Southwest Area

Area Contact Information

3524 S National Ave.
Springfield, MO 65807

Office Number: 417-306-9963

Area Staff:
Haley Blevins, Development Director
Jesse Williams, Program Director

Counties served:
Barry, Barton, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Hickory, Howell, Jasper, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Ozark, Polk, St. Clair, Stone, Taney, Vernon, Webster and Wright

Southwest Area events

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SW Area Bowling

December 7 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
1419 W. 4th Street
Joplin, MO 64804 United States

SW Area Bowling Fourth Street Bowl, 1419 W. 4th Street, Joplin, MO 64804 Start time: 9:45 AM Teams will be assigned bowling date and location. Please check with your coach for…

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SW Area Bowling

December 8 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
1419 W. 4th Street
Joplin, MO 64804 United States

SW Area Bowling Fourth Street Bowl, 1419 W. 4th Street, Joplin, MO 64804 Start time: 9:45 AM Teams will be assigned bowling date and location. Please check with your coach for…

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2024 Polar Plunge Springfield

March 2, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
5539 S. Campbell Avenue
Springfield, MO 65810 United States

This “unbearable” event is a unique opportunity to show your bravery as you support local Special Olympics Missouri athletes by walking, running or crawling into the frigid winter waters. In…

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State Indoor Games

March 15, 2024 @ 8:00 am - March 16, 2024 @ 6:00 pm

The 2024 State Indoor Games will take place in St. Charles, MO from March 15-16, 2024. For the most updated schedule, visit somo.org/indoorgames. For more information contact Luke Lamb at…

Southwest Area blog

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SOMO Sum Ups: Nov. 13-20

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Nov. 13-20, 2023! Training for Life Campus Weekly Events and Classes: November 14-17 We have been loving the Training for Life Campus November…

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RELEASE: SOMO inducts 2023 Hall of Fame Class and announces annual award winners

JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) inducted its 2023 Hall of Fame Class and honored several of its most outstanding athletes, coaches, volunteers and financial partners at the 2023…

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SOMO hosts Inclusive Youth Leadership Summit at Training for Life Campus

JEFFERSON CITY – Four Missouri schools traveled to the Training for Life Campus for an Inclusive Youth Leadership Summit on Thursday, Nov. 16. Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) was so excited…

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SOMO Sum Ups: Nov. 7-13

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from November 7-13, 2023! Training for Life Campus Weekly Events and Classes: November 7-10 We have been loving the Training for Life…

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RELEASE: SOMO to induct 2023 Hall of Fame Class and recognize annual award winners at 2023 Awards Banquets

JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) will induct its 2023 Hall of Fame Class and honor several of its most outstanding athletes, coaches, volunteers and financial partners at the…

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SOMO Sum Ups: Oct. 31- Nov. 6

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from October 31- November 6, 2023! Training for Life Campus Weekly Events and Classes: October 31- November 6 This week began our new schedule at the Training for Life Campus with…

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RELEASE: Joplin Polar Plunge raises more than $10,600 for Special Olympics Missouri

JOPLIN – The Joplin Polar Plunge on Nov. 4 at Rivers Bend Family Resort was a splashing success, raising $10,640.50 to date. A total 48 brave men and women from…

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SOMO changes lives at 2023 State Outdoor Games

JEFFERSON CITY – The 2023 Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) State Outdoor Games brought out the best in more than 1,000 athletes, coaches, volunteers and Unified partners from across the state,…

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Release: SOMO gets set to host Joplin Polar Plunge

JOPLIN – The Joplin Polar Plunge will take place on Saturday, Nov. 4. Brave men and women from around the area will don disco-themed costumes and swimwear and take “polar”…

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SOMO Sum Ups: Oct. 3-9

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from October 3-9, 2023! Smoothie King Polar Plunge Fundraiser: Tuesday, October 3 Thank you to everyone who joined us at…

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