts of chicken you might need: https://recreation.gmu.edu/2021/03/lets-eat-healthy-chicken/
Everything you need to know about beets in one place! Check out this weekโs edition of our Letโs Eat Healthy Series and let us know how you like to mix beets into your meals. Head over to https://recreation.gmu.edu/well-being/recipes-nutrition/ for fun tips and recipes to use beets!
Itโs pumpkin time! Check out this weekโs Let Eat Healthy Video for some nutrition facts about our favorite Halloween decoration. And head over to https://recreation.gmu.edu/well-being/recipes-nutrition/ for fun tips and recipes to use your pumpkins!
Yin/Restorative Yoga with Alyssa Hadley โBy participating in this virtual fitness class, you recognize that it may be strenuous at times and may cause physical injury. You assume full responsibility for any risks, hazards, or injuries. If you are injured, have a medical condition, or are unsure if you should partake in this class, please consult with your doctor before participating in this virtual fitness class. For accommodations, contact Disability Services at โชods@gmu.โฌ Please make sure you take any options I may give such as for knee, back, or other joint injuries. If you are ever unsure whether you should do an exercise, work to the level you are comfortable and that feels right for your body today. If you feel pain or discomfort please use caution and discontinue the workout.
Balletone with Catherine! No equipment needed for this upbeat, dance inspired workout. By participating in this virtual fitness class, you recognize that it may be strenuous at times and may cause physical injury. You assume full responsibility for any risks, hazards, or injuries. If you are injured, have a medical condition, or are unsure if you should partake in this class, please consult with your doctor before participating in this virtual fitness class. For accommodations, contact Disability Services at โช[email protected]โฌ. All music played through the Power Music App!
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