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, Texas, Vernon, Webster and Wright
Southwest Area sponsors
Southwest Area events
Southwest Area Bowling- 11/13/25- Springfield
Southwest Area will be hosting the following teams/schools for their Area Bowling Tournament on Thursday, November 13th at Enterprise Park Lanes in Springfield, MO: Republic Schools, Mountain Grove Schools, Billings…
Southwest Area Bowling- 11/14/25- Springfield
Southwest Area will be hosting the following schools/teams for their Area Bowling Tournament on Friday, November 14th at Enterprise Park Lanes in Springfield, MO: Spokane Schools, Bolivar Schools, Skyline Schools,…
Southwest Area Bowling- 11/15/25- Springfield
Southwest Area is hosting the following teams for their Area Bowling Tournament on Saturday, November 15th at Enterprise Park Lanes in Springfield, MO: Howell County, Springfield, Lebanon Courage, Dallas County,…
Southwest Area Bowling- 11/20/25- Carthage
Southwest Area is hosting the following schools/teams for their Area Bowling Tournament on Thursday, November 20th at G3 Entertainment in Carthage, MO: Nevada Schools, Lamar Schools, Southwest R5 Schools, Purdy…
Southwest Area Bowling- 11/21/25- Carthage
Southwest Area is hosting the following teams/schools for their Area Bowling Tournament on Friday, November 21st at G3 Entertainment in Carthage, MO: Columbian Elementary School, Carthage Junior High School, Steadley…
2025 Annual Awards Banquet
Special Olympics Missouri gives out its annual awards at its annual awards banquet. Details are coming.
Southwest Area Bowling- 12/4/25- Joplin
Southwest Area is hosting the following teams for their Area Bowling Tournament on Thursday, December 4th at Fourth Street Bowl in Joplin, MO: The Destroyers, Community Support Services, Easy Living,…
SOMO Sum Ups - weekly recaps & headlines
Sum Ups: September 9-15
Central Area Golf Tournament: Tuesday, September 9 Our Central Area Gold Tournament took place on September 9 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Oak Hills. Amazing job to our…
SOMO Sum Ups: September 2-8
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! 2nd Annual Driving Fore Inclusion Golf Tournament: Thursday September 4 The 2nd…
SOMO Sum Ups: August 19-25
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! SOMO Walking Club-KC Metro: Wednesday, August 20 Our KC Metro walking club…
SOMO Sum Ups: August 12-18
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! Southwest Area Soccer Clinic: Tuesday, August 12 What a fun day it…
SOMO Sum Ups: August 5-11
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! KC Metro/ North Area Golf: Wednesday, August 6 On August 6, athletes…
SOMO Sum Ups: July 22-August 5
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! SOMO Walking Club-KC Metro: Mondays and Wednesdays Athletes and community members joined…
SOMO Scoop: August
Stay informed and inspired with this month’s updates in the August SOMO Scoop Newsletter! Featured Sponsor We know planning for the future can be overwhelming, especially for families supporting a…
SOMO Sum Ups: July 15-21
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! Gary Brimer Sports Camp: July 17-20 The 2025 Gary Brimer Sports Camp…
