Search

Introduction to the Search Page

The Search page helps you quickly find facilities, organizations, programs, or destinations based on your interests. You can filter results by type and activity, view detailed information, and access contact options and schedules directly from the results. The page is designed to be user-friendly, with sorting and filtering tools to help you narrow down your search. Whether you are looking for a sports facility, a community organization, or a specific program, the Search page provides all the tools you need to discover and connect with the right resources.

User Actions

• Select an option from the "Type" dropdown list to filter the results by type. When you change this selection, the page will automatically update to show only items matching the selected type.

• Select an option from the "Activity" dropdown list to filter the results by activity. When you change this selection, the page will automatically update to show only items matching the selected activity.

• Use the search bar to enter keywords or phrases to further refine the list of results. After entering your search, the page will update to show items that match your criteria.

• Click on any of the column headers labeled "Community Name," "Name," "Type," or "Activity" to sort the results by that column. Clicking a header will reload the page and display the items sorted in ascending or descending order, indicated by an icon next to the column name.

• In the results table, click on an organization or facility name (often accompanied by a logo) to open its details page in a new browser tab. This lets you view more information about that specific item.

• On smaller screens, click the "More Info" button (represented by an information icon) next to an item to open a pop-up window with additional details, including a description and contact information. In this pop-up, you can:

  • Click an email address to open your email client and send a message.
  • Click the website link to visit the organization's website in a new tab.
  • Click social media icons (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube) to visit the organization's social media pages in a new tab.
  • Click the calendar icon to view the organization's schedule or facility schedule in a new tab.
  • If available, click the backpack icon to view equipment information in a new tab.
  • If you are signed in and the facility is bookable, click the door icon to request booking capability.
  • Click the "Close" button to close the pop-up window.

• On larger screens, click the "Actions" button for an item to open a dropdown menu with options. In this menu, you can:

  • Click "Email" to open your email client and send a message.
  • Click "Website" to visit the organization's website in a new tab.
  • Click "Facebook," "Twitter," "Instagram," or "YouTube" to visit the organization's social media pages in a new tab.
  • Click "Schedule" or "Facility Schedule" to view the organization's or facility's schedule in a new tab.
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Dropdown Menus

On this page, you will see the following dropdown menus:

1. Type Dropdown

   • Purpose: This dropdown allows you to filter the search results by the type of object you are interested in. For example, you might want to see only facilities, organizations, programs, or destinations.
   • Options Provided: The options in this dropdown will include different types of objects available in the system, such as Facility, Community Sport Organization, Provincial Organization, Community Organization, Program, and Destination. The exact options may vary based on what is available.

2. Activity Dropdown

   • Purpose: This dropdown lets you filter the search results by activity. You can select an activity to see only the objects (such as facilities or organizations) that are associated with that activity.
   • Options Provided: The options in this dropdown will include various activities, such as soccer, basketball, swimming, or other activities supported by the system. The list of activities will depend on what is available.

How They Work:
Both dropdown menus are located near the top of the page, within the search form. When you select an option from either dropdown, the page will automatically update to show results that match your selection.

Note:
There is also an "Actions" dropdown menu in the table, but it is not a standard dropdown for selecting options. Instead, it provides a list of actions you can take for each item in the search results, such as visiting a website, sending an email, viewing social media pages, or requesting booking access. The options in this menu will vary depending on the item and what information is available for it.

Need More Help?

For further assistance, please contact support@playfinder.ca or refer to the help section on the main website.

Last Updated: 2026-01-21