Event Map Feature

    Overview

    The Event Map feature provides an interactive Google Maps-based visualisation of upcoming equestrian events. Users can discover events near their location and filter by date range and distance.

    Features

    Interactive Map Display

    • Google Maps Integration: Events are displayed as markers on an interactive Google Maps interface
    • Event Markers: Each event is shown with a red marker at its venue location
    • Info Windows: Click on any marker to see event details including:
      • Event title and image
      • Venue name and location
      • Event dates
      • Disciplines
      • Description preview
      • Link to full event details

    Filtering Options

    Date Range Filter

    • Start Date: Filter events starting from a specific date (default: today)
    • End Date: Filter events ending by a specific date (default: 6 months from today)
    • Easily adjust the date range to focus on specific timeframes

    Location-based Filter

    • Use My Location: Request browser geolocation to centre the map on the user's current position
    • Radius: Set a distance radius (in kilometres) to show only events within that range
    • Visual Radius: When location filtering is active, a circle overlay shows the search radius
    • Your Location Marker: A blue marker shows your current location when filtering by distance

    User Interactions

    1. Initial Load: Map centres on Australia showing all upcoming events (next 6 months)
    2. Use My Location: Click to request location access and filter events near you
    3. Show All Events: Click to remove location filters and see all events
    4. Clear Location Filter: Remove the location-based filtering while keeping date filters
    5. Adjust Filters: Modify date range or radius and click to reload events

    Browser Requirements

    • Geolocation API: Modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
    • HTTPS: Location services require HTTPS in production
    • JavaScript: Must be enabled for map functionality

    Privacy Considerations

    • Location data is only requested when the user clicks "Use My Location"
    • Location information is not stored on the server
    • Location data is only used for client-side distance filtering
    • Users can decline location access and still use the map without location-based filtering\n\n---\n\nSource: wiki/features/EVENT_MAP_FEATURE.md \nLast synced: 2026-09-07 11:49:06 UTC
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