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Emerald parkrun

Locality: Emerald, Queensland

Phone: +61 438 725 783

Address: Opal Street 4720 Emerald, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.parkrun.com.au/emerald

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25.01.2022 We feel its important to keep everyone regularly informed throughout this situation, and as promised, heres the latest weekly update. Theres also an insight ...into what weve been up to behind-the-scenes at parkrun http://parkrun.me/covid19 #loveparkrun

24.01.2022 All parkrun events in Australia have been suspended with immediate effect due to the ongoing COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation All events will be cancelled unt...il at least the end of March You can read more here http://parkrun.me/covid19 Please share #loveparkrun

23.01.2022 Photos - Part 7

22.01.2022 Waiting , waiting ......

21.01.2022 COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update Dear all, Weve sought, throughout lockdown, to be consistent and transparent in our communications, and feel that having a scheduled update of our most recent position helps that. We also feel its important to maintain a routine, and to ensure that our community and external stakeholders can easily access our most up-to-date position. Further, whilst the lack of confirmed return dates may appear to indicate that little has changed, significant... progress is being made behind the scenes around our operational plans and protocols. This will allow us to return in time, and we continue to collaborate with the relevant bodies and agencies in different parkrun territories around the world. Over the last week particularly, weve seen a number of announcements as governments updated their guidance, and numerous sporting and physical activity groups responded accordingly. In some countries, we have seen the return of small-scale elite and community sports events, with various additional protocols in place. Importantly, as an independent charity with a global remit, we do not sit under any governing bodies and are therefore responsible for creating our own guidelines to return and, where required, achieving sign-off from relevant public health authorities. This work continues behind the scenes and well share developments publicly as soon as it is appropriate to do so. At the same time, we continue to gather insight from parkrunners around their intentions and attitudes about returning to parkrun and, as always, decision-making needs to consider the role played by our wonderful volunteer teams. Thanks for your continued support. Tom

20.01.2022 Heres the latest weekly update from Tom Williams, parkrun Chief Operating Officer We are getting through this, together. http://parkrun.me/akl8r... #loveparkrun

20.01.2022 COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update Dear all, Over the last few months weve attempted to keep things as simple as possible, to focus on the critical tasks required, and to provide clarity around our decisions. This week wed like to take the opportunity to revisit part of our strategy for reopening parkrun. As countries relax their respective lockdown restrictions we find situations where certain events could operate (legally and safely) but are having to wait for other events (t...hat could be many thousands of miles away) to be in the same position. For example, in Poland many (but not all) parkrun events have attendance records someway short of the 150 participant limit currently allowed by their Government. Some states of Australia have relaxed restrictions such that parkrun could return, whilst this isnt the case in other states. The Isle of Man, the Channel Islands, and the Falkland Islands may be considered technically able to start, but the UK as a whole is some way from it being appropriate to relaunch our events. Reopening specific regions within parkrun countries brings with it many complexities, not least the need to understand more localised public health guidance, respond accordingly, and ensure that we dont create issues for neighbouring regions. As such, at this time, our policy remains that we will only open parkrun events where we can safely and appropriately open every event in that country. We would particularly like to thank those events waiting patiently, and to assure them all that we are mindful of their situations and will continue to review our position on this as time progresses. We are also being asked, across the UK, Ireland, and Australia, whether junior parkrun events (2k events on Sundays for those aged 4 to14) could reopen before the Saturday 5k events. This is something weve looked at closely and, whilst we wouldnt rule anything out, its unlikely that this is something we would do. Again, there would be many things to consider, and we understand how children are much less vulnerable to the disease, but we know that for every 100 children in attendance at junior events there are around 110 adults (volunteering, spectating, walking or running). Also, in the UK for example, there are nearly 300,000 children (aged 4 to 14) registered to Saturday 5k events, who could switch to junior events, and a significant increase in participants could have a hugely detrimental effect on what is a delicate operating model responsible for safeguarding very young children. Thanks, as always, for your patience, understanding, and support. We continue to monitor the situation globally, and are more confident by the day that parkrun will return across all parkrun countries. We are getting through this, together,

20.01.2022 Photos - Part 1

20.01.2022 Womens International Day will be well supported this Saturday by Emerald State High School. Student Volunteers from the school are taking over parkrun as part of their studies so make sure you come on down and support all these young persons giving it a go as they tackle the orange vests.

20.01.2022 Re-opening emerald parkrun- 3 sleeps to go - WHO'S EXCITED!!!! Please read these simple changes for the emerald parkrun re-opening this Saturday All participants are required to scan the QR code which will be displayed in multiple areas around the briefing area. This will also be posted up on the face book page. ... All parkrunners are encouraged to bring their athletes code. Upon finishing your event, hold your bar code and finish token out to the scanner and then drop your token in the bucket. The tokens will be cleaned before the next event. Please bring your own water as the weather warms up. Place yourselves at the start line in line with your ability- fast runners at the front, slow runners, walkers, dogs and prams at the back. We look forward to welcoming you all back for the re-opening of parkrun this Saturday- same time, same place. See you there.

18.01.2022 Lace up those shoes and get down to Emerald parkrun this morning starts at 7am

18.01.2022 Photos - Part 5

17.01.2022 Here is the poll for emerald parkrun 3rd Birthday.

17.01.2022 Parkrun 1 for 2021 join us next week for another 5km walk,run,fun

17.01.2022 COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update Dear all, We can now confirm that parkrun events across the world will be suspended until the end of June. Please note that this represents a minimum time-frame for all parkrun countries and we expect most, if not all, closures to be in place for longer. Despite this announcement of extended closure, our view of the future is increasingly optimistic as the situation continues to change rapidly and dynamically across the world. There is now a def...inite and positive move towards relaxation of restrictions, and every week we get closer to the point where parkrun events will return to their communities. As lockdown restrictions start to lift across some territories in which we operate, wed like to thank everyone for not going to their parkrun venues, at parkrun time. Importantly, please do not organise group gatherings of any sort at your parkrun locations until such time as parkrun events have officially returned in your region. This is critical in order to preserve the excellent relationships we have with local communities and stakeholders, as well as to ensure the safety of both parkrunners and other users of the space. We continue to be cautious and thoughtful about parkruns return and we will, at all times, consider region-specific national and international government and public health guidance. Whilst parkrun cannot recommence in any territory until the guidance allows, the restarting of parkrun will be a complex and sensitive process. It is imperative that any decision to recommence has the full and widespread support of volunteer teams, and the wider community. A major part of our energy over the next few weeks will be focused on gathering this understanding and insight, which will in turn inform our decision making. Understanding the sentiment and feeling of our volunteers and communities is particularly key, as when the decision is made to restart parkrun, all parkrun events in that region will be required to start. Any events remaining closed would significantly and unreasonably increase pressure on those that open. Volunteer happiness and welfare will always be at the heart of what we do and, prior to reopening any events, we will continue to collaborate with our communities in order to best understand local situations and implement appropriate processes in advance. Thanks for your continued parkrun passion. We are getting through this, together, See more

14.01.2022 What a way to get our leap year day started!! Emeralds Parks & Gardens along with support from Rocky did an absolute stellar job at clearing the grounds to be open this week - thanks so much Tony and to the crews. There were new faces, new dogs and loads of mini-mes to welcome and cheer on - we look forward to seeing you on out there again soon. Congratulations to our milestone makers - there will always be a tutu handy for these occasions so remember that when your friend or family member are coming up to their 50th or even for the Juniors who make their 10th run! Thanks again to our volunteers that kept the show on the road this morning - it seemed our wonderful photographer was EVERYWHERE today and we hope you enjoy the pics :)

14.01.2022 Good morning Emerald Parkrunners Boxing Day Parkrun will go ahead today please feel free to come down to the gardens and run off some of that Christmas cheer.

14.01.2022 **IMPORTANT** Please be advised at this stage Emerald parkrun will go ahead as usual today If you have visited the greater Brisbane area on and since January 2 ...please do not attend and self isolate as directed by the Queensland Health Department. Emerald parkrun has done and will continue to abide by strict COVIDSafe rules including mandatory signing in via the QR code, as little physical contact as possible and safe social distancing. Please do not attend if you are unwell. Parkrun is on this morning. We love the rain. It may be slippery so let’s all take care. See more

13.01.2022 Photos - Part 2

13.01.2022 ... and some boomerangs - March 14 2020

12.01.2022 Photos - Part 8

12.01.2022 We continue to make progress in reopening parkrun events around Australia. This week we are delighted to confirm our events in the ACT will resume on October 31 For updates on each state and territory within Australia click here http://parkrun.me/aeprv #loveparkrun

12.01.2022 We need some super volunteers for this Saturday. Please comment below. All positions available except tail walker.

12.01.2022 Parkrun Australia- COVID-19 (coronavirus) update Dear all, In this weeks global COVID-19 update, we outlined a move to sub-national opening which allows us to open parkrun events across any State or Territory where our Framework is clearly in line with guidelines, and we have formal approval. ...Continue reading

11.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/parkrunAU/videos/279628153243539/

10.01.2022 parkrun Australia COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update Dear all, In this update we would like to provide additional information to explain the progress in obtaining government approval to reopen parkrun in each state and territory:... Queensland (Qld) Queensland Health currently requires phone numbers to be collected for all participants and spectators to assist with contact tracing. This is not a straightforward process for three main reasons. Firstly, between March 2019 and March 2020 when our events closed, 95,000 different people walked or ran at the 107 Queensland parkruns while 15,000 people volunteered. 65,000 of these people had registered with parkrun prior to March 2019, which gives an idea of the volume of people who are signed up with parkrun who would need to be contacted retrospectively. Consequently, for parkrun to obtain phone numbers for all existing participants in Queensland alone, we would need to contact more than 100,000 people to ask them to log into their parkrun account and update their details, while also asking new registrants to do the same. Secondly, if we did attempt to request this level of data, it is not clear what percentage of phone numbers we would need to collect to be compliant with Queensland Health’s requirements. Finally, as borders begin to reopen, we must also consider there will be people taking part in Queensland parkruns who are from interstate and therefore we would not have their contact telephone number. As a reference, Queensland Health has previously requested assistance with contact tracing following a measles outbreak near one of our events in 2019. We were able to comply with this request quickly and accurately using the contact information of participants that was available to us. We are continuing to work with the Sport and Recreation Department, and the Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young, to determine a practical solution. Additionally, Queensland Health requires hand sanitiser to be provided to all participants in the same way as NSW Health. For the reasons set out in our New South Wales update above, we have requested our events reopen under the sanitising procedures detailed in our COVID-19 Framework.

10.01.2022 Did you see my sneaky camera set up this morning??

09.01.2022 While we cant get down to the park to celebrate tomorrow, we can definitely celebrate at home. Emerald parkrun challenges all park runners to bake and decorate their own cupcake for the day. Post your pics in the comments below. On a different note, emerald parkrun thanks all runners, walkers and volunteers for making emerald parkrun what it is today. Should be proud emerald. And have a great Anzac Day. Lest we forget.

09.01.2022 Let's get this Saturday rolling!! Looking for another barcode scanning person and any photographers. Thanks to the support crew so far: Megan D, Donna L, Elma F, Linda D, Fiona S and Paul B.Let's get this Saturday rolling!! Looking for another barcode scanning person and any photographers. Thanks to the support crew so far: Megan D, Donna L, Elma F, Linda D, Fiona S and Paul B.

09.01.2022 Lets keep active everyone and look after each other

07.01.2022 Video from the tail walkers today. Welcome back to Park run.

07.01.2022 Photos - Part 4... photos by Kenzi

07.01.2022 Photos - Part 3

07.01.2022 Thank you to CHRC for your hard work in cleaning up our gardens so we are ready for a 29 February parkrun.

07.01.2022 parkrun events will continue to be suspended until at least the end of April This is to keep all parkrun countries following the same timeline, but we expect ...suspensions to go beyond April We will get through this, together More http://parkrun.me/covid19 #loveparkrun

06.01.2022 Unfortunately between the park and processing results the stopwatch has removed all times for todays event. All times will be the same. If you have any issues with this please contact the emerald parkrun group via email or messenger. On a different note, thanks to all the wonderful young persons from Emerald State High School who came and volunteered for us today. ... We have a massive 227 runners and walkers out today and there is always next week. See u all then Emerald parkrun.

06.01.2022 Join us this week for a 'gem' of a parkrunpedia: Emerald parkrun, Australia!

06.01.2022 Make a change. Join us in the parkrun Resolution. Starts Monday 04/01/2020.

06.01.2022 Some photos from the Boxing Day run

06.01.2022 We hope you are keeping healthy and getting out for a bit of exercise

05.01.2022 Saturday 10th April

05.01.2022 What will your #parkrunresolution be? As we get ready to welcome in a new year, we’d love for you to make your own #parkrunresolution and join us for a special eight week campaign! Here’s everything you need to know http://parkrun.me/ugjzs

05.01.2022 We had a field of 164 participants out and about for our Parkrun/walk today. We welcomed a lot of visitors who enjoyed our course and I think also had a bit of a dance to my 80's music Thank you again to our wonderful volunteers .... Enjoy the pics.

05.01.2022 International Womens Day parkrun 7th March 2020. parkrun research tells us that women are much less likely to participate in parkrun, and parkrun is taking steps to change that. As part of these efforts parkrun is organising a global female-focused parkrun celebration on Saturday 7 March 2020, the day before International Womens Day (IWD).... We would love for our parkrun community to join parkruns worldwide in a celebration of female participation on this day. To mark the occasion we are encouraging existing parkrunners to bring along a female friend, family member or a work colleague, especially one who has never been to parkrun before. If you wish you may also dress in purple (parkruns chosen colour for the day, and the official colour of IWD).

04.01.2022 Parkrun 16/1/21

04.01.2022 Re-opening of emerald Parkrun 28/11/2020 The time is here parkrunners. Emerald parkun will re-open same time, same place on the 28/11/2020. Dust off those running shoes and come and join in the fun. dont forget the water bottle as well. ... Please take the time to refresh your memories with the parkrun code and the 2 new COVID-19 volunteer and walker/runner codes. Volunteers are needed for the following positions please. Marshals x 2 photographer Tail walker Please comment below if you can help out. More info regarding the re-opening will be posted up shortly. thanks

04.01.2022 Rain didn’t stop us we got out there and got it done happy run/walk everyone 9/01/21

03.01.2022 Photos - Part 6

01.01.2022 What a beautiful morning for emerald parkrun to come alive once again. Great to see all participants following the new changes and getting back into it. Of the 114 runners, we had 13 new PBs and 18 first timers. See you all next week. https://www.parkrun.com.au/emerald/results/weeklyresults/