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Sports Buddies is a social networking platform designed specifically for athletes and sports enthusiasts. We help you find like-minded sports partners, organize activities, and build a community around your athletic interests.
Whether you're looking for a tennis partner, a running buddy, or a team for pickup basketball, Sports Buddies makes it easy to connect with people who share your passion for sports.
Our matching system uses advanced algorithms to connect you with compatible sports partners based on several factors:
The system continuously learns from your interactions to provide better matches over time.
Yes, safety is our top priority. We implement multiple safety measures including:
We also provide safety tips and best practices to help you stay safe while meeting new people.
Creating an engaging profile is key to finding great matches. Here are some tips:
Remember, a complete profile increases your chances of finding compatible partners!
If you have a negative experience, we want to know about it. Here's what to do:
We take all reports seriously and will investigate promptly. Your safety and satisfaction are our priorities.
Absolutely! We encourage users to organize events and activities. You can:
Event organization is a great way to build community and meet new people who share your interests.
The ShowScore™ system is our community-driven rating mechanism that helps build trust:
A higher ShowScore™ indicates a trustworthy, active community member and helps you find better matches.
Sports Buddies offers a free tier with core features. Premium features are available through subscription plans that provide enhanced matching, advanced filters, and priority support.
Our free tier includes basic matching, messaging, and event creation. Premium features include advanced filters, unlimited messaging, priority customer support, enhanced profile visibility, and access to exclusive community events.
Premium features include advanced matching filters, unlimited messaging, priority customer support, enhanced profile visibility, and access to exclusive community events.
We're constantly adding new premium features based on user feedback and community needs. Premium subscribers also get early access to new features and exclusive content.
We offer multiple ways to get help:
For urgent safety concerns, use our emergency support feature which provides immediate assistance.
While Sports Buddies is primarily designed for recreational sports connections, many users have found valuable business networking opportunities through shared sports interests.
However, we ask that users respect the community's purpose and avoid aggressive business promotion. Building genuine sports relationships often leads to natural business connections, but the focus should remain on sports and community building.
You can delete your account at any time through your account settings. When you delete your account:
Before deleting, consider deactivating your account temporarily if you think you might want to return later.
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