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 Swim Meet
Lunch and Team Check-in: 12:00PM-1:00PM Warm-up Time: 1:00 PM-1:30PM Opening Ceremony: 1:35PM Event Start Time: 1:45PM

Southwest Area Pickleball Clinic
3 Divisions: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/SpecialOlympicsMO/sw-area-pickleball

2025 State Summer Games
The 2025 State Summer Games will take place in Kirksville, MO from May 30-June 1, 2025. For the most updated schedule, visit somo.org/summergames. For more information contact Craig Hall at…

SOMO’s Southwest Area Block Party
Join us for our first ever Southwest Area Block Party! Special Olympics Missouri and the Northeast Community Park have partnered up to host an awesome inclusive community event for individuals…
SOMO Sum Ups - weekly recaps & headlines

SOMO Sum Ups: Jan 21-27
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! Southwest Local Basketball: Tuesday, January 23Webb City High School hosted the Southwest…

SOMO Sum Ups: New Year Edition
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that kicked off the new year! Southwest Area Basketball: Saturday, January 11 It’s basketball season at Special…

SOMO Sum Ups: December 10-16
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from December 10-16, 2024! Southwest Area Bowling: Thursday, December 12 The Southwest Area Bowling event took place…

SOMO Sum Ups: December 3-9
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from December 3-9, 2024! St. Louis Metro Area TopGolf Competition: Thursday, December 5The St. Louis Metro Area…

SOMO Scoop Newsletter: December
Stay informed and inspired with this month’s updates in the December SOMO Scoop Newsletter! Statewide Polar Plunge Registration for the 2025 Polar Plunge is officially open! Join us for the…

Celebrating Excellence: Special Olympics Missouri’s 2024 Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Banquet
JEFFERSON CITY – The Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) community came together on Saturday, November 23, 2024, to celebrate its 2024 Hall of Fame Class and honor the outstanding achievements of…

SOMO Sum Ups: Nov. 19-25
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from November 19-25, 2024! Chiefs Cheerleader “Meet & Greet”: Tuesday, November 19 On November 19, SOMO Cheer…

SOMO Sum Ups: November 12-18
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from November 12-18, 2024! Show Me MO Fashion Show: Tuesday, November 12 On November 12, SOMO hosted…