📱 Main Navigation Tabs
The Sports Buddies app is organized into five main sections, each accessible from the bottom navigation bar:
- 🏠 Home: Your personalized dashboard with matches, recent activity, and quick actions
- 🎯 Matches: Browse and manage your potential connections and current matches
- 💬 Messages: All your conversations and communication with other athletes
- 📅 Events: Discover and join sports events, tournaments, and meetups
- 👤 Profile: Your personal information, settings, and account management
🏠 Home Tab Features
The Home tab is your command center for daily Sports Buddies activities:
- Daily Matches: New athlete suggestions based on your preferences
- Recent Activity: Updates from your connections and community
- Quick Actions: Fast access to common features like messaging and events
- Notifications: Important updates and alerts in one place
- Trending Sports: Popular activities and events in your area
💡 Pro Tip
Check the Home tab daily for new matches and stay updated on community activities.
🎯 Matches Tab
The Matches tab helps you discover and connect with compatible athletes:
- Discover: Swipe through potential matches with detailed profiles
- Filters: Refine your search by sport, skill level, location, and more
- Saved Profiles: Bookmark interesting athletes for later review
- Match History: View your past connections and interactions
- Compatibility Scores: See how well you match with each athlete
💬 Messages Tab
Stay connected with your sports network through our secure messaging system:
- Conversations: All your active chats organized by connection
- Group Chats: Create and participate in team discussions
- Media Sharing: Send photos, videos, and location information
- Message Search: Find specific conversations or content quickly
- Read Receipts: Know when your messages have been seen
📅 Events Tab
Discover and participate in sports events and community activities:
- Event Discovery: Browse upcoming sports events in your area
- Event Creation: Organize your own sports meetups and tournaments
- RSVP System: Confirm your attendance and see who's coming
- Event Categories: Filter by sport type, skill level, and location
- Event History: Track your past participation and achievements
👤 Profile Tab
Manage your personal information and app preferences:
- Personal Info: Update your profile details and sports preferences
- Privacy Settings: Control who can see your information
- Notification Preferences: Customize your alert settings
- Account Security: Manage passwords, verification, and safety features
- Help & Support: Access documentation and contact support
⚡ Quick Actions
Access frequently used features from anywhere in the app:
- Floating Action Button: Quick access to create events or send messages
Pull to Refresh: Update content by pulling down on any screen
- Swipe Gestures: Quick actions like accepting/declining matches
- Search Bar: Find athletes, events, or content quickly
- Shortcuts: Customizable quick actions based on your usage