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, Texas, Vernon, Webster and Wright

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SOMO Sum Ups - weekly recaps & headlines

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Missouri May Soon Recognize Special Olympics Unified Track and Field as Emerging High School Sport

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — In a major stride toward inclusive education and athletic equity, Special Olympics Unified Track and Field has been officially recommended as an emerging sport in Missouri…

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SOMO Sum Ups: April 22-28

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! Jefferson County Local Track Meet: Tuesday, April 22 The Jefferson County Local…

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SOMO Sum Ups: April 15-21

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! KC Squad: Tuesday, April 15 The KC Squad hosted cheer and dance…

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SOMO Sum Ups: April 8-14

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! KC Squad: Tuesday, April 8 Our KC Squad event continued last week…

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Special Olympics Missouri Announces Exciting Changes to Basketball and Bowling Competitions

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Big changes are coming to Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO), and they’re all about creating more opportunities, more competition, and more excitement for our incredible athletes! Starting…

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SOMO Sum Ups: March 11-17

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! KC Squad: Tuesday, March 11 On March 11, athletes of all ages…

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10th Annual Springfield Polar Plunge raises $55,190 for Special Olympics Missouri

SPRINGFIELD – The 10th Annual Springfield Polar Plunge on Saturday, March 1 at Ski Shack was a splashing success, raising $55,190 to date. A total 8 Super Plungers and 140…

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SOMO Sum Ups: Feb. 25- March 3

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! KC Unified Basketball Intramural with UMKC: Tuesday, February 25 This 5-Week Unified…

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SOMO Sum Ups: February 4-10

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! KC Unified Basketball Intramural with UMKC: Tuesday, February 4The 5-week Unified Basketball…

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SOMO Sum Ups: Jan. 28- Feb. 3

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! KC Unified Cornhole Tournament: Tuesday, January 28 The KC Unified Cornhole Tournament…