Sahlen's Sports Park — Local services in Town of Elma

This sports venue has dim lighting and a very low ceiling. Soccer plays are stopped when the ball is kicked to high and the opposing team gets a free kick! Terrible! If the facility had a higher ceiling, this wouldn't happen! Games have been won and lost on some of these kicks... And that isn't conducive to the true spirit of competition. Also, spectators are forced to watch through a black net/mesh. Which seems to make the dim lighting worse! Why? In other facilities you can be sitting even closer then you are at Sahlens and they do not have a net! You're there to watch a soccer game so you should be paying attention to the game. The rubber they use for the pitch has a chemical that emits a certain gas that gives some people a headache. A soccer coach for our club did some research and found out which rubber they use and found the answer to why he was getting headaches whenever his team...

I have played on and ran coed adult soccer teams here for 6 yrs, and while the facility is in great shape and field conditions are very good, management of Sahlens has taken a nose dive in recent years. During a recent snow storm, the was no coordination with teams regarding whether the facility was going to remain open, with many people saying no one was answering the phones even though the facility remained open. The one kid who happened to be on site said no one gave him instructions on what to do and the manager was "out of contact". While there are a few good apples, the quality of refereeing has gone downhill as it appears there is no oversight or review process. These are just a few recent examples of issues we've encountered. The trouble is they remain one of the few games in town for this so, for the moment, we're stuck with the service...

I highly recommend Coach Sarah and her team at the Kids Champion Soccer Program! Their passion, expertise, and dedication create a fantastic environment where kids thrive. I have three kids in this program, and each one has improved their skills far more than in any other program we’ve tried! Coach Sarah is a natural leader who builds confidence, discipline, enthusiasm and helps every child reach his potential. Following her lead, her team consistently motivates and supports each player, fostering teamwork and a love for the game. This program goes beyond soccer skills, helping kids...