Area Contact Information
P.O. Box 14463 Springfield, MO 65814 Phone: 417-624-5505 |
Area Staff:
Jana Fornelli, Program Manager
Haley Blevins, Development Manager
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

Zou Jam Tournament
Unified Invitational NIRSA Basketball at University of Missouri. Spectators welcome!

Unified Intramural Basketball
Open to all athletes! Join Missouri State University for Unified Intramural Basketball Game time: 5:00 PM Game Dates: February 21 – March 28 (There will not be a game March…

Stockton Invitational Basketball
Stockton Invitational Basketball Stockton High School For more information contact Stephanie Johnson at sjohnson@stockton.k12.mo.us

Springfield Polar Plunge
We are hosting our annual Polar Plunge at the Ski Shack in Springfield on March 4, 2023. All plunger’s must raise a minimum of $75 by Plunge date. Day of…

Stevie Lain Basketball Classic
Local Basketball Tournament for Special Olympics teams. Open to all Special Olympics Teams. Carl Junction Jr. High and High School Gyms. To register, contact Maeve Sahni at msahni@cjr1.org

SW SOMO Basketball Game at Rotary Tournament
Come out and support SW SOMO athletes and Springfield Rotary at the annual Basketball Tournament.

SW Area Powerlifting
SW Area POWERLIFTING LOCATION: Crossfit Republic, 509 W, MO-174, Republic, MO 65738 DATE: Saturday, April 8, 2023 Times: Weigh in 10:30 AM Opening Ceremonies 11:45 AM Competition begins Noon …

Track Meet at Carthage High School
Local Track & Field Meet at Carthage High School Opening Ceremony at 9:30 AM End time approximately 1:45 PM Physicals are due March 22nd. Rosters are due March 25. Concessions will…
Southwest Area blog

SOMO Sum Ups: Jan. 24-30
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Jan. 24-30, 2023! Webb City Night of Unity- Thursday, Jan. 26 Junior high and high…

SOMO Sum Ups: Jan. 16-22
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Jan. 16-22, 2023! Southwest Area Unified 3 v 3 Basketball Tournament- Wednesday, Jan. 18 A…

Charlie Phillips selected to compete for Special Olympics USA
Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is very excited to announce longtime athlete Charlie Phillips has been officially selected to represent Special Olympics Missouri and Special Olympics USA at the Special Olympics…

SOMO Weekend Recap: Dec. 14-18
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Dec. 14-18, 2022! Unified Christmas Party – Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022 88 students and staff…

SOMO Weekend Recap: Dec. 8-11
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Dec. 8-11, 2022! Lexington Local Basketball Tournament – Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022 SOMO hosted a…

SOMO announces Drive it Home Raffle winner and honors law enforcement
JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) hosted its 2022 Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) Celebration Lunch at the Training for Life Campus on Friday, Dec. 9. This event helped…

SOMO announces six area finalists for Drive it Home Raffle
JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is one step closer to naming a grand prize winner for the 2022 Drive it Home Raffle! Each of SOMO’s six area offices…

SOMO to announce Drive it Home Raffle winner and honor law enforcement at Law Enforcement Torch Run Celebration Lunch
JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is excited to host its 2022 Law Enforcement Torch Run Celebration Lunch at the Training for Life Campus on Friday, Dec. 9. This…